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Buying a Porsche Macan - petrol or diesel? 30 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
I've order a Porsche Macan and need to spec it soon. All reviews seem to go with the diesel version. However, I will only cover about 8000 miles a year... -
Just out of warrantee gearbox failure 23 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
My Jeep's 3 year warranty ran out in May 2010, but the car has only covered 42000 miles to date, with regular dealer service. The auto gearbox has failed... -
When should I change the cam belt on my Volvo XC60? 28 Sep 2022 (Ask HJ)
My 2017 Volvo D4 XC60 is almost five years old, having done 38,000 miles. My local independent garage say that the schedule for the cam belt change is... -
Oil leaking into turbo on BMW 3 Series - is this a serious problem? 12 Oct 2021 (Ask HJ)
I have a BMW 3 series 1.8 diesel. Having had an oil change about 4000 miles ago, the i-drive flashed with a low oil warning and I put in one litre of oil... -
Should I get a petrol or diesel if I do 10,000 miles per year? 30 Oct 2020 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking at a year old Skoda Superb Estate. I previously would have bought diesel but DPF issues make me nervous about that. I’d buy petrol but the... -
Can you recommend a reasonably priced electric car? 1 Sep 2020 (Ask HJ)
I'm hoping to help my grandson buy a used EV. Most of the journeys are local, with the occasional 200-mile trip. It's easy in my Renault Zoe, but can you... -
With EVs, is age or mileage more important on a used model? 8 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking at a used electric vehicle. I would spend up to £9000, which bring five year old cars into range e.g. Renault Zoe and Nissan Leaf. Can you... -
Do I have to pay for a warranty inspection because the dealership moved the appointment due to coronavirus? 17 Apr 2020 (Ask HJ)
I booked a service, MoT and warranty inspection on a Ford KA on 30 April 2020. The three year warranty is due to expire on 8 May 2020. I have now been... -
I need a hybrid with easy access and removable back seats - what do you suggest? 20 Jun 2019 (Ask HJ)
I have a Ford Tourneo Connect from Motability. I need a similar size (with a back for two pointer size dogs), tall enough for easy access, removable back... -
What's the best grade engine oil to use in my car? 16 Sep 2018 (Ask HJ)
My petrol-engined Toyota Yaris Verso runs happily enough on 5W/30 semi-synthetic oil. It returns about 1600 miles per pint of oil. With 135,000 miles on... -
Why does the turbo of my diesel get so hot? 20 Jul 2018 (Ask HJ)
I own a MINI Coupe 2.0 diesel and now and again I get a smoke smell like burning oil coming from around the turbo. I took it back to the garage and they... -
Debris from a lorry fell off and damaged my car - can I claim off the driver's insurance? 14 Feb 2018 (Ask HJ)
I was travelling down the motorway with a waste carrying lorry in front of me. The top of the container on the lorry was not covered and a piece of rubbish... -
My Mercedes-Benz SLK has had various faults recently - should I extend the warranty? 26 Apr 2017 (Ask HJ)
I have a four year old Mercedes-Benz SLK with 19,700 miles on the clock. I've owned it for a year and it has been covered by a warranty, which has now... -
Should I replace my 2014 diesel Fiat 500 in a couple of years to avoid major expenses? 17 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2014 diesel Fiat 500 1.3 .I purchased it with 35,000 miles on the clock and have now covered 48,000 miles. At what mileage would it be advisable... -
Why does my FIat 500 handle so badly? 7 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
I have recently brought a used (two and a half year old) Fiat 500 with 14,000 miles on the clock from an approved Fiat dealer. The handling on rough roads,... -
BMW 318d N47 engine failure 11 Apr 2016 (Ask HJ)
I have a five year old 318d with a N47 engine that has suffered a cam chain failure resulting in an engine write-off. BMW have offered to cover 50% of... -
New Toyota 1.6 D4D engine - is it reliable? 17 Feb 2016 (Ask HJ)
What is your general opinion of Toyota's 1.6 D4D engine? I hear it is BMW supplied and was wondering does it suffer from any DPF issues? I currently drive... -
New Renault Megane 4 Jun 2015 (Ask HJ)
I'm currently driving a 2011 Hyundai i20 which I have owned for 3 years, I am looking for a change to something a little bigger. There are only two of... -
Skoda Superb - buy now or wait for new model? 5 Jan 2015 (Ask HJ)
I have owned a Skoda Octavia Combi 1.6 Mpi from new in 2006. I have covered 95,000 miles and I have been offered a reasonable trade-in to upgrade to a... -
Why does my daughter have to pay 20 per cent VAT on a PCP lease vehicle, not 17.5 per cent? 26 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
My daughter has a vehicle on a PCP from Leasedrive. The three-year agreement finishes on 1 November 2013. They say that she will have to pay an additional...
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