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Can you suggest a compact, reliable, petrol MPV for a small family? 5 Dec 2020 (Ask HJ)
I've been a Honda Jazz obsessive for the past 10 years, but now equipped with two little people, a dog and far too much stuff to lug between stays with... -
Need a £15k car with high seating position, automatic gearbox and petrol engine 25 Sep 2020 (Ask HJ)
We are both in our 70s with some knee and hip issues but generally quite mobile. My wife has a Suzuki Splash which she is happy with but I find it too... -
Does an electric city car suit our needs? 16 Jul 2020 (Ask HJ)
My wife's current car is a 2003 Renault Clio from new (probably the most reliable car we've had). She normally does about four short journeys a week and... -
I need to tax my car but can't get it MoT'd - what do I do? 21 Apr 2020 (Ask HJ)
My car tax is due on the 30 April and my MoT also expires on that date. Today I received a letter from the DVLA stating that to continue paying my tax... -
There's a fault warning showing, should I stop using the car til the outbreak ends in case it's a warranty repair? 26 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
My Mum's 2017 Ford KA+ has started showing a message saying 'ABS malfunction. Contact Service'. She got an email from Ford saying they were shutting their... -
Does leaded petrol contain ethanol? 17 Jun 2019 (Ask HJ)
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I want to reduce the cost of my motoring - what electric car should I choose? 17 Apr 2019 (Ask HJ)
I would like to swap my 15-plate BMW 1 Series M Sport for an electric car to do the school run, which is a 20-mile round trip, and occasionally a 65-mile... -
Can I leave my car running overnight to clean the DPF? 14 Mar 2019 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2010 BMW 320d Efficient Dynamics that has done 102k miles so far. The garage I gave my car for servicing said there was a yellow warning about... -
I'm storing my classic car for six months, should I leave petrol in the tank? 21 Aug 2018 (Ask HJ)
I will put my classic car into my garage with a fitted cover in October for six months. Would it be best to fill the tank up with petrol to stop the condensation... -
I need a large 4x4 but only do short journeys - would a pick-up be suitable? 8 Feb 2018 (Ask HJ)
I need a large 4x4 vehicle (we live on a farm), that will be used mostly for short journeys, that I can throw my gardening kit in - I'm a self employed... -
Why does our diesel Nissan X-Trail need work done because we don't drive it enough? 8 Nov 2017 (Ask HJ)
I was sold a brand new Nissan X-Trail diesel almost two years ago. I told the dealer that we only travel around 8000 miles a year and now I'm being told... -
Does an the alternator only keeps a battery to its existing charge level? 5 Jun 2017 (Ask HJ)
I read a recent reply of yours to a Honda CR-V owner whose stop/start isn't working, where you advised a new battery. We recently bought a 2013 CR-V with... -
Will using premium fuel and driving gently improve the life of the EGR, DPF and injectors? 3 Apr 2017 (Ask HJ)
The emissions fix was done on my 2010 Volkswagen Golf 1.6 TDI in January 2017 and it now drives very differently. The DSG gearbox changes up into seventh... -
I do 15,000 miles per year - should I buy a diesel or hybrid to get the best economy and least trouble? 19 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
I'm currently running a 2009 Volkswagen Golf Plus 2.0 TDI that I've had for almost five trouble-free years. It'll be at 90,000 miles soon and I think I... -
Qashqai 1.2 Petrol Auto - what do you think of it? 5 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
I like to know what you think of the new Qashqai 1.2 petrol automatic model. We're a family of four and have a very low annual mileage with driving... -
Buying a used car - petrol or diesel? 6 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking for a five year old car, with a budget of £9000. I'm inclined toward a diesel due to the low-down torque and economy, but also think that a... -
Which car is best for £2k - Audi A2 or Toyota Yaris? 28 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
I would be grateful for your advice on buying a car on a budget of £2000 for mainly city driving but also the odd long-distance motorway journey. I... -
Just bought a 2015 Mustang GT 5.0 ... what do you think? 20 Jan 2015 (Ask HJ)
I just bought a 2015 Mustang V8. This car is bloody amazing. In nearly 30 years motoring I have never been in a car with performance (or grip) to touch... -
Honda CR-V - should we sell or keep it? 16 Oct 2014 (Ask HJ)
Our Honda CR-V (petrol, automatic) needs new tyres before the winter, which I guess will cost £600+. We’ve done 74,000 miles in the Honda and are quite... -
Why are the warning lights flashing on and off on my Renault Clio? 2 Jun 2014 (Ask HJ)
My daughter owns a 2004 Renault Clio, with the 1.4 16V engine. She bought the car from an independent trader and it has been back several times already....