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I only do short drives - can I take precautions to stop DPF issues with my Mazda 6? 9 Jan 2018 (Ask HJ)
I've been reading some of the problems Mazda 6 owners have with DPFs. My Mazda 6 now has 93,000 miles on the clock, it had 90,000 when I bought it. I mostly... -
Are your readers aware of all the major issues with electric cars? 21 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
Your column has correctly picked up on one of the fallacies of electric cars and you are the only writer that I can find that has told the truth about... -
Can you help me prepare for a court case regarding my purchase of a faulty Ford Focus? 6 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
I am about to go to Small Claims Court on the 21 September and I am terrified. I feel there is a claim to be heard. It started last August when I purchased... -
What's the best medium-sized automatic car? 14 Mar 2024 (Ask HJ)
I am looking to buy a medium sized automatic 2015-2017 for under £10,000. I want low mileage and five doors. I currently have a 2013 Peugeot 207SW diesel... -
Can you recommend a plug-in hybrid 4x4? 12 Apr 2022 (Ask HJ)
I am looking to buy a new car (nearly new/used probably) but have quite a few criteria and despite spending some time looking on the internet have not... -
Trip counter mileage recorded as total mileage on MoT by mistake - how can we have it corrected? 14 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
Our four-year-old Nissan Note has just been for its second MoT. Unfortunately, the information on the dashboard was showing the 'trip' mileage since we... -
Which large automatic SUV is capable of towing? 24 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
My wife and I own a Passat turbo diesel estate and a diesel Shogun, both of which we are very pleased with. We are now retired and wish to only have one... -
I did a vehicle check on a Ford Fusion and it turned out to be a Fiesta. Should I call the police? 7 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I am looking for a used car to replace my own. I spotted a black Ford Fusion that looks like a steal on Autotrader. Unfortunately, that may literally be... -
What's the best value for money car to do 36,000 miles per year? 15 Apr 2019 (Ask HJ)
I'm starting a new job and will travel 120 miles round trip each day, about half motorway and half A/B roads. I don't know if it'd be better to buy new,... -
Is the Skoda Superb a reliable purchase? 9 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
The time has come to replace our December 2006 Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI PD Elegance Estate. We are looking for something a little bigger and the car would... -
Have I bought a lemon? 1 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
Having been impressed by my husband's i20 I test drove (twice) a used Hyundai ix20 1.4 CDTi Style on 15 October 2012 as I was looking for a suitable replacement... -
What will happen to new and used car prices after the pandemic? 15 Apr 2020 (Ask HJ)
You gave an opinion to a question about whether or not, after the pandemic, there would be some bargains on new cars. You said no. I think that after this... -
What should I do if I paid for a diagnostic report and the garage will not give me a copy? 25 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
My grandson owns a 4 year old BMW 1 series, petrol which has done 52,000 miles. Recently two red lights appeared on the dash and he took it to a BMW dealer... -
Who's to blame and what redress do I have and with whom? 18 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
I bought a Citroen Berlingo 1.9 Diesel van on a 52-plate (2002) with 89,200 miles from a local garage on the 30th March 2010. Within the first week, the... -
Unusual rear tyre wear on my Skoda Octavia - is this a fault? 18 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
I bought a new Skoda Octavia Estate 2.0TDI CR 18 months ago. I'm very happy except that for the last 6000 miles or so there has been a steady increase... -
Are odd tyres on my back axle affecting my roadholding? 17 Mar 2023 (Ask HJ)
I have owned my approved used 70 plate Toyota Yaris Excel since just before Christmas. It doesn't hug the road as it should - tends to twitch to the left... -
Should I sell my high mileage Subaru? 26 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
I own a 2008 Subaru Outback 2.0-litre diesel. I am the second owner of the car which has now done 180,000 km. Everything has been perfect so far, but there... -
Bought a car which broke down days later. Sale of goods act clarification 4 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
On the 21st of Sept 2013 I bought a Ford C-Max from a second hand dealer, explaining, that I drive about 30k a year for work and need a reliable car. I... -
Rejecting a car as not fit for purpose 19 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
In August 2012 I bought a 2008 BMW 330i from my local main dealer. The car appeared to be in superb condition with around 15,000 miles on the clock. However,... -
Should Volkswagen replace my my Golf's EGR for free? 12 Jul 2017 (Ask HJ)
I own a 2011 Volkswagen Golf Mk6 1.6 TDI, bought in in December 2015 from a local independent Volkswagen dealer. My mechanic noticed a water leak after...
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