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  • Replacing a Mk1 Jazz 6 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I'm looking to replace my Jazz (Mk1) Sport (2006) which has been fairly good for the last 6 years (owned from new) and want something reliable, economical...
  • What should I have paid? 10 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I have just bought based a Mercedes E Coupe 250 CDI 125 at the quoted list price £38855. I inspected similar models in the showroom but the car I purchased...
  • Will I be take to court for my parking charge? 10 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I emailed you in May explaining to to that I got a parking ticket from UKPC. I parked in a disabled stop I had a disabled book but I must have forgotten...
  • What mid size 4x4 would you recommend 3 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I currently own an 07 Discovery 3 with 55k on the clock, which I'm really pleased with. Recently there have been a few electronic gremlins with the gearbox...
  • Fuel consumption worse after using premium fuel. 1 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
    A few months back I persuaded my wife that it was good practice and worthwhile to fill the Nissan X-Trail with higher quality diesel, as although it was...
  • Which car is good for a retired couple to tour the UK with? 1 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
    My wife and I have retired and are intending to cut down from two cars, a 2004 Volkswagen Passat TDi and a 2000 Ford Focus 1.6, to one. We will be doing...
  • Why has the turbo failed on my Vauxhall Corsa? 30 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I have a 2007 Vauxhall Corsa 1.3CDTi that has done less than 50,000 miles. I have been experiencing loss of power at speed and have been told that the...
  • Why are large capacity petrol engined cars difficult to find? 23 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I’m retired and drive a maximum of 6000 miles a year. It may be only my perception but it appears to be getting increasingly difficult to find large secondhand...
  • Why does my Skoda Superb use so much oil? 16 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I own a Skoda Superb diesel 2.0TDI which consumes engine oil. After every 5000 to 6000km the oil level drops to the lower mark, though there is no warning...
  • Which petrol automatic SUV should I buy? 14 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I have owned two Audis over the past 13 years, but now I've retired I drive fewer miles and need a higher seating position to ease entry and exit. I naturally...
  • Is there anything I can do about a snapped weld on my Mercedes-Benz C230 Kompressor Sport? 8 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I am in the USA where I run a 2000 Mercedes-Benz C230 Kompressor Sport. A suspension mounting frame weld rusted so badly that it snapped in half. I am...
  • What car do you recommend for use in hilly terrain? 2 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I am a 57-year old female and I need to change the family car in the very near future. At present I drive a 56-reg Nissan Micra C+C, which I like driving...
  • Diesel injector problems with a Peugeot Expert 14 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I recently changed the fuel filter on my Peugeot Expert 1.9[non turbo] 03 van. It has a lucas injector pump and the filter housing has the zip tie type...
  • Can you recommend an economical, reliable 4x4 to tow a horse trailer? 18 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I wonder if you could advise me on the best 4x4 to tow a horse trailer and two ponies? Whatever we buy will have to be used for my work and as our family...
  • Buying back my company car? 9 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
    My company car is a 58 reg Audi A4 Avant Multitronic 140 SE tdi which I've had from new and we have covered 43,000 enjoyable miles together. When the...
  • Warranties for SAABs? 8 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
    My father and I run our own company, he (against my advice) took out a contract hire (non maintenance) on a Saab 9-3 1.9ttid4, brand new 11-plate car. Small...
  • Buying a car for 400 miles per week 11 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I am about to change from a 30 mile per week commute to a 400 mile per week commute and am looking to change my Honda Jazz (2004) for a newer and more...
  • Petrol or diesel? 24 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
    I'm downsizing from an Almera 1.5, and I was wondering what was better to get. I want to spend less than £1000 as it is just for a short period, and...
  • Audi recall - am I still eligible? 15 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
    My 52-plate Audi A4 3.0 Cabriolet developed an ECU problem in the multi-tronic 'box a couple of years ago where it constantly runs in "limp home" mode....
  • Zafira cruise control problems 22 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
    After a short break on a long run, our Zafira's cruise control sometimes won't engage until 10 to 20 minutes after setting off again. A Vauxhall dealer...
 

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