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Young driver: Looking for an economical commuter car 25 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
I am a young, male (aged 26) first time driver looking to get a new car for the commute to work (a daily 200 mile round trip, between 40-50k miles a year).... -
Why are people unrealistic in their expectations for a car's fuel economy? 23 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
I agree with you that government economy figures for new cars are often deceiving, as they are here in the US. But surely anyone with a modicum of sense... -
I want to replace my Focus ST - what will offer better fuel economy and should I buy a diesel? 28 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
I currently drive a 2006 Focus ST which I've owned for four years, and apart from a replacement alternator and door strap the only cost has been routine... -
Golf cutting out intermittently 21 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
Over the past 6 months my 2003 Golf has been sporadically cutting out while I am driving it. I have had it in the garage for a total of 3 weeks and... -
Wide eyed and legacyless 4 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2006 Subaru Legacy 3.0. It is a blast and I love it. But it will stall with no warning or fuss on the first journey of the day. Other times of... -
Why is my Volkswagen Polo's engine cutting out whilst I'm driving it? 2 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
I bought a new Volkswagen Polo SEL 1.6 CR/DPF 90PS 5-speed manual in November 2010. It now has 1,500 miles on the clock. It stalled at a junction soon... -
Money saving on motorway miles 10 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
I live in Coventry and my partner lives in Reading. We do 1000 plus miles each month on the M40. Our three current vehicles are: a 1987 V8 Landrover station... -
Poor starting 2 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
I have 1999 VW polo 1.9 diesel, which when the weather is frosty will not start without pre-heating several times and even then the starter sounds as if... -
Should I specify the Standard or Sport suspension when I order my new Audi A1 TFSI Sport? 22 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
I'm tempted to order an Audi A1 1.4 TFSI Sport DSG but can't find one to drive. Your review gave me a lot of confidence, but could you please answer two... -
Can you help with running problems in my Ford Puma? 19 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I'm after information regarding my 1.7 VCT Ford Puma. I have had bad running issues for some time now. Basically, when I start the car from cold the engine... -
Chariot of ire 8 Aug 2009 (Ask HJ)
I recently bought a Y reg BMW Z3 with 3 months warranty from a dealer in Nottingham. (I live in Huntingdon.) I filled up with Shell petrol last week and... -
Robbing Hood 14 Mar 2009 (Ask HJ)
I have just been refused petrol at my local fuel station. The reason, you might ask? It was a cold day and I had the hood up on my hooded sweatshirt. (I'm... -
Win diesel 7 Mar 2009 (Ask HJ)
You state that in lower temperatures diesels use more fuel. What is the thermodynamic basis for this statement? I find it difficult to figure out why... -
Are there problems with Honda Jazz CVT gearboxes? 13 Jan 2025 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2021 Jazz Hybrid. I think there is a gearbox problem. Although it is a CVT it has defined steps which mimic gears. Recently it has held on to... -
Should I buy a diesel if I only do short trips? 1 Apr 2024 (Ask HJ)
Should i buy a diesel if mostly doing short journeys? -
What all-season tyres would you recommend for a Skoda Karoq? 12 Oct 2023 (Ask HJ)
Heeding your advice to use all-weather tyres, what’s the best for my 2021 Skoda Karoq? -
Should I buy a diesel when I only do 5000 miles a year? 18 Jul 2023 (Ask HJ)
I am looking for a car, preferably diesel and automatic but essential it is comfortable. My budget is under £20K what would you advise. My annual mileage... -
Volkswagen Golf or Up - which should we sell? 28 Dec 2022 (Ask HJ)
We currently own a 2017 Volkswagen Golf SV (14,000 miles) with all the bells and whistles, including park assist, and a 2016 VW Up. We need to make savings,... -
Best £16,000 hatchback for comfort and fuel economy? 20 Dec 2022 (Ask HJ)
I am looking for a petrol automatic five-door hatchback that is not a crossover, too large or firm riding. The car must be comfortable, well-equipped,... -
What's the best, small 4x4? 23 Nov 2022 (Ask HJ)
I am struggling to find any reviews of 'small' 4x4/AWD vehicles - whether petrol/hybrid or electric - most reviews focus on 'big' cars. Perhaps there are...
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