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I need a cheap, reliable car to cover a big mileage - what do you recommend? 2 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
I am due to start a new job in Lincolnshire which involves covering 30,000 miles a year, 200 miles a day. Which car would you recommend as the cheapest... -
My Skoda has suffered an irreparable turbo fault - who is to blame? 24 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have a 10-year-old Skoda TDI with 1.9 diesel engine and 70,000 miles on the clock. My wife drives the car, and even she complained of lack of power.... -
Should I change my Octavia estate now while interest rates are low? 14 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
I presently drive a 2006 Octavia 2.0 TDI automatic estate. Generally I am very pleased with its performance and its load capacity ideally suits my requirements.... -
Can you recommend a replacement for our Mercedes-Benz ML with a low tailgate for dogs? 14 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
My wife and I bought a Mercedes-Benz ML 270 diesel auto from new in April 2004. We are now considering replacing it with another four-wheel-drive car and... -
Car for less than £4,000 22 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
I currently drive an 02 plate Mazda 6 2.0 petrol auto. I do 25k a year, 80% on A-roads and motorways. I average 36mpg in the Mazda with careful driving. I... -
What could have caused pins and needles in my hands after driving a friend's Hyundai i30 long distance? 6 Dec 2010 (Ask HJ)
Each December a friend and I travel from Yorkshire to Scotland, usually in my petrol BMW 318 automatic. This year, because my car is a snow hater, we went... -
I need an economical automatic with a large boot as a company car - what do you recommend? 10 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
I retire at the end of November and will be handing back my company car – a 2008 Audi A3 Sportback 2.0TDi Automatic. This is my third A3; the previous... -
They must be choking 19 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
4 weeks ago my 2-year-old FIAT 500 diesel engine seized up. On the dashboard it said I needed the oil changing. This did not make sense as it was fully... -
I'd like to replace my Hyundai Coupe with an ix35 - should I wait for the 1.7GDI version, due in the autumn? 25 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
I'm thinking of changing my 3-year-old Hyundai Coupe. I could do with something a bit more frugal on fuel and VED, and something which will cope with the... -
Citroen C8 losing power 5 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
Our Citroen C8 2.2 diesel (2008 model) has developed an intermittent loss of power, which triggers the engine management light to activate and a DPF filter... -
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... -
My engine light is on, the garage says it is an EGR fault, what can I do? 7 Nov 2023 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2009 Peugeot 3008, 1.6 HDI with 110,000 miles recorded. I have owned it for three months. Recently the engine light has come on several times,... -
Is age or mileage more important when buying a pick-up? 20 Aug 2019 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking to buy a Mitsubishi L200 for work including towing a fairly heavy trailer. My is budget £7000. Obviously each vehicle is different but in principle,... -
Is there a defeat device in my Porsche Macan as with the Volkswagen EA189 engine? 17 May 2017 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2014 Porsche Macan 3.0-litre diesel, bought new. It recorded 42mpg or better on a long run and 39mpg average on short urban runs. Porsche wrote... -
Why is my Volkswagen Touran using so much oil? 23 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2013 Volkswagen Touran 1.6 diesel with 13,000 miles on the clock. Recently the car has been giving me some problems. A while ago it was emitting... -
What company car would you recommend? 30 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
I get a company car with my job and need a little advice. I fall into the 40% tax bracket and the company will only pay company mileage at recommended... -
What's causing a misfire on our Ford C-Max? 8 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have a Ford C-Max 2.0 diesel (80,000 miles, around 53/54mpg), which has always been main dealer serviced by the book. It suits us well and goes very... -
Is it fair to compare my 2007 Volvo D5's fuel economy against the 2013 model? 8 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
I was pleased to get 49.4 mpg real whilst averaging 53mph over 760 miles. The combined "book" figure for my 2007 Volvo D5 manual was shown as 41.5mpg and... -
I misfuelled at Shell 22 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
I am another poor soul who mis-fuelled his car at Shell - due to their V-Max marketing. I used a pump which was coloured red, white and black to fill my... -
Why is my Vauxhall Astra starting to judder and idle roughly? 28 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
I recently bought this 2004 Vauxhall Astra 1.7 DTI diesel estate which, when I first drove it, was nice to drive without any problems. Later on the same...
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