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  • I need a utility 4x4 for landscaping - what do you recommend? 13 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
    My garden, at 15 acres with some steepish slopes, is big enough for me to need a vehicle to help with gardening. I had been using a garden tractor with...
  • Is a Jaguar XF suitable for high mileage use? 6 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I have been thinking of changing my Octavia vRS (petrol) due to my high mileage of 25,000 per year, and I am very wary of buying a manual due to DMF failure....
  • Can I endorse Miller Oils' Diesel Power Eco Max for DPF care, as used in my Vauxhall Zafira? 12 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I have an old-school 2.0DTI in a Vauxhall Zafira. I have had issues with the EGR valve for about three years. Instead of having it replaced my local friendly...
  • Could you do a feature on comparing a petrol Toyota Auris with the hybrid Auris? 28 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I enjoyed the interesting and informative article on petrol vs diesel in a recent "Motoring". Would it be possible to do a similar article on "Hybrid Cars"...
  • Is the Mazda 5 a suitable replacement for our Ford C-Max? 23 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
    We're planning to replace our Ford C-Max, a 3-year-old 2-litre diesel, in the near future. It has great performance and economy and a good seating position,...
  • best small car 11 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
    Hi John , have you tested the latest corsa with 100 bhp, i do fancy the diesel but dpf put me off unless i go for the early versions, it supposed to have...
  • Recurring limp-mode problem on Zafira 5 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
    I've reported a recurring problem with my Vauxhall Zafira to the dealership I bought it from over a period of 18 months. The problem is that the car...
  • Filter tips 26 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
    I'd never owned a diesel-engined car before I bought my pre-registered 2005/55 Volvo V70 in March 2006. It's a delight to drive: a real mile-eater, and...
  • Partic bristle 24 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
    Family members are the victim of the diesel particle filter fiasco. They have a '56 registered Vauxhall Zafira 1.9CDtI SRI150 with 40,000 miles on the...
  • Lexed car? 2 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
    My present car is a Lexus LS430, which is more than 3 years old and has completed 29,500 miles in a faultless manner. I am considering changing it for...
  • Merceladies Benz 5 Dec 2009 (Ask HJ)
    My wife has recently bought me a Mercedes E320CDI. It has a full service record and has done 71k miles. I know that you do not recommend diesel motors...
  • Stop starve technology 5 Dec 2009 (Ask HJ)
    I am really interested in the Vauxhall/Opel Ampera. The benefits seem inescapable. However, given a scenario where the car is used on the daily commute...
  • Serious blow 12 Sep 2009 (Ask HJ)
    We have a 53 plate 307 2.0HDI and recently every journey was enhanced by the ‘anti-pollution fault’ appearing - and an accompanying rev cut to 2,200rpm....
  • Are there any tips for keeping our cars running when they're in storage under lockdown? 24 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
    We aren't using our cars regularly, following Gov restrictions. Are there any tips regarding tyres, batteries etc?
  • Best SUV for £12k? 27 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
    I'm thing of getting a used SUV. I have £12,000 to spend and was something that's comfortable, reliable and economical. I do 12,000 miles a year. What...
  • Buying a petrol SUV - what do you recommend? 14 Jan 2014 (Ask HJ)
    I want to buy a new SUV, but only cover short distances and the new DPF diesels aren’t suitable. What do you recommend?
  • Will a 2015 Nissan Qashqai 1.6 dCi be suitable for muddy terrain and long commutes? 4 May 2017 (Ask HJ)
    I want to trade in my 2011 diesel Nissan X-Trail 2.2 for a slightly smaller 4WD. I commute 50 miles a day, but need a 4WD for rough farm tracks. I have...
  • Why does my diesel Volkswagen Golf engine cut out and restart when I slow down? 19 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
    I bought a brand new diesel Volkswagen Golf in January. There was a series of minor problems at first; tyres at the wrong pressure, pulling left, a burning...
  • How much should a replacement cat converter cost? 13 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
    I have been quoted £2000 to replace the catalytic converter on my Toyota Verso by a main dealer - is this a fair price, It seems a lot.
  • diesels 8 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
    I'm looking for a second hand car - a smallish but stylish family hatchback - and am keen on diesel's mpg and torque but am mindful of the cautionary...
 

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