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Diesel cars for short runs - are there still problems? 10 May 2014 (Ask HJ)
I bought a new Mazda a few years ago but it developed DPF problems as I only did about 7k miles annually and mainly short journeys. I want to buy diesel... -
2004 Mazda 3 - keep or sell? 14 Jan 2014 (Ask HJ)
My 2004 Mazda 3 1.6 HDI with 121,000 miles has been great apart from the nightmare engine. A new crankshaft sensor, new turbo and associated parts and... -
Downsizing from a Mercedes C-class - what should I buy? 20 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
I want to downsize from my Mercedes-Benz C-Class CDI as I head towards retirement. I want a car that is smaller, but provides me with a similar quality... -
Would you recommend the Dacia Duster to replace our Mondeo? 2 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
My beloved Mondeo has to go, finally, and, as my wife and I both have creaky backs, I am attracted to something more upright but don't want a big Chelsea... -
Recommend a small, reliable car for under £1000? 10 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
My granddaughter's boyfriend managed to upend her Micra and she is now looking for a sensible replacement. She is keen on a Fiesta but her mother and I,... -
Need a used 4x4 with five seats - any recommendations? 30 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
We are a large children's home in a small village in Sussex. We currently have four cars, but now need a 4x4 to get the kids to school in the winter months.... -
Please recommend a medium petrol estate car for social and part-time work? 6 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
We are changing out of a 2003 Volkswagen Polo (used mainly for commuting) and a 2006 white plumber's van, both diesel. As the commuter has retired and... -
Which family car do you recommend which is stylish, economical and reliable? 18 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am considering our next family car. We have had a 2007 Honda Accord Sport GT diesel for four years and have enjoyed the good economy, stylish looks,... -
What car for my high mileage? 27 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
I do around 30k miles a year, with about 19k being motorway work miles and the rest being a mix with mountain bikes and climbing trips etc. Ideally... -
Which SUV for a school run? 23 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking for a second-hand SUV for my wife to do the school run in. I don't want to spend a fortune but want something comfortable that is not thirsty.... -
Paintwork chips seem worse on my Golf 19 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have had a mk 6 Golf for almost three years, and driven 17,000 miles, a relatively small proportion of this on motorways. There are numerous stone chips... -
We need a second car that can cope with regular floods 2 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
We need a second car. First is a venerable Volvo V70 which is comfortable but suffers from a low air intake and our lane floods regularly. To avoid a long... -
What automatic transmission congestion-charge free cars are there? 1 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
A 79 year-old relative wishes to buy a congestion-charge free car BUT it must have automatic transmission. I have spent some time looking in to this... -
Belt or chain on my CR-V? 23 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
I too once had a BMW Isetta. Mine had four wheels but the back two were close together which made it very difficult to avoid the potholes in unsurfaced... -
Replacement car for the in-laws 21 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have been tasked with identifying a replacement car for my parents-in-law. Their budget is roughly £13k and whilst they would prefer a new car, they... -
Which new car for easy disabled access? 20 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
Following an accident when my left leg was damaged, I need a new car. The criteria are: easy to get in and out with seats not too low, automatic, four... -
Is this too expensive for my service? 25 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
Bought a second hand car from Honda main dealer for £8k Jan 2011. 19000 miles on the clock. Took it for first service recently at 29,000 miles. Needed... -
Looking for a second car with manual gearbox - what do you suggest? 15 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
My husband has a Hyundai i10 and is now looking to buy another car, but will keep the Hyundai as our second car. I would prefer a manual as I have never... -
A reliable small auto? 9 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
Due to budget restrctions I am looking for a cheap to buy (say £4000) cheap to run automatic, which will be driven about 800 miles a week, possibly more,... -
Company lease Tiguan 4x4 - should I be looking at other models? 3 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
I currently have a company lease VW Tiguan (which I'm happy with) and was going to exchange for another in March next year. I do 15K miles per year (22...