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Could you recommend a more economical replacement for my wife's Subaru Forester? 10 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
My wife is using a Subaru Forester XT 2.5 auto which we bought in 2009. I anticipated that the annual mileage would be around 6000, but in fact it's double... -
Should my next car be electric or petrol? 2 Feb 2021 (Ask HJ)
I will be without a car for 6 months as the police are kindly looking after my licence. I currently have a diesel Kia Sportage, which I will sell. I want... -
Once the battery in an EV fails, it costs too much to bother replacing it - what's your opinion? 13 Sep 2018 (Ask HJ)
It seems that an electric vehicle is only worth as much as its battery and, once the battery is "spent" it's not worth the cost of replacing. Is this true? -
How are Volkswagen claiming that the 'fix' won't alter performance? 13 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
How is it Volkswagen claim the rework on the diesel engine EA189 in the UK will have no affect on the fuel consumption, performance, max torque, noise... -
Family car replacement - any recommendations? 13 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
I currently have a 2007 Honda Civic which has coped well as a small family car since the introduction of our first child. I'm now looking to upgrade to... -
Two DPF failures in 12 months - can I take legal action? 10 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
I own a Vauxhall Corsavan 1.3 CDTI, which has suffered its second DPF failure in 12 months. Vauxhall informed me that the first failure was down to me... -
Is the Ford Ecoboost engine reliable? 24 May 2014 (Ask HJ)
I’m thinking of buying a 2013 Ford Focus EcoBoost 125. It looks great in theory, cheap tax, good mileage, decent power, no DPF repairs and nice extras.... -
Can you recommend a reliable 4x4 for £5000? 18 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
We have a small farm and need to buy a used 4x4. It must to be reliable, versatile and able to cope with deeply rutted tracks in winter weather. We’d prefer... -
Buying a small SUV - what's best? 6 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
My wife wants to downsize to downsize from our trusty family V70 and also improve fuel consumption. She needs plenty of leg room in the back with two growing... -
My used car is nothing but trouble 29 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
I bought a car from a second hand car dealer at the end of September 2012. Since then it has developed numerous faults which I have had to take to a garage... -
Should I convert my 2007 Vauxhall Astra to LPG or sell it? 12 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
I recently changed job, meaning that the mileage I cover will increase significantly. As I see it, I have three options. I could LPG-convert my 2007 Astra... -
Replacing an old Peugeot 405? 16 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
Wish to replace 405TD estate. Must have similar comfort seats & ride. Prefer diesel & model which can be maintained by experienced mechanic. Minimal... -
Replacing a mk1 Yaris 19 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
Nearly another year on for our 52 reg Yaris D4D. Is your mother's soldiering on? I always have a shortlist of replacement cars but it is more complicated... -
Do I need to let the turbo on a Skoda Octavia cool down before switching off the engine? 4 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
Can you advise me please? I am thinking of getting a bigger car and have my eye on a Skoda Octavia. If I go for a model with the 1.4 TSI 122 BHP engine... -
Replacing a DSG automatic Octavia? 17 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have enjoyed my 2006 DSG Skoda Octavia (Elegance) but the ride is lumpy and the engine is quite noisy. I do about 12k miles a year, mostly out of... -
Best new car to last a long time 12 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
Hi. I know nothing of cars but I want to buy a good used diesel automatic to last for many years. I don't care about buying the latest greatest model every... -
Problem unfolding 1 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
I have a Skoda Yeti 2.0 TDI 140bhp 4x4 DSG (which is a diesel automatic). It the 2010 model and is a 2011 reg. I absolutely love this car. It does everything... -
Rising cramp 1 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
My Volvo XC70 SE D5 AWD is 30 months old and has done 26,500 miles. I've just received two recall notices. One for a software upgrade because the oil level... -
Correct engine oil for my car 24 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
I own a 2003 Volkwagen Golf Mk4 1.9 TDi estate with a PD diesel engine. Although I have never done oil changes myself, I do know that it is on a longlife... -
Recommend a replacement for our Mazda 2 with a high driving position and easy access? 10 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
We have a 2003 Mazda 2 TS2, owned from new, with under 50,000 miles on the clock. We wish to change this for a similar car, petrol, not diesel. We require...
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