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Buying an SUV with auto 'box - what's best? 9 Apr 2014 (Ask HJ)
I am looking for a mid-sized SUV with a petrol engine and auto ‘box. My wife already has a 2011 Suzuki SX4, but this is a tad too small for all our camping... -
Buying a used city car - what's best? 31 Mar 2014 (Ask HJ)
I want to buy a used city car for my 20 year old daughter. Reliability and economy is important, otherwise I will be paying for all of the repairs. What... -
Audi - Manual 6-speed or Auto 7-speed box? 26 Mar 2014 (Forum)
(in that sector) that he's ever owned. I guess if you were spending £30-40K you'd undoubtedly plump for the auto but I wonder if it's worth it if only spending low £20Ks & fitted to a 1.4 donkey? CO2 for the manual is 123 and 116 for the S tropic, so the auto drops down a group saving £75 from Yr2 (at current -
Repeated illumination of engine exhaust light - is there anything I can do to clear the fault? 26 Jan 2014 (Ask HJ)
The emissions warning light on my 2008 Mini Cooper came on last year and after visiting our local mini dealer and being quoted £380 for a new sensor we... -
Audi A3 - does it have any known issues? 3 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
Can you tell me if the Audi A3 has any known mechanical issues? I’m in the market for a used example with high mileage, but don’t want to buy a money pit.... -
Buying a car for £2500 - which is best? 30 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have a budget of £2500 to buy a pre-march 2001 car for the tax break. I would want a medium to large car with four seats and automatic gearbox. I’m thinking... -
Keeping a Boxster covered in bad weather? 4 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
I recently bought a 13 year old Porsche Boxster S and the paintwork is in very good condition. It is stored outside overnight and in the day time (at the... -
Is my Volvo XC60's TomTom more accurate at measuring speed than the cruise control? 10 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
When the cruise control on my Volvo XC70 is set at 60mph the TomTom says I am doing 58/59. When setting the cruise control to 61mph TomTom says I am doing... -
Skoda Fabia vRS - Ideas for replacement for Skoda Fabia 1.4 VRS 9 Aug 2013 (Forum)
On the shortlist are: VW Golf GT 1.4TSI ACT DSG (17 “ wheels only though – will this affect ride?) Audi A3 Sportback SE 1.4 ACT (can get this on 16 “ wheels , cheaper then GolfGT too?) Audi A1 Sport 1.4 TSI ACT S-tronic -
VW Golf MK5 DSG Estate - VW Golf MK5 DSG High Rev's on Some Gear Changes 6 Aug 2013 (Forum)
. The engine is also up to temperature. I also have paddle shift, if I force a change in 3rd at 2000 rpm into 4th it changes no problem and holds there until it goes back into auto mode and then it reverts back to 3rd gear again and will hold until 2300ish rpm. In sport 'S' mode the change happens -
Buying a second hand Saab 9-3 - is it a good bet? 6 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
My son is struggling to keep up with the running costs of his 2005 Mini Cooper S. He is now considering a 2005 SAAB 9-3 Vector 1.9 TDI Sport. It has covered... -
Does the Fiat 500's engine stop system cause any damage from constant restarts? 13 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
This year I have bought myself a Fiat 500. I love it. When at traffic lights and I put the car into neutral, with the hand brake on, the engine cuts out.... -
Buying a Touran DSG - wise? 24 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
We want to buy a used, new shape Volkswagen Touran 1.6 TDI SE (2011 onwards) with a budget of up to about £17,000. We have driven a manual and find the... -
MINI Cooper and Cooper S - mini cooper camshaft sensor failed 21 May 2013 (Forum)
had a camshaft sensor fitted 10 months ago which has now failed. there is a 2 year warranty on part. bmw mini refuse to replace the part as... -
Automatic Petrol Estate 26 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
I'd like to replace my 11 year old 2.0 petrol Octavia estate. I'm attracted to the new Octavia estate but would really like an automatic petrol estate... -
What's your opinion on using 91 octane petrol when 95 octane is recommended? 17 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
My wife has recently acquired a three-year old Nissan Note Techna 1.6 Auto (2010) which recommends 95 Octane unleaded petrol. Some garages only stock... -
Fiat Panda Multijet 2006 - Suitable fault code reader 3 Jan 2013 (Forum)
be like a chimpanzee trying to do brain surgery. On the 60's and 70's vehicles I was brought up on, the most complex electronic component was an SU fuel pump. But the need for fuel economy and the fact that all the old cars are worn out has forced us to buy a modern one. I realise -
Buying a 'new' Audi A3 - built in 2008, registered in 2012 13 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
I am looking to buy a Audi A3 Sportback 2.0TDi SE S Tronic from a main Audi Dealer which was manufactured in February 2008, but registered in November... -
Moving to Dubai and leaving my Porsche behind - store it or sell it? 17 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
My son has a 2011 Porsche Carrera S but is moving to Dubai for two to five years. He cannot take the car with him as it is right-hand drive, which apparently... -
Considering buying a Mercedes-Benz SL 10 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
I am considering buyind a Mercedes Benz SL 350/500 from 2002-2006. I recall from your column that there were lots of problems with Mercedes engines...