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Trying to find the ideal 4x4 19 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
I was wondering if you would be able to recommend a 4x4. We did look at a pick up like the L200, HiLux or Rodeo but we need the towing capacity to... -
EC tests and fuel economy 19 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
I'm intrigued about real world economy and the rise of the so called eco models which do not seem to come close to their claimed figures. My five year... -
Which Nissan X-Trail to tow my caravan? 17 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
I've been looking at the X-Trail to tow my caravan but people are reporting fuel pump issues and going into limp mode are both these models affected by... -
Buying a new Volkswagen Passat 16 Nov 2015 (Ask HJ)
I am considering buying a new Passat Estate especially given the new loyalty discount of £1000. However, I am confused. Presumably a new Passat Estate... -
Can you recommend an everyday MPV with folding rear seats that could be used as a camper? 7 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am looking for an MPV that is economical to run as a daily use car (school run, work, holidays), can be used as an occasional camper or in which the... -
Our new Honda FR-V's engine problem is being blamed on us - what can we do? 28 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
My Honda FR-V 2.2iCTDI, bought from a Honda dealer on 3 February 2013 with a warranty, broke down on the M25 two weeks ago. The engine began smoking and... -
Should I be cooling the turbo on our Mondeo and should I use a premium fuel? 1 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
We have a 2011 Ford Mondeo Estate Titanium X 2.0 litre petrol model. We cannot find details of the optimum revs for each gear. Is this model turbo boosted... -
Why is my Citroen Xsara's engine cutting out? 16 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
A couple of weeks ago, as my wife drove to work in our 2000 Citroen Xsara 1.9 diesel estate, the car simply stopped and turned itself off with the engine... -
SEAT Ibiza Ecomotive Fuel consumption - Only achieving 50mpg when should expect more than 80mpg 25 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
Having easily achieved the government mpg figures for various vehicles from new (petrol and diesel small and large), I was confident that I could expect... -
Why is our FIAT 500 TwinAir returning just 30mpg? 10 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
I badly need your help. We bought a FIAT 500 TwinAir recently because it’s a quirky car, has no road tax, is Congestion Charge-free and we were told it... -
My high mileage diesel Hyundai i20 CRDi has developed a sluggish starting problem, is it time to get rid of it? 27 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
My 2011 Hyundai i20 CRDi 90PS diesel has developed sluggish starting and oil splashed 3/4 way up the dipstick (checked after overnight standing). Coolant... -
Skoda Yeti diesel performance after emissions fix 7 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
Our Skoda Yeti 140PS diesel 4WD six-gear manual was tested on a dynamometer to provide the power and torque output graphs before and after the 'cheat'... -
Buying a new XC70 9 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2003 Volvo XC70 diesel auto estate which I have owned from new and which has a little over 60K miles on the clock. It has generally been reliable,... -
Towing infernal 17 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have had my 2.0 litre petrol Focus Estate for over 10 years now and done about 107,000 miles on the original clutch with only one change of exhaust and... -
Higher SEAT 28 Feb 2009 (Ask HJ)
I currently have a SEAT Cupra R, so enjoy a bit of decent motoring. My parents are 89 and 90 respectively, so the SEAT is a pain for them to get in and... -
Low cost motorway driving 9 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
I need some advice on what car (probably second hand) to buy. My priorities are: MOST IMPORTANT: 1. Low *overall* cost motoring 2. Quiet & comfortable... -
Turbocharged car or horse? 22 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
I've noticed that today, most mid to large petrol cars now have turbo assistance for better fuel economy. I need such a car to replace my Mondeo, but would... -
What's the road tax for alternatively-fuelled vehicles in 2021? 9 Mar 2021 (Ask HJ)
Please clarify if the following applies to all vehicles using alternative fuels or just those registered within specific years: 'Alternative fuelled vehicles,... -
Do you have a lot of complaints about faults on the KIA Venga? 20 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
I wrote to you some time ago about my KIA Venga diesel smelling of fuel in the cab. I've done 4500 miles in it now and it is still happening, though not... -
My car accelerates without pressure on the pedal - what's wrong? 22 Mar 2018 (Ask HJ)
I drive a 2017 Skoda Superb 2.0-litre diesel. In December, I noticed the car had started to intermittently idle at 1000rpm or slightly higher and the fan...
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