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Which used car is best for the commute to work? 29 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
I'm getting rid of my (reliable but thirsty) Ford Mondeo and need something reliable for a commute to work which is nearly 30 miles each way, with frequent... -
Is the shift from diesel pushing up the price of petrol cars? 1 May 2017 (Ask HJ)
I have seen two 2010 Mazda 6 Estate 2.0 petrol for sale for £9500 - £9750, with 19,000 and 29,000 miles. One is a private sale and the other is from a... -
Why does my Audi A4 have poor fuel economy following the emissions upgrade? 22 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
Has anybody else had a reduction in their fuel economy following the recent emissions upgrade? The range on my Audi A4 has gone from 620 to 570 miles per... -
Buying a new SEAT Leon ST - petrol or diesel? 2 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
I have noticed that SEAT Leon ST diesels are cheaper than their petrol equivalents. Should I be concerned about DMF, DPF problems on SEAT diesels as with... -
Buying a used SUV - petrol or diesel? 27 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking to replace my Volkswagen Golf GTI Estate, which I really enjoy driving. I am thinking of a used Nissan Qashqai or a Hyundai ix35 but seem only... -
headaches and fatigue - car use 28 May 2015 (Ask HJ)
while i drive my diesel car with windows open i start to feel ill experiencing fatigue and headaches. I dont know if this is usual of diesel vehicles and... -
What are the risks of buying a car with high mileage? 8 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
I am looking to by a 2011/2012 Ford C-Max 2.0 TDCi. I am set on the diesel as I do around 20,000 miles a year, mostly motorway. Should I buy an older car... -
Peugeot 406 diesel smoking and misfiring when cold 17 Dec 2014 (Ask HJ)
When the engine is cold in a morning, my 1999 Puegeot 406 2.2 diesel misfires and blows clouds of blue smoke. It eventually clears, but this is happening... -
Buying a small SUV - which is best? 26 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am hoping to buy my wife a small four-wheel drive car. We live in the country and she works at a local village school, which is located six miles from... -
Can you recommend a small and economical used car? 27 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
I need a small used car with good fuel economy and easy access for three elderly passengers. I also want a decent sized boot for holiday luggage and simple... -
How can my diesel engine become more resilient to short runs from cold? 24 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
Apparently short trips are not good for diesels. At work we use the Platinum Plus additive in our delivery van to make it burn off the soot in the DPF... -
Honda CR-V: Diesel or petrol? 7 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
We will be using the CR-V as a second car - driven once a week on the motorway for work (1/2 an hour run so an hour in total) and when the weather is bad.... -
Petrol or diesel new car? 16 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
Looking to buy a new car, have had diesel for 20 years. Reports indicate costs will be higher for diesel repairs in c. 4 years as I drive 7000 miles per... -
2001 Citroen C5 2.2 Anti Pollution Fault 29 Dec 2011 (Ask HJ)
I have a Citroen C5 and I was driving home the other night and the engine restricted to low Revs and it said on the display "Anti Pollution Fault." Now... -
Petrol or diesel CLC? 5 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
Considering Mercedes CLC '08/'10 180 Kompressor petrol auto. Daily drive is five miles, weekly some 30 mile trips, monthly an occasional 60+ miles.... -
Which Polo? 2 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
My mother-in-law might swap her diesel Jetta for a Polo. Use: mainly local trips, v rarely 40 mile motorway trip. It must be automatic. Is diesel or petrol... -
What is the best economical SUV for £12,000? 16 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
We will be looking for a family SUV around April/May and can spend up to £12,000. Will prices come down after the new reg in March? Also, with the crackdown... -
What could be the cause of my engine's loss of power? 10 Nov 2023 (Ask HJ)
I own a Renault Kadjar Dynamique Nav DCI with a 1461cc engine on a F plate. It is in what I believe is known as Limp Mode. There are 2 warning lights... -
Can you recommend a good diesel car for motorway journeys? 20 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
I’m considering changing our 2009 Ford Focus 1.8, which is still running well with 70,000 miles on the clock. It’s used as the second family car mainly... -
Is it worth replacing the blown turbo on my 2009 BMW 520d? 26 Jun 2018 (Ask HJ)
My 2009 BMW 520d exploded with a sudden loss of power after a brief period of a strange tiny whining noise when pressing the accelerator pedal (driving...
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