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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... -
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?... -
Need an executive car with a quiet cabin 18 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
I want to buy an executive car with a quiet ride. This means minimal wind noise, tyre roar, engine noise and suspension thud. Have narrowed my search down...

