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Best small car for long-term ownership? 14 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
My wife has been running a Y-reg 1.0-litre petrol Yaris since new, and has now clocked up over 120k miles at over 50mpg, mostly commuting 15 miles each... -
Which tourer or small MPV? 17 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
We would like to replace our 2002 Rover 75 Tourer diesel with a tourer or a small MPV. The Rover suits us well, but we'd prefer something physically smaller... -
Could you do a long range economy test on a hybrid vs a modern diesel? 17 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
I love diesels as they suit the terrain here in southern Spain; lots of steep hills where you do not need to change to a lower gear to easily get up them,... -
When should I pay for a mechanical inspection on a car I'm looking to buy? 15 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
I am looking to buy a used car, and am unsure about when, during the process, is best to pay for an independent mechanical inspection (such as offered... -
Are 'credit hire' cars risky? 2 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
My car insurance is due for renewal in two weeks and my current insurer has offered a renewal at £235, which represents a 17 per cent increase. Is this... -
My Fiesta is suffering from water penetration in the spare wheel well - is there a way to fix this? 27 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2009 1.4 Fiesta Edge automatic which has covered just 6400 miles and is affected by water penetration that collects in the spare wheel well. This... -
Gearbox failure after 50,000 miles - should the dealer replace the gearbox? 27 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2008 RenaultSport Megane 2.0DCI. It was bought at two years old from a Renault main dealer who has serviced it ever since. I have looked after... -
Can I recommend the IAM's driver training for older drivers? 13 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
I hope this may be useful to older readers who are still driving. To help older drivers to maintain confidence in their driving, the Institute of Advanced... -
Which diesel to replace my 2007 Renault Laguna? 3 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
I bought my third Laguna, a 2007 2-litre diesel Dynamique, in March 2010 with 20,000 miles on the clock. The car has now done 70,000 miles and, as this... -
Buying a used Audi A3 26 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
I'm really keen to buy an A3 but my budget is max £5k and I've been looking for a while. There doesn't seem to be much that comes up that is worth looking... -
I can endorse your recommendation for Shell V-Power fuel. 22 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
I usually put manufacturers' advertising claims down to empty rhetoric designed to do little other than shift a possibly indifferent product. As a user... -
Ford Fiesta or Kia Rio? 16 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
I am struggling to decide between a Ford Fiesta Ambiente 1.6 TDCi (minimal specs) and the Kia Rio 1.25 Petrol (Slightly higher spec - add. Trip computer,... -
Happy 50th to the Morris 1100! 25 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
50 years ago this month, the first Morris 1100 went on sale. To celebrate this milestone, a group of members of the 1100 Club from the UK, France and Germany,... -
When is a DPF fluid change due? 10 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
My Ford dealer tells me that I should have completely changed the DPF oil at the 37,500 service. My village garage - who did the service - says that AutoData... -
Is there a 4WD van available? 28 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
I'm a self-employed gardener and occasionally I need to drive up rough tracks to my work sites. I have a 2004 Peugeot Partner 2.0-litre HDi van and I would... -
Should I return my new car having found out that it's ex-rental? 28 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
I brought my nearly new June 2011 Audi A4 TDI Multitronic home last night, only to find on checking the logbook that the one previous owner had been Hertz.... -
Potential Ford Focus injector issue 24 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
The engine occassionally has what I can only describe as a 'hickup' at about 1500 RPM - feels slightly like a misfire on the injectors, but as it only... -
Unusual parking scheme restricts genuine customers - is there a better way? 21 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have been following correspondence about parking charges and limitations outside motorway service stations and how this restricts people spending time... -
Excessive inside tyre wear on the 5 Series 16 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
Had my 5 Series Touring around 12 months. Car has done less than average mileage. All tyres are as fitted from new and are Run Flats. What is disconcerting... -
Caught speeding by a 'safety partnership' - do ACPO guidelines apply? 1 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
I was recently caught in a speed trap where the camera is hidden in the back of a van, which was being run by a so-called “safety partnership”. Do I have...
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