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  • Which all-wheel drive is best for efficiency? 29 Mar 2016 (Ask HJ)
    I am torn between a 2004 Subaru Forester X AWD 2.5 and a 2005 Nissan X-trail 4WD 2.5. I want to know which is more fuel efficient; a constant AWD like...
  • A small 4x4 to suit elderly relatives - what would you recommend? 25 Mar 2016 (Ask HJ)
    I'm buying a small 4x4 on behalf of elderly, country-dwelling relatives who are finding their Shogun too high to comfortably get in and out of and too...
  • Dealer Loan Car 24 Mar 2016 (Ask HJ)
    My Nissan dealer is to provide a loan car when mine is being repaired. They have requested my National Insurance Number. During these times of identity...
  • Bought wrong car - help! 6 Oct 2015 (Ask HJ)
    Today I bought on PCP a Ford B-MAX 1.0 Ecoboost 2013, 7k miles, £10.5k. Paid 2k deposit. But I think I'd be better off with a Nissan Qashqai. I've seen...
  • Reliability of small turbo engines 2 Aug 2015 (Ask HJ)
    Are there any reliability issues with small petrol engines with a turbo?
  • Lack of engine braking 5 Jun 2015 (Ask HJ)
    I have a 63 reg new model Nissan Note diesel which doesn't slow down when you take your foot off the throttle, so approaching corners and bends I am braking...
  • Can you recommend a car that's suitable for motorway driving? 20 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
    I’m searching for a car that’s suitable for motorway driving. I will cover around 90 miles each day and have £2000 to spend, plus a 2005 Nissan Micra to...
  • Which used car is best for £4000? 17 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
    My 65 year old mother needs to change her Peugeot 306 2.0 HDI estate. Can you recommend a replacement for £4000? It must be reliable and cheap to run,...
  • Which safe, cheap-to-insure car for my 18-year-old son? 6 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
    My 18-year-old son has decided to take up driving lessons and will eventually have a car of his own. What would you recommend as his first car? My issue...
  • Does my car have a DPF fitted? 17 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
    I'm just about to purchase a 2007 Nissan X Trail 2.0 Dci, can you tell me if this model is fitted with a dreaded DPF? I believe that the 173bhp versions...
  • I agree with your comments on the new Fiesta 1.0 EcoBoost. 13 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
    A quick note to let you know that I endorse all your comments on the Fiesta 1.0 Ecoboost 125. I had a demo drive today and I liked everything about the...
  • How do electric cars keep occupants warm in winter? 6 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
    We hear a lot these days about the merits, or otherwise, of electric cars. One question I've never heard answered is: how do the occupants keep warm in...
  • Which SUV to carry dogs and handle off-road driving? 2 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
    I need an SUV to take two humans and three dogs on regular trips up and down the motorway to Devon (190 miles each way) and capable of driving on windy...
  • With or without a guarantee 19 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
    I am looking to change my van for a car and am interested in a 59 plate Nissan Note 1.4 Acenta with 13500 miles on clock, ex motability, from a dealer...
  • Enough to make your heir girl 29 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
    What is the most appropriate car for a 17/18 yr old girl, hoping to go university next year. Test already passed and likely to really need a car. Parents...
  • Is an older Land Rover a sensible buy? 22 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I would like to buy a battered (but mechanically sound and roadworthy) old-style Land Rover for jaunts round the country lanes of the Gower peninsula....
  • Why is our Vauxhall Insignia much lower in road tax than our Nissan Micra? 14 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
    My son has just purchased a new Vauxhall Insignia diesel. I understand that there is no road tax to pay for the first year and that it's then £100 per...
  • Thanks for recommending satnav-updates.com for my Primera's satnav system. 18 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
    Thank you very much for the website: www.satnav-updates.com. I have received the 2011 SatNav DVD within two days. My 2005 Primera T-SPEC has now, for the...
  • Space for ten 9 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I currently have a VW transporter shuttle that seats nine. We have another baby on the way, and we need a vehicle (as unlike a minibus as possible) that...
  • Buying an SUV in Malta? 23 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
    We are moving to Malta soon and need a car that will accommodate our labrador. My wife also prefers an Automatic. Within our budget for a 3 year lease,...
 

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