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Why are modern cars, like my wife's Volkswagen Touran, so complicated? 3 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
Surely there is something fundamentally stupid about the way we are building cars today? I drive a ten-year-old Toyota Yaris, a wonderful little car. My... -
How did I get 63 litres of fuel into my Volkswagen Touran's 60-litre fuel tank? 3 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have a query about the size of my fuel tank (Volkswagen Touran 1.9TdiS 07). I filled my car up with diesel yesterday, and my tank was already 1/4 full.... -
Should I buy a Japanese import Volkswagen Golf? 22 Feb 2025 (Ask HJ)
A local garage has several VW Golfs - allJjapanese imports and automatic - all listed as one owners. What are the pitfalls of buying one and is it possible... -
Can you tow with an EV? 23 Sep 2024 (Ask HJ)
I've been looking at new or almost new MG4s and MG ZS, but I am getting conflicting advice from dealers and towbar firms about whether they can take a... -
What electric estate car do you recommend? 9 Sep 2024 (Ask HJ)
I have driven a 2017 registered Mazda 6 touring from new. It is my perfect car. Fun to drive, plenty of luggage room and long range between refils. I want... -
What do you suggest as a replacement for an ageing Vauxhall Zafira? 16 Apr 2024 (Ask HJ)
I am having difficulty finding an alternative to my ageing Vauxhall Zafira. They have been a versatile and practical workhorse for many years and I am... -
What's the best family car to tow with? 8 Mar 2024 (Ask HJ)
I am looking for a vehicle which can take a family of four on holiday but also tow up to 3.5t on occasion. With a budget of £17k I am looking at possibly... -
How does the ACT system work on 1.5 litre VW vehicles? 4 Mar 2024 (Ask HJ)
I have a Skoda Octavia 1.5.TSI Evo ACT. These engines are fitted with ACT, meaning when at certain times the 4 cylinder engine reduces to running on 2... -
What should I replace my Ford Fiesta with? 3 Jan 2024 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2013 Ford Fiesta automatic with cruise control heated front seats and front and rear sensors. My wife drives this as well and we both like the... -
What's the best small hatchback? 25 Sep 2023 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking for a small hatchback style car, like a Hyundai i10 size. I would like a very comfortable drivers seat, rear parking camera and as a bonus... -
What hatchback should I buy for 15,000+ miles a year? 14 Sep 2023 (Ask HJ)
I need help to decide what car to buy. I'm looking a premium hatchback to buy for business and personal use, circa 16k miles per year. Looking at a second... -
Which automatic cars under £10k have the best mpg? 22 Aug 2023 (Ask HJ)
I’m looking for an automatic under £10k that has good mpg figures. I’ve previously been recommended the Hyundai i20 and the Kia Picanto but the mpg ranges... -
What cars have the cheapest insurance for a young driver? 9 Aug 2023 (Ask HJ)
Which would be the best used car for under £2k for a young driver to insure? I've looked at some 1.0L engines but some are over £3k for insurance and some... -
How long should a DSG clutch last? 25 Apr 2023 (Ask HJ)
I am looking at a Dec 2019 Skoda Karoq TSI 1.5 SE-L DSG with 30,000 miles. Could you tell me please if it will have a wet or dry clutch and is it true... -
Are there still issues with the Ford 1.0 EcoBoost engine? 23 Mar 2023 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking at buying a Ford Fiesta, between 2016 - 2019 plate. Are there still issues with the EcoBoost engines? -
Can you recommend a ULEZ compliant hybrid car? 9 Jan 2023 (Ask HJ)
I have a top of the range 4x4 2014 Skoda Yeti. When the ULEZ (Ultra Low Emission Zone) in London is extended in August I will have to replace it. My main... -
Can you recommend a replacement for a Kia Ceed? 18 Aug 2022 (Ask HJ)
Our Kia Ceed has died after 13 years. We need a second hand replacement. We camp, roof box, bikes on back so need a bigger car. We cannot afford a lot. -
Can you recommend a good size family car for up to £6,000? 18 Jul 2022 (Ask HJ)
I am a mother of two and would love a nice size family car that can fit two car seats in the back and also a large pushchair in the boot. I have a budget... -
How many miles will a VW Transporter T5 last? 27 Jun 2022 (Ask HJ)
Is 133,910 miles classed as high mileage for a 2007 VW T5 SWB Campervan 2.0 85PS? What mileage could you expect from this engine? -
Which small electric car do you recommend? 4 Apr 2022 (Ask HJ)
My sister-in-law would like to buy a small to medium new electric car. Her use would be mostly local as she cannot drive long distances because of a medical...
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