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How often should I have my car's air con serviced? 19 May 2016 (Ask HJ)
I have the air con of my Toyota Auris 1.6 diesel permanently switched on and set to air recirculating in all weathers. I was wondering when the air con... -
Peugeot 206 SW - when should I change the glow plugs? 5 Dec 2014 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2004 Peugeot 206 SW with a 2.0 HDi engine. It has 72,000 miles on the clock, mostly on long motorway trips, and has been maintained according... -
Why are Toyota's mpg figures so far removed from reality? 2 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
It can surely be little short of misleading to promote the Toyota Prius based on one particular quality, which, in real life, will never be displayed or... -
Nutting in particulate 28 Nov 2009 (Ask HJ)
I have a 1.3 Multijet diesel, Lounge spec and took delivery of my cherished car in April 2008. It has done less than 3,000 miles and its annual service... -
BMW X3 or VW Toureg for long distance driving? 20 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
We'd like to buy either a Volkswagen Touareg Auto Altitude or a new style BMW X3 Auto, the latter looking to be cheaper to run. Have you any opinions on... -
Should I charge my PHEV to 80% to preserve the battery? 5 Jun 2025 (Ask HJ)
Can you advise on this classic 'down the pub' argument please? Is it best to only charge my plug-in PHEV BMW X1 to 80% battery capacity and forgo the lost... -
2016 Astra K SRI Sports Tourer: preservation of ECU life 18 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
When I picked up my new Mazda, some years ago, I was told that to start the car you should first turn on the ignition to its second position. Then you... -
Which comfortable SUV with lots of boot space could I replace my X-Trail with? 28 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
I've had a 2.2 litre diesel X-Trail since new in late 2002 when I retired early. It’s a fantastic car and has given me no trouble whatsoever in all that... -
Per turboed 5 Sep 2009 (Ask HJ)
I now own my third BMW, a 525TD 2002 E39. Lovely car, the nicest I have owned and bought nine months ago at 38,000 miles, I am the second owner. I initially... -
What is happening to Honda in Europe? 16 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
When Honda announced 800 job losses at Swindon the company blamed declining markets in Europe for their problems. Unfortunately this appears to be a severe... -
Citroen Berlingo losing power 26 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have a Citroen Berlingo 1.9-litre diesel van (with the XUD engine), and have recently found that it's lacking power. I've had the fuel injector pump... -
What small SUV do you recommend for me? 20 Jun 2025 (Ask HJ)
When I retired from full time employment 12 years ago I gave up company cars (always petrol) and bought an 18 month old BMW X1. It is now at 95000 miles... -
Buying a small hatchback advice 8 Jul 2015 (Ask HJ)
We're after a small hatchback. Fuel economy, reliability and ease of use is the main things I am looking for. Preferable to be an auto but manuals a possibility.... -
My car has been in for repairs for 16 weeks - should I keep it? 11 May 2017 (Ask HJ)
I bought a Volkswagen Passat Estate from a big car supermarket last year for £18,000. It was 10 months old, had done 5000 miles and was in immaculate condition.... -
Getting dealt a choker 29 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
I wonder if you can explain this. We have a FIAT Multipla 1.9 JTD Eleganza, 58 Reg, 15,000 miles on the clock. Last Thursday while my wife was driving,... -
Can you recommend a good off-road 4x4 for use in sand here in Oman? 22 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
I hope you can help. I know this is a bit off your usual track. We are currently looking for a proper 4x4 to drive here in Oman. I am not planning to cross... -
Shifting circumstance 5 Dec 2009 (Ask HJ)
I was interested to read the letter in your column from RH of Alresford. I have owned three Jazz: the older model in both manual and CVT form, and the... -
How do I get rid of the 'water in fuel' message on my Jaguar XF? 30 May 2017 (Ask HJ)
I recently changed the intercooler on my 2010 Jaguar XF and now I'm getting an intermittent warning message which reads 'water in fuel, consult handbook.'... -
Replacing an old Freelander - what should we get for £7k? 31 Jul 2016 (Ask HJ)
We have a Land Rover Freelander (mk1) diesel with 202,000 miles on the clock. Due to its age, it needs some considerable work and I am reluctant to pay... -
Buying a new car - Volkswagen or Skoda? 19 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
I need to replace 16-year-old, seven-seater Volvo estate. I want to buy something that will be comfortable on the motorway, but provide good fuel economy....
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