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Emission control treatment - is it worth paying for? 28 Jan 2014 (Ask HJ)
My new Renault Scenic 1.6 dCi is going in for its first service and the garage has offered an Emission Control treatment for £24.95. Apparently this cleans... -
I want a car that has a spacious boot, good fuel economy and is cheap to insure/tax? 21 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
What car is best for me? I like a high driving position, boot space for camping, good fuel economy, ideally some bodywork protection/trims, good all-round... -
How much does a full service history add to the value of a car? 22 Aug 2024 (Ask HJ)
I am in the process of purchasing an approved used 2019 Renault Kadjar. I agreed a price of £12k with the dealer and paid a deposit. Although it was confirmed... -
What's the best van that I can also sleep in? 20 May 2024 (Ask HJ)
I am looking to buy a passenger van which has at least 4 seats. I also want to be able to fold down the seats so that I can sleep in it. My problem is... -
I need to get a reliable car urgently. Do you advise a PCP? 6 Jan 2021 (Ask HJ)
I wonder if you can help as I'm a bit desperate. I have a 2005 Renault Clio with a broken gearbox, which was mis-sold 2 months ago. I have a second Renault... -
Can you recommend a reasonably priced electric car? 1 Sep 2020 (Ask HJ)
I'm hoping to help my grandson buy a used EV. Most of the journeys are local, with the occasional 200-mile trip. It's easy in my Renault Zoe, but can you... -
With EVs, is age or mileage more important on a used model? 8 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking at a used electric vehicle. I would spend up to £9000, which bring five year old cars into range e.g. Renault Zoe and Nissan Leaf. Can you... -
How do I know if the DPF in my car is regenerating? 6 Nov 2018 (Ask HJ)
I have a diesel Nissan X-Trail and I try to limit the number of short journeys. When I have to use it I tend to drive in the 2000rpm plus bracket. I have... -
Should I haggle for a second hand car? 16 Oct 2018 (Ask HJ)
I am looking to buy a 2016 or 2017 Renault Clio and have spotted a few suitable models in local dealers. On a couple of occasions now, I have test driven... -
How long is it reasonable to wait for a replacement car? 23 Jul 2018 (Ask HJ)
My Renault Megane was damaged in a car accident in February 2018 and treated as a write off March 2018. I was advised that a like for like replacement... -
Upgrading from Toyota Aygo - what should we get? 23 Aug 2016 (Ask HJ)
My wife has a 2015 Toyota Aygo 1.0 Manual. She likes the car, but finds it sluggish when carrying more than one passenger. Is there another Aygo model... -
Buying a Transit van for self-build camper 16 Feb 2016 (Ask HJ)
I am looking in to building a camper van. My price range is up to £7000 and I am looking at using the Ford Transit LWB High Roof but I am unsure which... -
Which car will take three child car seats in the back? 11 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
We have a a five year old child and are expecting twins in six months, so are looking to buy a used car that easily fits three car seats in the back with... -
Particulate Filters Diesel engines 8 Sep 2015 (Ask HJ)
I have recently had to pay to have a EGR valve replaced on my Peugeot 407 diesel. As I am thinking of replacing the vehicle, but note many diesel engines... -
Buying a medium sized used car - what would you recommend? 17 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
I want to buy a used car and have between £6500 - £8000 to spend. Ideally, I want a five door car with a reasonably sized boot. I travel daily using my... -
What's the best engine for the Nissan Qashqai? 8 Sep 2014 (Ask HJ)
I am thinking about buying a used Nissan Qashqai+2 for my wife to use as the family bus. The car will mainly be used for short, urban journeys but will... -
Oil in water problem - how can I fix it? 21 Jul 2014 (Ask HJ)
I have oil in my water coolant. I have a Renault Kangoo with a 1.5 diesel engine. The Kangoo is running perfectly, but oil is coming out the top of the... -
Should I sell my Clio and buy a Polo? 30 Jun 2014 (Ask HJ)
I have had from new a 2012 Renault Clio 1.6 Automatic Tom Tom but I do not find the gears run smoothly and would like to change it for a Volkswagen Polo... -
Is the Toyota Prius hybrid's plug-in charge just a gimmick? 9 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
After an enjoyable test drive, I am considering the purchase of a Toyota Prius plug-in hybrid to replace my trusty Honda Civic Hybrid which is no longer... -
Are diesel DPFs evolving to the point where problems are disappearing? 2 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
I was interested to read your recent comments about certain vehicle models appearing to be DPF trouble-free. Is this because they have markedly different...

