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I want to convert a van but don't want diesel - what do you suggest? 22 Jun 2018 (Ask HJ)
I'd like to buy a LWB van to convert, but I don't want to buy diesel. Can you offer any advice? What is the most low emissions van of that size? -
How can I reduce my fuel usage in my Ford C-Max? 16 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
I'm tied into a finance deal for the next 18 months because I got a really bad deal, because of bad credit rating. Since then I've managed to get a new... -
Are electric cars cheaper to run than petrol or diesel? 13 Nov 2024 (Ask HJ)
Taking into account all factors including depreciation, is it cheaper to run an electric car of similar size and make, ie Subaru Solterra v Forester? -
What's a good car to replace our BMW i3? 25 May 2023 (Ask HJ)
I love driving our BMW i3 Rand Extender but now we have a place in Spain, we need another car for journeys south. It should be comfortable with fuel range... -
Can you recommend a British-built family car? 16 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
My family is looking to buy a car, either new or second hand. We are looking to find the most fuel-efficient model possible. The car will be driven by... -
Do I need these additives at my Mazda service? 9 Jan 2014 (Ask HJ)
My Mazda3 1.6 diesel is due for its second annual service shortly and has done 7300 miles. The garage says that Mazda recommends a bacterial cleanse... -
DPF ruining MPG? 7 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
I've read and understand all your replies to the 'my car doesn't achieve what the official figures say', but I have had a shock on my recent change of... -
Volkswagen 2.0 TDI fuel consumption increase - what's causing it? 3 Dec 2015 (Ask HJ)
I own a 2009 Volkswagen Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion and recently I realised that the fuel consumption has increased considerably. I used to do 49 mpg easily... -
Should I replace my diesel Nissan Qashqai with a petrol or hybrid alternative? 10 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
My NHS lease car is due for replacement soon. I drive a diesel Nissan Qashqai 1.5, mainly on A and B roads in Devon, up to 17,000 miles a year. With uncertainty... -
Should I get a petrol or diesel 2016 Ford Mondeo Estate? 19 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
I'm thinking of buying a Ford Mondeo Estate, 16 or 66 plate. I drive around 30,000 miles per year, of which 20,000 are motorway miles. Would you opt for... -
Which new car offers reliability, good fuel economy and space for passengers? 28 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
I am looking to buy a new car but am totally confused at the moment. I want a car with performance, good handling and comfort. My wife and I also need... -
Buying a Volvo XC90 - petrol or diesel? 19 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am looking to buy a second hand Volvo XC90 Geartronic for local private use and to stand in for my business van when road conditions in the winter call... -
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... -
I'm thinking of getting a new diesel car. Can you suggest a model? 13 Jan 2021 (Ask HJ)
The lease on my Volvo V40 petrol auto is due to end in 6 months time so I need to start thinking about what to replace it with. In the main, I have been... -
Is DPF technology improving in modern diesel cars? 26 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
A few days ago the BBC R4 ‘You & Yours’ programme had a feature on DPF problems. It said that the Salvation Army, which apparently runs 700 company cars,... -
Why is Mercedes-Benz currently pushing its Euro 6 compliant engines? 6 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
Mercedes-Benz seems to be actively promoting its Euro 6 compliant BluTec diesel engines in favour of the established Euro 5 CDi Blue Efficiency versions... -
Comment on diesel particulate filters 27 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
There are vast numbers of diesel cars on the roads and many models are now only available with diesel engines. Not all of these vehicles can be being... -
Lower power and economy early in a journey? 30 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
I've been noticing frequent issues where I lose a slight amount of power, and my mpg drops by about 10mpg. I've noticed the engine takes around 10 minutes/7... -
Buying a car for motorway miles 30 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
I'm in the process of changing jobs. My new job will require quite a lot of business milage. I get a car allowance to purchase my own car then I can claim... -
Is it worth chipping my 2006 Ford Focus? 8 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
I am considering buying a chip for my 2006 Ford Focus 2.0 TDCI Diesel (136bhp) at a cost of £395. This is suppose to improve performance to 168bhp and...
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