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  • Have you driven the Skoda Fabia 1.2DSG? 4 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I have just purchased a Skoda Fabia 1.2 DSG and consider it a great car. I'm very happy with the performance for a small car and, compared to the small...
  • Which economical two cars would you recommend for returning ex-pats? 21 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
    We are returning to the UK after 30 years abroad to retire. We are looking to buy two cars, one small as a runaround and one medium-sized for longer trips....
  • Where can I sell my BMW 636 CSi automatic? 19 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
    Where should I advertise my BMW 636 CSi auto? I have owned the vehicle for 17 years since 1993. It has cruise control, leather, PAS, ABS and alloys. It's...
  • Niagara fall 30 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
    Your recent mention of “unintentional acceleration” of automatics, reminds me of a gravestone epitaph my brother claims to have seen on the rocks at the...
  • Fuel and his money 9 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
    You may remember I wrote to you about starting and running problems with my recently purchased 2006/56 Focus 1.6 automatic. You recommended Shell V-Power...
  • The great unwatched? 9 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
    We are told that there are several million vehicles on the road which are untaxed, uninsured, do not have a current MoT certificate and are probably being...
  • Brace yourself for a belting 26 Dec 2009 (Ask HJ)
    Could you please advise me about a hefty service quotation I have received from the local Volvo main dealer for a 100,000-mile service of my 1996 Volvo...
  • Lessor evil 12 Dec 2009 (Ask HJ)
    We live overseas, but intend coming to UK (mainly Scotland) each summer for 3-4 months and possibly a further 2 weeks later in the year. A car is essential,...
  • Spinning plates 21 Nov 2009 (Ask HJ)
    I'm thinking of buying an Audi A4 convertible from a friend. It was first registered March 2005, petrol automatic with additional Sport pack, satnav and...
  • Transmission tansition 26 Sep 2009 (Ask HJ)
    I drive a Toyota Verso car, which is almost 3 years old. The car has the Multi Mode Transmission (MMT). The car is superb but I have never really learnt...
  • Assault on battery 19 Sep 2009 (Ask HJ)
    Having read your response to the letter about battery problems with a Honda Civic you may be interested in the following. We have a Honda Civic EX I-VTEC...
  • SUV standard roads 15 Aug 2009 (Ask HJ)
    I’m looking for a premium diesel SUV automatic with a budget of around £40k. I’m concerned that winters in this country are going to become increasingly...
  • Risk action 15 Aug 2009 (Ask HJ)
    After some effort I have succeeded in getting my insurance company to repair my excellent condition 1998S SAAB 9000 CSE Automatic, which, as you’ll realise,...
  • Moving story 27 Jun 2009 (Ask HJ)
    Our current family car is an Audi A3 Sportback. As we recently moved house this has provided good service for lugging various parcels around and also taking...
  • Wafty drafts 25 Apr 2009 (Ask HJ)
    I seem to recall you writing in one of your columns to watch out for being paid by bankers draft as they are not certain to be honoured even though it...
  • Raised expectation 18 Apr 2009 (Ask HJ)
    My wife and I are looking for a 4WD style family car in a diesel powered 2WD format. Having seen the Nissan Qashqai + 2, which I particularly like due...
  • Wandering car 10 Jan 2009 (Ask HJ)
    We want a selectable 4x4 (auto preferably) that is about 2 or 3 years old with excellent reliability and economy (which presumably means diesel, although...
  • Can you recommend a plug in OBD tool? 1 Oct 2020 (Ask HJ)
    Can you recommend a plug in OBD tool?
  • Can I convert a Ford C-MAX from auto to manual? 7 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
    Can I change my Ford C-MAX from being an automatic to a manual?
  • Problem with VW Polo electronic gear box 30 Dec 2011 (Ask HJ)
    I have a Volkswagen Polo and I have had problems with the vehicle not responding to the accelerator following a period after the vehicle slows down. The...
 

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