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Buying a tall car - any suggestions? 6 Aug 2016 (Ask HJ)
I have owned a Toyota Verso 1.8 for over four years and am about to change. We have loved the Toyota and may well get another, but I'm unsure how durable... -
Audi A4 won't rev past 1000rpm 14 May 2016 (Ask HJ)
I own a Audi A4, which starts perfectly but wont rev above 1000rpm until I have waited approx one minute. Then it revs fine although a bit blows blue smoke.... -
Do 2011 Audi A4s have a clutch issue? 22 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
My car, which is a 2011 Audi A4 2.0 TDi SE Technik 136 4dr, has just had its MOT. Everything was fine except that the tester stated that the clutch was... -
Which car will take three child car seats in the back? 11 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
We have a a five year old child and are expecting twins in six months, so are looking to buy a used car that easily fits three car seats in the back with... -
I'd like your advice on which two to three year old car to buy... 4 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
My daughter's thirteen year old Skoda Octavia was rear shunted recently and has now been written off by the insurance company. Now looking for a replacement... -
Ford Focus diesel losing power 30 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
I had a problem with the turbo on my Ford Focus 1.6 diesel (2007 model). The bearings failed due to a blocked oil strainer. I went for a refurbished BTN... -
Which has the better 1.4 engine - Audi A3 or Volkswagen Polo? 29 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
I currently drive a Volkswagen Polo 1.4 automatic and find it struggles for performance on the motorway. As a result, I would like to trade it in for something... -
What's the spiritual successor to the classic 911? 5 Jun 2014 (Ask HJ)
About 18 years ago I bought an early Porsche 911 as a fun daily driver - now it feels too valuable for that role. What is today's equivalent? I want... -
Buying a family car - Audi A6 or Volvo XC60? 10 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
Having had Volkswagens and Audis before, we are looking to change our Ford S-Max for something a little more rewarding to drive with a good solid feel.... -
Why won't my warranty cover my Audi A4's shock absorbers? 5 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
My Audi A4 is in for MoT as I write. At the beginning of the year I was given an insurance against MoT failure to the tune of £750. It says quite clearly... -
Which MPV should I buy? 25 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
We will be retiring next year and want to buy a new MPV. My wife will be the only driver, but she has some health issues and it’s important the car has... -
High Mileage Audi 2.0 TDI 30 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
Hi there, I'm looking at buying a new car and have seen a 59 Plate Audi A4 2.0 TDI S Line. It's a beautiful car with immaculate body work and besides a... -
How can I soften the suspension on my T5 minibus? 14 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
Can I do anything to soften the ride on my recently bought 2011 Volkswagen Transporter minibus? It is the nine seater basic model, which I bought in France.... -
Damage to car at Tesco hand car wash 27 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
Took my car to a Tesco hand car wash. Something was used on aluminium step boards and it has marked them. It looks like milk running down them. Noticed... -
What's causing our Mazda 3's engine to surge when riding the clutch? 1 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
I'm writing this email as a frustrated new Mazda owner. Last October we purchased a Mazda 3 Venture petrol from EMG Mazda Cambridge. It has now done 2300... -
What do you think caused our Citroen C5 to overheat? 1 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
Our Citroen C5 overheated and as a result our local garage (who had very recently carried out an oil change etc plus MOT at 50,000 miles) found that the... -
Fix and part exchange, or sell outright? 16 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have a July 2010 Jaguar XF 3.0D S Portfolio. I was planning to change in March and this morning found the rear tyres need to be changed (10k miles done,... -
Which auto for my neighbour? 28 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
I've helped my disabled 78 year old neighbour buy new cars every four years because previously she could not negotiate a sensible price. We've bought three... -
Are Honda HR-V and CR-V 4x4s suitable for towing? 6 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
I often tow a trailer with a 2000 1.8-litre Vauxhall Vectra but I feel that a 4x4 might be more appropriate for the task. A local motor trader has a range... -
Why did our Peugeot 406's airbag deploy for no reason? 16 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
I was driving my wife’s 1999 Peugeot 406 110 HDI estate earlier today when the airbag warning light came on. The car has been prone to a few electrical...

