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What is the best used diesel car for under £8000? 19 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking at buying a used car that will ideally be economical, fun to drive and (hopfully) last 5-6 years. In your opinion, what is the best diesel... -
Climate changed 8 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
Our son and daughter in law live in a very rural area and run 2 Toyota Avensis, about 8 years old. Both cars have and continue to do all that is required... -
Global warning 1 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
I am fed up with not being able to go out in my car when it snows. Living in a country area and 250 yards from a made up road (and being in my 70s) this... -
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5th gear, brains in neutral 27 Feb 2010 (Ask HJ)
I was recently driving along a reasonably quiet stretch of the M60, and pulled over from the inside lane to the middle lane on the approach to a junction... -
BMW 320d - Dual mass fly meals 15 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
In September 2009, I purchased a used BMW 320D M Sport Coupe (12 months old, ex-demonstrator plus one owner, 6,000 miles) from a main dealer. In the 12,000... -
Family Thais 26 Dec 2009 (Ask HJ)
My wife and I are going to the Chaiyaphum area (Thailand) to visit her family for 3 weeks at Christmas. I intend to hire a pickup in Khon Kaen for the... -
Diesaster-prone 19 Dec 2009 (Ask HJ)
Some while ago I believe you wrote that driving less than 6,000 miles per year did not warrant purchasing a diesel car. Could you please give me your reasons... -
Enough puff? 14 Nov 2009 (Ask HJ)
At present we are looking at the Hyundai i30 as a good new buy. However I am not too sure if the 1.4 petrol engine would have sufficient power for long... -
Naughtomatic 12 Sep 2009 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2002 Jaguar XJ8 3.2, automatic, which twice in the last 3 weeks has failed to engage the gears. The first time the car had been left standing... -
Golfer’s Golf 20 Jun 2009 (Ask HJ)
I am looking to buy either a new or second-hand car with a budget between £12k and £18k. The two main "musts" are that the boot must be big enough to accommodate... -
Committed adultery 16 May 2009 (Ask HJ)
My needs are fairly basic: to carry two adults (5' 8" and 5' 5"), a reasonable boot for carrying medical bags, plus Tesco shopping. It needs to be reliable,... -
NOX what it seemed 25 Apr 2009 (Ask HJ)
I wonder if you could reply to this snag we have, please. Two weeks ago we helped our son out to buy a used 2004/54 VW Golf 1.6FSI, 33,000 miles on the... -
Unintended incrimination syndrome 26 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
On 11 February 2010 I was driving my nine-month-old automatic Yaris on the A65 between Skipton and Ilkley in Yorkshire. As I approached some temporary... -
2018 BMW 220d Gran Tourer drivetrain problems - what are my rights? 29 Sep 2022 (Ask HJ)
I purchased a 2018 BMW 220d Gran Tourer 15 months ago with a 12-month warranty. During month 11 a problem arose with engine management light appearing... -
Can you recommend a compact but spacious SUV? 18 Jan 2022 (Ask HJ)
I’ve had my MINI Cooper four-door automatic since 2015 and have loved driving it. However, as my husband and I get older, with more aches and pains, we’re... -
What are the current wait times for over 70s driving licence renewals? 22 Dec 2021 (Ask HJ)
Any idea what current delays are for over 70 driving licence renewals? I have been waiting nine weeks. How can I check that they have actually got my application?... -
Ecoboost vs TSI reliability 10 Oct 2015 (Ask HJ)
I drive a 2013 Focus 1.6 TDCi with 30k on the clock which is mechanically sound. Though I enjoy a solid 54mpg in mixed driving and expect at least 10mpg... -
My Skoda with DSG doesn't pull away on hills? 22 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have owned a Sept 2010 1.6TDI Skoda Octavia with the dry 7 speed DSG gearbox from new. Currently it has about 44,000 miles on. I like the car "it does... -
Wrongly accused of not wearing a seatbelt! 15 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
In early May my wife was driving our Audi Allroad past a mobile speed camera in Newcastle upon Tyne. Within a week she received two NIPs: one for driving...
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