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Which economical MPV to carry two bicycles? 18 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
My 2006 Renault Scenic Dynamique at 50,000 miles is due for a change. Could you suggest a suitable replacement? It needs to be able to carry two touring... -
Which secondhand 4x4 for offroad use? 20 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
I recently got stuck twice in a wet and muddy grass car park and in an allotment in a front wheel drive Volvo V50. I would be grateful for your views as... -
Quick fix for my Jaguar XF's DPF fault. 16 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
My Jaguar XF 3.0D kept coming up "restricted performance" and yes I have been using it for short runs. However, I got a bottle Forte turbo cleaner and... -
Which small auto? 11 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
After the auto box failure on my wife's 2008 1.8 auto Astra, we are going to get it fixed and just get rid of it. We want to buy a replacement 1.4 / 1.6... -
Just inherited a Polo that's sat in a garage for five years - what do I need to do? 8 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
I've just inherited a 2003 Polo, petrol engine, which was driven by my elderly aunt on very short journeys before she died in 2005. Following a long... -
Buying a car for high motorway miles 5 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
I need to buy a motorway cruiser to travel around 40k miles a year as economically and comfortably as possible. I'm thinking of travelling at mainly... -
Just put 3.5 litres unleaded in 70 litre tank of diesel - will I get away with it? 28 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
Sorry to bother you at Christmas (and hope you had a good one) HJ but in a moment of festive stupidity started putting unleaded in my tank. 3.5 litres... -
Our Audi A4 is developing a DPF fault - how can I repair it? 13 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
My partner drives a 2006 Audi A4 2.0-litre diesel and the DPF light is now appearing on every weekend. The light very rarely appeared on whilst it was... -
Is my Vauxhall Zafira going to be reliable? 3 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have heard that the Zafira's 1.9-litre diesel engine can be a disaster zone. I am now worried as I bought a 20-month-old 1.9CDTI automatic one year ago... -
Passat TDI cutting out 11 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
I bought 2008 Volkswagen Passat 2.0 TDI Sport and last week it cut off while I was driving without any warning light. I called the AA and they couldn't... -
Mazda6 Sport cuts out in freezing weather 20 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
During the one super-freezing weekend we had in February where the temperature reached -10C my Mazda6 Sport (09, diesel 2.0) consistently cut-out and wouldn't... -
What spacious vehicle? 15 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
Currently own a zafira which I'm looking to replace, My work is parcel delivery (carry anything from packages to heavy parcels upto 17kg and 1.50cm in... -
Affect of diesel additives on DPF 11 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
I purchased my second hand Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDi 170 in December 2009. Have had no problems with the DPF until last week. DPF totally clogged -... -
Downsizing from a Mercedes - is the MINI Countryman a suitable replacement? 9 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
Due to a new job and having to travel many miles each week, I have to downsize from my Mercedes-Benz E320. I have children to accommodate, so I need space,... -
9 points - cheapest car to insure? 5 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
I recently got another 3 points on my licence. I now have 9. I'm 27 with only 1 year of no claims. My current car is an Audi a4 1.9 TDI Avant (1999), which... -
Volvo XC60 or Hyundai ix35? 1 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
I am thinking of buying a Volvo XC60 because it’s the only vehicle that I can fit a set of golf clubs and an electric trolley into with the seats up. I... -
Which small manual car do you recommend for my mother? 16 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
My mother’s current car is a 14-year-old Mitsubishi Colt, which she has always been very satisfied with over the years, but it seems to be nearing its... -
I want a Ferrari 456GTA as an everyday car. 10 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
I'm 57 years old and I'm thinking of buying a Ferrari 456GTA, which I consider an 'affordable' prestige sports car (about £26,000). I would ideally like... -
Coolant fan always running on my Focus 6 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
The coolant fan on my car always runs even after a 10 minute drive.. It also runs after I have turned the ignition off for about 1 minute. Although... -
How does the CVT transmission work in the Micra, i10 and Kia Picanto? 28 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
We are looking at buying either the Micra K13, Hyundai i10 or Kia Picanto. We are interested in the CVT models and wondered what connects the gearbox to...