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Is my Fiat 500 Multijet suffering from a DPF fault? 21 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
I purchased my Fiat 500 diesel Multijet in April this year. It's about five years old. According to the service history, the oil was changed in October... -
Why won't my 1983 Saab 99 fire following a breakdown? 14 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have a 1983 Saab 99. Not having used the car for a month, I was driving to my mother's with lower oil pressure than usual at 40psi when the engine suddenly... -
Should my Skoda Superb DSG have been recalled for a gearbox fault? 14 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have owned a Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI DSG Estate since new in 2010, with some 20,000 miles on the clock. Why hasn't Skoda UK recalled my car as has been... -
Is £90 per hour a reasonable labour rate for a car workshop? 30 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
I took my Ford Focus (a very nice car) to a Ford dealer for its first service on 12 October 2012 with 4233 on the clock and everything was OK. This week... -
Buying a Volvo XC90 - petrol or diesel? 19 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am looking to buy a second hand Volvo XC90 Geartronic for local private use and to stand in for my business van when road conditions in the winter call... -
Should I keep my boring, reliable Volkswagen Lupo or buy something more fun? 16 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
I own a Volkswagen Lupo 2002 1.7 SDI, which is now coming up to 100,000 miles. The diesel engine has been incredibly reliable and I've driven since 34,000... -
Am I asking for DPF problems if I buy a Jaguar XF or BMW 3 Series diesel? 16 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
As a mature motorist looking for a little late in life luxury I have been looking at the Jaguar XF Sport or Luxury 2.2 diesel. As I will not be doing more... -
Are you aware of this news story on increasing fatalities among motorcyclists? 2 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
I saw this story on the BBC News website and thought you should be aware: “Rising deaths in bikers paradise. As figures show a rising number of deaths... -
Should I buy the Audi 1.6TDI and can I fit smaller wheels to improve the ride quality? 26 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am thinking of changing my 2010 Volkswagen Golf 1.6TDI for an August 2012 Audi 1.6TDI Sport as I want more comfort/refinement on a long run. The only... -
Should the dealer replace a failed lambda sensor in the Porsche Boxster I bought three weeks ago? 12 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
Three weeks ago I purchased a 2002 78,000 mile Porsche Boxster 3.2 S from an independent dealer, after first having had the car inspected by Peter Morgan... -
Which tyres are best for a Honda Civic? 11 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am currently running my Honda Civic 2.2EX on 225/45/17 Y rated tyres, which were fitted as standard. Given the occasional snowy periods over the past... -
Should I have the DPF removed from my Dacia Duster? 21 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
I read your column with interest each week and you constantly reiterate the problems with DPF and short journeys. I recently purchased a Dacia Duster,... -
Can you recommend a reliable automatic 4x4 to replace our Land Rover Discovery? 14 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
My beloved 1997 Discovery automatic is dying and I don't know what to replace it with. I have a budget of approx £23,000 and initially thought of a Freelander,... -
I'm about to get a new top spec Mazda 6 as a company car - should I report back on my experiences over the next three years? 24 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
My company Skoda Superb estate was wrecked in December last year and since then I have been driving around in an Octavia estate from the company pool,... -
Can I reject a car over poor fuel economy? 18 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
In March 2013 I took delivery of a Kia Rio as part of the NHS lease scheme. This was chosen based on the fuel economy info from Kia and the lease company... -
Can I fit smaller wheels to my Audi A4 Avant to improve tyre life? 17 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
I run a 2008 Audi 4 Avant TDI B7, which I bought new. The dealer offered oversize 18-inch wheels and 235/40 tyres as a free option as part of an incentive... -
Can you recommend a dog friendly car? 20 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
A friend of mine is looking for a replacement for his Land Rover Defender. The car must be dog friendly and comfortable. He lives in Jersey, so it must... -
Is LPG a reasonable alternative to diesel? 13 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
Your colleague James Foxall's final quip the other week referred to several friends who were very pleased (financially) that they ran on LPG. I met a man... -
Can you recommend a good petrol-engined SUV to replace our Toyota RAV4? 13 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
As my wife and I will both be retired next year we are looking to run one car instead of two. We currently have a 2008 RAV4 D-4D, which was used for towing... -
Which luxury car offers reliability and quiet running? 29 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
The time has arrived when I would like to treat myself to a bit of luxurious motoring. I want a comfortable, quiet, reliable saloon car, up to £25,000....
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