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Buying a used estate for the family 30 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
My wife is looking to buy a family estate for the arrival of our second child, and also to use for her garden design business. We have a budget of... -
An estate or MPV for less than £2000 12 Dec 2011 (Ask HJ)
I need to get a cheap but large estate or MPV with good fuel economy and running costs. Favorites are Audi A6, though I have read scary stories about... -
Could you recommend a car suitable for commuting 30,000 miles a year? 28 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
My son has just taken a post with a company in Newbury and will be travelling from Bournemouth five days a week. It would appear he will cover 30,000 miles... -
Recommend a small car with folding seats and good comfort? 24 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have a 1.8 Astra Elite. I find it very uncomfortable and am looking for new, smaller car. The back seats need to fold flat for a greyhound, and it needs... -
Does the 2009 Vauxhall Astra have better handling than the 2004 Focus? 13 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
Does the new Astra (2009 model) have better handling than the 6-year-old Focus? I mean handling, not ride quality or comfort, just which is better for... -
Skoda Superb (2008 - ) - DSG not as efficient as was promised? 15 Sep 2008 (Forum)
Skoda Octavia 1.9 TDI 105PS: manual 57.6mpg 130g/km, DSG 47.9mpg 156g/km (see http://www.skoda.co.uk/ourcars.aspx) Volkswagen Touran 2.0 TDI 140PS: manual 47.1mpg 159g/km, DSG 43.5mpg 172g/km (see http://www.volkswagen.co.uk/#/new/touran/which-model/engines/fuel-consumption/ ) So it seems that while the DSG is more efficient than a torque-converter automatic, it still lags some way behind the efficiency of a manual. -
VW - Can you trust Volkswagen dealers - a warning 30 Nov 2012 (Forum)
I'd like share with you an issue I've had with two Volkswagen dealerships in the space of 4 months in regards to purchasing a "used approved" car. I believe serious breaches of OFT regulations have occurred and the dealerships are simply either ignorant of these, or not bothered. -
Should I spend £2000 on repairs for my Volkswagen Golf or trade it in for a new Kia Picanto? 5 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I bought a 2002 Volkswagen Golf automatic in June 2006 for £6500. Milage was only 16,000. I used it for the last four years and added 20,000 miles on it,... -
Best first car for an 18-year-old new driver? 20 Oct 2022 (Ask HJ)
My 18-year-old daughter has just passed her driving test. We would like to find her something to drive and would appreciate your advice. We are looking... -
How do I navigate the minefield of buying cars? 25 Jul 2022 (Ask HJ)
My wife and I only have the one car now we’re both in our 70s and retired but fortunately fit and active. I do between three and four thousand miles per... -
I want to buy an EV or PHEV but I worry about changing from manual to auto - what do you think? 4 Nov 2019 (Ask HJ)
When electric vehicles are discussed, one thing I do not see mentioned is whether older drivers should change from manual to electric. Electric vehicles... -
What's a good starter classic on a tight budget? 5 Aug 2019 (Ask HJ)
I have wanted to dip my toe into the classic car scene for a long time. I have a budget of £500 to £800 to get a starter car. I am open to anything so... -
I want a small/medium SUV as a company car but I would like the BIK to be £4000 maximum per year - what do you suggest? 29 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
I want a small to medium SUV as a company car but I would like the benefit in kind to be no more than £4000 per year. My mileage is approximately 15,000... -
Why are broken-down cars recovered from busy roads at peak traffic times? 30 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
Yesterday my partner and I were returning to Nottingham via Birmingham from a weekend in Hampshire. We set off from Four Marks at about 1.30 in order to... -
We need a new MPV - what do you suggest? 9 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
Our Volkswagen Golf is coming to the end of its life after over 170,000 trouble-free miles and we'd like some advice on getting a new MPV. Whatever we... -
Is a tyre puncture repair safe? 15 Aug 2025 (Ask HJ)
I had a slow puncture on a tyre that was a year old. Took it to a well know high street tyre outlet who found a screw (not sure where). They had repaired... -
What oil does my Porsche Boxster need? 23 Feb 2025 (Ask HJ)
I have an 2008 2.7 Boxster which is now at 135k miles and I was wondering what is the best oil type for the age/miles of the car ? I’m also going to change... -
What happens if I don't charge a plug-in hybrid? 12 Feb 2025 (Ask HJ)
I'm thinking of a 1.4 plug-in hybrid Skoda Superb. What happens if I don't keep the battery topped up? -
What small self-charging hybrid has low insurance? 30 Aug 2024 (Ask HJ)
At 88 years old I find that the insurance cost for my Dacia Jogger is prohibitive. I am prepared to downsize. Which small self charging car (petrol/electric)... -
Can you recommend a cheap car for under £5,000? 21 Dec 2022 (Ask HJ)
I'm in the market for a used car and have a budget of around £5000. Ideally, I'd like a petrol as I don't do many long journeys. I've had my eye on a Citroen...
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