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Is it unwise to buy a diesel coupe? 23 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
I'm interested in spending up to £30,000 on a quality coupe. Is it unwise to be buying a diesel in the current climate? -
Need a 4x4 with low running costs -which? 16 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
I have just sold my old Land Cruiser as it was proving too expensive to run. We have three kids and seven dogs and need something that will cope with motorway... -
I've put petrol into my diesel S-MAX - what should I do? 20 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
I accidentally put 6.3 litres of petrol into my diesel Ford S-MAX. The car has since been towed home. Should I fill it up with diesel to dilute the petrol,... -
Minor accident - should I settle or make an insurance claim? 27 Feb 2016 (Ask HJ)
The towbar of my car caught the number plate of a car parked behind and pulled it off. There was no evidence of other damage and I left a note on the car's... -
Filled diesel car with petrol - what damage have I done? 2 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
My father-in-law recently filled his 2010 Mazda 6 diesel with petrol. After driving up the road, the car stopped and wouldn't restart. He was towed into... -
Is idling good for a diesel engine? 30 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
I haven't owned a diesel car before, but last week bought a 2014 Audi A5 2.0 TDI. A friend advises that I should let this car (with 1200 miles on the clock)... -
Replacing a Volvo XC70 - what should we buy? 30 Oct 2014 (Ask HJ)
The time has come for us to change our Volvo XC70 diesel, which has not been as reliable as past Volvos. We would be looking at a two or three year old... -
Key will not fit into ignition - what should I do? 14 Oct 2014 (Ask HJ)
I have a 1992 Volvo 460 and the key will not turn at all in the ignition. The steering lock has always been erratic, mostly not locking and a new key... -
Which van for a gardening work 29 Jan 2014 (Ask HJ)
My Land Rover Discovery has failed its MOT and needs a lot of welding done. It is not worth doing the work, so I need a new vehicle for my job. It needs... -
Used SUV automatic - Honda CR-V or Kia Sorento? 9 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
I need to buy a used SUV to tow my caravan. I only cover 6000 miles a year, on short journeys, but would prefer an automatic. I like the Honda CR-V (2010)... -
What do you recommend for a long daily motorway commute? 6 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have a 100 mile daily commute of mostly quiet motorway and I’m looking to replace my company Mitsubishi Outlander with a diesel estate that is capacious... -
Do you recommend the Dacia Duster for towing a caravan? 18 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
My wife and I are looking at car and caravan combinations, and are considering something like a Skoda Octavia estate or a Dacia Duster to pull a caravan... -
Keeping an Ecoboost turbo healthy? 9 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
We are thinking of buying a car with a Ford Ecoboost engine. This, I understand, is a petrol engine with a Turbo. In the past you have recommended that... -
Replacing a 530d - what with? 5 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
I would like advice on replacing a BMW 530D Tourer. The car has had everything replaced but still fails - it is presently being repaired for lost steering... -
VW Touareg - when are the options worthwhile? 3 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
I am seriously considering the purchase of a new VW Touareg 3.0-litre diesel with 245bhp. There seems divided opinion about the optional air suspension... -
BMW 3-Series E91 Touring Auto engine choice 11 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have up to £10,000 to spend on a BMW 3-Series E91 Touring Automatic so it'll have around 50,000+ miles on it. I won't be towing, I do about 10,000 miles... -
Do all cars use a DPF additive 17 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have a 1.9TDI Golf with about 112,00 miles on it which I use for towing a caravan and find it excellent. I will need to replace it and would prefer something... -
What's the usual mph/rpm ratio? 8 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
My friends Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0 Auto Diesel does 60mph at 2000 rpm in top gear on a flat road. I think this is about 500rpm too much. There is no... -
Can you recommend a breakdown recovery company? 4 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
Some time ago you recommended a source for car breakdown cover. At the time I was able to locate the appropriate website but, as my current RAC cover had... -
Which breakdown recovery service do you recommend these days? 6 Dec 2010 (Ask HJ)
I just had my AA renewal through and at £273 I think it’s a bit much (Roadside; Home start; Relay; breakdown repair cover). Who do you recommend these...
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