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  • Honda Civic: 1.8 petrol vs 1.6 diesel? 4 Dec 2014 (Ask HJ)
    Can the 1.6 diesel be driven like a normal car without causing dpf problems? How long a drive before the engine is hot enough to burn the exhaust soot?...
  • Audi A3 rattle on start up 12 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
    I have an Audi A3 diesel automatic (2007). It has done 84,000 miles and there is a rattle on start up, which makes it difficult to pull away smoothly....
  • Buying a Fiat 500 automatic - which engine should I choose? 30 Oct 2014 (Ask HJ)
    I want to buy a Fiat 500, which must be both petrol and automatic. However, I am confused as to which engine I should get. I live in a hilly rural location...
  • Volkswagen Passat diesel experiencing clutch problems 6 Oct 2014 (Ask HJ)
    My 2010 Volkswagen Passat diesel is experiencing some clutch problems. Driving at 30mph the clutch is fine, but when I accelerate up to 50mph the clutch...
  • Which small SUV or family hatch? 17 Sep 2014 (Ask HJ)
    I am looking to buy a small petrol suv/hatchback and am looking at the Renault Capture, Volkswagen Golf and Citroen Cactus. I will be doing about 8,000...
  • Does an Ibiza have a dual-mass flywheel? 16 Sep 2014 (Ask HJ)
    After contradictory advice from two SEAT dealers and no response from SEAT's contact number, I'd like to know whether the new Ibiza ST fitted with the...
  • Receiving payment 15 Sep 2014 (Ask HJ)
    Hello, I would like to sell my car independently - can you please advise on receiving payment? Is it normal to receive cash or bank transfers these days?...
  • What's the best car for the mobility impaired? 1 Sep 2014 (Ask HJ)
    We currently run BMW Tourer but my husband (non driver, 6 ft) is strugginlg with poor mobility and uses a walking frame and wheelchair. We need to change...
  • SEAT Ibiza 1.2 TSI - is it suitable for motorway driving? 20 Aug 2014 (Ask HJ)
    I am thinking of buying a new SEAT Ibiza but am worried the 1.2 TSI (105) engine will not be able to cope on the motorway. Would the high miles and speed...
  • Buying an old, cheap car for commuting 6 Jul 2014 (Ask HJ)
    I already have an 09 Range Rover Sport but I only do a 60 mile round trip to work every day so I'm looking for a very cheap car I can buy that would be...
  • Loose bonnet bracket on Ford Focus 24 Jun 2014 (Ask HJ)
    I was watching the bonnet bounce on my partners Ford Focus as she was driving along. I asked her to pull over and discovered that I could actually move...
  • Buying a Skoda Yeti - petrol or diesel? 29 May 2014 (Ask HJ)
    I want to buy a new Skoda Yeti but cannot decide if I should get a petrol or diesel. I do 15,000 miles per year; consisting of one or two monthly trips...
  • Buying a Fiesta ST - should I beef up its security? 22 May 2014 (Ask HJ)
    I am taking delivery of a new Ford Fiesta ST2 in a couple of days. As you are no doubt aware, it has an engine immobiliser and a Thatcham Cat 1 alarm....
  • The key won't come out of the ignition in my Golf automatic 20 May 2014 (Ask HJ)
    My Golf Mark VI 1.4 TSI had a new gearbox last year - the usual DSG problem gearbox. Since then, the ignition key refuses to come out of the ignition about...
  • Honda Jazz spare wheel 12 May 2014 (Ask HJ)
    My wife's 59 plate Honda Jazz doesn't come with a spare wheel. Until recently this wasn't too much of an issue as she was only using for driving it around...
  • Buying a new Audi Q3 - which engine should I go for? 21 Apr 2014 (Ask HJ)
    I’m thinking of buying a brand new Audi Q3 1.4 (petrol engine), but having problems trying to track one down for a test drive. Hence the dealerships insist...
  • Best estate for £12k? 16 Apr 2014 (Ask HJ)
    I have up to £12000 to spend on a large estate for camping trips. Because it will not be used every day, I have a Kangoo Diesel Van for every day use,...
  • Wind noise on new 3 series model 13 Apr 2014 (Ask HJ)
    I have just bought a 62 plate 320 x drive and I immediately noticed the high levels of wind noise above 50 mph. On line forums have many comments about...
  • Clutch judder on Golf - what's the fault? 23 Mar 2014 (Ask HJ)
    Very occasionally I experience severe clutch judder in my 2005 Volkswagen Golf when pulling away in 1st gear, generally after stop/start driving in heavy...
  • Should I get an early MoT? 17 Mar 2014 (Ask HJ)
    I'm a little confused by the new MoT system, I normally drive a new car not needing an MoT, so I'll be going through this for the first time in a while! I'm...
 

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