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Motability is now charging to unclog DPFs - should I get a petrol SUV/MPV to avoid this issue? 5 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
I'm a Motability hirer. For three years, I have driven a diesel Nissan Qashqai 1.5 and had no DPF problems whilst doing mainly short runs and covering... -
First car for young driver - what are the options? 17 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
We as parents need to get a basic elderly small petrol hatchback type car for our soon to be 17 year old to learn on and to be a first car, we have seen... -
Buying a car for commuting and electric wheelchair transport? 11 Dec 2015 (Ask HJ)
I am looking to buy a medium car that I can use for commuting on country roads (20 miles a day), driving around town, and regular motorway driving. The... -
Buying a used MPV for £7k - what are my best options? 22 Oct 2015 (Ask HJ)
We currently run a 2007 C4 Grand Picasso 1. 6HDi, at only 78k the turbo has blown, fortunately a warranty company is supplying a new one but a local specialist... -
What's the trade in value of my SEAT Ibiza? 21 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
I have a five-door SEAT Ibiza Copa 1.4 SE on a 2011 plate, with 30,000 miles on the clock. There's a couple of small scrapes on the back bumper and the... -
new car with high miles or older car with less miles 16 Jan 2014 (Ask HJ)
My Daughter has just changed jobs & will now be driving 40 miles each way to work & home on mainly motorway. She currently has a Suzuki Ignis, which... -
Could a faulty fuel tank be affecting my Honda Jazz's fuel consumption? 17 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
My 2010 Honda Jazz 1.4 EX gives strange fuel consumption results. I filled it to the brim, looked at the computer and it said it could do 490 miles until... -
Which car should my daughter buy that allows two child seats and an adult across the back seat? 15 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
My daughter has two children under two who travel in the back of her 2007 Fiesta in modern child seats with separate ISOFIX tethers. She is looking for... -
I put petrol in my diesel car? 3 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
I've put eight litres of petrol in my 2.0 diesel Peugeot 307. The car is 51 plate. The tank was in the red, I wasn't paying attention. When I noticed I... -
Battery Jargon 6 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
Can anyone tell me what SAE and EN on a car battery refers to? I need a 570 cca battery with 60 Ah (according to Peugeot) but have just bought a different... -
DPF faulty or not? 6 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
My son has had one of these for about 4 months and I am bitterly regretting the advice I gave him to buy a diesel. The car is 08 and about 80k, has run... -
Power struggle 15 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
I have been experiencing an intermittent problem with my Mazda 3 1.6d TS2 engine that suddenly loses power as the car comes out of a corner in second gear.... -
How can I reduce insurance premiums for my 18-year-old son? 4 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
I am at a loss at how to proceed. My 18 year-old son has just passed his driving test and no matter which approach I take, quotes are starting at around... -
My Citroen C5 estate's DPF system needed replacing after 92,000 miles - I'm quite satisfied with that. 3 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
I thought that you might find my experience to be a vaguely interesting contribution to the DPF discussion. I agree that, on the whole, they are probably... -
Electro fated 15 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have often read your opinion in different contexts that multiple short journeys is a 'car killer'. We are retired and very fortunate to live in West... -
A Bip on the horizon? 6 Mar 2010 (Ask HJ)
I can only walk 50 metres or so and have a Brigaid Hoist fitted in my car and a powered wheel chair. I went to a Mobility Centre to get advice on cars,... -
French reunited 23 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
I just moved to France with my wife and we are unfamiliar with the European models, and thus, reliability. The French swear by their Clios and their 306/307s,... -
Common sensor 9 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
For the last three years or so I have been running a Peugeot 407 and have been very pleased with it. It recently developed a fault with a dash display... -
Ague Class 12 Sep 2009 (Ask HJ)
My partner owns a 52 plate Mercedes A Class which has done 120,000 miles. A bit of rust is appearing and she is getting itchy feet, hence us looking at... -
Are EVs more prone to punctures? 12 Aug 2024 (Ask HJ)
Is it the case that EVs and hybrid vehicles are more prone to punctures (eg nails and screws etc) due to their heavier weight with the larger battery,...
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