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Can you recommend a simple a reliable car? 23 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am looking for a new car that is simple, economical and reliable. I am very disillusioned with new designs and want something that will be basic and... -
Is the Honda CR-V any good? 6 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
I'm thinking of buying a Honda CR-V 2.2 i-CTDi ES 5-door on a 57-plate. I'm just wondering how long should these cars run for on average, as this car has... -
Mazda 5 Diesel; 2007 Reg started using oil and poor fuel consumption 28 Dec 2011 (Ask HJ)
Just passed 51k miles and now using oil at a guess of about 1 litre/500 miles. Poor fuel consumption - and when in second gear (as in going around a corner,... -
Should we use a diesel additive? 16 Jun 2024 (Ask HJ)
I bought VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI 2015 but we do not do a lot of miles as we used to. We hardly do 2000 miles a year and mainly short journeys. We are aware of... -
My car needs £12k+ worth of repairs and I've only owned it for a few months - what should I do? 18 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2014 Mazda CX-5, which I have owned for seven months. I purchased from a car trader. Last week, it failed very suddenly with loss of power and... -
Can you recommend a petrol crossover or SUV with some guts to get me up the hills where I live? 5 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
I bought a 2010 Honda CR-V last year. This was my first purchase after many years of loaning a car. However, I’m a single mum and only do short school... -
What was the best car before cars became complicated? 9 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
In these days of emissions, DPFs, DMFs, ESP, ABS, complicated gearboxes and keyless entry I'm considering a forray into buying something simple to keep... -
Is it a common problem for diesel fuel to get into the engine oil while regenerating the car? 31 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
My 2016 Volvo V70 with 7000 miles, three months post first annual service, put up a message saying it was due an oil change and at next start up showed... -
Vauxhall Corsa diesel problems 4 Jul 2016 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2004 Vauxhall Corsa 1.3 diesel that i'm a bit worried about. The car suffers from occasional stutter on acceleration in second and third gears.... -
Petrol or diesel used estate for outdoor lifestyle? 29 Nov 2015 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking for a 2-3 year old estate. I live in Cumbria and do about 18k miles per year so the car needs to be good on hills. I have a 12 mile (each way)... -
New car for my in-laws 29 Aug 2014 (Ask HJ)
I have been asked by my father in-law for advice in buying a replacement car. Both my in-laws are retired and are moving to a smaller house. They will... -
Buying a used car for £6k - what's best? 5 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
Please can you advise me on what car would best suit my needs? I am a 24 year old female, I live a very outdoorsy life and I am looking for a hatchback... -
new car with high miles or older car with less miles 16 Jan 2014 (Ask HJ)
My Daughter has just changed jobs & will now be driving 40 miles each way to work & home on mainly motorway. She currently has a Suzuki Ignis, which... -
What could I replace my Mercedes-Benz C220 with? 5 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
I run a 2006 Mercedes-Benz C220 CDI blue efficiency AMG Sport Estate on a 3-year PCP that expires at the end of November. Since buying this car my driving... -
Is my Skoda Octavia reliable because of my driving style? 25 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
I read your slightly dismissive comments a couple of weeks ago on the Skoda Octavia and Volkswagen Passat 2005-2011. I have had a 2-litre diesel Octavia... -
Would you recommend that we buy a Honda CR-V and another second car? 23 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2007 Ford C-Max 1.6 110 diesel with 61,000 miles on the clock. My husband has a Ford Mondeo estate diesel 2.2 Titanium X with 60,000. We both... -
Engine doesn't start - should diagnostic check discover the fault? 13 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
I run a Vauxhall Corsa diesel 1.3 Club, 58 plate, 43,000 miles on the clock, regularly serviced. It is a driving school car. Recently, in the middle... -
C-Class or Mondeo? 24 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have a KIA Cee'd 2.0 diesel which I use to tow a caravan of less than 1,100 kgs MTPLM max. It is a task that it does satisfactorily, albeit only nine... -
Should I buy a diesel Skoda Octavia to cope with my increased mileage? 28 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
My car is a petrol Skoda Octavia vRS, which I purchased new in May last year and I would say is one of the best cars I have owned. However my increased... -
Mini Clubman or Fiat 500? 21 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
I am considering changing our second car for a small, cheap-to-run car with low tax. I would buy newish. A Fiat 500 or Mini Clubman both appeal, the Mini...
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