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7 Seater with some off-road capability 26 Dec 2015 (Ask HJ)
Hello HJ - With 5 children between 8 and 12 years old on an in town school run would appreciate your advice regarding vehicle options to accommodate them... -
New crossover buying advice? 17 Sep 2015 (Ask HJ)
I live in a predominantly dusty, unpaved or pothole riddled driving environment. We would like to buy a new car that can best handle our rough road conditions.... -
Car could be written off - what do I do? 6 Aug 2015 (Ask HJ)
I had a suspicious crash for cash front end collision to the back end of another car on the entrance into a roundabout. I'm worried that the insurance... -
Should I sell or keep my 2004 Volkswagen Touareg? 21 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have owned a 2004 Volkswagen Touareg 2.5 TDi for the last three years and it has done 88,000 miles. I had the prop shaft replaced one year ago, and it... -
Persistent ECU fault on my Corsa 8 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have a Vauxhall Corsa 1.4 Diesel 09 reg. I bought it from Evans Halshaw and it came with a three month warranty which has now expired. The problem I... -
High turbo boost pressure fault on a CR-V? 7 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am touring on the continent with my 2005 CRV 2,2 CDTi (89,000 miles) towing a caravan, which I have done with this car since 2007 when I bought it. Cruising... -
Kia Cee'd, 1.4 petrol, manual, 2012 - What's the target price? 7 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
I currently have a 2006 Ford Focus LX 1.8 TDCi estate. It has done 90,000 miles and I think some hefty repair bills may be approaching. Due to DMFs, DPFs,... -
Buying a Ford Focus 1.6 TDCI with a replaced turbo? 16 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am new to this site and do like the various valuable advice that it has. I have a question regarding a car that I am looking to buy. Its Ford focus 2006... -
Where can I get my Eolys fluid replenished in my Peugeot 307 and Ford Fiesta? 16 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
Some time ago you responded to a letter from a company that used some kind of additive in their diesel fleet vans. I think it was about £65 to buy but... -
Should I change or keep my current car? 16 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am looking to change cars because I want to drive more economically following a change in my income. I drive a Mercedes B180 CDI Auto on an 08 plate.... -
Buying a second 'work horse' 15 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
My husband and I love our Honda Accords but they are over 7 years old. We've moved somewhere rural and my poor Type S gets manure in the twin exhausts,... -
Which comfortable car offers good performance in snow? 28 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
I had a new 2008 A5 3.0TDI Quattro. However I was very disappointed with the car's performance in the December 2010 snow, compared to my wife's 2002 Audi... -
Is the 1.9-litre CDTi 120 engine, as used in the Zafira as well as many Saabs and Fiats, really a "disaster zone"? 17 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
I refer to the answer you gave stating that that the 1.9 CDTi 120 in the Zafira can be a "disaster zone". Since I assume that this is the base engine that... -
Buying a Mercedes-Benz - petrol or diesel? 20 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
I am getting myself a little confused over the diesel/petrol debate. I realise that you need to do more mileage to benefit from diesel but did not realise... -
Petrol v Diesel when travelling only 6000 miles a year 22 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
I am deciding on a Company Car and have narrowed the choices down to a Toyota Prius and a Golf Bluemotion. The Golf costs slightly more in relation... -
Is there a training programme that will teach me to drive my new Mazda 6 confidently in snow and ice? 22 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
You advised me of problems with Saab diesel engines and also potential problems with the DPF on a 1-year-old ex-demonstrator Subaru Legacy. After more... -
Replacing an aging but reliable family estate 10 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
Our current petrol Merc C200k auto estate has been excellent, but is returning just 29mpg, is 8 years old and close to 100k. It takes a family of four... -
New Touran 10 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
Having waited ages for VW to put the new CR Diesel engines in the facelifted Touran, and finally give a decent choice of interior leather trim colours,... -
Cats 22 19 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have just had the unfortunate experience of being landed with an unexpected bill of £1,262 for a replacement catalytic converter at 72,000miles in my... -
I'd like an Audi A6 or Mercedes-Benz E-Class for commuting - would a diesel be problematic? 26 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I intend to change my 2001 BMW 530i Touring (73,000 miles) for either an Audi A6 or Mercedes-Benz E-Class estate. I have always driven petrol-engined cars...

