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Can you recommend a petrol car to tow a heavy caravan? 16 Sep 2020 (Ask HJ)
Can you suggest a car that can tow a 2000kg caravan? I only commute 10 miles a day so diesel is not an option. Thanks. -
Can you recommend something fun and sporty, that's also safe for kids in the back? 15 Jul 2020 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking for a sports car under £40,000. The Ford Mustang would get my vote but the safety rating is just a no-no for when kids are in the back. What... -
I just bought a 2012 car. Should I get a major or interim service? 7 Jul 2020 (Ask HJ)
I have just bought a 2012 Ford Fiesta 1.25 with 45,000 miles on the clock. It has always been serviced by a Ford dealer. The next service will be its eighth.... -
Should a car with start-stop still be put into neutral when stopped? 13 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
I test drove a Skoda Scala 1.0 DSG and noticed the car switched off the engine at the lights with the car still in Drive because of start-stop. Does this... -
What's the best petrol SUV for towing? 18 Nov 2019 (Ask HJ)
I currently use a diesel Range Rover Evoque 190 to tow my boat, which weighs approximately 1 tonne. I would like to change to a petrol vehicle (SUV) but... -
Can I replace low profile tyres with normal tyres? 31 Aug 2019 (Ask HJ)
I have recently purchased a Skoda Octavia which is fitted with low profile tyres. Can it be fitted with normal tyres? The existing tyres are 225/40 R18 -
Where can I get parts for a Toyota Carina E? 8 Apr 2019 (Ask HJ)
I have a Toyota Carina E and am having terrible problems in sourcing a rear brake splitter. I am trying to register it to French plates but need this part... -
Should I change the fuel filter on my Volkswagen Lupo GTI? 1 Oct 2018 (Ask HJ)
I recently bought a 16 year old Volkswagen Lupo GTI with a full service history. There's no record of a change of fuel filter - not even in the Volkswagen... -
Is it best to replace a car before it loses too much value or run it for a lot longer? 11 Aug 2018 (Ask HJ)
Is it best to replace a car before it loses too much value or run it for a lot longer? My current car is a Honda Civic diesel on a 64 plate and it’s done... -
What's the towing weight of a Mitsubishi L200? 2 Mar 2018 (Ask HJ)
What is the maximum towing weight of a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 pick-up? -
Is a used Renault Zoe a good buy for a daily 30 mile commute? 8 Oct 2017 (Ask HJ)
Due to a change in circumstances, we're looking at buying an electric car for my wife to commute 15 miles each way into work, although there's no charging... -
The start/stop on my Micra won't work - any idea what might be the problem? 4 Jul 2017 (Ask HJ)
I have a Nissan Micra and my start/stop is not working. There are no faults on the dash board. I replaced the battery but it still does not work. The charge... -
Why won't my Vauxhall Zafira rev above 3000rpm? 28 Jun 2017 (Ask HJ)
I have a Vauxhall Zafira 2001 1.6 petrol which has not been driven in months. It drives but won't go over 3000 rpm. It will when parked but there's white... -
Will the Great Wall Haval M4 be coming to the UK? 30 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
In Malaysia recently I tested the Great Wall Haval M4. It was exactly what I would be looking for in my next car - a torque converter auto, proper hand... -
Which engine for new MX-5? 22 Jun 2015 (Ask HJ)
Most reviews of the new Mazda MX-5 praise and recommend the 1.5 engine, but the most recent review I have seen advises going for the 2.0 engine especially... -
Used car doesn't match advert - can I reject it? 1 May 2015 (Ask HJ)
I brought a used BMW X5 from a reputable dealer; however, I've noticed the car's equipment doesn't match the advert. As a result, brake function (with... -
Why is my spare wheel so small? 28 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
I bought a spare wheel and tyre for my Mazda 3. The normal tyres fitted are 205/60 R16 92V and the recommended temporary spare tyre is specified as T125/70... -
Buying an auto - Powershift or DSG? 13 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
Which is the best choice for a used petrol automatic - Ford Focus Powershift, Volkswagen Golf DSG or SEAT Leon DSG? -
Faulty Range Rover - should we keep or sell? 9 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
Our 37,000 mile, 2008 plate, Range Rover Sport has had a 'transmission fault' warning come up a few times. My local dealer did a diagnostic test which... -
Leg room 24 Jan 2015 (Ask HJ)
Do you have any advice on finding a classic car for a tall driver? I was looking at old XK120 jaguars, and was disappointed to find that at 6 foot 4 inches...