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Drone coming from the front of my Audi A4 - what could it be? 9 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
Here's a tricky one. My 94,000 mile 2004 Audi A4 Cabriolet 1.8 turbo petrol has developed a road speed related 'hum' or 'droning' sound which is audible... -
Replacing a Touran's turbo 13 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have a Volkswan Touran 57 plate, went into the garage as fault light appeared on dashboard and went limp mode. Garage replaced sensor in Janaury 12,... -
Is this DPF failure linked to my injectors? 14 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
I bought my 57 plate Passat 11 months old from main dealer, a Volkswagen demonstrator, serviced by them since. I have had major problems since day 1:... -
Audi covered all the parts cost for a replacement clutch in my out-of-warranty S3. 6 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have an Audi S3 just out of warranty and owned by me from new. It has just 36,000 miles on the clock. Around a year ago I experienced a problem that... -
Which German offroader? 1 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
I am from Pakistan.I am a regular vistor of your website and a great admirer of your expertise regarding cars. I am using Misubishi Lancer 1996 1.5,... -
Why do the windows open automatically, after the car is locked, on Skoda Octavias? 24 Dec 2010 (Ask HJ)
The letter from KW, Harlow, about all the windows on his Skoda fully opening after he'd locked and left it struck a painful chord with me. I've had two... -
Why does my Ford Mondeo have such poor acceleration? 26 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have recently purchased a 2003 Ford Mondeo Ghia 2.5 V6 auto from a local Ford main dealer. Overall I am happy with the vehicle, apart from the fact that... -
Which small automatic car offers a high driving position and good visibility? 25 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have a Volkswagen Polo which is now giving me bad backache on my left-hand side after only a short time driving, which I guess is due to having a curvature... -
Can you recommend a car with better economy and lower tax than our Renault Laguna 150dCi? 25 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
We have a Renault Laguna 150dCi as we currently do some long journeys in Europe. This will cease soon and we want something else with lower tax, better... -
Should I buy a used EV or a petrol car? 10 Jul 2024 (Ask HJ)
We’ve got around £15k to spend on a second car, mostly for city centre/local journeys. We have a charging point already but unsure whether to buy a used... -
Are there cambelt issues with the 1.2 PureTech engine? 26 Oct 2023 (Ask HJ)
I am thinking of buying a 2019 C4 Cactus, I have read that there are some cambelt issues, can you please advise on when you should change cambelt on these... -
Can I fit smaller wheels to my Volvo XC40 to improve the ride comfort? 13 Oct 2023 (Ask HJ)
Can I change my wheels to 18-inch from 19-inch on my Volvo XC40 T5? I have had two different opinions from Volvo dealers. I find the ride hard on 19-inch... -
Should I buy a car without a full service history? 9 May 2022 (Ask HJ)
I am considering buying a Kia Sportage from a main dealer with 30,539 miles on the clock. It was first registered in February 2017 with a 66 plate and... -
Will diesel cars be banned in towns and cities? 29 Mar 2022 (Ask HJ)
Am I being neurotic when I think diesel cars in cities and towns will be short-lived? I feel they will be soon banned, which means it will be best to... -
Does it matter which garage does warranty work? 2 Feb 2022 (Ask HJ)
I bought a low-mileage three-year-old Volkswagen Polo from a Volvo dealership in Yorkshire. I was told it was covered by a warranty. As I live in Sussex... -
Does mileage affect diesel particulate filters (DPF)? 31 Jan 2022 (Ask HJ)
You recently suggested that low mileage has an impact on blocked diesel particulate filters. Low mileage has nothing to do with it. If I don’t regularly... -
Can you recommend a small car for short journeys? 7 Jan 2021 (Ask HJ)
Which car do you recommend for short journeys? I now only drive about 3 miles per day to work. Also, would it be better to go for a brand new one or one... -
Can I swap my back tyres, which wear slower, with my front tyres? 6 May 2020 (Ask HJ)
Can I rotate the wheels (from front to back) on my MINI Clubman without having to change the TPMS. The front tyres always wear faster than the rear. As... -
Is the MoT extension only for those suffering from coronavirus? 26 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
Some clarification is required on the MoT exceptions. Is it that only those that are suffering from the virus may take advantage of the MoT extension.... -
The repairs of my accident damaged car have been delayed - could the third party insurers refused to pay for my loan vehicle? 7 Sep 2018 (Ask HJ)
My 2016 Toyota Prius sustained rear end damage while parked. The third party admitted doing it and my insurers have put the matter into the hands of a...
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