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  • Volkswagen Touareg - engine clatter 18 Mar 2014 (Ask HJ)
    My 2009 Volkswagen Touareg is starting to make a clatter on start-up, which lasts for 30 seconds. My local dealer has said that nothing shows on diagnostics...
  • Ford fiesta - what's the best engine? 9 Jan 2014 (Ask HJ)
    I have a Citroen C3 that's now way past its best. I need to update and fancy the new 2014 Ford Fiesta. It will be used primarily for school runs and local...
  • Does my Volkswagen have a DPF? 29 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
    I have recently moved from France to Guernsey and from reading your Daily Telegraph column am concerned about potential DPF problems due to low usage....
  • Should my wife buy a Volkswagen Golf Bluemotion? 30 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
    My wife is thinking of changing her two-door car for a four-door and likes the look of Volkswagen Golf Bluemotion 2010/11, but a mechanic friend said they...
  • Which hatchback for short journeys? 23 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
    I drive 8000 to 9000 miles per year, mostly shortish distances. I have to replace my Honda Accord diesel. I would like a 4-door saloon or hatchback, petrol...
  • Buying an estate car 10 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
    We are a newly married couple. We have two cars at the moment (Audi A3 1.6 2001 and a Golf 2.0 TDI 2004) and are looking to trade in both for an estate...
  • What does Peugeot 206 error code P1351 mean? 14 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
    I am trying to find out if anyone has the answer to this question. My daughter has a 206 1600 HDI. The car went into limp mode - it will not go over 3000...
  • Petrol or diesel Mercedes-Benz? 5 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
    Having recently retired I am looking to replace my company car which was the latest model Mercedes C250 diesel sport auto which I was more than satisfied...
  • What petrol car to replace a Xsara Picasso? 28 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
    Bearing in mind all your caveats regarding the car diesel engine, may I ask the following question? I currently run a 54 reg diesel Citroen Xsara Picasso...
  • What are the right tyres for my Freelander? 10 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
    Running a Freelander 2011 model - it has Pirelli Scorpion tyres - 235-60-18 - and need to change them. The car is used every day approximately 18,000 miles...
  • Goodwill from Volkswagen for my dodgy dials? 2 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
    I have a problem with the dashboard electrics. The lights flash on and off regardless of whether the car is running or not and the rev counter and speedo...
  • Super unleaded: Which brands are free from ethanol? 8 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
    Can you please advise what brands of super unleaded fuel are still free from ethanol as I now understand Shell VPower contains an unspecified amount of...
  • Which wheels and tyres can we go down to? 24 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
    We currently have low profile run flat tyres - front 215/40 rear 245/35. We find the ride most uncomfortable on the worst county roads in the midlands...
  • SEAT Leon water ingress 29 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
    The car windows always steam in my Leon. I'm told this is a design fault. It has lead to the airbag sensors corroding under my seats. Have you ever hurd...
  • 5 or 6 speed Yaris 1.4 D-4D 25 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I'm looking to get a D-4D 1.4 Yaris in order to reduce the cost of my daily motorway / A road 84 mile commute. I note from the technical specs there is...
  • Are there any cheap alternatives to the AA? 23 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
    My AA membership renewal has just arrived at double last years fee. I intend to cancel. Would you please recommend the best alternative?
  • Buying an Audi to beat depreciation 22 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I currently have a BMW Z4 and have been shocked by its depreciation. I'm looking to change to a more practical car - either the A1 Sportback or the new...
  • Buying small car for £2500 to £3000 13 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I'm looking to buy a second hand small car, it needs to be small, cheap to insure, cheap to run and most importantly as reliable as possible - dull is...
  • I need quieter tyres 17 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I have an 08 Golf 1.4 TSI on Pirelli P6000 195/65VR15 tyres. They last for about 28-30,000 miles but I find them very noisy and rather harsh running...
  • A large family car - what do you suggest? 10 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
    We are looking for a used estate or 4x4/Crossover. My husband is 6'5 and we need to be able to fit a baby seat behind him, which we currently struggle...
 

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