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What crossover should we get for £22,000 after our 2006 Honda Civic? 30 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
We're looking at changing our 2006 1.8 i-VTEC Honda Civic for a new crossover and would appreciate your view. Most journeys are 5 miles or less, with longer... -
Should I replace my Skoda Octavia vRS? And if so, what with? 28 May 2015 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2011 Skoda Octavia vRS TDI (170 CR)Manual Hatch which I have owned car since new. It has now covered 102k (almost) trouble-free miles. I am now... -
Under what circumstances should I allow my Mondeo's turbocharger to cool as it spools down? 13 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have queries on two issues on which you have advised several times. Firstly you have warned that a turbocharged engine should be left idling before switching... -
Which car do I lease? 5 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking for a recommendation for a company car choice that will keep my cost down, suite a family and that will suit 25k - 30k miles motorway driving... -
Why did our Ford C-Max automatic accelerate on its own? 19 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
Yesterday, my wife she was driving her aunt’s Motabilty car, a Ford C-Max diesel automatic. When she returned to the car with her aunt, she had great... -
C-MAX and road tax feedback 16 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have recently purchased an 09 C-Max (with then 15+K on the clock) mainly because of my wife. Not that she nagged me but because she is recovering from... -
Getting dealt a choker 29 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
I wonder if you can explain this. We have a FIAT Multipla 1.9 JTD Eleganza, 58 Reg, 15,000 miles on the clock. Last Thursday while my wife was driving,... -
Can you recommend a 4x4 for use in snow, and can we buy a car and register it in Spain? 30 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
I hope you can give me some advice. I've never been attracted to 4x4s, but living in Scotland and having two severe winters in a row has persuaded me that... -
Ford Focus - Warranty on DPF which has failed 9 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
In Nov 2009 an error message on my Ford Focus TDCI (56 plate, 65k miles) subsequently indicated that i needed the Diesel Particulate Oil changing. My local... -
Should I use a diesel or petrol car as a driving school vehicle? 15 Dec 2010 (Ask HJ)
I am a driving instructor and I do about 700 to 800 miles per week. My question is, would a diesel car be better for me? At first glance at my weekly mileage... -
Please warn your readers to be careful when making claims from their insurance companies. 15 Dec 2010 (Ask HJ)
Your readers should beware of what has become of a certain big name motor insurer. In my experience they are friendly and helpful when they are taking... -
Can you recommend a good off-road 4x4 for use in sand here in Oman? 22 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
I hope you can help. I know this is a bit off your usual track. We are currently looking for a proper 4x4 to drive here in Oman. I am not planning to cross... -
I've found a solution to the Renault Clio II coil light fault associated with a stalling engine. 4 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
I think I have cracked the problem related to the Renault Clio coil light coming on, followed by fluctuating revs and cutting out at junctions and when... -
Obsessed with smutt 21 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I understand you have recently written on the subject of DPFs. My particular experience of the current X-Trail diesel (and my ongoing quarrel with Nissan)... -
How can I get my imported car through the emissions and brake efficiency tests? 11 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have imported my car from the Middle East to the UK, and it has had to go for the IVA test for type approval. Among the other things that it failed on... -
Bob, Ted, Carol and sue too. 6 Mar 2010 (Ask HJ)
I am having to sue Ford for an apparently known fault on an engine. The car was stopping and going into limp mode, black smoke, and stalling. I sent it... -
Shifting circumstances 2 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
My wife and I are in dispute about the relative merits of automatics and manuals. My view, from my advanced years, a lifetime in the industry (with Ford)... -
Shifting circumstance 5 Dec 2009 (Ask HJ)
I was interested to read the letter in your column from RH of Alresford. I have owned three Jazz: the older model in both manual and CVT form, and the... -
Half distance 19 Sep 2009 (Ask HJ)
I am wondering if you could help guide me as to the best way to obtain a new car and what it should be. I have Ford Fiesta on a 58 plate that is a 1.25... -
What's a suitable car for a retired couple? 11 Jan 2024 (Ask HJ)
We are in our mid 60s and retired but active and we are looking to reduce our motoring costs. We currently drive a 14 year old Nissan Qashqai 2.0 litre...
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