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Are electronic handbrakes safe? 13 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
I am giving some car advice to a friend who is looking at the possibility of a small SUV/crossover. The trouble is the ones that are popular appear to... -
Need help in deciding a Crossover vehicle 15 Feb 2016 (Forum)
in with me. My requirements in the priority order: (Budget: Max £15K, Diesel, Manual gearbox) 1. Comfortable -
Survey - Which would you choose? 20 May 2015 (Forum)
. eg Honda Jazz, Hyundai i20, Fiesta, Ford B-Max, Clio, Mazda 2, etc. Seems like a no-brainer doesnt it. Choose Type 1, and hang the fuel and insurance costs, because all the other costs will be paid for. However, here's the twist... If you choose Type 2, you get a convenient -
Can you recommend a reliable second hand estate? 13 Jan 2015 (Ask HJ)
Can you help me choose a reliable used car for taxi use with 45+mpg? My budget is £4500-£5000. -
Help me choose a used car please… 11 Aug 2021 (Forum)
. 2009 1.8L Vauxhall Astra, 47k miles = £3k 2. 2014 1.6L Vauxhall Astra, 55k miles = £6k 3. 2013 1.4L VW Golf, 50k miles = £8k 4. 2016 1.4L Vauxhall Astra, 38k miles = £9k 5. 2015 1.6L Ford Focus, 10k miles = £10k 6. 2014 1.4L VW Golf, 30k miles = £11k Any advice -
Interested in a 2014 car that only has two service stamps - should I be wary of it? 26 May 2020 (Ask HJ)
My son (19) is keen on a 39,000 mileage, one owner 2014 SEAT Ibiza 1.2 but we've read some reports of engine failure on these 1.2 TSIs. Plus, it only has... -
Do I need an E5 additive for my classic Daimler? 4 Aug 2023 (Ask HJ)
I am fortunate to have and look after a 1969 Daimler Sovereign (420). I am having to use E5 fuel and would appreciate your guidance on which additive(s)... -
SUV needed for five mile commute 16 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
I'm changing my Volvo XC60 (not very impressed with it, lots of niggles) and am looking at getting a 1-2yr old SUV with a budget of £20k. My partner has... -
2001 Fiesta Zetec-S - Fiesta playing up 16 Aug 2013 (Forum)
information to my phone and this morning it came up with this P0303 - Ford Type Powertrain - Ignition System or Misfire - ISO/SAE Controlled Description Cylinder Number 3 Misfire Conditions Cause Engine running in a positive torque condition, then the PCM detected a misfire condition in engine -
Changing Times 8 Jan 2004 (Forum)
Having travelled many times to the Czech Republic in the past six years, it struck me over our Christmas holiday trip how much the mix of metal has changed in that time, and with this, a shift of attitude towards car ownership. Originally, nearly every car in SWMBO\'s backwater home town -
Does the start/stop mechanism and premium fuel effect the regeneration process? 3 Apr 2017 (Ask HJ)
I stumbled across a couple of issues which seem to do the rounds on various forums, so I thought I'd ask here for a definite answer. One is that the Start-Stop... -
Should I sell on my 2005 Jaguar S-Type diesel before maintenance becomes expensive? 1 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I own a 2005 S-Type Jaguar diesel Sport auto with 84,000 miles on the clock. It is in good condition with full Jaguar service history and one previous... -
Could bumper damage have caused an S-reg Volkswagen Polo to be a 'cat C' write-off? 21 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
I've just found out that an S-reg Volkswagen Polo 1.4 we were proposing to purchase was a 'write off' and the status is 'Cat C'. I've spoken to the seller... -
Positive (only) aspects of UK motoring 16 Feb 2010 (Forum)
in towards the City - he`s wearing an all enveloping cape that covers him from the neck down - and the working parts of his powered wheelchair - just leaving the wheels exposed. He looks incredibly vulnerable as he takes the spray and rain - but the City is only 10 minutes or so away and on arrival he -
2019 Peugeot 2008 1.2puretechEAT6 130 - Progress report, oil usage 30 Apr 2023 (Forum)
litre to raise the level from minimum through 40mm to the max mark on the dipstick, around 25mls per mm. I had put in exactly 3.5l at 10,000 miles to reach the max mark. The pre-drain level was almost exactly half way, so around 500mls was burnt over 10,000 miles equating to a consumption -
What's the best car for a 6ft7 teenager who has just passed their test? 11 Dec 2019 (Ask HJ)
My Son is 6'7" tall and 18 years old. The 57 plate Renault Clio that he and my daughter learnt to drive in is reaching the point of needing some serious... -
Why is the oil level in my Kia Sportage so high after it's been driven? 31 Dec 2017 (Ask HJ)
My Kia Sportage oil level reads at well over the max mark when the engine has been running. I've been to Kia and they can't find a problem. What do you... -
How are Volkswagen claiming that the 'fix' won't alter performance? 13 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
How is it Volkswagen claim the rework on the diesel engine EA189 in the UK will have no affect on the fuel consumption, performance, max torque, noise... -
Can you recommend a family car with a high seating position? 21 Jul 2016 (Ask HJ)
I am looking for a car with a high seating position. I have a young child and don't want to break my back lifting them in and out of the car. I have £14,000... -
Skoda Octavia problems - can I reject it? 16 Jul 2016 (Ask HJ)
I have a new three month old Skoda Octavia VRS. Today, when I was driving, the coolant light came on and it said that there is low coolant levels . So...