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Turbo problems with Volvo V50 - what's the cause? 24 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2009 model Volvo V50 1.6 Drive SE (90,000 miles) which has developed turbo problems which I gather is common with this engine due to carbon buildup... -
Which car will take three child car seats in the back? 11 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
We have a a five year old child and are expecting twins in six months, so are looking to buy a used car that easily fits three car seats in the back with... -
Replacing 20-year-old Golf - any recommendations? 11 Dec 2015 (Ask HJ)
My wife is sadly letting go of her old Golf. We are after something economic, fully automatic, comfortable and reliable as it will be her last car. My... -
Buying new wheels for MINI Countryman Cooper S All4 23 Nov 2015 (Ask HJ)
We bought a new Cooper S All4 Countryman in March 2014. It has run flat Goodyear tyres (A17L 225/45 R18 91V) and we have done about 6,000 miles. Where... -
Advice on a used medium sized car? 6 Nov 2015 (Ask HJ)
My wife's Mazda 323 1.5 79k car is due for MOT and will require welding to get through MOT, plus wings are badly rusting and wheel arches. What sort of... -
Volvo automatic problem 23 Aug 2015 (Ask HJ)
My Volvo V70 stalled approaching a junction. It restarted but would not change out of first gear. I selected manual gear change which worked, drove for... -
Best second hand 4x4? 11 Aug 2015 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking to buy a second hand 4x4 as I'm going to be starting a self build project soon. My primary requirement is for traditional 4x4 capabilities,... -
Why won't my Toyota Rav4 start? 23 Jan 2015 (Ask HJ)
Around a month ago the engine of my diesel Toyota Rav4 (2009 model) was replaced under warranty (known fault/head gasket). Since then it has had in intermittent... -
Buying new BMW 3 Series - any advice? 5 Jan 2015 (Ask HJ)
I am thinking of buying a new BMW 3 Series diesel automatic, but I am a bit concerned about the long term reliability. I would ideally like to keep it... -
Stop/Start system failure with new Qashqai 27 Oct 2014 (Ask HJ)
I bought a new Qashqai 1.6 diesel here in Cyprus in May 2014. I have taken it back to the dealer three times now due to 'System failure' message appearing... -
Should I import a new Toyota Corolla? 25 Oct 2014 (Ask HJ)
I recently drove a Toyota Corolla as a hire car in Ireland. It is was great - exactly what I would want to replace my Avensis with when the time comes,... -
Mazda 3 which engine would you recomend 18 Oct 2014 (Ask HJ)
Helllo John, I'm interested in Mazda 3 2012 1.6 d (115) bhp 5 door manual 37k £9995 from Mazda main dealer,is this good price?We do short journeys... -
Citroen C-Crosser clutch failure 26 Sep 2014 (Ask HJ)
I bought a new Citroen C-Crosser in October 2010. It has now run past its warranty and done 42,000 miles, with a full service history. However, the car... -
What's the best engine for the Nissan Qashqai? 8 Sep 2014 (Ask HJ)
I am thinking about buying a used Nissan Qashqai+2 for my wife to use as the family bus. The car will mainly be used for short, urban journeys but will... -
Should I sell my Clio and buy a Polo? 30 Jun 2014 (Ask HJ)
I have had from new a 2012 Renault Clio 1.6 Automatic Tom Tom but I do not find the gears run smoothly and would like to change it for a Volkswagen Polo... -
Buying an economic automatic - what would you recommend? 13 Mar 2014 (Ask HJ)
I have recently changed my journey to work and wonder if I should change my car. I have a 2004 Toyota Yaris 1.3 auto (based on your previous recommendation... -
Buying a family car - Audi A6 or Volvo XC60? 10 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
Having had Volkswagens and Audis before, we are looking to change our Ford S-Max for something a little more rewarding to drive with a good solid feel.... -
Why is my new Toyota Auris flattening its battery? 21 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
My brand new Toyota Auris hybrid Icon has flattened its 12v battery twice in the first 300 miles, after being left locked (with nothing left on) in a garage... -
Any idea what's causing my Mondeo's temperature gauge to read in the red? 14 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
Recently, when driving on a motorway after 20 minutes or so, the temp gauge of my 2005 Mondeo 2.0-litre petrol automatic moved into the red. However, if... -
Can you recommend a slim car that will fit inside my 83-inch wide garage door? 14 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have happily run a Dutch-built Volvo V40 for 13 years and, although it is still performing well, I feel like a change. My problem is that my garage door...
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