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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... -
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)... -
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... -
Is the Skoda Octavia prone to dual-mass flywheel failure? 10 Jul 2016 (Ask HJ)
I have been advised that there was a problem affecting the dual-mass flywheels on older Skodas/Volkswagens. The issue, I am told, caused them to fail with... -
Buying an estate/hatch - recommendations? 18 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
My Mazda 2 has just been written off following an accident and I need to buy a replacement. Ideally, I would like something bigger and more practical,... -
Could you suggest a low tech, low maintenance classic? 6 Dec 2017 (Ask HJ)
With all the publicity about over complex, money pit, unfit for purpose cars - what do you recommend as a low tech alternative? I realise regulations don't... -
Could you tell your readers we're now offering DPF cleaning services? 21 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
Whether dealers try to force regeneration of DPFs or Eolys fluid top-ups, at some stage the DPF will need either replacing or cleaning because of a build-up... -
Can I expect good reliability from a 2000-onwards Volkswagen Sharan? 11 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
Two months ago my Volkswagen Sharan left me, following a road accident and insurance write-off. It was a 1998 1.9 turbodiesel (110bhp) SE. It had done... -
Is it legal to remove the DPF from my car? 12 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
Various companies are advertising diesel particulate filter removal services with associated re-programming of the ECU to stop the CEL lighting up. My... -
Clutch slipping on Ford Focus 1.0 Ecoboost 11 Jun 2015 (Ask HJ)
I am having problems with my clutch rubbing/slipping on my Focus 1.0 ecoboost 2012. I bought the car second hand back in September last year and it has... -
Audi Q5 stalling and jumping forward 7 Aug 2015 (Ask HJ)
My wife has an Audi Q5 3.0 S line March 2010 with 50k miles with FASH. The car started having a fault where it would try to lurch forward against the brakes... -
I replaced my diesel Octavia with a petrol Avensis and have saved a lot of money. 16 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
I was interested in your correspondent RY of Peterborough's comments about diesel engines. After 10 years of driving new and nearly new Volkswagen Group... -
Looking for sporty but not too uncomfortable coupe - any ideas? 16 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
Looking for sporty but not too uncomfortable coupe. Would you recommend 2011 Audi TT Mk2 with EA888 engine (would specify Sport Quattro) or would you go... -
Advise on Corsa EcoFlex replacement with Mini One D 4 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
Hi I've asked advise and taken it several times regarding car purchase from HJ. My girlfriend has owned a Vauxhall Corsa 1.3CDTi Ecoflex since new... -
Which Honda Civic engine is best - 1.6 or 2.2? 27 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am thinking of buying a new shape Honda Civic, question is do I go for 1.6 or 2.2? My local Honda dealer let slip that with the arrival of the new 1.6... -
Fuel pump failure with ultra-low-sulfur diesel 30 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
My distributor type fuel pump on my Renault Kangoo van has failed at 98,000 miles. The fault has been put down to ultra-low-sulfur diesel - apparently... -
auto gearbox choice 23 Jun 2016 (Ask HJ)
I briefly owned a 2009 VW Passat Estate – the 2.0L (138 bhp? TDi Highline version), with the DSG gearbox. Pulling out of a side road or entering a traffic... -
Warranty company refusing to pay for new clutch? 3 Oct 2015 (Ask HJ)
We bought a December 2010-registered Renault Grand Scenic 1.5 dCi in late July with 39k miles on the clock from a used dealer. When we bought the car,... -
Ecoboost vs TSI reliability 10 Oct 2015 (Ask HJ)
I drive a 2013 Focus 1.6 TDCi with 30k on the clock which is mechanically sound. Though I enjoy a solid 54mpg in mixed driving and expect at least 10mpg... -
We need a large MPV, but do low mileage - what do you recommend? 1 Jan 2018 (Ask HJ)
We have four children and are struggling with our Citroen C4 Grand Picasso. We need a secondhand replacement with space and a decent boot, so very few...
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