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  • EGR valve failure on Audi A3 3 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
    We had loss of power on our Audi A3 recently. The coil and DPF warning lights came on at the same time. We called the RAC and they reported "Air mass flow...
  • Are high mileage diesels worth the risk? 24 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
    I currently have a 2006 Volkswagen Passat petrol, with 97k miles on the clock. It's getting old and tired and we're getting fed up of it being in the garage...
  • Ford Focus - EcoBoost or diesel? 31 Jul 2016 (Ask HJ)
    I currently have a Ford Focus petrol (57 plate). I've had it six years and its been brilliant. I've put 127,000 miles on it and it's not put a foot wrong....
  • Need a used car for £4500 - what do you recommend? 23 Jul 2016 (Ask HJ)
    I have a budget of £4500 and I am looking for a secondhand car that would be reliable and not cost too much to run. I do a lot of long journeys on motorways...
  • New driver in need of a small car with good MPG 19 Jul 2016 (Ask HJ)
    I have very recently passed my test and am due to start new job in two weeks time. I will be commuting 500 miles a week, so need something with great MPG...
  • Would you recommend buying an F-Pace diesel? 15 Jul 2016 (Ask HJ)
    The Jaguar F-Pace perfectly fits my needs for my next vehicle, with one crucial exception - I only do about 6000 miles a year (short local runs plus a...
  • Is it worth using premium fuel in an old car? 2 Jun 2016 (Ask HJ)
    Having just sold my 2004 BMW 330 convertible to a family member after seven fault free years, I intend to replace it with a 328 Touring on my budget of...
  • Looking to buy a latest model Focus - have the clutch issues been addressed? 4 Nov 2015 (Ask HJ)
    I am looking to buy a new, or nearly new Ford Focus, specifically the EcoBoost 125 model. Having searched your site I found many issues being reported...
  • Is a Mazda3 a good buy? 15 Jul 2015 (Ask HJ)
    After much deliberation I found a 2014 sept 64 plate Mazda 3 2.0 120PS petrol Automatic SEL-L Nav having done just 1500 miles on the clock at my local...
  • Diesel Vs Petrol 29 May 2015 (Ask HJ)
    What is your opinion of the hatchet job in last week's Sunday Times on diesel cars in general, and the Mazda6 in particular. Should we abandon diesels...
  • Should I sell or keep my 5 year old Golf? 15 May 2015 (Ask HJ)
    I have a 2010 Volkswagen Golf 1.6 TDI. I have just completed 88,000 miles of trouble free motoring from new. I have had recently changed the cam belt and...
  • Buying a used car - petrol or diesel? 6 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
    I'm looking for a five year old car, with a budget of £9000. I'm inclined toward a diesel due to the low-down torque and economy, but also think that a...
  • Just bought a 2015 Mustang GT 5.0 ... what do you think? 20 Jan 2015 (Ask HJ)
    I just bought a 2015 Mustang V8. This car is bloody amazing. In nearly 30 years motoring I have never been in a car with performance (or grip) to touch...
  • Should I keep my trusty Civic or replace? 25 Oct 2014 (Ask HJ)
    I own a 56 plate Civic Sport 2.2 diesel. It has done 65k and has been totally reliable so far. It has been regularly serviced since new and there is...
  • What's the best SUV for new parents? 26 Aug 2014 (Ask HJ)
    We're looking for a SUV to cater for our new family. The car will have to take a child’s seat and pram. We've narrowed it down to the Nissan Qashqai 1.6...
  • Should I buy a used Land Rover Discovery? 12 Mar 2014 (Ask HJ)
    I am thinking of buying a 2012 Land Rover Discovery HSE with 70,000 miles on the clock. I wanted the HSE because of the high spec and concluded that the...
  • Leasing a small car - good plan? 1 Mar 2014 (Ask HJ)
    I calculate personal lease costs, using Fleet Prices, over 2 or 3 years. I am surprised to find that the Juke, Note and Captur are just over 30%of the...
  • Which is the best MPV for 3 kids? 6 Jan 2014 (Ask HJ)
    We have two small boys (three and five five years old) and have another on the way. Obviously, we want to buy a car that can carry three baby chairs in...
  • Which Fiat Panda should I get? 31 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
    I need to get a more practical vehicle since my husband now needs to use a walking frame / wheelchair. At moment I only have a 2009 Aston Martin Vantage...
  • Which small, 'green' car would you recommend for a working nurse? 24 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
    I'm a community mental health nurse who does approximately 23,000 miles a year, mostly in journeys of 15 to 40 miles. A good chunk of this mileage is made...
 

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