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What's the best car for £5,000 - £7,000? 17 Jan 2023 (Ask HJ)
Can you recommend a comfortable, reliable and economical car for £5,000 - £7,000? The vehicle must handle long journeys of 600 miles on a regular basis.... -
Can you suggest a family car for London and occasional longer drives? 11 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
We have a maximum budget of £14,000 for a reliable, used SUV or estate with good economy and lots of space. We were originally drawn to the Renault Kadjar... -
Should I change from diesel to petrol? 26 Jun 2019 (Ask HJ)
I bought my diesel Toyota Yaris new in 2011. I’m 70 next year and may be doing more short journeys than long ones - not so good for a diesel engine plus... -
EGR valve failure seems common on my BMW engine - do BMW offer assistance with this issue? 6 Sep 2017 (Ask HJ)
I bought new a BMW Tourer 520d in July 2016, it now has covered 11,000 miles. However, drivetrain fault indication recently appeared and the car fell into... -
Is there a known issue with blocked injectors in the Citroen DS4? 12 May 2017 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2011 Citroen DS4, purchased two years ago. Since January, the engine light keeps coming on and the car will go into limp mode. I had the emissions... -
Skoda Yeti has 100k on the clock - should I keep or sell? 21 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
I would like to ask you for help regarding my decision to sell my six year old Skoda Yeti 4x4 diesel. I drive at least 100 miles per day to get to work... -
Change or keep current Focus? 7 Dec 2015 (Ask HJ)
I own a 2012 (62) Ford Focus Zetec S 1.6 TDCi which is my third Focus to date. I appreciate a lot of this is personal opinion but would value your... -
Ford Fiesta advice 30 Nov 2015 (Ask HJ)
As you are aware I not so long ago bought a Fiesta TDCI 1.6 s with approximately 55,000 miles for £6000. The car has had a few issues but the dealer... -
V70 D5 replacement suggestion? 26 Aug 2015 (Ask HJ)
I’m looking to replace my trusty V70 D5 after 11 years and 135,000 miles. I’m tending towards petrol rather than diesel to avoid problems with DMF, DPF,... -
When should I service the auto box on my Focus? 14 Dec 2014 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2008 Ford Focus 2.0 petrol auto. I am trying to find out when I should service the auto gearbox. It looks like it has never been done and looking... -
Do you agree with this BMW service manager's views on DPF maintenance? 26 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
I had a very interesting chat with a service manager at BMW Battersea whilst collecting my car. I have a 12-month-old new model X3 3.0-litre diesel. I... -
Should we change our 2010 Kia Rio diesel for something more suitable for short journeys? 20 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
We have a Kia Rio 1 CRDi, which we bought new in March 2010, and have had no problems at all with it and really like the car. We have now done about 15,000... -
Should I buy a used Skoda Superb diesel? 25 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am looking for a used Skoda Superb estate as our family car as I am 6-feet 3-inches and my teenage sons are 6-feet 5-inches and 6-feet 1-inch (and growing).... -
Which family SUV for commuting and long holiday trips? 6 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
In looking to change our car (a 2003 old shape Volvo V40 2.0i turbo Sport Lux). We have been considering the KIA Sportage 1.7 CRDI 2 or Hyundai ix35 due... -
Which diesel SUV for short school runs and easy loading of a wheelchair? 5 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
Our trusty 2004 Nissan X-Trail, at 160,000 miles, worries me and may need replacing. Whilst the engine is still sweet, there is a fuel judder at 1800rpm... -
SEAT starting issue 10 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
We currently run a 59 plate SEAT Leon 1.9 tdi S and a Volvo V50 company car which is being withdrawn at the end of February. The Leon has an intermittent... -
Which 5-door car with good accessibility and an automatic gearbox would you recommend for my in-laws? 4 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
I have been asked by my in-laws to sort out what will probably be their last vehicle, to replace their trusty Nissan Almera, which they now find a bit... -
Right key, wrong keyhole 31 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
You recommend running at higher revs to help a DPF to regenerate. I drive a Volvo V70 AWD 2.4d. At 2,000 rpm I travel at 60 mph. At 2,300 rpm I travel... -
Hyu and CRDI 4 Jul 2009 (Ask HJ)
My wife and I test drove the Hyundai i30 Comfort 1.4 petrol and 1.6 CRDi diesel last Sunday, and preferred the diesel for its power, lower emissions, taller... -
Dervliverance 31 Jan 2009 (Ask HJ)
My husband and I are taking delivery of a new BMW 520d SE auto in January. We've never run a diesel before and are absolutely thrilled at the prospect...
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