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Fun second-hand diesel for commute 5 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
I need a Focus sized, fuel efficient (but with a bit of power) car for my 60 mile round trip commute on mixed roads. I currently use a 2002 Leon Cupra... -
Honest engine? 31 Oct 2009 (Ask HJ)
I would be pleased to receive any thoughts/comments you have to make about the Seat Leon engines available. My choice appears to be between a 1.4TSi SE... -
Why is the fuel economy so poor in my Vauxhall Insignia? 23 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
I recently purchased a 2009 Vauxhall Insignia 2.0 diesel with 140.000 miles on the clock. It has a full service history and drives well. However, the fuel... -
Which MPV offers a flat load bed and good economy? 21 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
I would like to buy an estate car, as its flat load bed will be very useful. I fancied an SUV but, with the price of fuel, cannot justify the cost as the... -
Should I pay for a fuel emission service? 13 Mar 2014 (Ask HJ)
I have just booked my Superb Estate into Skoda for a 32,000 mile service + MoT. Among other extras offered is a "fuel emission service", I asked what it... -
Poor fuel economy with Mazda 3 15 Jul 2016 (Ask HJ)
My Mazda 3 1.6CD DPF avreages only 30mpg in the city,and around 40-50mpg combined, what would be cause of this? -
Must I fit replacement injectors and fuel pump to my 2003 Mondeo? 28 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2003 Mondeo 2.0TDCI which has just turned 100,000 on the clock and well maintained. The computer warning light has been coming on periodically... -
Increasinbg fuel consumption - is this normal? 7 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
I own a 2007 VW Passat 2.0 SEL TDI 170 DSG Estate which has covered about 75,000 miles. Until June it was averaging just over 42mpg on a combined cycle... -
Why is the oil level in my Kia Sportage so high after it's been driven? 31 Dec 2017 (Ask HJ)
My Kia Sportage oil level reads at well over the max mark when the engine has been running. I've been to Kia and they can't find a problem. What do you... -
£1800 used car for motorway commute? 15 Jan 2015 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking for a used car to run for just a few years on a motorway commute. I'll be doing 17,000 per year and have a budget of £1800. Ideally, the... -
What could replace my Jaguar SE with a bit of 'go', an automatic gearbox and higher seating? 27 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
I am looking to change my 2004 Jaguar 3.0-litre SE auto estate. In order to avoid the constant pothole problems and gain higher seating, I would like something... -
Auts and crosses 7 Feb 2009 (Ask HJ)
I currently drive a 51 Mondeo, which I am looking to replace with something of comparable size. I have a budget of about £15,000 all in and the new car... -
Volkswagen diesel engine problems following emissions scandal fix 3 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
We had owned two Volkswagen Tiguans and two Passats with the 2.0 TDI. The youngest 2012 Tiguan has just has the emissions fix done and it seems down on... -
Volkswagen emissions 7 Oct 2015 (Ask HJ)
The rumours about the modifications to Volkswagen diesels say that the fuel consumption will be increased as well as a loss of performance. Please could... -
Looking for a family car with 4x4 capability 27 Oct 2014 (Ask HJ)
We currently own a Toyota RAV4 and Audi A4. We need to sell both and get a family sized car, which has occasional 4x4 ability (prefer two-wheel drive which... -
Need a newish car with comfortable seats 13 Aug 2014 (Ask HJ)
I have driven Mercedes-Benz 220CDIs for 10 years and have been very happy with them. But I now want the same quality build/engineering,fuel economy,but... -
Electric vehicle range - how is it calculated? 20 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
As almost all regular readers will know the quoted mpg figures bear little or no resemblance to real life. How do manufacturers arrive at figures for electric... -
How much does a booster pump and fuel filter for a Land Rover Freelander cost in the UK? 11 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have a Freelander 2002 TD4 and live in France. A problem has happend and the mechanic has said that I need a new 'Pompe de Gavaje avec un filtre gasoil'... -
Will diesel cars be banned in towns and cities? 29 Mar 2022 (Ask HJ)
Am I being neurotic when I think diesel cars in cities and towns will be short-lived? I feel they will be soon banned, which means it will be best to... -
Bad time to buy diesel? 15 Sep 2014 (Ask HJ)
After a long and frankly exhausting search for a car to replace my under powered and noisy 2006 Ford Focus Estate 1.6 auto, I have settled on the Mercedes-Benz...
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