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  • Subaru Forester/Toyota Auris Estate 2010 to 2015 10 Jan 2023 (Forum)
    Hi All, Looking to change my Honda Accord diesel soon and have a couple of options available. Subaru Forester 2010 petrol - Straight forward petrol but not great on fuel, already have a 2007 older model and has been great over the last 4 years and running it till it dies. Proper
  • Sat-nav error - will it have to be fixed by main dealer? 28 Dec 2022 (Ask HJ)
    The sat-nav on my 2019 Volkswagen T-Cross has 'lost' the car. It puts us driving across fields etc. Is there an easy fix? Or a trip to the main dealer?...
  • Why is my car slow to start in the winter? 28 Dec 2022 (Ask HJ)
    Why does my 2018 BMW 120D Sport (with 21,000 miles) seem hesitant to start on icy cold mornings?
  • What temperature should my MINI run at? 21 Sep 2022 (Ask HJ)
    Is 106 degrees celsius too hot for the engine of my 2007 MINI? The warning light has not come on but the bonnet gets very hot.
  • Honda Jazz or Toyota Yaris? 18 Jul 2022 (Ask HJ)
    I have narrowed my list of new cars down to two. I want something small, reliable and with automatic transmission. It's between a Honda Jazz and a Toyota...
  • Unknown - Ask HJ question ? 13 Jul 2022 (Forum)
    a few says I phoned back to ask how to clean the inside of the car and was told 'leave the engine running!' I have just returned from a holiday and loading/unloading the car has been extremely frustrating as the low battery warning keeps going off as I didn’t leave the engine running
  • When should I replace the cam belt on my Fiat Ducato camper? 27 Apr 2022 (Ask HJ)
    I’ve got a 2005 Fiat Ducato camper van. I am trying to find out how often the cam belt needs changing. Can you help?
  • Toyota Yaris - Best fuel grade to use... 4 Apr 2022 (Forum)
    of the month. Now this model of Yaris has a compression ratio of 13.5:1 - unusually high for petrol.  I am wondering which is the best grade of fuel to use for maximum power and smooth running from the engine.  The dealer claims the fuels are "all the same" as far as the engine is concerned
  • Blocked DPF - what should I do? 13 Mar 2022 (Ask HJ)
    The diesel particulate filter (DPF) on my BMW 520D G30 is blocked, what should I do?
  • Should I buy a Jaguar XK 4.2? 2 Mar 2022 (Ask HJ)
    What are your views on a Jaguar XK 4.2 that has done 200,000 miles? It looks and drives well.
  • Can we repair a large windscreen scratch? 21 Feb 2022 (Ask HJ)
    The car I’m buying has a large (the size of a tennis ball) circular scratch on the windscreen. Is there anyway we could get rid of it?
  • Golf Sportsvan - which engine should I choose? 20 Jan 2022 (Ask HJ)
    Is the 1.0 TSI 115 engine sufficient for the Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan or would I be better going for the 1.4 TSI 125 engine? My main uses are runs up...
  • High mileage Nissan Qashqai, how long will it last? 5 Jan 2022 (Ask HJ)
    I have a 2011 2.0-litre petrol Nissan Qashqai with 94,000 miles on the clock, fully serviced by Nissan. How much longer can I expect it to run before I...
  • Citroen C4 Grand Picasso - Picasso Grand C4 vs Touran vs Smax 27 May 2021 (Forum)
    , but not sure if actually wise w tax/maintenance/running costs   Shortlist:   grand picasso '14 onwards - lots of kit / can get couple yrs newer compared to others / reliability issues? / efficient / EAT6 box from '15 seems to be turning point on an acceptable drive
  • Is the Bi-fuel Dacia Sandero a good option? 20 Apr 2021 (Ask HJ)
    Is the Dacia Sandero Stepway Bi-fuel version a good option? What are the advantages and disadvantages over the petrol-only engine?
  • What to choose for long motorway trips? 16 Mar 2021 (Forum)
    .  The second car was a 2001 Peugeot 206 2.0 diesel HDi which I owned from new, and covered 100,000 miles before it succumbed to the ‘corrosion virus’ so we had to scrap it last year.    I tend to keep my cars running for many years, the best ever was a diesel 2.0 Vectra
  • What's the best car for an 18-year-old learner driver? 4 Mar 2021 (Ask HJ)
    My 18-year-old granddaughter will be getting her first car. She'll have about £5K to spend. Any recommendations, taking into account the expense of insurance...
  • Citroen jumpy - 2011 citroen jumpy 2.0 ltr diesel won’t start 22 Feb 2021 (Forum)
    all back. I hurried home. The ne t day it only runs stationair and than it stopped like that. I checked the system and have the following codes, P1351 and P1198. The first code says IDM imputcircuit malfuction/ ignition coil control circuit high voltage, the second pump rotor control underfueling. I
  • What is the future of classic cars? 9 Feb 2021 (Ask HJ)
    What is the future for classic cars and should I buy one now that I am able to do so?
  • Which small cars are the cheapest to tax? 5 Feb 2021 (Ask HJ)
    Which make and modes have the cheapest car tax? It also needs to be good for very short journeys i.e. 3 miles per day, not driven much at weekends. Thanks.
 

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