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Volkswagen group engine confusion 12 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
If the 2.0-litre(210 bhp) engine is the same in the Audi TT, Golf GTi and Volkswagen Scirroco, why is there such a big difference in quoted torque figures? The... -
Can I reject a car that does not have a full service history as advertised? 1 Nov 2023 (Ask HJ)
I have recently purchased a car from a National Car Dealership under the distance online regulations. The car was delivered last week just before I was... -
Audi Q5 stalling and jumping forward 7 Aug 2015 (Ask HJ)
My wife has an Audi Q5 3.0 S line March 2010 with 50k miles with FASH. The car started having a fault where it would try to lurch forward against the brakes... -
Does the Jaguar XJR have any known problems I should look for? 17 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
I've owned a 2003 Celica (140bhp) for two years now and fancy a bit of a change. Talking down the pub with friends, we got on to slightly older but very... -
Hire purchased 21 Nov 2009 (Ask HJ)
Last month I purchased an 18-month-old Avensis Tourer TR 2.2 D-4D from a Toyota Dealership after reading your car-by-car details about them and also your... -
Is my 2003 Nissan Almera suffering from rusty brake discs? 24 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2003 (revised) Nissan Almera N16 1.5S. I’m hearing some strange noises from from the front end of the car after it has been driven constantly... -
What's a sensible mileage to look for on a used car? 12 Sep 2020 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking at buying a used car within the next six months. I drive around 15,000 to 20,000 miles a year so ideally I need a lower mileage car, but budget... -
What is the EDC gearbox in the Renault Scenic like? 9 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
I like the look of the new model Renault Scenic and am considering changing my lovely BMW E89 Z4 M Sport auto for one. The Dynamique S Nav appears to be... -
BMW 530 diesel versus 520 diesel - go for the newer engine? 17 Aug 2016 (Ask HJ)
Congratulations on a great motoring column. I have a 520 manual diesel, which is 7 years old with 72,000 miles on the clock. Oil changes at 10,000 miles.... -
Seat Altea 1.6 cr tdi Ecomotive se 103 bhp 23 Dec 2015 (Ask HJ)
Hi, Happy Xmas any way, Have put a deposit of £40 on Seat 1.6 Altea that has done 890000 miles at a price of £4,900 not to ... -
Why is my Citroen Xsara making a knocking noise? 19 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
My 2001 Citroen Xsara 1,4 petrol is making a knocking noise. The noise only happens when the car is moving and appears to to be coming from the front when... -
Mini One - keep or reject? 17 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
I bought my dream car recently from a BMW dealer - a 2008 MINI One. It was a good price with only 24,000 miles on the clock. However, since then,it has... -
Buying a new A5 - petrol or diesel? 6 Jan 2015 (Ask HJ)
I'm going to buy a new Audi Q5 S-Line Plus with a manual gearbox. The 2.0T FSI(225) and 2.0 TDI (177) engines have virtually identical list prices. I do... -
Should I fit a racing chip to my BMW X3? 28 Oct 2014 (Ask HJ)
I would like to tune my 2004 BMW X3 2.0 diesel, which currently has 150PS. The racing chip will increase torque from 330 to 412Nm and raise output to 192PS.... -
Which Golf engine for reliability? 13 Jul 2014 (Ask HJ)
I am interested in a used manual Volkswagen Golf VI or VII. In the Introduction section to the VW Golf VI you mention that there are "huge problems with... -
Is the Ford Ecoboost engine reliable? 24 May 2014 (Ask HJ)
I’m thinking of buying a 2013 Ford Focus EcoBoost 125. It looks great in theory, cheap tax, good mileage, decent power, no DPF repairs and nice extras.... -
How can I extend the life of my Clio? 9 Apr 2014 (Ask HJ)
My wife's 2006 Renault Clio 1.5 diesel has covered 80,000 miles and recently suffered fuel pump failure. A new fuel pump and sensor, plus reconditioned... -
Returning a used car because of a gearbox issue? 8 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
Having bought a used Toyota Yaris 5 weeks ago from a franchised dealer, the gearbox synchromesh isn't functioning properly. Even on the test drive it was... -
Where can my daughter learn the basics of car maintenance? 11 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
In three months time my 16-year-old daughter will be eligible to start learning to drive. Are there any courses that will teach youngsters the rudiments... -
Elderly drivers and cars 22 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
Re. the news of late concerning elderly drivers and cars - I thought you would like this - sent to me by a friend in the US: 101 year old driving an...
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