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Why is my Volkswagen Passat juddering when I start it? 24 Aug 2017 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2010 Volkswagen Passat CC automatic diesel. It's started to judder when I start it. Any ideas what it could be? It's driving me mad. -
An estate or MPV for less than £2000 12 Dec 2011 (Ask HJ)
I need to get a cheap but large estate or MPV with good fuel economy and running costs. Favorites are Audi A6, though I have read scary stories about... -
Can you recommend a versatile and roomy hatchback or estate? 13 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
We're looking for a reliable roomy estate/hatchback that can fit a small dog crate in the boot and a medium dog crate on the back seat, which preferably... -
Can you explain whether a PHEV or a self-charging hybrid would be better suited to my driving? 6 Nov 2019 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking at changing my diesel car for a plug-in hybrid or a self-charging hybrid. Could you explain the difference between the two systems and whether... -
Asked main dealer to change cam belt but he didn't - is he hoping the car fails so I have to replace it? 5 Jul 2017 (Ask HJ)
I want my 207,000 mile 2007 Vectra 1.9 diesel to keep going for a while. I asked the main dealer to change the cam belt and give a full service, put a... -
Could you suggest a large replacement for my Hyundai i30? 21 Jun 2017 (Ask HJ)
I think the time has come to replace my 2008 diesel Hyundai i30 2.0-litre CRDI. Over the last two years the fuel pump failed, then the turbo and now the... -
Buying a nearly new car - what do you recommend? 9 May 2016 (Ask HJ)
I am looking to replace me 2011 Skoda Octavia 1.6TDI in the next year or so. I'm looking for a recommendation for a replacement that meets the following... -
Best luxury used car for £15k? 11 Apr 2016 (Ask HJ)
I am currently driving a Volkswagen Phaeton from 2006 and feel like it is time to upgrade it. I do love the Phaeton but it is getting a bit old now and... -
Peugeot service technical ability 20 Jun 2014 (Ask HJ)
My 2003 Peugeot 807 had a new engine after a cam belt failure with 87,000 miles on the clock. The dealer fitted the new engine and clutch and reported... -
Bought a motor home, but seller now wants more money - can I sue? 15 Jan 2014 (Ask HJ)
I went to see a motor home (being sold by a private seller) and agreed a price of £7500. I left a deposit of £500 and received a signed receipt and said... -
Can you recommend a large family car and a second runabout vehicle? 21 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
My wife and I both retired recently. We drive a 2003 Audi A3 and a 2004 Audi TT 3.2. Both cars are showing signs of ageing, such as engine management “lightitis”,... -
Should I replace my Jaguar XF with a Jaguar XFR? 14 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
My main car is a 5-year old Jaguar XF 2.7 diesel. I have loved the car but with annual mileage now of only 7000 (it has 31,500 on the clock) I am starting... -
Should I give my Hyundai i10 a long fast run every now and again? 15 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
In January 2009 I took your advice and bought a Hyundai i10 1.2 Style. I have never regretted this and my little car has never given me a moment's trouble.... -
Audi Q5 or BMW X3 - which SUV? 24 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
We intend to trade in our Audi Q5 2.0 TDI SE soon. Although the car has been reliable, the unsettled ride and the DSG gearbox have made us think twice... -
My Peugeot's service bill is huge - is this reasonable? 2 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
I took my 2005 Peugeot 307 HDI XI to the Peugeot main garage this morning for a service and MoT. It has covered just 39,000 miles and was serviced by a... -
Kuga Engine Warning Light 21 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
We have a 10 plate 2.0tdi 2 wheel drive Ford Kuga. Just before Christmas the orange engine warning light came on. We called out Ford Assist (AA) who... -
I'm looking for a reliable five-door 4x4 - should I consider the Ford Maverick or Mazda Tribute? 16 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
I've got a 2005 Focus 1.6TDCI with 149,000 on the clock. It's been a great car, but is now feeling its age. The 90 mile round trip I do for work is about... -
We'd like to buy a 4WD car with winter tyres - would you recommend the BMW X6? 5 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
After our harsh winter and being snowed in for days on end we have decided to buy a four-wheel drive car and a set of winter tyres. I read Jason Dawes... -
Consuming anger 3 Apr 2010 (Ask HJ)
I would like your help/advice. Last September my daughter bought a new Corsa 1.2 Active 5 door, at the time the salesman said the car would get 48 to 60... -
Con current? 20 Jun 2009 (Ask HJ)
Having read with interest the various recent articles on the recent crop of electric cars. One common thing strikes you about all of them, their huge purchase...

