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Downsizing 18 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
Due to poor fuel economy and rising fuel costs I'm changing my Suzuki Grand Vitara diesel (06 plate). My budget is around £11-£12K for used car. I... -
As a professional truck driver, can I offer some guidance on how to control an automatic to avoid hesitancy and slow changing? 3 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
I drive trucks for a living and read most weeks about people passing comments regarding the hesitancy and slow changing of automated manual transmissions.... -
Can you explain how a diesel particulate filter works? 15 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
Can you give us any information on where I can find a proper explanation of the function and potential limitations of a diesel particulate filter? -
How can I renew my road tax online when my insurance expires on the same date? 15 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
For the last two years I have tried without success to renew my road tax online. The problem is that my insurance runs out on the same date as the licence.... -
Can you recommend a reliable, safe 3-door car to replace our daughter's Volkswagen Polo? 5 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
My daughter lives in the south of England and does a fair bit of motorway driving. She currently has a Volkswagen Polo that is eight years old and is starting... -
Why is my Honda Civic hybrid returning just 37mpg? Are hybrids useless? 5 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
Are hybrids pointless? I have a Honda Civic 1.4 IMA hybrid. It returns less than 37mpg, confirmed by the trip meter and by calculation. I've contacted... -
SkodaYeti - diesel or petrol? 4 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
I'd like to buy a Skoda Yeti 4x4 TDI 2.0 and prefer the diesel for environmental and cost reasons. However, there's a six-month waiting list for new diesel... -
bought VW golf '07 4 months ago - ESP/ABS light on continuously 20 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
We bought an '07-plate VW Golf from a dealer four months ago. The ESP and ABS light came on, and they've said since our warranty is out they won't fix... -
Temperature guage shows over-heating while driving up long inclines (coolant at minimum level - not leaking) 13 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
I have noticed that when driving up long inclines, the temperature (according to the guage) starts to creep up rapidly from 90 degrees towards 130. It... -
What should I look for when buying a W123 Mercedes-Benz E-Class? 2 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
I am considering the purchase of a 1978 Mercedes-Benz W123 model. This car has only completed a genuine 27,000 miles from new. It is offered with all of... -
Which modern car is a suitable replacement for my 1990 Ford Scorpio hatchback? 10 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
I run a December 1990 Ford Scorpio 2.0 litre automatic hatchback which, to say the least, is past its best and needs replacing. I do a lot of 'gig' work... -
Power cut - Peugeot warning light? 19 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
Having recently hired a Peugeot 207, I found the car OK except for a strange complication that I fail to understand. Sitting in the car after approximately... -
Where is water leaking from on my BMW 330d? 16 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2001 BMW 330d. The other day the Mrs was driving it home from the gym and it overheated. A friend at a garage the next day confirmed all the belts... -
Can you recommend a car with lots of ground clearance suitable for three dogs? 9 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
My wife runs an R-reg Renault Megane for twice-daily short journeys, taking our three Labradors to an area of sand dunes where they walk. The "car park"... -
Life sentences 4 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
On a couple of occasions recently you have said that the design life of today's cars is 7 years. I find this a bit depressing having run a Mercedes 190D... -
Cost to coast 28 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
Over the past 30 years or so I have been in the habit of coasting down long hills in neutral with the engine idling. Can coasting do any damage? I find... -
Mazda 6 or Ford Mondeo for a 50-mile daily commute? 24 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I currently run a Mazda 6 2.0 TS2 estate (56 plate) - a previous recommendation of yours - and cannot decide whether to stay with Mazda or switch to something... -
Can I park my car across my own driveway? 17 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I parked across my own driveway run-up today, and Manchester City Council sent out two men and a pick-up truck and told me that they would fine me 35 pounds... -
Which small car offers better ride comfort than our Peugeot 206 SW? 12 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I currently run a five-year-old Peugeot 206 SW which has been fine, but I would like to consider changing to something of a similar size that would provide... -
Can my BMW 330Ci automatic be towed? 7 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2005 BMW 330Ci Automatic. Can it be towed?
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