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  • BMW 116d EfficiencyDynamics - BMW 116d EfficiencyDynamics fuel consumption? 4 Oct 2016 (Forum)
    brim to brim fuel consumption figures, for instance my last car was a Peugeot 307SW 1.6 HDi and I was regularly getting a corrected 60+ mpg. Having read the claimed fuel consumption figures for the BMW I was expecting to get well into the mid 70's mpg. so you can only imagin my dissapointment
  • Need a mid-size SUV with a petrol engine - any recommendations? 24 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
    I am looking to purchase a new compact mid-size SUV-petrol automatic car. My budget up to £25k. The new Suzuki SX4 S-cross looks good value but can you...
  • Which tyres for a Suzuki Swift SZ4? 14 Aug 2016 (Ask HJ)
    Greetings. My wife has a Suzuki Swift SZ4 which is fitted with with Continental radials- 185/55R 16. These all have the usual Continental problem on this...
  • Inconsiderate car door opening 16 Jul 2016 (Forum)
    increasingly grumpy with age. There are two categories: a) Those who stop at the side of the road and leave the o/s car door open in traffic coming, forcing the traffic to give it a wide berth or stop if there's something coming the other way. I always either let traffic pass before
  • Renault Clio S 1.4l 8v - Wreg Clio turns over but won't start. 5 Jul 2016 (Forum)
    I recently became the increasingly annoyed owner of this Wreg Clio and can't for the life of me get the thing to fire up! Everything works as it should...
  • Best SUV for under £20k? 11 Mar 2016 (Ask HJ)
    I have a £15-20K cash budget. Looking at small SUV for family use (baby on the way) and for getting to and from fishing and camping trips with lots of...
  • Change of cam belt 13 Feb 2016 (Ask HJ)
    Can you please tell me if my car has a chain belt and if not when it needs to be changed. It has presently done less than 30k.
  • Good buy or not? 22 Nov 2015 (Ask HJ)
    I have recently been offered a 2010 Toyota Rav 4 2.0 V-MATIC XT-R M-DRIVE S with a genuine 5,000 miles for £10K. I know it is a good car, but will it...
  • peugeot 406 - peugeot 406 hdi air bag squib 8 Sep 2015 (Forum)
    red connector guess what light went off and stayed off all day after little play with it.if it`s really a squib then it`s costly so as usuall any of your help much appreciated thanks,guys,kuntics1
  • Kia Cee'd DCT automatic reliability 22 Jul 2015 (Ask HJ)
    You have noted problems with Volkswagen DSG gearboxes. Does this apply to all twin clutch automatic gearboxes? I am considering the purchase of a Kia C'eed...
  • Replacement for a Golf Plus 9 Jul 2015 (Ask HJ)
    Must have the high driving position. Petrol engine and automatic preferred. BMW 2 Series Active Tourer a possibility but what alternatives are there? Good...
  • Cheap second hand car? 24 Jun 2015 (Ask HJ)
    I would like to purchase a second hand vehicle for no more then £2500. I need something reliable but I look at your good and bad section on cars I like...
  • Peugeot 406 hdi - Peugeot 406 hdi fuel flap not open 1 May 2015 (Forum)
    again cable not need as i pull the trigger inside i can see a little pin moving to lock the fuel door so that`s ok but still not flip out when try to open.Looks ok nothing is broken as i see but this is soo annoying that cannot open from inside the car. Also i found a guy he said can fix
  • What's the best all-season tyre for towing a caravan? 25 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
    I would like to improve my winter caravan towing performance by fitting all season tyres to my car. I know that they would not be as good as winter specific...
  • MINI Cooper and Cooper S - Insured but no legal cover serious accident 18 Feb 2015 (Forum)
    My grandson 19 was hit when he was turning right into side road by a carcoming from behind and overtaking several vehicles. He and his passenger (his...
  • Need a car with three large rear seats 18 Dec 2014 (Ask HJ)
    My son has a two year old child and has just had twins. He now needs a new car that will fit three child seats. But the choice of car seems to be very...
  • Can you fit winter tyres to a sports car? 30 Oct 2014 (Ask HJ)
    I drive a Mazda RX-8 with 19-inch wheels. Should I get winter tyres for this car or is this a daft question?
  • Ford zetec S - Car juddering creak noise will it ruin car/transmi 24 Sep 2014 (Forum)
    If  car judders if it was about to stall by making a creak noise will it ruin the clutch,transmission,gearbox in this situation? I drive a manual...
  • Ford Focus Mk1 - Ford Focus Mk1 or Mk2, Zetec.. Or ST170 24 Aug 2014 (Forum)
    probably opt for the 1.6..But should I be considering buying a car this age? Is it false economy if it needs constant repairs etc.,    I see no end of Mk1's on the road which is a good advert  to the quality, but my gut feeling is to hold on until I might be able to afford
  • Can you recommend a petrol MPV? 12 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
    We need to buy an MPV and would like an automatic. We rarely use the car for long journeys (just a three mile run on the school run) and therefore want...
 

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