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Buying a used family estate - Which model is best? 13 Jun 2016 (Ask HJ)
My current vehicle is reaching the end of its life and I'm considering purchasing a used estate. Safety is the highest priority, followed by reliability/running... -
How can I improve my Octavia's fuel economy? 27 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2013 Skoda Octavia 2.0 diesel. However, while my old Octavia gave 65mpg, I find the new model to struggle to get past 50mpg. I understand... -
Winter driving - car won't start 12 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have a 13 year old Audi A6 Allroad, which I use in the Alps in the winter. However, I’ve noticed that the car runs very poorly in cold weather and sometimes... -
Engine problems with T25 camper van - what's the cause? 17 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
I’m having some problems with my Volkswagen T25 camper van. It has started misfiring and losing power; the RAC cleaned the jets and things improved, but... -
My Peugeot 205 GTi won't start - any tips? 22 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have a Peugeot 205 GTi. It's been sat for three weeks and ran spot on before I parked it up. When I tried to start the car the battery was flat, so I... -
My Vauxhall Vectra 1.9 TDCI won't start. Does it have an electrical fault? 30 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
My 2004 Vauxhall Vectra 1.9 TDCI won't start in the mornings. I've changed the battery twice, changed the alternator and both have been checked, no lights... -
Does my Nissan Almera have a glow plug fault? 25 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have owned my Nissan Almera 2.2 Di S for about eight weeks now, and it's run with no problems. After returning from a week's holiday I am having real... -
Hyundai ix20 vibration 5 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
I own a 2012 Hyundai IX20 blue motion 1.6 diesel. I bought it second hand in 2014 with 16000 miles on the clock and a full service history. Since then... -
Are the BMW diesel engines in P38 Range Rovers reliable? 16 Nov 2023 (Ask HJ)
With the weather becoming more unpredictable and winter soon upon us I've been looking at a 1999 P38 DT 2.5 DSE with the BMW engine. 1. Are there any... -
What's the difference between Michelin Cross Climate+ and Cross Climate 2? 16 Oct 2023 (Ask HJ)
My 2017 VW Golf GTE has 225/40-18 tyres which will soon need replacing. The Michelin Cross Climates are attractive and often recommended by you. However,... -
How can I compare running costs for petrol, diesel, electric and hybrid? 8 Aug 2023 (Ask HJ)
I want to buy a used car for my company. How to work out the fuel / electric cost so I can compare? -
My Volkswagen 1.5 TSI rattles in two-cylinder mode, what is causing this? 30 Jun 2023 (Ask HJ)
I purchased a 2019 model Volkswagen Golf 1.5 TSI earlier this month and it quickly developed an annoying, though mild, rattle when in two cylinder mode.... -
How long will my car last? 28 Oct 2022 (Ask HJ)
I have a Skoda Superb Estate DSG TDI 150. It’s been a great car and runs well and does everything I want but it has done 106,000 miles and is six years... -
Can you suggest a compact, reliable, petrol MPV for a small family? 5 Dec 2020 (Ask HJ)
I've been a Honda Jazz obsessive for the past 10 years, but now equipped with two little people, a dog and far too much stuff to lug between stays with... -
Need a £15k car with high seating position, automatic gearbox and petrol engine 25 Sep 2020 (Ask HJ)
We are both in our 70s with some knee and hip issues but generally quite mobile. My wife has a Suzuki Splash which she is happy with but I find it too... -
Does an electric city car suit our needs? 16 Jul 2020 (Ask HJ)
My wife's current car is a 2003 Renault Clio from new (probably the most reliable car we've had). She normally does about four short journeys a week and... -
I need to tax my car but can't get it MoT'd - what do I do? 21 Apr 2020 (Ask HJ)
My car tax is due on the 30 April and my MoT also expires on that date. Today I received a letter from the DVLA stating that to continue paying my tax... -
There's a fault warning showing, should I stop using the car til the outbreak ends in case it's a warranty repair? 26 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
My Mum's 2017 Ford KA+ has started showing a message saying 'ABS malfunction. Contact Service'. She got an email from Ford saying they were shutting their... -
Does leaded petrol contain ethanol? 17 Jun 2019 (Ask HJ)
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I want to reduce the cost of my motoring - what electric car should I choose? 17 Apr 2019 (Ask HJ)
I would like to swap my 15-plate BMW 1 Series M Sport for an electric car to do the school run, which is a 20-mile round trip, and occasionally a 65-mile...
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