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My Porsche Carrera 997 is suffering from serious corrosion to the brakes - is there any recourse? 18 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
I've just had a call from the Official Porsche Centre which is servicing my 2006 997 Carrera S. They tell me that the nipples on the brake calipers are... -
Ripoff yarn 1 Aug 2009 (Ask HJ)
I am researching the best course of action for my problem with a car dealer. We are out of pocket in the amount of £2,090. I have reported to Consumer... -
Should I get a pre-reg car inspected by a mechanic before I buy it? 28 Mar 2018 (Ask HJ)
I'm buying a pre-registered Volkswagen Up (30 miles covered and registered January 2018) from a Volkswagen franchised dealer. Is it advisable to have an... -
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... -
When should I chance the cam belt on my Volkswagen Passat? 29 May 2016 (Ask HJ)
I have a Volkswagen Passat Estate 2.0 TDi BlueMotion (2011 model). Last week my local dealer called to say the cam belt is due to be replaced. However,... -
Should my wife purchase her leased Volkswagen Golf, which needs new tyres? 3 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
At the end of August, my wife will be leaving her current job and when she does so she will be handing back her company vehicle which has been leased by... -
A friend and I have decided to drive to Italy - what used car would you suggest for a road trip? 17 Apr 2019 (Ask HJ)
A friend and I have decided to drive down to Italy and meet our wives (they are flying down) for a weeks holiday. We thought we would take in the Nurburgring... -
How long should BMW take to fix an engine management fault on my 320? 13 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
I recently booked my car for a service and the engine management light was on. It is a 320 petrol coupe and the three-year warranty expires at the end... -
Fan drivers 25 Apr 2009 (Ask HJ)
I recently wrote to you about a buying experience at a large car showroom when my sister bought a 2003/03 BMW 320d SE. I recommended she get her local... -
Faulty used car - how can I get the seller to pay for the repairs? 25 May 2014 (Ask HJ)
A few weeks ago I bought a used Skoda Yeti. We got off to a bad start after the purchase in finding the windscreen was badly scratched by previously defective... -
I spilt petrol in my car - what can I use to get rid of the smell? 25 Feb 2020 (Ask HJ)
I spilt a bottle of petrol in the boot of my car three weeks ago. Despite cleaning with shampoo, I still cannot get rid of the smell. Can you advise of... -
Can a number of faults on a Used Approved Citroen C4 be repaired under warranty? 13 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
I bought an approved used 2006 C4 from a Citroen dealer last December. I had to take the car to my local Citroen garage this month to have the wheels balanced.... -
How long should a set of tyres last? 26 Sep 2025 (Ask HJ)
I own a 2016 Skoda Yeti 1.2 TSI SEL. It has only covered around 33000 miles.It was fitted with Goodyear tyres so I replaced them with the same. It now... -
Are Ford Duratec engines durable? 3 Jul 2025 (Ask HJ)
My 2006 Ford Fusion has done 102,000 miles which I don't consider high mileage. Recently while waiting at traffic lights, after a 25 mile journey, I noticed... -
Is driving with an interior light on illegal? 23 Jun 2025 (Ask HJ)
My wife has some eyesight issues which can make driving in the dark difficult because of approaching headlights. An eye specialist has recommended that... -
Does my speedo or Google Maps show the correct speed? 4 Nov 2024 (Ask HJ)
Google maps shows the speed limit of the road you are on and your current speed. I’ve noticed that this is 4mph less than that displayed on my speedometer.... -
Do I need a sticker to warn people I am using a dash cam? 7 Oct 2024 (Ask HJ)
I have just fitted front and rear dash cams to my car and in the box is a sticker that you can put on a window to inform everyone you have a dash cam.... -
How much spare fuel can I carry? 26 Jun 2024 (Ask HJ)
What is the legal position on carrying in a private car a can containing spare E10 petrol? if it is legal so to do, what is the best currently available... -
When should I replace tyres on a motorhome? 20 Jun 2024 (Ask HJ)
I have read difference advice about the age at which tyres on a motorhome should be replaced - some guidance recommends 5 years from date of manufacture,... -
How can I improve the performance of my headlights? 2 Nov 2023 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2007 Toyota RAV4 XT5. The headlight lenses are not yellowed but not as clear as they were. I have tried a cleaning kit and there was minimal...
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