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The automatic gearbox on my 1991 BMW became very stiff - what's wrong? 2 Jul 2018 (Ask HJ)
I have a 1991 BMW 525i in very good condition, it has covered 135k mile since new and has never given a problem. I drove it robustly the other day in very... -
Boot leaks in Mercedes SL 31 Dec 2015 (Ask HJ)
I have a 4year old Mercedes SL350, which has done 16,000 miles. It has developed a leak into the boot. I am told by the local Mercedes independant specialist... -
Clutch slipping on Ford Focus 1.0 Ecoboost 11 Jun 2015 (Ask HJ)
I am having problems with my clutch rubbing/slipping on my Focus 1.0 ecoboost 2012. I bought the car second hand back in September last year and it has... -
Fiesta clutch failed after 2 years - should Ford pay for repairs? 13 Mar 2014 (Ask HJ)
My 2012 Ford Fiesta 1.4 TDCi has done 42,000 miles, but now the clutch has gone. Ford has refused to cover this under the warranty, but my local dealer... -
Buying a new SUV - what do you recommend? 15 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have owned Subaru Foresters for the past 15 years. The old adage of "Subarus don't break", has proved very true in my case. The Audi Q5 is on my short... -
Which car would you recommend as a workhorse and for towing a boat? 17 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
I currently drive a Toyota RAV4 and have been extremely happy with its versatility, reliability and comfort. I need good legroom being 6-feet 3-inches.... -
What is the best pick-up? 9 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
I currently own a Mitsubishi L200 Animal covering 25K a year, mostly motorway miles. It is also used for towing a rally car and some weight in the rear.... -
BMW has a steering lock fault - can I claim the cost? 22 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have owned an 07 BMW E91 since new. It is now 6 years old and has done 34000 miles. A red steering lock light has come up on the dashboard, although... -
Off-road car for Ethiopia 21 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
My son and daughter in law are posted to Addis Ababa and need a reliable 4x4 that is good off road. They have been advised that unleaded petrol is hard... -
Have you heard of mice damaging rubber fittings in the engine bays of Volkswagen Golfs? 14 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
A month ago we purchased a new Volkswagen Golf Match TDI. We were instructed in how everything worked but, a week ago, realised that we had not been shown... -
Corsa C 1.0 Misfire 31 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
I have 2004 Corsa 1.0 Life Twinport (3 cyclinders) and the engine light comes on and sometimes goes off. The car idles very rough and does not have... -
Spongy brake pedal 28 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
The brake pedal on my Toyota Landcruiser, 3.0-litre diesel automatic goes down nearly to the floor when driving, although it does stop the vehicle. I... -
Why is my BMW 320d's gear stick vibrating? 25 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have had my new BMW 320d about eight weeks now and covered nearly 5000 miles. It has been back to BMW three times and I am currently trying to get my... -
Neither my warranty nor Volkswagen will repair an ESP fault on my Golf. What can I do? 17 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have a Volkswagen Golf 2006 which has developed this ESP fault. I innocently took it back to the dealer we bought it from and said what was happening.... -
Spiel blurb production 5 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
When I took delivery of my new BMW X1 I was given a hard sell in respect of this "Shortfall Insurance". If the vehicle is a total loss in the 4 years of... -
What car should we replace an ageing Citroen Picasso with? 1 Apr 2025 (Ask HJ)
We bought my daughter a 2004 Citroen Xsara Picasso as a bargain from a friend a few years ago. It is starting to cost her and her partner serious money... -
Switching from EV to hybrid or diesel - what should I buy? 5 May 2022 (Ask HJ)
I have been a Nissan Leaf owner for five years and it's absolutely fantastic for local driving but as soon as I go further afield I can't be sure I will... -
I have a 1995 Volkswagen Golf that needs £1000 of repair work - should I keep or scrap it? 20 Mar 2018 (Ask HJ)
I have a 1995 Golf GTI 16V, which I've owned from new. It has failed its MoT due to under body corrosion. The estimated repair is likely to be around £1000,... -
Dual mass flywheel failure on Ford Focus 24 Aug 2016 (Ask HJ)
The clutch on my Ford Focus was changed 12 months ago. The car has the 1.6 TDCI diesel engine. Last week there was a loud rattle and vibration from the... -
Why doesn't a service plan cover brake fluid? 10 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
My partner has just taken her Ford Fiesta (2013 model) in for its second year service. Ford have subsequently rung us to say that the brake fluid has been...
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