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Does the Mazda CX-5 suffer from DPF problems? 30 Aug 2016 (Ask HJ)
I am thinking of buying a Mazda CX-5 2.2 diesel automatic (2WD). I have two questions :- (a) Will the above vehicle be adequate to tow a caravan, 1300kgs... -
Wheel Alignment 6 May 2016 (Ask HJ)
I've just had a full new set of tyres fitted to my 2013 BMW 5 Series Touring 520d SE at 29,000 miles, the garage also did a wheel alignment check, and... -
Is the Toyota Prius a reliable used car? 1 Jan 2015 (Ask HJ)
I am interested in cutting my car's running costs. At the moment I have a 2002 Ford Focus 1.6 petrol, which isn't great on fuel and is expensive to tax.... -
Peugeot 308 fuel consumption - why is it so poor? 18 Dec 2014 (Ask HJ)
Have you had any feedback from owners of the new Peugeot 308 regarding fuel consumption? I have just taken delivery of an Allure 2.0 Blue HDI Automatic... -
How long can a dealer be held liable for a faulty car? 22 Oct 2014 (Ask HJ)
My son in-law bought a 2008 Vauxhall Vectra 2.2 petrol from a dealer four months ago. The car broke down the day he collected it with a failed fuel pressure... -
Running a modern classic - is super unleaded best? 15 Aug 2014 (Ask HJ)
My friend is convinced she needs to put super unleaded in her 1988/9 Volkswagen Golf. She thinks this is because leaded petrol is no longer available and... -
What's wrong with my Nissan X-Trail? 12 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
My 2001 Nissan X-Trail is giving me all sorts of problems. First, I was asked to replace the accelerator sensor and throttle body sensor, but neither fixed... -
Buying a used car - what would you recommend? 7 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
We are looking to replace our old Volkswagen Golf Plus, which we love to drive. The problem is we need a bigger boot and better fuel economy. We'd prefer... -
Overseas car insurance - which cover will I need? 8 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
We are soon to go to Spain on holiday and have bought a package, which includes car hire and insurance. I have heard of some scams being employed by foreign... -
Which SUV offers good fuel economy and reliability? 8 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am a tall 60-year-old man who needs something higher off the ground. I have been looking at SUVs, notably diesels, not necessarily new but as a pensioner... -
Dashboard information vanished on my Scenic 7 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
My wife's 54 plate Renault Scenic with nearly 90 thousand miles on the clock (or was!) has suddenly lost all information on the dashboard - speedometer,... -
How can I add fuel additive to my Ford Focus when it has a misfuelling prevention device fitted? 6 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have a problem with my 2011 Ford Focus 1.6TDCI (old model). When first purchased it gave me 54mpg. 14 months later it has now reduced to 47mpg with the... -
Is an LPG conversion worth it? 14 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
What are the general pros and cons of factory fitted LPG systems. For instance, do you get good mpg; does the engine wear faster, is the service schedule... -
Why are air intakes for cars set so low when flood damage can occur? 9 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
With the dramatic increase in flooding, and many people with wrecked engines, I wonder what your view is regarding trying to encourage car manufacturers... -
Shell V-Power 16 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
I recently saw A Fifth Gear test on super fuels like Shell V Power. The conclusion was that benefits were minimal. Some forums also claim that any improvements... -
I cant meet official fuel economy in a Focus EcoBoost 2 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
I bought a new Focus hatchback 1.0 eco boost 125 last week, lured by the 55+ mpg advertised by Ford and enthusiastically endorsed and claimed by the salesman.... -
Which small car gives good fuel consumption, low road tax and a high seating position? 30 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
I need to replace my beloved Toyota RAV4 auto which is 13 years old and has done 105,000 miles with a more economical secondhand car. The requirements... -
Auris fuel economy 23 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
You stated that you were able to return 62.3mpg on a 300 mile trip in father in laws Toyota Auris hybrid. We have had ours since September and can only... -
Is there a way of enabling my diesel 607 to warm up faster in winter for better fuel economy? 30 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
I have noticed that the fuel economy of my diesel 607 improved by about 10 per cent during the hot spell of weather. Would there be any point of using... -
Small economical car with good rear leg room 13 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
I need to buy a small to medium used car that is less than 3.5 years old for less than £10k and I want something that is all singing and dancing i.e. it...

