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  • Mazda CX7 - should I sell or keep? 27 Apr 2014 (Ask HJ)
    I have owned a Mazda CX7 2.2 D Spoort Tech for three years. The car has been dealer serviced and completely reliable and I enjoy driving the car. Mileage...
  • Should I buy a high mileage diesel? 10 Apr 2014 (Ask HJ)
    I have previously read your comments on modern diesels complexity (DPF/DMF/EGR/Turbo) possibly being problematic with high miles unlike older diesel engines....
  • Buying an Audi A5 - Petrol or Diesel 9 Apr 2014 (Ask HJ)
    A friend is thinking of buying an Audi A5 (2010 onwards). He does around 6000 miles per year in a mix of urban and longer runs. He is leaning towards the...
  • Can you recommend a cheap estate/SUV? 9 Apr 2014 (Ask HJ)
    I am looking to buy an estate or SUV, budget around £7500. I do a daily commute of four miles each way and the regular trips of 500 miles round trip to...
  • Kia Cee'd or Skoda Octavia? 6 Jan 2014 (Ask HJ)
    I want to buy a new car and am considering a used Kia Cee'd SW or Skoda Octavia (2009-2010), but I'm concerned about the price of parts. What do you suggest...
  • Buying a used small car - what would you recommend? 13 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
    I am a single female and wish to buy a used, small four door car with possible all-wheel drive option. I cover about 10,000 miles per year, but want something...
  • Vauxhall Zafira Tourer or Ford C-Max? 12 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
    I'm looking to buy an automatic MPV, but am undecided on what used car to buy. The choice is between the Vauxhall Zafira Tourer 1.4i turbo or the Ford...
  • What's causing my Mondeo diesel to hesitate momentarily? 26 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
    I have noticed while travelling between 50-70 mph that the engine of my Mondeo 1.6 TDCI seems to hesitate or cut-out momentarily, and then cut back in...
  • I don't want to wait eight months for the new Mondeo - should I buy a Mazda 6 instead? 12 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
    Crikey. Ford is quoting 6-8 months for a new Mondeo. At least, according to the second dealer I spoke to. The first was staggeringly rude. A Mazda 6 Tourer...
  • What hot hatch below £5000? 3 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
    After driving a Toyota Corolla for five years with no problems, I'm looking for a hotter hatch for a change but would still like the reliability. It must...
  • Can you recommend a used car with good fuel economy? 6 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
    I’m looking for a quiet and reliable car for long motorway work. I cover 15,000 – 20,000 miles a year. So far I have driven a 2012 Honda Civic 2.2 DTEC...
  • How does my Volkswagen Golf's stop/start system work with a turbocharger which needs cooling? 29 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
    The 'start/stop' system on my new Volkswagen Golf TSI is operating very smoothly and presumably contributing to its relatively good urban fuel consumption....
  • Which Golf engine? 24 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
    I'm helping my folks replace their 2003 Ford Focus TDCI Sport with a Volkswagen Golf. They only do 6000 miles per year and fancy a Golf having had a few...
  • Replacing a used Octavia - good idea? 23 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
    I’m thinking of replacing my 2003 Skoda Octavia Elegance hatchback 1.9 TDi. The car is great and tows a 1140Kg caravan with no problem, but I want to replace...
  • Peugeot antipollution light problem? 4 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
    I have a second hand 307 Peugeot which I bought last year June. Last week I let the fuel level run very low and due to this the "Antipollution fault" light...
  • Buying an Audi A3 - which one? 6 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
    I am currently running a Hyundai ix35 diesel and am considering going to petrol as I only do approx 12-14K per year. I had Audis for 18 years and wonder...
  • Volkswagen Touran DMF issue 28 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
    We have a Volkswagen Touran 2007 SE TDI 105 1.9. Had it for 10 months bought second hand from a useless garage and had nothing but bother with it. It...
  • Wynn's Diesel Power 3 12 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I have just bought the additive called Diesel power 3 from Wynn's because my DPF is now doing it's job at around 120miles so i thought now is enough! So...
  • Hassle-free Estate 28 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
    We are interested in a roughly 2 year old estate and have whittled down our choices to an A4 Avant or, failing that, a C class estate. We cover no more...
  • Buying a medium family carto replace my MINI 21 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I have a MINI Countryman, and need something larger and comfortable, sporty but smooth. Had a current SEAT Leon DSG diesel, with no DPF before, and want...
 

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