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  Engine doesn't start - should diagnostic check discover the fault? 13 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I run a Vauxhall Corsa diesel 1.3 Club, 58 plate, 43,000 miles on the clock, regularly serviced. It is a driving school car. Recently, in the middle...
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  Buying a new used car car for my 20k a year commute 13 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I drive 20k miles a year, on a good mix of motorway and urban routes. I commute in heavy traffic and need a car that meets lots of criteria: Comfortable...
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  Regeneration game 17 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  We took delivery of a new Mercedes E350CDI Coupe Sport 2 months ago and have completed 2,000 miles. We choose it in comparison with the equivalent BMW...
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  Thaid cottages 13 Feb 2010 (Ask HJ)
  If I understand correctly, you have a house and farm in Thailand? I also have a house there and currently have a 2-year-old Toyota Vios. I'm considering...
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  I want to change my Civic - advice please. 15 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I am on my 5th Honda Civic, which I keep for three years and the time for a change is here. I like the Civic but the rear visibility has meant a few minor...
• Looking for SUV suggestions 4 Sep 2024 (Forum)
  Weather wise, in the far south of Sweden it doesn't get too cold even in the depths of winter, Jan / Feb seems to hover around the freezing mark with some colder and some warmer days. Maybe a bit of snow but nothing compared to further north.  Not sure on petrol vs diesel vs hybrid? I think my driving habits probably rule out a diesel. I had assumed a petrol ICE but here in Sweden a lot of post 2019 SUVs are only available as Hyrbid (2019 is the last year I can get a RAV4 / CR-V non-hyrbid).
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  What could be causing the starting problems in my 2003 Renault Clio? 29 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2003 diesel Renault Clio 1.9. The engine turns over, but there is no ignition. There is a strange whirring noise coming from the engine bay. So...
• 1.8 versus 1.6 - car buying advice please 4 Dec 2008 (Forum)
  My last car was a 1.6 Fiat Bravo and I really do not wish to buy a car bigger than a 1.6 engine, mainly for VED and fuel economy issues. Problem is, all the cars I look at in the Bravo class I am unable to get comfortable in the driving seat or, in some case, unable to fit in at all - can't get my legs under the steering wheel.
• my 'what car'question 7 Oct 2002 (Forum)
  Have taken a few online quotes, and at the moment they seem a lot higher than I’ve been paying so far on my Renault. I know that the fact that it’s diesel cuts some costs – at least I think so, am currently conducting a completely non-scientific experiment to see how much the fuel-cost difference is between my 1.1 petrol, and my 1.7 diesel – at the moment they seem to be vying neck-and-neck.
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  Should I buy a hydrogen car? 11 Aug 2022 (Ask HJ)
  Please can you explain what using a hydrogen fuel cell car would actually be like? Is it readily available to fill up and how would it compare to a standard...
• Random choice ? - Replacement (proper) 4*4 1 Nov 2017 (Forum)
  So, we're thinking it's time for a change. The conundrum is what for ... It only does about 5-6k per annum, so anything diesel and DPF is out. Realistically, even a pre-DPF diesel is out, due to the increased probability of EGR problems with that low mileage, short trips from cold, etc. So, petrol. Obviously, with low annual mileage and a petrol engine we know we aren't going to be getting brilliant fuel economy figures.
• Ford mondeo ghia diesel 51 reg - Stutters/jerks and cuts out 2 Jan 2014 (Forum)
  Hi All, I hope someone can help me. I bought this car couple of months back for 1500. The car has donee 112000 so far and seemed fine. Lately...
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  Which MPV should I buy? 25 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
  We will be retiring next year and want to buy a new MPV. My wife will be the only driver, but she has some health issues and it’s important the car has...
• Toyota Prius - Real MPG 26 Feb 2020 (Forum)
  Gen 4 Fuel consumption. I have had four Toyota Hybrids over the past 12 years and this Gen 4 is the best yet. However real MPG depends very much on the tyres (wheel size), climate,  and the type of jouney.
• Chevrolet Cruze and Fiat 500l - Auto under £6000 with decent boot 22 Jan 2020 (Forum)
  I have two toddlers so a boot that can accommodate a double buggy is needed. I currently drive an old diesel Zafira and it's just unnecessary now they're older and I am only doing about 7000 miles a year/short journeys, plus it's a fairly high tax rate. I'd prefer something with under about 80k miles as I have until now driven cheap cars nearing the end of their life until they give up.
• what would you choose? 18 Nov 2019 (Forum)
    i do around 16-20k miles per year. up and down the m6 so mostly moving but some start/stop traffic. im thinking a diesel would give me better mpg than the petrol ive got so would save on fuel costs. I dont really want to go over £8500 which will be financed through savings/loan.  currently i have a st-line 1ltr ecoboost 2018 focus which is leased and goes back in april 2020. im getting 43.1mpg over 28k miles so far.
• Ford Focus Saloon - Limp Mode at 3k Revs - Focus 1.6 TDCI 21 May 2019 (Forum)
  This is the only code it's showing but I've read it could be fuel filter (not likely as replaced last year), injectors, wastegates, hoses etc? Not really sure it there's any stop gap fixes for DPF as new one seems to be near £1k   Cheers      
• Which is better Yaris, or Panda? 28 Aug 2018 (Forum)
  I could not make up my mind which one to buy after sold my old Peugeot 306 for a Yaris 1.4D 73bhp 2004 or Panda 1.3 Multijet 70bhp 2004, I have been on both out for a test drive, both are very space for a small car, Panda is cost £29 cheaper to insure than Yaris, both have same road tax but the engine I am more focus is mpg because I am driving nearly 30,000 miles per year between 60-70mph on dual carriage, the Panda’s engine is rev to 2,900rpm at 70mph but the Yaris is rev low at 2,500rpm do you think 2,900 rpm is far too much for a diesel engine. I am wonder why Panda can do 67 mpg better than the Yaris at 64mpg because the Panda got massive a turbo lag till 2,400rpm then it start to deliver power this would lose fuel consumption because of turbo lag but the Yaris is smooth torque it start from 1,500rpm it pull strong all way to 3,000rpm, if the Panda’s top gear is rev too much on 70mph I was expect the Panda to be more thirsty than the Yaris?
• Ford Mondeo Mk4 - 2010 1.8 TDCI (125) hesitation 30 Jan 2016 (Forum)
  The problem does feel like it is fuel related in some way, but as to what exactly I don't know, it would be easier if it happened everytime I drove it, but it doesn't. Has anyone got a clue as to what could be causing these symptoms? Any advice appreciated.
• Which car to go for? 8 Jul 2015 (Forum)
  - budget: £18-21k - prefer small SUV/crossover type - got used to luxury and high seating of XC90 (but not fuel efficiency!) - automatic - prefer petrol but open to diesel - 6-8k miles per year - main qualities: comfort, safety, style - max age for used: two years We have so far considered Qashqai (£22k for 1.2 petrol new but unsure of resale value and second hand models scarce); Mazda CX-5 (looks good but costly new); CR-V (lots of kit for the price but costly new and poor reviews); RR Evoque (love the looks but costly even used and not a lot of kit for money); and Kia Sportage (looks good but not the best comfort levels or drive quality).