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What's the most comfortable, economical commuter car for a tall driver? 4 May 2021 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking for a comfortable, reliable, economical commuter car to cover 25,000 miles per year. I currently own a 2009 Citroen C5 2.0-litre auto diesel.... -
Should I go for petrol, hybrid or electric? 16 Jul 2020 (Ask HJ)
O recently retired and I'm wanting an SUV for easier access. I do mostly short journeys, sometimes with two grandchildren. 8000-9000 miles annually anticipated.... -
Why don't diesel cars come with an option to manually regenerate the DPF? 12 Feb 2018 (Ask HJ)
I'm interested in understanding why a driver cannot request their car to kick off a regeneration manually, for example, when they get on the motorway for... -
Toyota Avensis Tourer maintenance advice needed 24 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
I own a Toyota Avensis Tourer (2009) diesel with 80,000 miles on clock. Can you please advise me whether I should have the timing chain changed along with... -
Which small SUV? 1 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
I wish to buy a SUV as I spend the winter in the highlands of Scotland. My budget is £27k. The shortlist, in no particular order is: MINI Countryman... -
Which convertible to replace our Hyundai i30? 6 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
I drive a Vauxhall Insignia Elite hatchback with leather upholstery, satnav and all the bells and whistles. Terrific car, I'm delighted with it. Currently,... -
Luxury and Economy - Which car is for me? 10 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
I'm trying to decide which car to buy next and I keep going round in circles. I always seem to regret my purchases soon after buying. I currently have... -
Should I buy a Peugeot RCZ or Hyundai Veloster Sport for my motorway commute? 9 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking to buy another car for a 50 mile commute to and from work, predominantly on dual carriageway and motorway, capable of carrying at least one... -
Rough idle on a Peugeot 406 HDI 1 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
My 406 hdi has a rough idle. When I rev it up it seems fine - a little misfiring, but soon it hits the turbo and it's OK. It feels almost like it's running... -
Ford S-Max choices 22 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
I'm interested in a young-ish used Ford S-Max with Powershift gearbox to replace my 2006 Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDi DSG estate. I would choose the S-Max... -
Limping 306 26 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
I've got a 2001 Peugeor 306 2.0 HDi with an intermittnt limp mode problem. The problem seemed to start after running out of diesel after six months... -
Should we replace our diesel Nissan Qashqai with a petrol version before we suffer DPF problems? 22 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
Hi John, my wife drives a 2007 Nissan Qashqai 2.0 dCi Acenta 4WD auto and used to cover 25,000 miles a year with work. However a change in our circumstances... -
Tall story 28 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
My husband, now retired, has driven Mercedes for many years but his latest Mercedes C180 estate no longer provides a comfortable driving position for him... -
Pick and shovel 7 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have just acquired a rural property access to which will involve about 2 miles along first a semi gravel road and then an unmade dirt track to the house... -
New for old 10 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
What do you recommend for new car? I am 69 and my wife is 66. Our current car is a Volvo S40 SE 2.0 Diesel 41,000 purchased from new Sept 2004. Looking... -
Must be choking 16 May 2009 (Ask HJ)
We have a 2008 Zafira 1.9CDTi automatic and every few weeks its warning light comes on to say we need to get it to a Vauxhall dealer. The handbook says... -
Are there any affordable to run, fun cars you can recommend? 5 Aug 2020 (Ask HJ)
Do you have any suggestions for an affordable to run car with more than five cylinders? Otherwise, I have to go down the boring car route to replace my... -
Lumpy acceleration in a Subaru Forester 25 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
I love my new Subaru but occasionally the acceleration feels stuttery, it's not smooth. Usually on the first acceleration of the day. I am careful not... -
What's the best car for poor condition roads as well as a motorway commute? 22 Mar 2023 (Ask HJ)
I live in a rural location which means lots of rough roads and potholes, but I commute a 70- mile round trip to work on a motorway, often at rush hour.... -
Some kind of a choke 14 Mar 2010 (Ask HJ)
I drive a VW Jetta 1.9 diesel automatic as a company lease car. I have had this from new since January 2008. The car has 60,000 on the clock and the majority...
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