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Chipping panned 7 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
My son-in-law mentioned that he is considering having a chip installed in his Audi two litre diesel engine. It is a 2007 model. It seems that a chip will... -
Spare partial 3 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
Many cars (Golf, Audi TT) have no spare tyres. The can of sealant costs £45 (or £3 from cpc.co.uk) and once used, the tyres cannot be repaired, needing... -
Will I damage an electric tailgate by closing it by hand? 16 Dec 2025 (Ask HJ)
The electric tailgate on my Audi A6 Avant Ultra has been playing up these last few years. It will open with electric motor but has now decided not to close.... -
My Audi A4 is suffering a DPF fault - what is causing it? 2 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
I drive a three-year-old Audi A4 TDI and cover 85 miles each day to and from my place of work. My total annual mileage is roughly 28,000. On 5 November... -
What are our options for luxury petrol SUVs? 21 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
My wife and I (76 years and 78 years old respectively) have bought new or nearly new demonstrators for the past 20 years, selling them when they reach... -
Astra K SRI Sports Tourer: Oil sump plug or not? 18 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
I have a feeling that I already know the answer to my question - having seen the smooth blanking panels under my car's engine when it was on a ramp. My... -
Audi A6 Avant blowing white smoke 29 Jul 2016 (Ask HJ)
I recently bought a 2007 Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI. It had previously been sitting idle for a month or two, but drove fine on the trip home. However, after... -
Are there any three-door hatchbacks to replace my old Audi A3 with? 29 Oct 2019 (Ask HJ)
I have an old three-door Audi A3. I was thinking of buying a three-door Volkswagen Gold but understand these are discontinued so I'm concerned that three-door... -
What family car should I buy with £9000? 1 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2010 Audi Q5 but want to change it for a car that is a family car. I want something that's low tax, £20, and low group insurance but still a decent... -
A6 Avant - keep or sell after 3 years? 3 Mar 2016 (Ask HJ)
I have an Audi A6 Avant, 3.0 SE Quattro 245PS S tronic. It's now 3 years old with 26,000 miles on the clock. I like it very much but now the warranty is... -
Buying a hot hatch - Polo GT or MINI Cooper? 28 Oct 2014 (Ask HJ)
My wife wants to replace her ageing Audi A3 automatic. She is dithering between a new Volkswagen Polo five-door Blue GT or a MINI Cooper five-door hatch,... -
Buying a car with lower emissions - what's best? 15 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
I want to buy a new car with lower emissions. I travel about 30,000 miles a year, which includes my 80 mile round commute. I have £30,000 to spend and... -
Should I replace my 2002 Audi A4 with an SUV? 6 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have run a 2002 Audi A4 SE130 TDI from new. It's reliable and cost efficient. However the joints are getting creaky (mine and my wife's, not the car's)... -
What SUVs come with a torque convertor automatic gearbox? 25 Mar 2025 (Ask HJ)
Are there any 6 to 7 year old midsize petrol SUVs that have a proper torque converter auto box? -
What is the best petrol alternative to a diesel MINI Countryman? 6 Jan 2023 (Ask HJ)
What small automatic petrol car do you suggest to replace my wife’s diesel MINI Countryman for £17,000? -
What are the best electric cars for towing? 1 Jun 2021 (Ask HJ)
I am planning to replace my Land Rover Freelander 2 with a pure electric car. The car must have a towbar. I can't find any current pure electric models... -
What comfortable car is best for doing a lot of miles? 1 Jul 2020 (Ask HJ)
I do a lot of miles (35k+ year on mixed roads) around the UK. I currently have a 2006 Audi A6 Avant and I'm looking to change for something comfortable... -
I do mostly short journeys. Can I remove the DPF to stop it clogging? 10 May 2020 (Ask HJ)
Is there any reason not to have the DPF on my car removed? I do a lot of short journeys. The garage would charge £600 + VAT. -
Which estate cars or SUVs have three Isofix seat fixings in the back? 4 Feb 2019 (Ask HJ)
Which estate cars or SUVs have three Isofix seat fixings in the back? -
What's the best performance saloon for £20k? 22 Nov 2018 (Ask HJ)
It's about time to replace my 2006 Audi A4 2.0 TFSI quattro. I really enjoy driving this car, can you recommend a modern performance saloon replacement?...

