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Was it necessary to test drive my car during a routine tyre inspection? 18 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
My local Porsche dealer rang me to offer a free tyre inspection on my seven-year-old 997. They collected and delivered the car for what is an approximate... -
Should I keep or sell my diesel car? 21 Aug 2020 (Ask HJ)
What is the position on emissions legislation? It's very confusing. Are some cities imposing/planning to impose local charges or bans? It's putting me... -
What are our options for luxury petrol SUVs? 21 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
My wife and I (76 years and 78 years old respectively) have bought new or nearly new demonstrators for the past 20 years, selling them when they reach... -
Claimfast con? 22 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
In January of 2011 a driver was observed having bumped my car. The witness to this incident failed to leave his name however did leave the details. My... -
Shifting circumstance 5 Dec 2009 (Ask HJ)
I was interested to read the letter in your column from RH of Alresford. I have owned three Jazz: the older model in both manual and CVT form, and the... -
Rejecting a car as not fit for purpose 19 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
In August 2012 I bought a 2008 BMW 330i from my local main dealer. The car appeared to be in superb condition with around 15,000 miles on the clock. However,... -
Will the petrol in my Kia Niro PHEV deteriorate if not used? 4 Nov 2025 (Ask HJ)
I own a six year old Kia Niro PHEV. I have recently downsized my housing and now live in a small bungalow. My car now mainly sits in my driveway and when... -
Buying a new family car - Mazda 6 or Skoda Superb? 14 Feb 2016 (Ask HJ)
I have a Mazda 6 Sport Nav (175 Manual) 2013 version which on the whole I am happy with especially the safety pack (Lane & rear view monitoring etc). I... -
How can I recover my insurance costs? 15 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
My wife was involved in a collision on a narrow country road, in May 2013. The repair to our car was duly approved and my wife was advised that owing to... -
Audi engine misfire - what is the cause? 27 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
I purchased a used Audi 2.0TFSI, registered in 2006, 4 weeks ago. After two weeks it began to misfire with the engine warning light flashing for a few... -
Is my Skoda Octavia reliable because of my driving style? 25 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
I read your slightly dismissive comments a couple of weeks ago on the Skoda Octavia and Volkswagen Passat 2005-2011. I have had a 2-litre diesel Octavia... -
Which diesel SUV for rural use? 19 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
We currently drive a Mercedes-Benz SLK and a Fiesta but with both of these cars I am now experiencing back/leg pain after driving for an hour or so. Earlier... -
Buying a new Ford Ranger Pick-up in Thailand. Can you help? 10 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
From regular reviews of your website, you obviously know a lot about car ownership in Thailand. I am from UK and I will be spending more time in Thailand. I... -
What is your opinion on using winter tyres? 4 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
In your column today, you recommended, again, fitting winter tyres. However, Chris Knapman's article later in the Motoring section offered a different... -
Can I clarify the British Horse Society's guidelines on how to safely ride a horse on public roads? 23 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
In answer to the email 'Mane road', The British Horse Society (BHS) would always recommend any rider to wear a hi-viz tabard or jacket when they ride out.... -
S320 CDI automatic transmission 7 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have a 53 reg Merc S320 CDI, which has covered 120,000 miles. Last year (20,000 miles ago) I had to have the transmission rebuilt (ingress of water... -
Could towing a caravan have caused a transmission fault in my automatic Mondeo? 28 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have a 1998 Ford Mondeo Ghia with automatic transmission. Purchased from new, it has covered 60,000 miles and is in very good condition. Yesterday a... -
Can I suggest that your readers warn their insurers immediately of anything suspicious which could be a scam? 14 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
My daughter and I run a small business delivering livestock feed in the South East using Land Rovers and trailers. We each cover around 30,000 miles per... -
Internally Combusted 21 Nov 2009 (Ask HJ)
I have a 15,000-mile Vauxhall Combo 1.3 diesel that has blown up its engine because the particulate filter was supposedly not regenerated. Vauxhall will... -
DMF problems with Ford Mondeo - where should I take it to get fixed? 16 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
I own a 2005 Ford Mondeo that's covered 147,000 miles. The car has started to make a rattling noises from the engine. I’ve spoken to a mechanic and he...
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