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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...