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Should I pick the Honda Civic 2.2 iCDTI or the 1.8 iVTEC? 14 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
I've been reading up about the Civic 2.2iCTDI on your website. It looks good, but the 1.8 iVTEC also looks good. I'm just wondering which one's going to... -
How can manufacturers be persuaded to fit spare wheels to cars? 9 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
I heartily agree with your reply concerning the lack of spare wheels. I have a fantastic 2-year-old Astra 2.0 CTDI and insisted on a full matching road... -
How should I make sure my turbocharged engine cools properly when I switch it off? 5 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
You often advise about cooling down turbos before switching off the engine. I have a TC petrol engine and during normal driving the oil temp rises to 94/95C.... -
Buying a replacement for RAV4 what would you recommend? 1 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
Our RAV4 has, after 10 years faithful service, probably just about come to the end of its useful life. We bought it with your recommendation and have always... -
My Ford Focus broke down due to blocked EGR valves - am I entitled to goodwill from Ford? 25 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
On Monday 1 April 2013 my Ford Focus Titanium broke down and showed the message "Engine malfunction". The AA was unable to fix the problem and towed the... -
Private property parking fine... 23 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
A friend recently dropped off her family at Stansted airport. She went to the new express drop off area, and on to the pay station to find out how to get... -
Do I need to let the turbo on a Skoda Octavia cool down before switching off the engine? 4 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
Can you advise me please? I am thinking of getting a bigger car and have my eye on a Skoda Octavia. If I go for a model with the 1.4 TSI 122 BHP engine... -
Should both petrol and diesel turbo engines be idled after use? 16 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
Further to your advice on turbo cooling by idling the engine for some time after use, is the advice equally true for diesel and petrol engines? I have... -
I need a 4x4 for work 23 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
I want to buy a used car for use as a workhorse for my gardening business and small amount of towing a small caravan. I have looked at your reviews... -
BMW turbo problem 21 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
BMW 520D 3 yrs 10 mths old 45,000 miles and new turbo. BMW paid for part and I paid labour costs £450. Been a BMW/Mini owner from over 20 years from same... -
Which pick-up is currently the best, taking into account their different specifications? 8 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
Volkswagen Amarok, Nissan Navara, Ford Ranger, Mitsubishi L200, Toyota Hilux or Isuzu D-Max. Which car is the best according to price and performance?... -
Hyundai or Kia? 8 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
If you had a choice between a Hyundai ix35 or a Kia Sportage which company would you go with. Both cars look the same to me, but I'm leaning towards the... -
BMW engine failure three months after purchase 19 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
I'm feeling very sick. I've had the car just over 3 months. A few days ago the car suffered dramatic power loss and was running like a tractor. Towed... -
Citroen C8 - engine rebuild & now another big bill 5 Jan 2011 (Forum)
to cut along story short, my timing belt snapped 2 days before it was booked in to get changed :0/ had it towed to a garage (this was last april). they had it 15 weeks trying to rebuild the engine. finally get it back. 1st time i take it on a long trip (70 miles) 1 side of the engine drops -
Citroen C8 - another big bill after engine rebulid 5 Jan 2011 (Forum)
to cut along story short, my timing belt snapped 2 days before it was booked in to get changed :0/ had it towed to a garage (this was last april). they had it 15 weeks trying to rebuild the engine. finally get it back. 1st time i take it on a long trip (70 miles) 1 side of the engine drops -
Would you choose the 2008 Toyota Avensis, 2007 Volkswagen Golf or 2007 Volkswagen Passat? 14 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
I drive about 20,000 miles each year including about three trips to France, during which time I tow a light caravan for no more than three weeks. I look... -
Should I replace my 2002 Audi A4 with an SUV? 6 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have run a 2002 Audi A4 SE130 TDI from new. It's reliable and cost efficient. However the joints are getting creaky (mine and my wife's, not the car's)... -
Jeep Cherokee (2002 - 2007) - 05 2.8 Torque converter recall woes. 4 Dec 2009 (Forum)
one failed and they blamed duff parts sent by Jeep UK .(if it still exists) More parts were ordered and the work completed. After using the vehicle for less than 200 miles the transmission temp warning light came on and the vehicle remained locked in second. I had the vehicle towed to my dealer -
Peugeot 306 (1993 - 2001) - 00 2.0 HDi Aux Belt Removed, Cannot Start! 23 Nov 2009 (Forum)
Hi, This is my first experience with a diesel so I feel I may be missing something stupid! Last week it rained buckets, and my Aux belt started to slip, and I saw the battery light more and more. Eventually, the car lost power, stopped and refused to start again. I got a tow home, on the way I -
Frogs legs to France 25 Apr 2009 (Ask HJ)
I had to smile at your comment to M.C. that "buying a French car to use in France makes obvious sense". Some years ago an ex-colleague of mine towed his...
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