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Mazda6 estate injector seals - DIY job? 31 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2007 Mazda6 Estate 2.0 diesel. I have a leak around the fuel injection seals - is it possible to replace these seals or does it require special... -
When should I service my Peugeot 308 SW? 10 Jan 2023 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2017 Peugeot 308 SW. How often does it require a service? -
Buying a Ford B-Max - petrol or diesel? 24 Jun 2014 (Ask HJ)
I am hoping to buy a new Ford B-Max. I will do 11,000 miles a year, maostly of 8-10 mile trips and some motorway journeys. Which engine should I go for? -
What SUV do you recommend for towing? 24 Apr 2025 (Ask HJ)
I need to replace my 2016 Hyundai Tucson 2.0 CRDi with something (petrol) that can tow at least 2500 kg. I am torn between getting a reliable, robust SUV... -
What's the best second-hand long wheelbase van? 18 Jun 2018 (Ask HJ)
I want to buy a second-hand long wheelbase van such as a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter or Renault Master and want advice as to the best make for reliability,... -
I'm looking for an economical, reliable vehicle to transport school pupils - what do you suggest? 14 Nov 2017 (Ask HJ)
I'm the Business Manager of a Special School in Kent. Our older students regularly go out on short trips in small groups to improve their life skills and... -
Vauxhall Meriva rattling noise from engine 9 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2011 Vauxhall Meriva 1.3 diesel. When driving I get a serious rattling sound from the engine. It is a tinney sound like loose tappets or timing... -
Should I get a new Mondeo diesel? 16 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2.0 litre Mondeo diesel Powershift which is only doing around 6000 miles per year.I have never had a problem with the DPF over 33,000 miles of... -
Problem with car bought 2 months ago 3 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
Hi HJ, let me know your favourite charity and I'll bung a few quid if you can advise me. Bought a Volvo S40 1.6D, Dec 07 model, 38k miles from an Evans... -
Which fuel additives can I use in my Audi TDi? 23 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
When I looked up the Platinum Plus additive on Google it threw up several other additives also. All claimed to decrease fuel consumption, give smoother... -
Which new car offers reliability, good fuel economy and space for passengers? 28 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
I am looking to buy a new car but am totally confused at the moment. I want a car with performance, good handling and comfort. My wife and I also need... -
Why is there black smoke coming from my diesel? 21 Aug 2024 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2007 Mercedes A-Class diesel and I have replaced the glow plugs but it is still puffing out black smoke. What could be the cause? -
What's a good SUV for a drummer in a band? 27 Nov 2019 (Ask HJ)
My son is a drummer in a band and struggles getting all his kit into his current Skoda Fabia. Could you recommend an SUV that would be fairly economic... -
Should we buy a diesel or petrol for our next car? 9 Oct 2017 (Ask HJ)
We are considering buying a new car. Would you advise petrol or diesel as we understand the residual value of diesel cars will drop considerably and come... -
My Volkswagen has improved since the emissions fix - is this unusual? 9 Jun 2017 (Ask HJ)
We have a Volkswagen Golf 1.6 TDI which has had the software fix applied. Over the last month or so we've had a number of trips to London covering A and... -
Should I sell my EU6 diesel Hyundai i30 or my Toyota Auris hybrid? 26 May 2017 (Ask HJ)
I have a quandary as to which car to sell. My wife is getting a company car and we need to sell one of our current vehicles, comprising a 2015 Hyundai... -
What convertible should I buy for £20,000? 13 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
I currently have a BMW 318is which is getting on and have £20,000 to spend on a new car. I would like something used that's a nice, petrol, manual and... -
What used petrol 4x4 should we get for £14,000? 16 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking to buy a used 4x4. We are likely to do a lot of short drives - because of this we're only considering petrol cars to avoid DPF issues and we... -
Can you suggest a 50mpg small petrol car? 10 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
We currently have a 2014 Kia Sportage 2.0 CRDi, bought for towing a caravan. We’ve sold the caravan and now only do about 10,000 miles a year, mainly short... -
Buying a pick up - what do recommend? 23 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
I plan to buy a recent model pick up to take to Zimbabwe. My choices are either a Ford Ranger, Nissan Navara or Toyota Hilux. Which would you recommend?

