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  • Do you recommend run flat tyres? 9 Apr 2019 (Ask HJ)
    Do you recommend run flat tyres?
  • Best method for running in a new car? 27 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
    I take delivery of a new Audi A4 1.8 TFSI next week. Mindful of the oil consumption issues I would like to know your though on how to run this engine in....
  • Can you recommend a small car for £2k? 17 Apr 2014 (Ask HJ)
    I will be retiring soon and will be handing back my company car which I use as a general run-around, I also have a family car, at the same time I have...
  • Need a car for the school run - what do you suggest? 7 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
    I'd like a recommendation for a car to be used predominantly for the school run (1.3 miles each way) for three child passengers. Also, this car will be...
  • Can you recommend a diesel automatic for £10,000? 14 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
    With a budget of £10,000, what Focus or bigger-sized diesel auto would you recommend secondhand? I'm running 30,000 miles per year, so it shouldn't be...
  • Pickups - is permanent FWD beter than selectable? 10 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
    For general road use in a pickup am I better off having permanent AWD such as a Hilux or is the Isuzu D-max just as good? Could I run the Isuzu D-max...
  • Why don't daytime running lights illuminate the rear lights too? 2 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
    I am very much in favour of car drivers using headlights in poor light, and I use mine all winter except for very sunny days, however I have noticed on...
  • Run flat tyres 5 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
    My wife and I so much agree with your belief that "run flat" tyres might well save our lives but can find no input on which manufacturers other than BMW...
  • Need a seven seat 4x4 6 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
    I'm trying to help my sister-in-law buy a car, but need your help please. She wants an automatic 4WD with seven seats. Of the choices available the...
  • Mercedes-Benz C180k coupe won't idle properly 10 Mar 2016 (Ask HJ)
    My Dad's 2004 C180k coupe is running rough at idle, but runs perfectly when driving. He has had new injectors fitted and an air mass meter but the problem...
  • Is my insurance void if the road tax has expired? 9 Jan 2014 (Ask HJ)
    If my tax had run out at the time of an accident, will my insurance claim be void if it had full a full MoT and insurance?
  • Changing from a Chrysler Voyager? 16 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
    We are looking to replace our car with a much more economical one, but still like the idea of the occassonal 7 seat option. The car is used for short runs...
  • Downsizing wheels for comfort 23 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
    Is it feasible to change the wheels and tyres from the standard 6.5 x 16 running 195/45s to the base models 5.5 x 14 running 175 x 65s? If so, will...
  • Buying a car for business and family life 12 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
    We run a pest control company and are looking for a car to carry our kit and ladder and for running the family round at weekends. We do around 15K mileage...
  • Rough running Corsa on a morning 17 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
    On start up in mornings my Corsa 1.7 diesel idles rough for short while, then it clears itself. Afterwards it's fine all day long.
  • Petrol or diesel? 17 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
    How often or how long a drive is necessary to regenerate a TDI 2.0 170 bhp Q5? I would mainly use for city runs ...6-10k annually. How long should the...
  • Broken turbo on a Saab 9-3 30 Dec 2011 (Ask HJ)
    There is a blue smoke trail on acceleration in my Saab 9-3. It does clear a bit. The engine light is on and the turbo has now stopped working. Can I run...
  • Which cars are cheap to insure and run for a 17-year-old? 20 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
    Can you let me know what is the best car for a 17-year-old, especially with the insurance part of the bargain being so high?
  • What cheap to run small automatic for under £3000 do you recommend? 30 Nov 2023 (Ask HJ)
    We are looking at 2008 Toyota Aygo automatic as run about for my wife, attracted by £20 tax, fuel economy and reliability. But it seems expensive compared...
  • If I change from 20-inch to 18-inch wheels will this improve ride comfort? 10 Nov 2023 (Ask HJ)
    I have recently purchased an Audi A7 on 20-inch wheels. If I replace the wheels for 18-inch wheels would I achieve a greater level of comfort? Would you...
 

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