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  • Volkswagen Passat - Diesel starting issues 5 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
    My Passat 2.5-litre V6 TDI has 110k on clock. Following engine failure, four new camshafts, followers, etc, were fitted. At the same time, six new Bosch...
  • Looking for a wheelchair-friendly small car with a hoist - any suggestions? 27 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
    We need to replace our Honda Insight Motability car with something which has the capacity to transport a wheelchair 1150mm long, 710mm wide and 650mm high....
  • Which small economical car? 16 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I currently own a Skoda Fabia 1.2 54bhp Classic which has done nearly 115000 trouble free miles and will do 47 mpg when driven carefully. I'm looking...
  • Volvo V40 gearbox confusion 29 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I'm confused about the auto gearboxes available on the Volvo V40. Although you refer to Powershift gearboxes in the review, the technical details refer...
  • Which seven-seat MPV? 11 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I am looking to buy an mpv seating 6 to 7 adults. We would be looking for sliding doors and the 2 rear seats folding down ideally. Either petrol or...
  • Is V-power suitable for use in my Skoda Octavia? 6 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
    Is there any benefit in using Shell V-Power diesel in my new Octavia 1.6 DSG or is it intended more for high performance cars? I only do about 6000 miles...
  • Which family MPV, and which fuel? 25 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
    We are looking to buy a family MPV and are considering the Peugeot 5008 or the Citroen Grand Picasso. The car will be used for general running around in...
  • Is it worth using Shell V-Power? 18 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
    We decided to take your advice and use Shell V-Power in place of supermarket fuel. When we started the trial, a petrol station attendant enthusiastically...
  • Which secondhand luxury car would make a reliable purchase? 1 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I am of the opinion that 4-to-6 year-old luxury cars, well looked after, can offer years of high quality, low cost motoring. From a reliability point of...
  • Buying a new Honda Jazz- price 29 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
    A main Honda dealer has quoted me the following for a new car. Do you think this is a good offer? Jazz 1.4 ES with metallic paint with a choice of colours. £13,431.00...
  • Buying an economical car for under £8500 10 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I am trying to decide on the most economical car I can get for under £8500. At the moment Fabia Greenline vs Ibiza ecomotive vs Fiesta Econetic. I do 86...
  • Which convertible sports car should I buy? 10 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I am 66 and want to buy a convertible car. I would prefer a 1.6-litre but a 1.8-litre is a possibility, and not too high on insurance, please. Got no preference...
  • Which tyres will reduce road noise on my Audi A3? 26 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
    The current, original tyres on my 2008 Audi A3 S-Line are Potenza REO50A 225/40R18 92Y and are very noisy. I need to replace them. What do you recommend...
  • Buying a small diesel automatic 20 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I have Nissan Almera 1.5 W 5 door and I pay about £25 per week to run - I do travel a lot. What kind of automatic diesel can I buy? I dont want pay...
  • Which fuel should we use in our Vauxhall Corsa VXR? 19 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
    My son bought a 2010 Vauxhall Corsa VXR from a franchised dealer and we would be grateful for your advice on which grade unleaded to use and when to change...
  • Which used diesel estate? 23 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I am looking for a used (1 year old) estate. My budget is £16,000. My options are either a Mazda 6 2.2D (163PS) TS2 or a Toyota Avensis Tourer 2.0D D-4D...
  • Buying a family car to suit parents and learner drivers 21 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
    We are looking for a family car that would suit parents in thier 50s and teenagers learning to drive that has good fuel economy, low insurance and good...
  • Seen a nearly new Fiesta - is the price good? 5 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I'm downsizing my current car as I need something a lot more fuel efficient and lower running costs. I really like the Ford Fiesta and have seen a 11 plate...
  • Starting issues from cold with a Polo 13 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I have a VW POLO 1.4SE on an 11 plate Starting from cold on two occasions it has failed to start on the first turn of the key. Thereafter it behaves...
  • Why is our Hyundai Getz only returning 27mpg? 14 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
    Why do you think my wife's Hyundai Getz 1.4 CDX automatic is giving such poor mpg? It averages just 27mpg and although it is only used around town we are...
 

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