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Points scorer 9 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
Last year I collected 12 penalty points that will remain with me for the next 3 years. I currently have an Audi A4 Cabriolet 3.0 with 100,000 miles, but... -
What's the best small off-roader? 18 Jan 2023 (Ask HJ)
I need a compact 4x4 with good fuel economy and lots of ground clearance for bumpy tracks. Good boot space would also be a plus. I'm thinking of buying... -
Which vehicle is best to pull a horsebox? 30 May 2017 (Ask HJ)
What's the best vehicle to pull an IFOR 505 horsebox with? I'd also like it to be economical with low road tax. -
Audi A3 - does it have any known issues? 3 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
Can you tell me if the Audi A3 has any known mechanical issues? I’m in the market for a used example with high mileage, but don’t want to buy a money pit.... -
Why is my Nissan Primastar van having trouble starting? 18 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
My Nissan Primastar van starts but then cuts straight back out after a few seconds. The fuel pump is working and I have had it running or starting and... -
What do you recommend to replace our Renault Clio? 10 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
We are looking for a new car, preferably a forecourt model or demonstrator with less than 5000 miles on the clock so we can avoid instant depreciation.... -
Young driver: Looking for an economical commuter car 25 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
I am a young, male (aged 26) first time driver looking to get a new car for the commute to work (a daily 200 mile round trip, between 40-50k miles a year).... -
Why are people unrealistic in their expectations for a car's fuel economy? 23 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
I agree with you that government economy figures for new cars are often deceiving, as they are here in the US. But surely anyone with a modicum of sense... -
Why is my Volkswagen Polo's engine cutting out whilst I'm driving it? 2 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
I bought a new Volkswagen Polo SEL 1.6 CR/DPF 90PS 5-speed manual in November 2010. It now has 1,500 miles on the clock. It stalled at a junction soon... -
Poor starting 2 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
I have 1999 VW polo 1.9 diesel, which when the weather is frosty will not start without pre-heating several times and even then the starter sounds as if... -
Chipping a Ford Ranger 3.2 diesel 20 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
The vehicle is in Thailand. Tempted to use Superchips bluefin modification claimed to increase torque by 117 nm from 417nm and power by 45hp from 197hp. Apparently... -
Crim reminder 11 Jul 2009 (Ask HJ)
This email comes all the way from Tasmania, which is the little island below mainland Australia where you sent your convicts. In 2002 I bought a Holden... -
What's the best big engined car for £3000? 29 May 2020 (Ask HJ)
I have a small budget of about £3000 and I see I can afford old Chrslyer 300C, old Audi A8 or A6, old BMW 7 Series and a big Lexus. I like big engined... -
Ford diesel injector failures - is this a known problem? 29 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
Are there any known issues with Ford diesel injectors? Our Ford Focus has suffered two injector failures recently, the second happening only about three... -
Why does my EV show a longer range than the claimed figures? 24 Apr 2025 (Ask HJ)
The official WLTP range of my Kia Soul is 280 miles, but when fully charged it's showing 310 miles. Any ideas why this should be? -
What is better - a hydrogen powered car or an EV? 19 Feb 2020 (Ask HJ)
Having bought a new petrol powered car, I was interested to hear the Government bring forward the date for banning the sale of petrol and diesel vehicles.... -
I travel 250 miles a week - will an EV work for me? 4 Feb 2020 (Ask HJ)
I travel 250 miles a week for work, then weekend driving too. Most of my driving is stop start infuriating M6 traffic, hardly ever breaking the 40mph level.... -
Why don’t manufacturers build range extender cars? 2 Sep 2019 (Ask HJ)
We’re seeing more hybrid and pure electric cars but very few electric range extender cars (e.g. BMW i3 REx). Why do we not see more of these? Your normal... -
Should I sell my 2006 Honda FR-V? 13 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
I own a 2006 Honda FR-V 2.2 CDTi from new and I've always used Shell fuel. It's had oil changes every 8,000 miles following your advice. Apart from a couple... -
Need car that will fit three child seats in back, would prefer estate. Suggestions? 18 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
We had our Citroen C4 picasso (5 seater) stolen in August and we're trying to replace it with something more fuel efficient, preferably an estate as we...
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