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Was this winter tyre and spare wheel deal from Listers BMW, for my 116i M Sport, a good deal? 10 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
For readers considering winter tyres, I purchased a set of 16-inch alloys with Goodyear runflat winter tyres fitted from Listers BMW, Boston, Lincs, and... -
Why don't you emphasise the importance of the braking system of a caravan for safe towing? 13 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
In response to an email you recently strongly supported the use of stabilisers when towing a caravan, and pointed out the importance of correct loading... -
Leaking Door 9 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
My car is a 2002 BMW 330D Touring, which does not live in a garage. When it has been raining hard the storage compartment in the door trim on the passemger... -
Winter tyres for my Octavia 19 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have a Skoda Octavia 1.6FSI Ambiente estate manual. How effective are winter tyres over summer/all-season tyres in snow (if possible, in terms of percentage... -
Does my new Audi A3 have the Bluetooth extras I asked for? 16 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
I took delivery of a new Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDi 170 S Line on 1 September. This is my third A3 and in all I have been very happy with the model. When... -
Volvo V50 or Volkswagen Passat? 12 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
I used to own a 2002 1.9 TDi 140 Volkswagen Passat Estate and loved it. I've already sold the car and am looking at purchasing a newer estate. I have heard... -
We need a new MPV - what do you suggest? 9 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
Our Volkswagen Golf is coming to the end of its life after over 170,000 trouble-free miles and we'd like some advice on getting a new MPV. Whatever we... -
I'm being offered a replacement vehicle while my Honda Accord is repaired. Should I accept it? 26 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
My 05 Honda Accord Estate CDTi was recently badly damaged by another driver while it was legally parked and unattended. My insurance company are almost... -
My 1998 Volkswagen Golf convertible's hood is not working - help? 18 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
After being in storage for two years I am getting my son's 1998 Volkswagen Golf back on the road. The power hood worked perfectly before, but it has now... -
Is my Renault Scenic letting in water because the heater matrix has failed? 11 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I've got a couple of problems with water coming into my Renault Scenic and sitting in the driver's footwell, and in the storage holes in the back. Is there... -
Why does the battery on my Alfa Romeo 159 TI discharge after two weeks without use? 8 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
Last year I purchased an Alfa Romeo 159 TI from new. I was travelling 50 miles to and from work each day. Initially the car was near perfect and I certainly... -
The right Hon 7 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
With reference to the email from FM printed on May 29th I have a love hate relationship with the Honda Jazz. The 08 Jazz I loved. The 010 I absolutely... -
Can you recommend a family car for a family of six for under £8000? 2 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I currently have a BMW Z4 2.5l with 60,000 miles on the clock on a finance deal. We have three young children and are planning one more. I need to get... -
Can Fusion? 31 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
I am puzzled why you, and other reviewers, are so reluctant to recommend Ford Fusions? I have a 2006/56 Fusion Zetec TDCi 1.6, do about 12k miles a year... -
Which car should we buy to leave in storage in the UK? 28 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
My wife and I live in Portugal but are in UK from time to time, when we usually rent a car. Now we're thinking of buying small runaround which we can leave... -
I have 90 litres of 10-year-old unleaded. Can I use it in my car? 21 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have approximately 80-90 litres of unleaded petrol which is 10 to 12 years old. It is clean and stored in approved marine petrol tanks. Can I use it... -
How can I get my proof of no-claims from my insurer who is messing me around? 16 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
My insurer of 23 years recently sent me my formal car renewal notice only a few days before it was due, despite my requests a month prior. In that time,... -
Battery free of charge 12 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
I’d like your opinion on my complaint to FIAT Group Automobiles UK Ltd. I bought a £35,000 FIAT based motorhome last year and after 1,700 miles the battery... -
Should we sell our SEAT Ibiza or Peugeot 206, and which family car should we replace it with? 28 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
My fiancee and I currently have a car each: a 2006 SEAT Ibiza 1.9TDi FR with 72,000 miles, and a 2003 Peugeot 206 1.1 with 48,000 miles. We are looking... -
Are petrol companies adding 10 per cent methanol to their fuels? 18 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
Arriving in the small village of Wheaton Aston by narrowboat, I was shocked to find that the garage there had stopped selling petrol at the turn of the...