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Is poor electric range on my new Volkswagen Passat GTE grounds for rejection? 7 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
My company car just came up for replacement. As I largely do short trips, I decided to ditch diesel and got a Volkswagen Passat GTE last week. My commute... -
Which is more important for a high mileage car, efficiency or reliability? 19 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
I travel 130 miles per day, 5 days a week, and I'm currently in a Honda Jazz getting around 48mpg. I'm looking at getting a new car soon, and had considered... -
Should I get my Honda CR-V serviced sooner than my service plan requires? 31 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
We have a Honda Civic 1.8 and will be buying a diesel Honda CR-V 160PS soon. Both cars come with a 5 year annual service plan which seems to cover at least... -
Can you recommend a Good Garage to restore my Ford Cortina? 5 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
Can you name of a good garage in Hampshire for a Ford Cortina 1600e restoration? -
Leaving car unused for three weeks 14 Dec 2015 (Ask HJ)
I will be away for three weeks over Christmas and New Year and will be leaving my car unused. I do not have a closed garage and therefore, it will be parked... -
Which car is best for £2k - Audi A2 or Toyota Yaris? 28 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
I would be grateful for your advice on buying a car on a budget of £2000 for mainly city driving but also the odd long-distance motorway journey. I... -
Cars that would fit in garage 20 Jan 2014 (Ask HJ)
I am looking to buy a new / nearly new car but am limited by what will fit into my garage. I drive approx. 75/ 80 miles per week on average (within London)... -
I would like to buy a new BMW 520 - should I get a petrol or diesel version? 26 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
It is now time to change from my nine-year old BMW 525 diesel. I am retired and do about 4000 miles per year. I do lots of short journeys of around seven... -
Where's the information on my 1980 Rolls-Royce? 21 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
I recently purchased a very nice 1980 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit, RHD, here in the US. I know the 1980 was the first model year for the Silver Spirit and... -
As a petrochemist I concur with your comments on the effects of driving habits on DPFs and EGR valves. 27 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
As a petrochemist specialising in engine lubrication I have to agree with your comments entirely. It's not commonly known that driving habits have an effect... -
Buying a family friendly diesel estate for £6000 24 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
We are looking to buy a family diesel estate for around £6000. We are not rich people so reliability, practicality and fuel economy is very important;... -
Should I buy a new Avensis or the Mazda 6 Tourer? 13 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
The time has come for me to think about changing my present vehicle, a 2009 Toyota Avensis D-4D 2.2 Tourer. Although the Avensis has had a fairly recent... -
Best cars for a back-pain sufferer 21 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
My wife suffers a chronic and quite unique lower-back problem, she also drives 25,000 miles a year and finds it hard to remain out of pain for long. Her... -
We need a new car with easy access and good reliability with low mileages - what do you suggest? 4 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
We are a couple in our early 70s and we have enjoyed a Mercedes C180 for some years, but it gives signs of rising repair costs and we give signs of decreasing... -
Why don't road users understand that HGV drivers often struggle to see other vehicles in their blind spot? 16 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
May I congratulate you on a balanced reply to the letter headed "Invisible touch" from DH. It is always easy to blame the other guy. Road safety could... -
Which SUV for carrying children? 8 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
My daughter is a company director and will shortly be needing a new car to contract/lease hire. She prefers an SUV type vehicle as opposed to a people... -
Buying a mid-sized car - any recommendations? 18 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2003/53 Nissan Micra SE 1.4 that I have owned from new, and which has been entirely trouble-free after more than 90,000 miles. I now need... -
Should I really worry about DPFs? 13 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have been worried by your frequent references to costly problems relating to diesel car particulate filters. We have a 2 year old Subaru Legacy with... -
Towing the line 9 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
I have received a summons alleging 34mph in a 30 zone on a quiet country road in West Mercia, recorded by a mobile camera. Within the consideration period,... -
Buying a used A5 quattro 6 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
I'm buying an A5 3.0 Quattro Sport. I guess I'm looking towards the higher end of the options range (DVD nav, B&O stereo, AMI), not concerned either way...
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