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I have just exceeded 150,000 miles in my 2006 Skoda Octavia diesel with no major problems. 23 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
My 2006 Skoda Octavia 1.9 TDI PD Estate has just completed 150,000 miles, 145,000 miles in my ownership plus 5000 as the dealer’s demonstration car. The... -
Buying a small 4x4 15 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
Our friends are moving to Dorset and want a small 4x4 for country lanes and have asked me to research. Requirements are diesel, leather upholstery, decent... -
Could you suggest an economical, reliable 4-door car which offers a bit of fun? 27 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have been running a Ford Focus 53-reg 1.8 Zetec diesel for the last seven years. The car has been very reliable except for water in the passenger foot... -
Can you suggest a replacement for our Toyota RAV4 which has a better gearbox? 22 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
Just over seven years ago, when tossing up between a Freelander and RAV4 D-4D, I took your advice and bought the RAV4. It was excellent until it reached... -
Internally Combusted 21 Nov 2009 (Ask HJ)
I have a 15,000-mile Vauxhall Combo 1.3 diesel that has blown up its engine because the particulate filter was supposedly not regenerated. Vauxhall will... -
Half distance 19 Sep 2009 (Ask HJ)
I am wondering if you could help guide me as to the best way to obtain a new car and what it should be. I have Ford Fiesta on a 58 plate that is a 1.25... -
Volvo- Hesitation on acceleration. Please help... 18 Aug 2016 (Ask HJ)
Volvo V60 D3 Automatic 2011 Year 41,000 miles Problem: Car “falters” on acceleration when leaving a queue of traffic. This has occurred most noticeably... -
My VW Touran has required several expensive repairs with potentially more to come, is it time to sell? 21 Sep 2023 (Ask HJ)
I've just paid £685 to have a fuel injector replaced on my 64-plate Touran with 49,800 miles on the clock. Earlier this year I had to have all the glow... -
Buying a new Crossover - what would you recommend? 20 Aug 2014 (Ask HJ)
I want to buy a new crossover, but cannot decide on what car to buy. I want something that’s fun to drive, with good fuel economy and low road tax. I’m... -
What is causing my Citroen C5 to run roughly? 13 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
The night before last I drove, with a friend, to a meeting about 10 miles away in my recently-purchased Citroen 2008 C5 2.0 HDI 138 Automatic, 61,000 miles... -
Power struggle 15 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
I have been experiencing an intermittent problem with my Mazda 3 1.6d TS2 engine that suddenly loses power as the car comes out of a corner in second gear.... -
Speedo repair on Mondeo 21 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
My girlfriend would like to know how much it's gonna cost to get our 2003 Mondeo TDCi automatic fixed please? It's recently developed a problem with... -
Was I missold a car because it's not getting the mpg I was told? 22 May 2020 (Ask HJ)
What do the WLTP phases mean in real terms? Is the extra high phase just motorway driving? Basically, I bought a new Hyundai Kona 1.6 hybrid as I wanted... -
Are short journeys damaging the DPF in my SEAT Leon? 11 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have a 57-plate SEAT Leon with a DPF filter fitted. I recently went to my local dealer as a warning light came on my dash. I left the car with them all... -
Do hybrids perform well for high-mileage drivers? 30 May 2017 (Ask HJ)
My lease car is due for renewal through my NHS leasing scheme. At the moment, I have a diesel Kia Ce'ed, for which I pay £105 per month. Prices have increased... -
Can you suggest a BMW with good fuel economy? 21 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking to replace my 2003 Nissan Primera diesel estate and want something with 50mpg+. I've test driven a BMW 116d SE and like eight speed automatic... -
A car I agreed to buy has been misfuelled by the dealer - should I negotiate a discount or just reject it? 27 Jul 2018 (Ask HJ)
I have agreed a deal on a used Maserati Quattroporte Diesel and paid a £1000 deposit (to hold the car until collection) part of the deal was a full MoT.... -
What car should I choose for reliability and comfort over long distances? 23 Oct 2023 (Ask HJ)
I’ve had few cars over the years and am currently running a Subaru Outback 3.0-litre at 142k. 25 mpg and top rate VED with inevitable big bills ahead -... -
Would a plug-in hybrid work okay when driven without charging? 10 Feb 2021 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking for a new premium hatchback that I can keep for a few years and do a mixture of short journeys and long motorway trips - about 15,000-18,000... -
Buying a new car - what would you recommend? 26 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
I'm thinking of changing my car over the next few months. I am interested in what you would recommend based on the following: -I drive approx. 22,000...
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