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Is it more environmentally friendly to run something like a Land Rover for 30 years than buy a succession of hatchbacks? 2 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
Having owned and run a 1991 Land Rover Defender since passing my test at 17 four years ago, I was pleased to see the article a few weeks back in favour... -
Why is my Vauxhall Combo van losing power? 5 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
Please could you advise what to do about a new Vauxhall Combo SE 1.3 van I bought in May 2010? It is hesitating and losing power, and our local dealer... -
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I'm buying a new van. Should I choose a petrol or diesel engine? 8 Sep 2020 (Ask HJ)
I've run Ford Transit Custom models (2.2-litre diesel and 2.0-litre diesel models) for the last 6 years. Next year I'm considering downsizing to a smaller... -
What's the minimum mileage a car should do to keep it in good condition? 27 Mar 2018 (Ask HJ)
No single car meets all my needs. I'm prepared to have two, but only cover about 4000 miles a year in aggregate. I'm aware that under-used cars deteriorate... -
Skoda Octavia battery problems 31 Mar 2016 (Ask HJ)
We have a 2004 Skoda Octavia that has a developed battery problem. We eventually noticed that the radiator fan was intermittently running and this in turn... -
Rough running Volvo V70 - what's wrong? 19 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2008 Volvo V70 D5 Auto. At approximately 1600rpm the car stutters and feels sluggish. In park, at the same rpm, there is a roughness / imbalanced... -
Toyota RAV4 diesel pump - has it died? 13 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2005 Toyota RAV4 diesel with 57,000 miles on the clock. It was running fine, but now won't start. We've been told that it's probably the diesel... -
What hybrids offer a high seating position? 8 Dec 2020 (Ask HJ)
Can you recommend a hybrid car with high seating? -
What's the best car for a minicab? 31 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
What's the best diesel car for a minicab? -
Flat battery - what's the cause? 13 May 2014 (Ask HJ)
Why does the battery on my Peugeot 306 go flat when the car is left with nothing running? The battery has been checked and it's fine. -
Super unleaded 5 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
I was wandering if you knew where Sainsburys gets their petrol from? I thought it was BP, but slightly unsure. And what is the best super around to run... -
Buying a fuel efficient family car 5 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
What are the best, extra urban mpg, used family cars? -
What's the best used, small hatchback for low mileage use? 25 Nov 2020 (Ask HJ)
We are both recently retired and found that having just one car (the brilliant Volvo XC40 T3) is proving inconvenient, so we want a small used car for... -
Is turbo cool down necessary for modern cars? 27 Sep 2017 (Ask HJ)
I've just acquired my first turbo car, a Renault Megane GT Sport and am somewhat unclear about the need for turbo cool down. My manual doesn't mention... -
Continental run flat tyre failure on Mercedes 18 Sep 2015 (Ask HJ)
After 8500 miles (from new) I noticed a rumbling coming from the rear nearside tyre on my C250 AMG Line estate. The tyres are Continental 255/35R19Y run... -
Why is my Audi A6 TDI's fuel economy so poor? 28 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
The fuel economy of my 2007 Audi A6 2.0TDI Avant Multitronic has always been poor from new at 34mpg, rising to 40 in mid 2011 and now having dropped steadily... -
Should I expect better fuel economy from my Mercedes-Benz C200 CDi Estate? 12 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
Last September I replaced my C220CDi Mercedes-Benz Estate (85,000 miles) with a Blue Efficiency C200 CDi Mercedes Estate – both diesel automatics. Over... -
Suitable medium-size long-lasting car for retired person. 9 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
I currently have a Skoda Octavia 1.9 Tdi Elegance which will soon need four new tyres and timing belt change, so decision time looms. Should I keep... -
What's the most effective way to clear a DPF? 21 Apr 2025 (Ask HJ)
Motoring magazines often refer to taking the car for a fast run to clear the DPF. Surely a better way would be to drive in 4th or 5th gear with increased...
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