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  • Poor starting 2 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
    I have 1999 VW polo 1.9 diesel, which when the weather is frosty will not start without pre-heating several times and even then the starter sounds as if...
  • Citroen Berlingo fault light - what does it mean? 1 Apr 2016 (Ask HJ)
    When driving my 2004 Citroen Berlingo Multispace I've noticed a red stop sign appearing on the instrument cluster and warning sound. It happens once a...
  • Does the Peugeot 508 have a reversing camera? 9 Mar 2022 (Ask HJ)
    I have a 2015 Peugeot 508 Allure Blue 2.0 diesel. I am finding it difficult to get a definitive answer as to whether or not this vehicle came with reversing...
  • What small van or MPV offers the quietest drive? 11 Sep 2018 (Ask HJ)
    Of the small van-based cars (Citroen Berlingo, Peugeot Partner, Ford Tourneo Connect, Vauxhall Combo, Skoda Yeti, Fiat Doblo), which do you reckon offers...
  • My Nissan Note is leaking 8 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
    Water is entering the boot in my Nissan Note and we can't locate the source, except possibly through wheel arches. Also, the drain hole plug had not...
  • What small car has the highest seat? 5 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
    What small car has the highest seat?
  • Goes like a bomb 19 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
    In March 2009 I bought a used Jaguar XF, previously owned by Jaguar, Brown’s Lane, Coventry. On 31-12-2009 at 39,000 miles, it suffered catastrophic engine...
  • How far can I drive my van on a spare wheel? 6 Jun 2016 (Ask HJ)
    My Fiat Doblo Cargo has 16-inch wheels. How far can I safely and legally drive on its 15-inch space saver wheel?
  • Black death 12 Dec 2009 (Ask HJ)
    I would be grateful for your thoughts on the following. I have a 2004 Corolla Verso. It had a main dealer service and oil change at 90,000 miles 7 weeks...
  • Xsara Picasso central door locking problem 28 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
    The central locking on my 15 year old Citroen Xsara Picasso has stopped working. The dash button doesn't lock the doors and the key only seems to lock...
  • Can you recommend a petrol van to replace my old, diesel Ford Transit? 3 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
    I need to replace my 2010 Ford Transit van (diesel) for a less polluting one. Euro 6 or 6.2 maybe. My van has a capacity of eight cubic metres and carries...
  • Looking for small convertable for my wife. What would you recommend from Mini One or Fiat 500? 10 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
    Looking for a new fun car for my wife and have been looking at the Mini One Covertable or Fiat 500c. Both similar prices. Which would you recommend, or...
  • Punto, security measures? 26 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I have a Punto 2002. It's simple to break into, as the RAC said. Two times in 6 weeks I have been targeted. How simple is it to steal it if it's that easy...
  • Why won't my diesel Zafira start? 17 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
    My 53 reg 2.0 DTi Vauxhall Zafira won't always start, unless you repeatedly try. But until the light on the dashboard with the little car and spanner appears...
  • Ford Focus Estate won't start 14 Jun 2016 (Ask HJ)
    I own a 2006 Ford Focus Estate (1.6 petrol) that refuses to start. When I switch on the ignition the dash warning lights are displayed. I had a new fuse...
  • Does fiat make an automatic 500? 16 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I am interested in a new Fiat 500, but it must be automatic. Does FIAT make the 500 with an automatic gearbox, and what sort of auto box do they use?
  • Fiat 500 central locking issues - what's wrong? 4 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
    A few weeks ago the central locking on my Fiat 500 stopped working. I replaced the fuse which seemed to fix the issue. However, the fuse has now blown...
  • What's the best cheap 4x4? 9 Sep 2014 (Ask HJ)
    Looking to buy a small but capable budget 4x4 for local use in snow and on rough tracks getting timber. Suzuki Jimmy or Daihtsu Terios (or alternatives)....
  • Audi A6 Particulate Filter warning light 17 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
    The particulate filter warning light came on two days ago. I read the manual which suggested running the car in fourth or fifth above 2000rpm for 15 minutes...
  • How can I tell if air con needs re-gassing? 24 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
    I bought a 1996 Hyundai Excel the air con doesn't work how can I tell if it just needs re-gassing or if something else is wrong with it?
 

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