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Are used motorhomes with low mileages going to cost a lot in future bills? 17 Jul 2020 (Ask HJ)
I have seen a very nice 2011 Peugeot Boxer diesel motorhome for sale with very few miles on the clock. It appears to be immaculate but I wonder if the... -
My Ford Kuga broke down at 65,000 miles - is the dealer responsible to fix it? 11 May 2018 (Ask HJ)
I bought a Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi automatic two years ago, with approximately 50,000 miles on the clock. It started juddering and displayed a transmission... -
Would a high mileage van be reliable? 8 Jan 2018 (Ask HJ)
I want to buy a secondhand 1.6-litre 2014 Citroen Berlingo or Peugeot Partner for my dog care business. The guy in the garage advised that a 60,000 mile... -
I tried to safely assist my Ford Galaxy's passive DPF regeneration - is my engine okay? 22 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
I've recently purchased a 2011 Ford Galaxy 2.0 TDCi. After the local Ford dealer changed oil and all filters they advised me to (as the car was immobile... -
Should I get a diesel Volkswagen Golf VII? 31 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
I want to buy a three/four year old Volkswagen Golf VII for around £10,000-13,000, which has covered about 30,000 miles. Which engine and fuel type do... -
Which SUV is best for family life? 7 Apr 2016 (Ask HJ)
I am looking to replace our 2006 Saab 93 estate, your advice on an SUV style vehicle as a replacement would be appreciated? Our budget is up to £14,000... -
I want to buy a 7-seater MPV - do you recommend the Citroen C4 Grand Picasso? 9 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
Please could you help me? I am looking for a used 7-seater MPV for around £6000 - £7000. I will be trading in my 2007 Golf and would like to know if it's... -
Gearly departed 23 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
Our 2004 Ford C-Max 1.6TDCI CVT had completed 74,000 miles when the gearbox failed whilst on the second day of a holiday in Wales. The RAC was called out... -
Bore and stroke 27 Mar 2010 (Ask HJ)
Please can you give us any advice regarding a problem with the Toyota Avensis? Earlier this year we noticed our car was using a lot of oil and our son... -
How often should a Fiat 500 be serviced? 20 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
I'm thinking of buying a used (three or four years old) Fiat 500 with a petrol engine. However, each one I have enquired about appears to have been serviced... -
What's wrong with my Nissan Almera's gearbox? 30 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
My Nissan Almera has a very noisy gearbox. The car shakes when reversing, and to select reverse gear is very difficult. In neutral it doesn't make much... -
Buying a new SUV - what do you recommend? 15 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have owned Subaru Foresters for the past 15 years. The old adage of "Subarus don't break", has proved very true in my case. The Audi Q5 is on my short... -
Are Ford EcoBoost engines reliable? 21 Jan 2022 (Ask HJ)
I am planning to buy a car and getting confused between a Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Zetec vs the Ford Fiesta EcoBoost 1.0 Zetec. Can you please advise as... -
Why am I suddenly getting poor economy from my car? 11 Apr 2023 (Ask HJ)
I recently purchased a 2004 Mondeo 2.0 LX auto, 175000 miles, and am only getting 22-24mpg around town when I was expecting 30mpg. The owner's manual suggests... -
Can I claim compensation for a cam belt failure? 18 Nov 2021 (Ask HJ)
My Ford Fiesta 1.0-litre EcoBoost, registered/made in early 2016 with 67,000 miles, has just had a cam belt failure which has destroyed the engine. The... -
Should I buy a high mileage car? 9 Nov 2020 (Ask HJ)
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Are Volkswagen DSG auto gearboxes troublesome? 9 Sep 2020 (Ask HJ)
I bought a new Volkswagen Golf auto in 2015. It's had its yearly service at Volkswagen authorised dealers just last week. The car has only done 9300 miles... -
Which small van would you recommend to use as a camper for under £2500? 25 Apr 2018 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking to buy a small van, e.g. Ford Transit Connect (LWB, high top). The plan is to use it as a small camper at weekends and drive it as my everyday... -
What should I buy as a new tow car? 20 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
I currently own a diesel 2013 Audi Avant A6. It's a 2.0 TDI 177PS for towing our relatively small Eriba Troll (1000kg). The A6 is used mainly for long... -
Passat with no heater and overheating at high rpm 11 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have a problem with my Passat TDI 130 PS 2001, on motoway journeys over 50mph, the temperature rises, or when holding revs over 2000rpm. I have had the...