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  • Under suspension 3 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I was considering buying a 2.0 litre petrol Qashqai and then someone suggested the 1.5 diesel as it was more frugal on both fuel and road tax. I was a...
  • Green line bus 26 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
    Having just been sent a VED renewal reminder for my 2001 Renault Espace Expression 2.0, I have been thinking about a suitable replacement. With three small...
  • Can you recommend a reliable replacement for our Renault Clio for under £3000? 17 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I have between £2000 -£3000 to spend on a secondhand car. It's actually for my fiancee who used to drive a Clio, but that has just died. Can you recommend...
  • I need cheap family transport for a few hundred pounds - what would you go for? 8 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
    We need a cheap way of moving a family of four. Considerations include safety and space so we were considering an estate. For a few hundred pounds, what...
  • Gear stickler 1 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I am considering downsizing. Do you regard the 2010 model Toyota Yaris auto a best buy or do you recommend something else?
  • Hit or Niss? 20 Feb 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I own a 2001 Nissan Micra 1.4SE (Mr Blobby body shape) and prior to this owned a 1996 Micra 1.3GX from new. I have been very happy with both cars, and...
  • The ‘I’s have it 9 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
    There have been several letters in your column complaining about the Honda Jazz i-shift. I have owned two Jazz autos in the past and it was with some trepidation...
  • Snap decision 19 Dec 2009 (Ask HJ)
    My wife has severe osteoporosis and is now unable to drive. To help my wife's quality of life we require a vehicle that is easy to enter and most importantly...
  • Only 2 can play 7 Nov 2009 (Ask HJ)
    I have owned a 1997 Nissan Micra 1.0 5-door for nine years and 92,000 miles. As a part-exchange it is worth pennies. I am wanting to use the scrappage...
  • Paddle car 16 May 2009 (Ask HJ)
    I am looking for a used 4x4, budget up to £13k, to do an annual mileage of only around 10k mostly consisting of longer motorway journeys rather than short...
  • Z Z top? 9 May 2009 (Ask HJ)
    After more than 40 years motoring I have it in mind to enjoy myself with a second-hand Nissan 350Z. As they are not popular for economy and duty reasons,...
  • Received and misunderstood 7 Feb 2009 (Ask HJ)
    A local dealer with Citroen, Mazda and Nissan outlets went bust recently. All stock was removed overnight and both staff and customers arrived the next...
  • What does Cat S mean? 12 Jan 2023 (Ask HJ)
    What does Cat S mean?
  • Buying a car in Thailand – is the March a good buy? 1 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
    Buying a car in Thailand – is the Nissan March a good buy?
  • Does my Pathfinder have a DMF and DPF? 6 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
    I have a Nissan Pathfinder 2.5 TDI, first registered in March 2006. Does it have a dual mass flywheel and DPF?
  • Buying a saloon - what would you recommend? 1 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I've had my Nissan Primera 2.0-litre for 12 years. It has been a great car over the years. However, after 165,000 miles, I've decided it's time for change....
  • Correct way to dispose of anti freeze 16 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
    I have a Nissan Micra 2003 and it must be time to change the anti freeze but where should I dispose of the old stuff?
  • Would a pick-up truck be suitable for off-roading and city driving? 28 Sep 2017 (Ask HJ)
    Following your advice five years ago, I purchased an old Range Rover Sport - which I loved and was very practical with a reasonable amount of off road...
  • What van would be good for every day use before converting into a camper? 16 Jun 2017 (Ask HJ)
    We currently have a 61 plate Renault Trafic SWB 2.0 dCi SL27 115 van which is used for weekly shopping trips as well as filling it with stock and towing...
  • Will using 5w30 oil instead of 5w40 cause problems? 22 May 2025 (Ask HJ)
    My 2016 Nissan Juke 1.2 DIG manual says that the oil recommended is 5w40. I’ve recently had a service with the main dealer and they put in 5w30. Will this...
 

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