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Valued assistance 10 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
I too have taken out extra 'insurance' for £50 that ensures that any damage to my new-ish car is handled by the dealer rather than the cowboys. It only... -
Can we drive somewhere less local to walk our dogs? 30 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
We have four working dogs who need a good walk/run every day. We live on an estate and there is nowhere they can have a good run and exercise. Are we allowed... -
Water ingress to boot 17 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
I purchased this vehicle new from a local dealer just over three years ago. Over the last 18 months I have returned it to the service department on... -
Should my 80-year-old wife replace her 2002 Nissan Micra or just run it into the ground? 6 Dec 2010 (Ask HJ)
My 80-year-old wife has a 2002 Nissan Micra, current mileage 10,172 after eight years. Use is almost entirely local (surgery, shopping, visiting friends,... -
Can I drive my car with warning lights on if the garages are closed? 3 Apr 2020 (Ask HJ)
I have a Hyundai ix20. I have just noticed that the ABS warning light and the ESP lights have come on. I have checked the fuses and they are fine. As they... -
What is causing my E-Class Mercedes-Benz to break down, and will Mercedes-Benz be liable after my warranty expires? 5 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have an E-Class Mercedes that I absolutely love to drive, but have had two breakdowns due to a fault in the fuel injection system. Mercedes has provided... -
Would you choose the 2008 Toyota Avensis, 2007 Volkswagen Golf or 2007 Volkswagen Passat? 14 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
I drive about 20,000 miles each year including about three trips to France, during which time I tow a light caravan for no more than three weeks. I look... -
Great service from Tustain Motors. 29 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
My Vauxhall Vectra’s power steering pump broke down and we were towed to Tustain Motors in Berwick-upon-Tweed by an RAC contractor. Unfortunately, they... -
I own a six year old diesel - what are the implications of the new MoT? 25 Jun 2018 (Ask HJ)
I own a 2012 Citroen C-Crosser 2.2 HDi Exclusive Auto. How will the new emissions test affect me? The car has been main dealer serviced from new and has... -
Why is my Volkswagen Golf IV cutting out? 25 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
My 2000 Volkswagen Golf IV 2.0-litre automatic runs fine from cold, but when it warms up it starts to misfire, then has no power and then cuts out. I have... -
Automatic transition 13 Feb 2010 (Ask HJ)
Our 2005 Astra 1.8 Auto has just become a near write-off. The auto gearchange stopped working and when we took it to two Vauxhall garages both said that... -
VIN he owns 10 Oct 2009 (Ask HJ)
I read your car-by-car breakdown on second-hand Jaguar XKRs and XK8s where you recommend avoiding 96 to 2000 models with a VIN numbers 001036 to 042775... -
Is tyres cracking on a low mileage car normal? 1 Mar 2022 (Ask HJ)
My two year old Mazda 3 went in for its second-year service recently. On collecting the car from my main dealer nothing faulty was pointed out and I drove... -
Discourteous 6 Feb 2010 (Ask HJ)
Some years ago when I enjoyed the benefit of a company car, the insurance cover included a courtesy car in the event of a prolonged breakdown as well... -
My 2006 Peugeot 107's power steering unit failed at 21,000 miles - do you think Peugeot should contribute to repairs? 9 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
My Peugeot 107 has done 21,000 miles in 3.5 years. The power steering unit failed recently and was replaced by a Peugeot-approved garage. The bill was... -
Can a manufacturer's warranty save me money? 27 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
I drive a 2003 BMW320d that has done 125,000 miles. In July, the engine was destroyed by metal flaps from the air intake dislodging and going into the... -
Pillars of so slidety 13 Jun 2009 (Ask HJ)
It was unusual and interesting to see a question on Morgan cars. As always your response got to the point. I have owned, at various times three Morgans... -
Cold play 7 Feb 2009 (Ask HJ)
My wife and I have an 04 Jazz CVT and an 06 Impreza auto. We now need only one car between us. The Impreza costs an arm and a leg to insure and to quench... -
How can I reduce my fuel usage in my Ford C-Max? 16 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
I'm tied into a finance deal for the next 18 months because I got a really bad deal, because of bad credit rating. Since then I've managed to get a new... -
Volks will torque 20 Mar 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have an 2007 2.0 TDI DSG and have just read the following in your ‘car by car breakdown’: “Early 2.0TDI DSGs suffer from ECU programming that reduces...