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What's the most reliable estate car to buy for under £3k? 29 Feb 2024 (Ask HJ)
I need an estate car with a large boot space. It must be reliable, have good fuel economy and low tax. It must cost less than £3000. I am currently a... -
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.... -
Car purchase advice - help 16 Mar 2016 (Ask HJ)
Unfortunately last year I purchased the Ford Fiesta as I needed a car quite urgently. I will try to keep this brief as it is a long winded sorry.... -
Buying new small car or going with a used hybrid? 6 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
The site is incredible - I`m not from the uk but it is still the most comprehensive site especially for the real mpg data. I`m looking to buy my first... -
Can you recommend an equivalent to the Peugeot 3008, which we were disappointed with? 25 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
Following plenty of good reports, 'What Car Car of the Year', Honest John, etc we booked a test drive in a Peugeot 3008 1.6 VTi (the only one available)... -
Can I reject my Ford C-Max following a hesitation problem under acceleration? 12 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
I bought a Ford C-Max 1.6DCI Titanium in April 2011 and since its first service in December 2011 I have had acceleration problems. The main issue is when... -
Low cost motorway driving 9 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
I need some advice on what car (probably second hand) to buy. My priorities are: MOST IMPORTANT: 1. Low *overall* cost motoring 2. Quiet & comfortable... -
Valetta parking 3 Apr 2010 (Ask HJ)
My wife and I have reached an impasse when trying to choose a new car. For most of the year, we live in Gozo: a wonderfully old-fashioned, sunkissed hideaway,... -
Are other owners experiencing issues with their EGR after the emissions fix? 2 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
Within three months of having the emissions modification done on my 2011 Volkswagen Touran my EGR valve packed up. Am I unlucky or is this happening to... -
Which estate is best for £22k? 30 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
After 220,000 miles, I've decided to get rid of my Mk3 Ford Mondeo TDCi estate. What offers similar handling and comfort? I need a car that will last 10... -
Best car for trips to Switzerland? 10 Jun 2014 (Ask HJ)
I am looking to buy a car for approx £4000. As a snowboard instructor I will be driving to Switzerland in October for 7-8 months then returning to the... -
Can you recommend a big car with comfortable seats? 4 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
My wife has a bad back so we need a car we step up into rather than bend down. She likes BMW seats and the back needs to accommodate a large dog, so it... -
Buying an estate/hatch - recommendations? 18 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
My Mazda 2 has just been written off following an accident and I need to buy a replacement. Ideally, I would like something bigger and more practical,... -
Is the Ford Focus 1.6 TDCI diesel a reliable, trouble-free car? 28 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
I am considering buying a nearly new Ford Focus 1.6 TDCI. From all reports this would appear to be a very good car, but I am 70 years old and would prefer... -
My VW Touran has required several expensive repairs with potentially more to come, is it time to sell? 21 Sep 2023 (Ask HJ)
I've just paid £685 to have a fuel injector replaced on my 64-plate Touran with 49,800 miles on the clock. Earlier this year I had to have all the glow... -
Garage will remove particulate filter to fix the warning light - is that legal? 6 May 2014 (Ask HJ)
I purchased a 2006 VW Golf from a second hand dealer approximately 1 month ago. Recently the engine management and particulate filter warning lights came... -
Petrol in a diesel tank - 2009 09 Jaguar X Type 2.2 auto diesel 2 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
I recently suffered a senior moment and put 7 litres of unleaded petrol in my 2009 2.2 diesel X Type Jaguar automatic with DPF. I have had the car for... -
Gastric ring 23 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
I have recently purchased, for a bargain price, a Ford F350 American pick-up truck. It has a 7.3 litre turbocharged diesel engine. I use the truck for... -
How should I proceed with the garage that sold me a BMW 118i with a faulty battery? 15 Dec 2010 (Ask HJ)
I bought a 2-year-old BMW 118d last May from the local BMW dealer. It is a fantastic car, but the stop-start function didn't work from day one. I reported... -
Under achiever 10 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
We exchanged our SEAT Ibiza 1.9 diesel, which had given us trouble free service achieving and sometimes exceeding the mileage figures quoted by the manufacturer,...
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