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  • Want to buy Peugeot 2008 1.6L Auto, but can't get new one with required options. Can you help? 21 Sep 2015 (Ask HJ)
    As Peugeot have discontinued their 1.6L VTi Auto engine, do you think it likely that they are going to bring out a new version on the 2008?
  • Buying a used estate - Audi A4 Avant or BMW 3 Series Touring? 19 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
    My son would like a "grown up car" he has two small children. He has £15,000. Should he go for a 2008 Audi A4 Avant or BMW 3 Series Touring? Which engine?...
  • Can you recommend a reliable estate? 15 Jan 2015 (Ask HJ)
    I'm looking to replace a Renault Laguna Estate. I've looked at the Mazda 6 Tourer, Volkswagen Passat and a few Volvos and Audi cars. I'd prefer an automatic...
  • Non-starting automatic - how can I fix it? 19 Dec 2014 (Ask HJ)
    I'm having problems starting my mk2 (1979) Honda Civic 1.6 Auto. Sometimes, when I turn the ignition key the starter motor fails to turnover. All ignition...
  • Buying a new BMW - manual or auto? 13 Aug 2014 (Ask HJ)
    You kindly replied to my question regarding choice of BMW 3 series engines, and recommended the 320d ED. Regarding the transmission type, will the manual...
  • Should I buy a 2007/2008 Jazz? 29 Apr 2014 (Ask HJ)
    I am considering a 2007/8 Honda Jazz with the CVT gearbox (not i-Shift). Is this a good idea? Are there any reliability issues with the CVT gearbox once...
  • What does MMT mean? 14 Apr 2014 (Ask HJ)
    I am replacing my 2001 Toyota Yaris Auto but am confused by MMT. What does it mean and how is it different from cars without this spec?
  • Stay with Citroen C3 Picasso? 30 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
    We have had a Citroen C3 Picasso1.6HDI Exclusive for almost 3 years and the time has come to buy a new car. We want a similar sized car (perhaps slightly...
  • How do I prepare a car for long term storage? 21 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
    I will be out of the country for three months at the end of the year and have to store my Mercedes-Benz CLK outdoors under a good sheltered car porch....
  • What’s a suitable replacement for a Kia Cee’d? 20 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
    I have a five year old Kia Cee'd estate, with 30,000 miles on the clock. I do around 7000 miles a year and am thinking of replacing the Kia with something...
  • Does the KIA Soul have a DPF? 6 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
    I will check whether the 2011 KIA Soul diesel automatic we are looking at has a DPF. It seems it will be a bonus if it has. We have looked at the Venga...
  • Mercedes Auto Gearbox - is it right that it's sluggish? 6 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
    I always understood that Mercedes Automatic gearboxes were some of the best. I am considering buying a new E-Class Auto with the 7G Tronic transmission...
  • How much road tax should I be paying on my Subaru Forester? 23 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
    I have a 2006 Subaru Forester 2.0 XT AWD automatic petrol car and am getting conflicting costs for road tax. Could you possibly confirm the correct amount...
  • Any suggestions for a car my tall daughter can drive? 18 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
    My daughter is trying to find a car to learn to drive in. She is 6ft 4in, but has 38in long legs (most tall men have 33in legs). She is currently in a...
  • Tricky to start my 407 Coupe 5 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
    Just bought a June 2007 Peugeot 407 Coupe 2.7 Hdi Automatic with 42,000 miles. Love the car & ran perfectly driving it home (200 miles journey). Now, it...
  • Second hand large estate 8 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I need to buy a second hand automatic car. It needs to be capable of holding a 3/4 size Double bass, and a full size cello (occasionally) + 2 teenage children....
  • Buying a used estate car - what would you recommend? 2 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
    We are about to downsize from our Volvo V70 and the V50 seems a logical answer but we would appreciate your advice as to what else to consider. It...
  • Vibration in a Kia Cee'd 24 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
    A high frequency vibration peaks at about 2900 rpm on my Kia Cee'd. It's not noticeable at low revs but unpleasant at 65ish mph, coming through the steering...
  • Winter warner 29 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
    I have recently sold a XC90 and bought a Mercedes E class Estate. I am delighted with it but wary of another winter of snow. The XC90 coped well last year...
  • Doesn’t figure 23 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
    According to your website, my annual road tax is £260 for my 2007 KIA Sedona 2.9 CRDi TS Auto but the DVLA charges me £445. I guess I'm not going to be...
 

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