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Insignia 1.4t petrol vs 2.0 diesel - which is best? 5 Jun 2016 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking to buy a used Vauxhall Insignia, 2013/2014 model, either the 1.4t petrol or the 2.0 diesel - any advice on what might be best? I drive circa... -
Buying a used car - how can I tax it? 8 May 2016 (Ask HJ)
I am buying a used car and will need to tax it to drive home. Will the online taxing system work if I have only notified my insurer by phone a few minutes... -
Fiesta fault 7 Aug 2015 (Ask HJ)
My 1998 Fiesta Zetec only has 33k miles but has started dying while driving. It randomly starts and then doesn't start, so can't be trusted. I recently... -
Motorway cruiser advice 31 Jul 2015 (Ask HJ)
I commute 90 miles a day with motorway driving and plan to get a used cruiser as my main priorities are driving comfort, stability and safety. Being a... -
Buying an affordable second hand rural runabout 5 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
I need to buy an affordable (probably small) second hand car for the school runs and commute to work. But I live rurally with lots of muddy, stony... -
Should I buy a Toyota Urban Cruiser? 25 Oct 2014 (Ask HJ)
An elderly neighbour has offered to sell me his 2011 Toyota Urban Cruiser AWD 1.4 deisel. He doesn't drive it anymore and the mileage is only 12,000 and... -
Starting rattle on Hyundai ix35 17 Sep 2014 (Ask HJ)
I park my ix35 1.7D (2011) on my sloping drive (I back on). The slope means that the rear wheels are about two feet lower than the front wheels. Sometimes,... -
Will hill parking damage my car's handbrake? 15 Aug 2014 (Ask HJ)
The short front drive to our house is on a 10-15 degree downhill slope. I am interested to know what the best way to park there is. Is there a risk to... -
Can you recommend a sporty car for a 10 mile commute? 6 Jun 2014 (Ask HJ)
I need to buy a car for a 10 mile commute. Fuel economy isn’t important. I have always wanted a Mazda RX-8, and second hand prices are great value. However,... -
Why did my car hit my neighbour's house? 15 Mar 2014 (Ask HJ)
My Volvo V70 was parked on my home drive when I started the engine put on the brake and selected DRIVE from PARK, After doing this the engine raced the... -
Why is the fuel gauge in my Vauxhall Zafira not accurate? 7 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
I recently bought a 2006 Zafira 1.6, fully serviced. It idles perfectly and runs smoothly. I filled half a tank and at the first notch on the gauge it... -
How can I improve my boyfriend's Ford Focus for use in snow? 23 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
I used to have an R-reg Mondeo that was an absolute snowplough in the winter and had no concerns driving it anywhere. Last Xmas my boyfriend gave me his... -
Is a seven mile journey enough to allow my BMW 320d's DPF to regenerate? 26 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
I drive a BMW 320d and was interested in your response to the email from EJ, Market Rasen concerning the burning off of diesel particulates. What do you... -
Astra making buzzing sound - what's wrong? 19 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
I’ve just bought a new Vauxhall Astra SRI, but noticed a buzzing noise at around 30/40mph. Any idea what’s causing it? -
Is it illegal to drive with an LCD screen visible in the car? 6 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have two in-car cameras, but have been told that it’s illegal to drive if the LCD screen is visible. Is this correct? I’ve been told that if the camera... -
Can you suggest an economical used car that can cover lots of motorway miles? 18 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
I currently drive a diesel Smart Passion car which is now approaching three years old and I wish to replace it with a second hand car of about six months... -
Has the road tax gone up for my Mercedes 220CDI because of emissions? 27 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
I received renewal notification to tax the car when it was about to run out. I had the MoT done and I noticed on the renewal notification that the annual... -
Would you recommend the Vauxhall Astra hatchback or the Hyundai i30 diesel hatchback? 6 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have to make a choice between a new Vauxhall Astra diesel hatchback 1.7 CDTI 16v (130PS) Ecoflex Exclusiv 5 door SS and a new Hyundai i30 diesel hatchback... -
Does this sound like a scam? 31 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
I followed up a Gumtree ad for a Ford S-Max (2010 reg) with low mileage in Watford which sounded like a good deal. I heard nothing initially but then received... -
Slow drivers 29 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
Four decades ago when I took my driving test it was possible to fail for "failing to adjust vehicle's speed to road conditions", in other words going...
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