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Is there a new small SUV with selectable 4WD and a low ratio option? 6 Mar 2019 (Ask HJ)
Since the mid-1970s we've driven a succession of gutsy Suzuki SUVs including the original SJ410. They had manually-selectable 4WD with a low-ratio option... -
My car won't start - how can I work out what's wrong? 10 Dec 2018 (Ask HJ)
I can’t get my Vauxhall Cavalier to start. I can’t seem to get any fuel through, but I had to move it tonight and while it was being towed I put it into... -
Need a capable 4x4 for light off-roading and towing 21 Nov 2018 (Ask HJ)
I am looking to buy a vehicle for my 20-minute commute. The car will also need to cope with occasional off-road towing of a 750kg trailer. I cover 15-20,000... -
Why is the Citroen DS5 badly rated by journalists? 28 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have been driving a Citroen DS4 HDI 160 for about a year. I really enjoy this car, it is comfortable, nippy, fun to drive and economical. It was a great... -
Troubles with an insurance claim 28 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
Our car was vandalised when we were walking our dog. Came back to find the passenger window broken and hidden bags of shopping (under coats), the sat nav... -
Should I keep my Mercedes-Benz C-Class' tyre pressures high to improve fuel economy? 7 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have an 88,000 mile 2007 Mercedes-Benz C-Class diesel automatic estate, a lovely car. I normally follow the fuel filler flap advice and keep to 32F/33R... -
Why does Stansted Airport penalise people for using its drop-off area? 8 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
I would like to draw readers attention to an issue at Stansted airport, where motorists are being ripped off for briefly leaving their cars in the drop-off... -
Swapping a 406 for a Touran? 6 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
My Peugeot 406 is struggling to tow my one ton folding camper. Not enough power and it doesn't feel very stable. Garage also told me the DMF is on its... -
Pull the other one 29 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
I need to look for a replacement for our 1996 Peugeot 405 GLXD Turbo estate which we have had since 1999, not because there is anything wrong with it but... -
Which SUV for towing caravans? 13 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
At present I am a 72-year-old Motability customer and am shortly due to hand back my Volvo XC90 after three years. I am now considering buying my own vehicle... -
Why did you recommend a BMW X5 over a BMW X3? 11 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
I am gobsmacked at your recommendation in response to the enquiry of CA from Bourne End, owners of a BMW X5. Have you actually sat in and driven, say 200... -
Seven Grand Tour 29 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
I recently went to Europe with my Audi A6 Avant Quattro 2.5 TDI and, notwithstanding that the car had been fully serviced by Audi Liverpool before I left,... -
Immortal cars with towbars 26 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
You have helped me considerably with my quest for a cheap (up to £4000) stylish economical car with leather seats, and have suggested a MX5 or BMW Z3,... -
Can you recommend a small, versatile, economic car to tow a small trailer? 2 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
I am recently retired and despair of finding a car that is basic enough for me. My priorities are versatility for carrying loads, safety, economy, and... -
Would you buy a diesel car? 1 Jul 2020 (Ask HJ)
If you were looking for a new or newish SUV with a view to keeping it over ten years, would you still buy a diesel? -
How reliable is the auto box in the Volvo V60? 16 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
I have been offered a friend's Volvo V60 D5 automatic. The car has covered 45,000 miles and is used to tow a caravan. Am I buying into problems for te... -
Is there a bigger Ford pickup than the Ranger? 20 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
Can you tell me if there are two Ford pickup trucks on the market? I was travelling on the A25 when an enormous Ford pickup truck passed me, I thought... -
1.0 Ecoboost, or 1.6 Ecoboost? 20 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am interested in the Ford C-Max. I do not do more than 8k miles per annum and will not tow a trailer. Would you recommend the 1.6T or 1.0T 125 PS ecoboost... -
Are cars stopped on the hard shoulder of a motorway at immediate risk? 5 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
A friend recently attended a Speed Awareness Course and said that they had been told the average time stopped on a motorway hard shoulder before being... -
Ticking over a turbo to cool it down 8 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
Recently purchased a Ford Mondeo turbo diesel and cannot recall how long to tick over after a run. Could you please advise.
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