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We were charged £750 for a new EGR on an Audi A3 we'd owned for seven months - is this fair? 6 Dec 2017 (Ask HJ)
My daughter recently bought an 2010 Audi A3 TDI. It cost £6500 and she had it for seven months when the EGR valve needed replacing. We took it back to... -
I accidentally misfuelled my car - but my insurance firm says I don't have a claim? 14 Jun 2017 (Ask HJ)
I have inadvertently filled my 2013 Range Rover Sport Black SDV6 with petrol in France. The car had a quarter tank of diesel and I noticed nothing for... -
Should I get the 2.0 petrol or 2.5 diesel Jaguar F-Pace? 5 Jun 2017 (Ask HJ)
I'm undecided whether to buy a petrol Jaguar F-Pace 2.5 T R-Sport or a 2.0 diesel AWD180 auto (which we have tried and is adequate). The 2.5 petrol is... -
I tried to safely assist my Ford Galaxy's passive DPF regeneration - is my engine okay? 22 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
I've recently purchased a 2011 Ford Galaxy 2.0 TDCi. After the local Ford dealer changed oil and all filters they advised me to (as the car was immobile... -
What cheap 4x4 is good off-road? 10 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
I do a bit of shooting and would like to buy a cheap 4x4 to enable me to carry my kit into fields and woods. This could involve a mile or more up tracks... -
Volkswagen won't cover my second EGR failure - what are my rights? 20 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2009 Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI. The EGR has just failed for the sixth time and my local dealer has just quoted me over £1600 for the repair. The... -
What should I do about the intermittent EGR light on my Volkswagen Golf DSG? 19 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
My wife's Volkswagen Golf DSG has had an intermittent EGR light popping on and off for a few weeks. I got it checked at the last service and Volkswagen... -
Mazda 6 diesel - keep or sell? 26 Aug 2016 (Ask HJ)
You have answered a couple of questions for me before, regarding the Mazda 6. I use one for business and cover 20,000 miles a year. I have heard of oil... -
Buying a Dacia Duster - Which model is best? 26 Jun 2016 (Ask HJ)
Which new petrol Dacia Duster should I go for with respect to resale in 3/5 years? (I do less than 6k a year mainly commute 16 miles total) a) 1.6 4x4... -
Need a used car for a long commute 8 Jun 2016 (Ask HJ)
I will soon be starting on a new job with an 80 mile commute. I currently own a 2009 Mercedes C180K which gives about 45mpg. I am looking at changing my... -
Which SUV is best for family life? 7 Apr 2016 (Ask HJ)
I am looking to replace our 2006 Saab 93 estate, your advice on an SUV style vehicle as a replacement would be appreciated? Our budget is up to £14,000... -
Buying family estate with a £17k budget? 4 Nov 2015 (Ask HJ)
I am looking at replacing my current car and need something that will give me enough room for 2 children and bikes but is also suitable for work (mainly... -
Buying a small hatchback advice 8 Jul 2015 (Ask HJ)
We're after a small hatchback. Fuel economy, reliability and ease of use is the main things I am looking for. Preferable to be an auto but manuals a possibility.... -
Ford Focus dual mass flywheel failure 2 Jul 2015 (Ask HJ)
The dual mass flywheel on my Focus 2002 TDCi 68k miles is failing. My very experienced mechanic estimates at least £800+ to repair, but advises against... -
What caused a cloud of smoke from our brand new Vauxhall Corsa? 28 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
I bought a new Corsa SE 1.4 petrol auto which we collected last Friday. After about ten minutes we got on the M1 and after about five more minutes there... -
Can we stop our neighbour warming up his Ford Transit van and filling our house with fumes? 9 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
We have a next-door neighbour who backs his Ford Transit Connect diesel up to his house. In the morning at about 6:30am to 7:00am he wakes us up starting... -
How does the DPF work in my Peugeot 3008 diesel? 10 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am a lady driving a Peugeot 3008 1.6 diesel EGC doing about 10,000 miles a year, mostly on short runs of between 10 and 15 miles with only an occasional... -
The lack of console in the Honda CR-V makes exiting the car in a tight space much easier. 27 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2008 Honda CR-V automatic petrol version and we are very happy indeed, generally. The car is not perfect (fuel consumption and high tax rate)... -
High turbo boost pressure fault on a CR-V? 7 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am touring on the continent with my 2005 CRV 2,2 CDTi (89,000 miles) towing a caravan, which I have done with this car since 2007 when I bought it. Cruising... -
What do you think of the Eco-Drive on the Jaguar XF? 4 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have recently taken delivery of a new Jaguar XF 2.2d and find it a very comfortable motorway cruiser, if a little underpowered but manage 45mpg at a...
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