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  • Which Mondeo - Ecoboost v TDCI 8 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
    I'm looking at getting a nearly new Mondeo from a supersite. I'm retired and only do about 9000 miles a year (with a fair few short runs)and can't decide...
  • Economical seven-seaters 1 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
    Would you please advise which is the most economical 7-seater in terms of fuel consumption, insurance and running cost? Would you recommend Qashqai+2?...
  • 2WD with good ground clearance 13 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
    Please help, I live up a very rough farm track and don't really want the expense of fixing a 4x4. Can you tell me about any cars that have really good...
  • Battery discharging 9 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
    Every now and again my car battery discharges completely, sometimes after a long run of 150 miles. When I jump start it, the battery will function...
  • How do I check if the fuel pump is working? 26 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
    How do I check the fuel pump is working e.g pressure without a gauge?
  • Tow car behind motorhome 2 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I want to buy a small car to tow behind my motorhome. My limit is £3250 and thinking of a Ka, Matiz, Smart. I am prepared to go to auction or private....
  • Clunk clip 19 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
    You have run several e-mails from readers who have been persecuted because their parking tickets dropped from the tops of their dashboards. My Skoda has...
  • Which tyres for my Ford Mondeo will reduce road noise? 30 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I have a 2008 Ford Mondeo hatchback with original Bridgestone Potenza 235/45 R17 97W tyres which will need replacing very soon. These are low profile and...
  • What are the bad points of the Peugeot 406 Coupe? 16 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
    Do you know what the bad points of the Peugeot 406 Coupe 3-litre 6v are and what to watch out for?
  • Exhausted topic 12 Dec 2009 (Ask HJ)
    Are Turbo-Chargers in petrol engines anymore reliable than those fitted in diesel engines?
  • Nifty motor 6 Jun 2009 (Ask HJ)
    My wife, who is in her 50s, has decided she would like to learn to drive. I would welcome your suggestions as to a suitable car to buy for her. It should...
  • Jack the Tripper 15 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I'm running a current model 1.4 Jazz (it's my 4th Jazz) bought new in January 2009, serviced by main dealer with 38k miles now on the clock. I noticed...
  • Black death 19 Dec 2009 (Ask HJ)
    Just over a year ago I bought a new (pre-reg) FIAT 500 1.25 diesel (I mean the type of fuel, not the confusingly ‘Diesel’ branded car). I used it as a...
  • Charge of the electric light brigade 9 May 2009 (Ask HJ)
    So Gordon Brown wants us all to whizz around in electric cars because they are 'green'. I see plenty of downsides but not many upsides, except reduced...
  • Should I buy a used Jaguar XF? 23 Oct 2024 (Ask HJ)
    Can you give me your opinion of a Jaguar XF please. I had one (late 2015 mark), sold it and bought a Fabia that is very sensible but so boring. It makes...
  • Overheating problems with a Fiesta 18 Dec 2015 (Ask HJ)
    I broke down after my car overheated. Looked at the coolant and there wasn't any. Put loads in and managed to get it back (3miles away). Got home and looked...
  • A winter’s tyre 6 Feb 2010 (Ask HJ)
    In a recent response I think you said that a new run-flat tyre would be available from October which offered a softer ride than previous run-flats. I need...
  • Is it worth changing to runflat tyres? 13 Jun 2025 (Ask HJ)
    Looking at replacement tyres for my 2020 VW T-Cross. A couple of runflat options are now available in the UK. I know modern runflats do not require special...
  • Is the Citroen C4 Cactus safe? 12 Apr 2024 (Ask HJ)
    Please advise if a used Citroen C4 Cactus is a good buy, given its 4-star Euro NCAP rating. I think this is due to the absence of autonomous emergency...
  • Should I replace by 9 year old Toyota Land Cruiser or keep it? 19 May 2023 (Ask HJ)
    I have a 2014 Toyota Land Cruiser Invincible with 90k (bought about 3 years ago). They are claimed to be reliable am I better holding on to it and 'running...
 

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