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Which is the better engine, the Kia Kappa 1.0 turbo or the Mazda Skyactiv 1.5? 21 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
I'm used to driving a small diesel but I now want to change to a small petrol car. I'm looking at the Kia/Hyundai 1.0 turbo engine in the Kia Rio, they... -
Are diesel cars still a sound investment if they are being banned from places in the future? 29 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
With local authorities increasingly announcing plans to ban diesel engines from town centres from or before 2025 (however impractical this may sound),... -
Would the Toyota Yaris Mk1 make a good first car? 6 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
I am looking for a small automatic car for my son to learn to drive in (he's currently having driving lessons in an automatic so will only have an automatic... -
How true is Real MPG?? 29 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
Your Real MPG figure seems about right for my car, but do you take account of the fact that there seems to be about an 8MPG difference between summer and... -
Mazda 323 won't start 10 Jul 2016 (Ask HJ)
My Mazda 323 refuses to turn over. I've managed to jump start it and drive home, but the car emits a smell of burning rubber, with smoke coming from under... -
BMW 2 Series dual mass flywheel failure 19 Mar 2016 (Ask HJ)
I bought a new BMW 2 Series Active Tourer in March 2015. Now, nine months later and 5500 miles, the clutch/dual mass flywheel has failed. The deaker has... -
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... -
smoking exhaust on start-up 2 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
I want to ask a question and can you find out what is happening or not happening with my Alfa Romeo Mito NV12CCJ About a week ago I was driving and smoke... -
Ford Galaxy Powershift clutch judder 8 Jul 2015 (Ask HJ)
Four weeks ago my Ford Galaxy 2010 Automatic began juddering during driving a bit like misfiring. I took to Shaftesbury Ford and the diagnostics said it... -
Looking for a spacious petrol manual car 22 Jun 2015 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking for a petrol manual car. Needs to be quite large, comfortable on occasional long motorway trips and strong enough engine for easy overtaking.... -
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... -
Mazda diesel or petrol 17 Sep 2014 (Ask HJ)
I have done 90,000 trouble free miles over four years in a Mazda 6 163 hp diesel. I love the way it drives, especially the way the engine responds. I am... -
Vauxhall Corsa - repair or scrap? 23 May 2014 (Ask HJ)
I have a work colleague who is 18 years old and drives a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa automatic. She has already spent £900 on repairs and has now been told she... -
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... -
Buying a car with cruise control - which is best? 6 Jan 2014 (Ask HJ)
I have never owned a car with cruise control, but I now find that long trips cause me discomfort and I am thinking a vehicle with cruise control will help.... -
Any idea what's causing my Mondeo's temperature gauge to read in the red? 14 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
Recently, when driving on a motorway after 20 minutes or so, the temp gauge of my 2005 Mondeo 2.0-litre petrol automatic moved into the red. However, if... -
Is the Toyota Prius hybrid's plug-in charge just a gimmick? 9 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
After an enjoyable test drive, I am considering the purchase of a Toyota Prius plug-in hybrid to replace my trusty Honda Civic Hybrid which is no longer... -
Is the EU's tightened MoT going to drive people off the road? 14 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
My car went for its fifth annual service and MoT at 39,000 miles. It failed because the brake pedal rubber was worn. In my judgement it was showing a fingernail... -
Which model of Fiat 500 is the best to buy for motorway journeys and city driving? 14 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
My girlfriend is very keen to purchase a Fiat 500 Lounge. She will cover 12-14,000 miles a year of which two-thirds will be motorway commuting, the rest... -
Which economical car would you recommend for short journeys, preferably a convertible? 27 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
After many years I am coming out of a company car scheme, so am looking to buy a car. I have a wish list, and a few points. Maybe you can advise? I am...
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