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I'm looking for a car with a forgiving ride and decent ground clearance? 20 Sep 2018 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking for a car with a forgiving ride and decent ground clearance for travelling over parkland. Four wheel drive is not essential and as I don't... -
What's the best petrol automatic estate as a second-hand buy? 27 Jun 2018 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking for reliable estate or roomy saloon, between five and ten years old, which I can run for as long as possible. I have a budget of around £4k... -
I sold a car but the insurance is valid for a couple more months - can I drive another person's car on that policy? 9 May 2018 (Ask HJ)
I sold my car a couple of days ago and my insurance policy runs until the end of July. On that policy, I’m covered for third party liability when I drive... -
What small, used van would £2000 afford me? 15 Mar 2018 (Ask HJ)
What small van would I be able to buy for £1500 - £2000? -
Can I use Waze in the USA? 6 Feb 2018 (Ask HJ)
Following your previous advice, I use the Waze app on my iPhone for navigation. It's excellent. I'm going to do a Florida road trip in April and wondered... -
My car's heater only blows cold air - is a split expansion tank the likely cause? 2 Dec 2017 (Ask HJ)
I took my 2006 Ford Fiesta ST to a local garage as the heater only blows cold air. They've told me the expansion tank has split. They have the part on... -
What fuel should I use to keep my 10 year old Toyota Avensis running? 17 Aug 2017 (Ask HJ)
You mention that supermarket petrol can clog up engines and reduce MPG from the deposits in their additives. I understand that it's best to use branded... -
I need a small, easy to parallel park car - what do you recommend? 9 Jul 2017 (Ask HJ)
I haven't driven in 20 years. Now I have moved to the Netherlands and need a small car that is small, easy to drive and easy to parallel park, mostly for... -
What are the best tyres for my Volkswagen Transporter T6 Kombi? 1 Jun 2017 (Ask HJ)
I have a Volkswagen T6 Transporter (T32 Kombi) and am in need for some new tyres. Most of my driving is with no load in the van. Can you recommend any... -
Is Shell V-Power fuel really worth the extra money? 1 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
I notice that Shell V-Power unleaded at 99 RON octane is now sold at a 9p per litre premium at my local garage, compared to standard Shell unleaded 95... -
Why is my FIAT 500 1.3d making noise and emitting black smoke? 17 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2011 FIAT 500 1.3 MultiJet diesel purchased in March 2016. I've had a problem with sporadic engine noise, vibration and black smoke coming out... -
What small estates have a proper torque converter automatic gearbox? 14 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
I have run Ford Focus 1.6 petrol auto estates for many years and have found them to be durable with few problems. The time has come to change again, but... -
How are Volkswagen claiming that the 'fix' won't alter performance? 13 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
How is it Volkswagen claim the rework on the diesel engine EA189 in the UK will have no affect on the fuel consumption, performance, max torque, noise... -
Replacing an old Freelander - what should we get for £7k? 31 Jul 2016 (Ask HJ)
We have a Land Rover Freelander (mk1) diesel with 202,000 miles on the clock. Due to its age, it needs some considerable work and I am reluctant to pay... -
Need a used and reliable estate car for £15k 20 Jul 2016 (Ask HJ)
I have £15,000 to spend and need a hard working, spacious estate car. I work as a taxi driver and the car will be used for work and must have a good sized... -
Audi S6 oil pump and turbo failure 2 Jul 2016 (Ask HJ)
My Audi S6 is three years old, with 72,000 miles on the clock. I have just had double turbo failure (£4000 to repair). My local Audi specialist has discovered... -
Can a Ford Transit ASM ECU be updated or does it need to be replaced 23 Jun 2016 (Ask HJ)
I have a Ford Transit LWB 2.4 ASM, when attemting to drive the vehicle, the Gearbox jumps out of forward or reverse into neutral, after a few seconds,... -
Driver refuses to admit crashing into my car - what should I do? 9 May 2016 (Ask HJ)
A driver of another vehicle reversed into me while I was stationary. The other driver is now denying the collision took place and the accident management... -
Toyota Yaris DPF problems 9 Mar 2016 (Ask HJ)
I've had to pay my Toyota dealer £275 to regenerate the DPF and change the oil on my 2015 Yaris diesel. I used Millers longlife ACEA C2 5W30 at the last... -
Apparent misfire when cold BMW 1 Series F20 118iSport 2014 - 14 plate 6 Feb 2016 (Ask HJ)
Hi. Car is 23 months old, c13k miles. Main dealer supplied. It has developed an apparent misfire when starting from cold - engine runs rough, reduced/no...
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