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What's the best hybrid estate car? 2 Sep 2022 (Ask HJ)
I am looking to change my 10-year-old Golf diesel. I would like a car with similar fuel costs and am told the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports hybrid is good.... -
Can you recommend a cheap car? 23 Aug 2014 (Ask HJ)
I need to buy a cheap vehicle for £1000. It must be reliable, with cheap parts and maintenance. Ideally, I’d like a big car (estate/SUV/SUV) as I occasionally... -
A car to suit all needs 5 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
Apologies if this comes across as a rather long winded one... The decision isn't an easy one, hence a simple bit of advice would be most gratefully received! My... -
Is a 2015 Honda Civic a risky buy? 26 Jul 2021 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking at buying a 2015 Honda Civic 1.6 diesel manual with 56,000 miles on the clock. It's from the main dealer with a warranty of one year and two... -
Need a cheap and reliable car for work 9 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
I'm after a cheap runabout to use for my daily commute to work (five miles return). I have found two cars, but can you advise which one would make the... -
Getting a non-runner Transit back on the road 25 Oct 2014 (Ask HJ)
I've just bought a 2002 Ford Transit 2.4 diesel as a non-runner. It has got too much oil in it and looks like it has had oil in the header tank too. I... -
Erratic temp gauge - should I be concerned? 15 Apr 2014 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2005 MG ZT-T diesel with 69,000 miles - up to the last 3000 miles the needle on the engine temp has always stayed at the half way bar on the gauge... -
Which Hatchback? Petrol or Diesel? On a £4,000 budget? A car for life? 6 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
My wife and I are looking for a second car. Our current car, a Skoda Superb is our current and only car and is, and will continue to be, used for commuting... -
Why are no small city cars available with a decent automatic transmission? 3 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
Don't you think it's about time that the manufacturers produced an autotrans that was suited to small/city cars? It seems crazy to me that Mercedes-Benz,... -
Chattering Class 24 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have owned a series of S-Class Mercedes. At least ten in a row, all wonderful, and all petrol. Recently, against my better judgement, I bought an ex-demonstrator... -
Can you recommend a large and comfortable car? 22 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
I currently own a 2009 Honda Civic 1.8 iVTEC Si-T. I'm looking to buy a new car of medium size for around £25,000. Some of the cars I've looked at are... -
We need a new car with easy access and good reliability with low mileages - what do you suggest? 4 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
We are a couple in our early 70s and we have enjoyed a Mercedes C180 for some years, but it gives signs of rising repair costs and we give signs of decreasing... -
What's the best used car for 120 mile commute? 18 Apr 2016 (Ask HJ)
I need a car with great fuel economy for my 120 mile per day commute. It must be reliable, comfortable and suitable for my family. Budget circa £8000,... -
Peugeot 308 or Ford Focus? 23 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
I need a used car and have been looking at a 2009 Peugeot 308 1.6 HDI. There are lots of cars around with just 37,000 miles on the clock and I’m very tempted.... -
What can I do to pinpoint a hesitation problem in my diesel Hyundai i30? 28 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
At about 1500 revs, from cold at about 20/30 mph and with the temperature about half/two thirds to optimum, my Hyundau i30 diesel automatic hesitates as... -
Advice on the best replacement for my V70 15 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
I hope that you can help. We currently run an 05 Volvo V70 D5 manual estate. The performance, fuel consumption, seat support and trust in the safety... -
I tried to safely assist my Ford Galaxy's passive DPF regeneration - is my engine okay? 22 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
I've recently purchased a 2011 Ford Galaxy 2.0 TDCi. After the local Ford dealer changed oil and all filters they advised me to (as the car was immobile... -
What tow vehicle would you recommend? 15 Aug 2025 (Ask HJ)
In the past I have owned various tow vehicles including a very unreliable but excellent Land Rover Discovery 5. I am presently using a Toyota RAV4 hybrid... -
Why are EV servicing costs so high? 14 Aug 2023 (Ask HJ)
Just had my 2019 Renault Zoe serviced. Taken aback to be told it needs a routine 12V battery change and brake fluid replacement. Battery is £140 and brake... -
Should I buy a Euro 5 compliant car for long-term ownership? 17 Mar 2023 (Ask HJ)
Should I buy a Euro 5-compliant car if I am going to keep it for at least 10 years? Or will I not be able to go into most cities in coming years due to...
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