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Why does my Renault Laguna 1.9dCi stutter in top gear and smoke under acceleration? 20 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have a Renault Laguna 1.9dCi on a 51 plate and it runs fine, but when in top gear it feels like it's holding back. Also, when accelerating it produces... -
My Peugeot 106's spark plugs have a bit of water on them - is this due to a failed head gasket? 13 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have just bought a Peugeot 106 XSI 1.6 8v. It was running a bit rough on low revs so I took the spark plugs out and they seem to have a little bit of... -
Swift not swallow 26 Dec 2009 (Ask HJ)
My new Suzuki Swift 1.5 Automatic achieves 50mpg on a long run and 45mpg around town. This is my first car that beats the manufacturer figures for fuel... -
Age concerned 4 Jul 2009 (Ask HJ)
My Fiesta becomes 10 years old in December 2009. At that point will it be eligible for the £2k Government backed scrappage scheme? -
DR hell 28 Feb 2009 (Ask HJ)
Is it just me or are the new discharge daylight headlights on new cars extremely harsh / bright on the eyes? The 'old' tungsten headlights don't dazzle,... -
Is the BMW F10 a sensible car for a daily commute? 2 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
I currently run a 2010 Volkswagen Golf 1.6 diesel. I would like something a bigger and more refined for a daily round trip commute of 45 miles. I am a... -
Is there still a market for small, basic, economical cars? 27 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
We bought our 1998 Fiat Panda 0.9-litre for 1400 Euros six years ago. It has now covered over 150,000km, and we have done 54,000km of those. It will comfortably... -
What SUV do you recommend for towing? 24 Apr 2025 (Ask HJ)
I need to replace my 2016 Hyundai Tucson 2.0 CRDi with something (petrol) that can tow at least 2500 kg. I am torn between getting a reliable, robust SUV... -
Best first car for an 18-year-old new driver? 20 Oct 2022 (Ask HJ)
My 18-year-old daughter has just passed her driving test. We would like to find her something to drive and would appreciate your advice. We are looking... -
Shell V Power Nitro+ 28 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
Hi John, I've enjoyed your website and insight on matters motoring for some time; we occassionally differ (I love my DSG gearbox for example) but its... -
The Phantom Splutter 11 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
I purchased a second hand 2008 (58) Mini One (petrol) two months ago from a private seller. Everything had been great for the first few days until the... -
Can we return our Nissan Juke for failing to achieve its quoted mpg? 21 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
My wife has just purchased a new Nissan Juke automatic 4-wheel drive from Charles Hurst, as her health dictates an automatic. Nissan states combined fuel... -
Do large wheels with low profile tyres make SUVs like our Honda CR-V unacceptably expensive to run? 8 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
My wife and I drive a CR-V EX I-VTEC auto (our third such vehicle) that was purchased as a 3-month-old demo model in October 2008. However this model was... -
On the level 19 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
My daughter has a Mazda 6TS2, purchased in April 2008. It has just been in to the local Mazda main dealer have a few faults fixed under warranty one door... -
Thirst among equals 29 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
I purchased a ‘nearly new’ Honda Jazz 1.4EX with manual transmission in December 2009. The model has an official fuel consumption of between 42.8 (urban)... -
Licence to chill - air conditioning and health 14 Mar 2010 (Ask HJ)
I wonder if you could publish an article about the possible hidden hazards of car air-con systems. I have just been made quite ill with breathing problems... -
Can I drive to the Post Office to tax my vehicle once it has an MoT? 18 Jul 2024 (Ask HJ)
Can I drive to post office for road tax when MoT is passed? -
What is the most economical 7 seater for £5k? 19 Feb 2024 (Ask HJ)
What is the most economical 7 seater auto petrol to run on fuel with budget of £5000? -
What automatic SUV would you recommend for frequent short journeys? 4 Jan 2024 (Ask HJ)
Which SUV auto is good for me? I do more short runs every week, around 120 miles. -
Which is the best petrol automatic small SUV? 6 Oct 2022 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking to buy a new petrol automatic small SUV such as the SEAT Arona or other makes. My priority is mpg.
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