Showing results in 
Ask HJ [Show all channels]
Sort by: Relevance | Newest first | Oldest first
-
DPF and increased oil consumption, will cleaning the DPF fix the problem? 11 Aug 2022 (Ask HJ)
I have a BMW X18D. The vehicle is consuming oil. There are no leaks so the oil is being burned into the engine. The DPF light has now come on. My mechanic... -
Which 4x4 do you recommend for towing and general farm work? 24 Feb 2022 (Ask HJ)
We're looking for a vehicle with tolerable road driveability and 4x4 capability for light towing and lugging across our fields and general farm work. I... -
Is a Toyota Hilux on an £8000 budget going to be reliable? 12 Aug 2019 (Ask HJ)
I’m looking to purchase a Toyota Hilux in the next few months but only have £8k to spend. I've seen that a few are available with 100,000+ miles and despite... -
How easy is it to import a used van from Europe? 26 Feb 2018 (Ask HJ)
I'm in the very early stages of planning to get a large, secondhand van to convert to a camper for family holidays. I'm looking at a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter... -
Is my 2000 Mercedes-Benz S-Class a future classic? 16 Feb 2018 (Ask HJ)
Will my Mercedes-Benz S320 become a classic in the future? -
Our Volkswagen Tiguan went into limp mode after the emissions fix - are they linked? 24 Aug 2017 (Ask HJ)
Our 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0 diesel had the emissions fix five weeks ago. Last week, it went into limp mode and the dashboard lit up like a Christmas... -
Should I get the emissions update done on my 100,000 mile Skoda Suberb? 31 Jul 2017 (Ask HJ)
I own a 2009 Skoda Superb. It runs very well, done 110,000 miles and I plan to keep it. Skoda have invited me to bring it in for emission software change,... -
Oil pressure warning light keeps flickering - what could be causing this problem? 5 Jun 2017 (Ask HJ)
I'm a London taxi driver. My cab is a 2006 TX 2 that's done about 234,000 miles on the original engine. Recently, the oil pressure warning light has started... -
Car MPG reading vs calculated reading - why the big discrepancy? 20 Apr 2017 (Ask HJ)
I recently purchased a 2015 Vauxhall Astra diesel 1.6 CDTi, attracted by the high quoted MPG of 76 (combined). I always calculate the cars MPG when I fill... -
Why are Honda UK withholding their petrol hybrid Vezel? 30 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
I've just returned from a holiday in delightful Sri Lanka - not a rich country. Why are there thousands of right-hand drive Honda Vezel (CR-V) petrol hybrids... -
New job - new car - 20k annual commute - caravan tug 28 Dec 2015 (Ask HJ)
We have 2 vehicles a 2006 Kia Sorento which we use for towing a small caravan and a 2010 Peugeot Expert van hubby uses for work. I need a car for... -
Mazda 6 or Vuaxhall Insignia? 6 Jan 2014 (Ask HJ)
I’m shortly moving to a new job, relinquishing a company car and looking to purchase one of my own. I need a decent sized family car with luggage space... -
Should I keep my boring, reliable Volkswagen Lupo or buy something more fun? 16 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
I own a Volkswagen Lupo 2002 1.7 SDI, which is now coming up to 100,000 miles. The diesel engine has been incredibly reliable and I've driven since 34,000... -
Should my husband replace his Mercedes-Benz ML with a Porsche Cayenne? 14 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
My husband is on his third Mercedes-Benz ML. His current ML350 is now three years old and he is starting to look for his next car. He thinks this ML350... -
Why is our Corsa ecoFLEX only returning 43mpg? 17 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
My wife recently purchased a new Vauxhall Corsa 1.3 CDTi (75) ecoFLEX from a main dealer. She does a 130 mile daily commute, only around six miles of which... -
Range Rover Vogue - advice welcome 7 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
Long time reader and big fan. I am looking to treat myself and go for a Range Rover Vogue. Due to a budget of ess than 15k I am limited to around 2003... -
Downsizing from a V8 Jaguar 30 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
I've just moved back to full time employment after working for myself for the last 9 years. I'll be doing a 60 mile round trip every day and need to... -
Buying two cars - one for town and motorway, one for farm and trees 8 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
I'll be selling a Daihatsu Sirion, Kia Soul and LR Freelander and want to replace with two vehicles. One car for day-to-day use, must be comfortable,... -
Has my remap caused problems? 23 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS 320 diesel which I had mapped 4 months ago to improve fuel consumption. Recently my turbo failed and I booked it into... -
Giving up Golf 23 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
I am exploring the possibility of replacing my son's current VW Golf 1800 (purchased April 2001) with either a VW Polo or Skoda Fabia. My son who lives...
Elsewhere on 
