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  • What's the best compact SUV? 22 May 2016 (Ask HJ)
    I'm looking to 'downsize' my SUV and quite like the look of the latest BMW X1. However, I have read that it's not the best in its class. Can you help...
  • What's the battery life of a plug-in hybrid? 9 May 2016 (Ask HJ)
    I am thinking of buying a plug-in hybrid. I quite like the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, Volkswagen Golf GTE and Audi A3 e-tron. What do you know about battery...
  • Volkswagen emissions scandal - is the Polo affected? 11 Oct 2015 (Ask HJ)
    I've got a late 2011 Polo 1.2 TDI and having just checked my VIN it looks like these engines are also a part of the scandal. Could you update your listing...
  • What's wrong with my A4's air con? 21 May 2015 (Ask HJ)
    I have a 2012 Audi A4 TDI bought (used) from a main dealer. I had problems with the air conditioning last summer and was told that it had been damaged...
  • Are plug-in hyrbids reliable? 19 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
    I’m thinking of buying a new Volkswagen Golf GTE. The car will be used mostly locally, but include the occasional long journey. The car is fitted with...
  • Why no prestige family MPVs? 17 Sep 2014 (Ask HJ)
    Why do prestige manufacturers not make a car like the Ford S Max? It is superior on space and driving position to my current 5 Series so looking to test...
  • High performance 4x4s - What's best? 9 Sep 2014 (Ask HJ)
    It's time to change my eight year old Subaru Forester turbo. All I want is a small 4x4 SUV with manual gearbox and petrol engine. Like my present car,...
  • Buying a practical but sporty convertible for £15k 3 Sep 2014 (Ask HJ)
    I am after a sporty but practical convertible. I need room for four people (but can be two-door door), reasonable boot (for sports kit and odd bag), good...
  • Keep existing car, buy used or cotract hire? 15 Jan 2014 (Ask HJ)
    I have a 2004 Audi TT in excellent condition with 55,000 miles on the clock. I currently do 4000 miles per year. In view of low mileage, is it worth keeping...
  • Which Giulietta will offer the best ride comfort? 24 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
    I currently drive an Audi TT, but find the ride too hard. I’m thinking about a new Alfa Romeo Giulietta and have decided on the 1.4 petrol, but which spec...
  • Can new tyres affect my fuel economy? 3 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I drive an Audi A3 1.6TDI, driving 20,000 per year with fuel economy on motorways between 58mpg and 64mpg depending on weather, temperature and traffic...
  • Noisy A3 Sportback tyres 3 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
    I have a new Audi A3 sportsback 1.4 TFSI SE. It's fitted with Bridgestone Potenza REO40 205/55R16 tyres. There seems to be a high level of road noise...
  • Speed Idiots 17 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
    I get really fed up and irate when prats (usually but not always driving BMWs or Audis) speed past me or generally drive inappropriately for the road conditions. Speed...
  • Knees up 21 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
    My left knee requires surgery, and I drive a considerable number of miles to work. I have been looking for an automatic diesel saloon (preferably 4-wheel...
  • Multichronic? 15 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I am considering buying a 2008 Audi A4 2.7 TDI (190 PS) SE with CVT transmission. Does the CVT auto have the same problems as the DSG? Also is the car...
  • Can a car sitting around stationary cause the air con to break? 22 May 2020 (Ask HJ)
    My 2018 Audi SQ7 is now on 28,000 miles. It has no air conditioning. When I start it, the light on the A/C button is initially on but goes out a few seconds...
  • Why is the fuel distance calculation incorrect? 30 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
    I have a new 2016 diesel Audi A3. I have a couple of questions. 1. After I open the filling cap there is another door which needs to be pushed very hard...
  • Are German cars reliable? 2 Dec 2014 (Ask HJ)
    I saw this article (http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/news/company-cars/2013-11/bmw-and-audi-top-reliability-survey/), which suggest that German cars are fairly...
  • Buying a used hatchback - what's best for a new driver? 13 Jan 2014 (Ask HJ)
    I am 25 and I have recently (six months ago) passed my test. I am looking to purchase a used car and my budget is £2000-£4000. The car I learned to drive...
  • Audi A7 or Golf GTI? 21 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
    I am in the market for an up market executive car. I really like the Audi A7 and used values for low mileage example are within our £35,000 budget. The...
 

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