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Volkswagen Golf starting problems 20 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
My daughter's 2009 Volkswagen Golf has broken down four times in recent weeks and on each occasion it refuses to start. Our local garage has replaced the... -
Why is my Astra going into limp mode? 2 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
My 2010 Vauxhall Astra 1.6 SRI went into 'limp mode' yesterday, I've recently had to fork out for a brand new automatic gearbox that set me back a bit.... -
Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCI making a rattling noise when accelerating 25 Jul 2016 (Ask HJ)
I own a 2010 Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCI with 45,000 miles on the clock. In the past two weeks I've noticed a noise coming from the front of the car when I accelerate.... -
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... -
Buying a Transit van for self-build camper 16 Feb 2016 (Ask HJ)
I am looking in to building a camper van. My price range is up to £7000 and I am looking at using the Ford Transit LWB High Roof but I am unsure which... -
Why is my Renault Kangoo van blowing smoke? 5 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
My father has a Renault Kangoo 1.5 DCi van. It idles ok but there is a lack of power and lots of white smoke. I removed the EGR valve and cleaned it... -
Advice on a used medium sized car? 6 Nov 2015 (Ask HJ)
My wife's Mazda 323 1.5 79k car is due for MOT and will require welding to get through MOT, plus wings are badly rusting and wheel arches. What sort of... -
Diesel or petrol? 27 Jul 2015 (Ask HJ)
My commute to work is four miles there and the same four miles back. I do this twice a day. I'm looking at buying an 09-ish Kia Soul but can't decide between... -
Is the 1.2 Nissan Pulsar powerful enough for overtaking? 13 May 2015 (Ask HJ)
I am considering buying a new reliable and spacious car which I intend to keep for many years. I quite like the Nissan Pulsar but only with the petrol... -
Why won't my Toyota Rav4 start? 23 Jan 2015 (Ask HJ)
Around a month ago the engine of my diesel Toyota Rav4 (2009 model) was replaced under warranty (known fault/head gasket). Since then it has had in intermittent... -
Citroen C3 Picasso has failed its MoT on emissions 21 Aug 2014 (Ask HJ)
My 2009 Citroen C3 Picasso 1.6 diesel has just failed its MoT on emissions. The garage has told me that I don’t do enough miles. For a retest I must drive... -
Should I replace my XK8 with a BMW 6 Series? 19 Aug 2014 (Ask HJ)
I am looking to replace my 2002 Jaguar XK8, which I've taken from 60,000 to 150,000 miles in the last six years. The car still drives nicely, but is getting... -
Does the Nissan Qashqai suffer with DPF problems? 27 May 2014 (Ask HJ)
We have a Nissan Qashquai 2.0 petrol auto which is nearly four years old and is due to be replaced. We love the comfort of the car and would have replaced... -
Buying an economic automatic - what would you recommend? 13 Mar 2014 (Ask HJ)
I have recently changed my journey to work and wonder if I should change my car. I have a 2004 Toyota Yaris 1.3 auto (based on your previous recommendation... -
Vauxhall Corsa warning light - what's the fault? 4 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
I own a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa and there are two rubber breather hoses attached to the engine; the smaller of which snapped off at the point where it connects... -
Thanks for recommending Shell V Power fuel. 2 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
This is a letter of genuine thanks for continuing to push Shell V Power. I had ignored your advice for what seems like years, but finally gave in on the... -
Should I buy a Ford Focus or Volkswagen Golf - or consider a hybrid? 28 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
A change in circumstances means that my Mercedes-Benz E220 auto has to go. I have a budget of £9000 to source a decent spec automatic with enough boot... -
Should I buy a Ford Focus or Volkswagen Golf - or consider a hybrid? 28 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
A change in circumstances means that my Mercedes-Benz E220 auto has to go. Much as I love the refinement it's completely the wrong car for the 5,000, mostly... -
Which executive car for low running costs? 16 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am replacing my BMW 325d and am looking at: Merc E350 Diesel Coupe (approved used up to two years) Current BMW 330d (approved used up to 1 year) New... -
Which Motability car for camping trips? 12 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
I'm almost due to start looking for a new Motability car and could use some recommendations. I have a Peugeot 207 1.4 Diesel that does 55mpg combined and...
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