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Consumer advice 27 Feb 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have recently purchased a Sept 2006 Toyota Avensis Estate 2.2 D-4D 180bhp. The car has 88k warranted mileage and full (Toyota) service history. I bought... -
In stabiliity 30 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
I write of my Mazda 3 that shows a DSC fault warning light. I had the fault analysed by a Mazda garage and found it to be Code C1288 Pressure transducer... -
Slipped Disc 25 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
My son bought a 2006 BMW 330,on Friday from a private vendor. The car came with car tax and MOT. He insured the car and was stopped yesterday in Brockley,... -
Spare me 2 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
You have been fairly relaxed about ‘space saver’ emergency wheels. I am very surprised they are legal. I have been idly thinking about my next main car.... -
Gripping yawn 21 Feb 2009 (Ask HJ)
I currently drive a BMW 530d and I love the engine, but not the lack of 'kit' in the car or the lack of grip in poor weather. We live in a rural area of... -
Who’s fuelling who? 17 Jan 2009 (Ask HJ)
My BMW 118d still very good. Excellent to drive and getting anywhere between 54+ and 56+ mpg average and occasional 60+mpg on long, careful runs. Quite... -
Are runflat tyres noisier than standard tyres? 8 Sep 2025 (Ask HJ)
I find tyre noise particularly high on my 2023 BMW X2 20d with 20-inch runflat tyres. Would changing the tyres make any difference to road noise? -
Is glass coating worth it? 1 Jan 2024 (Ask HJ)
I'm buying a Lexus RC300. The dealers all say glass coating is the best protection for the bodywork, giving them a nice commission on the sale. Is it... -
Will my car fail its MoT because of a broken fog light? 19 Jun 2023 (Ask HJ)
The front offside fog light glass on my BMW 1 series is cracked following a stone hit. The light still works. Will this result in an MoT fail please? -
Are there still delays at the DVLA in re-issuing driving licences? 17 May 2023 (Ask HJ)
Is there still a backlog with the DVLA regarding re-issuing driving licences after medical clearance from a consultant. If so is it known how many cases... -
Can I upgrade the headlights on a Mercedes-Benz B-Class? 19 Jan 2023 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2012 Mercedes-Benz B-Class. I would like to uprate the headlight bulbs to H7. Can you tell me how I can do this? -
Which used Ford Focus has an engine key start? 15 Aug 2022 (Ask HJ)
I wish to buy a used Ford Focus. My budget is £23,000 and I'm looking for an automatic, petrol car that needs a key to start the engine. I feel the Vignale... -
Is a 60-day warranty legal? 20 Jul 2022 (Ask HJ)
A national dealership is only offering a 60-day warranty, I thought that by law the consumer was protected for longer. Who is right? -
My car is parked off the road - do I still need insurance? 13 Aug 2021 (Ask HJ)
I have a vehicle undergoing repairs for several weeks it is taxed until 2022 but the insurance has expired. My previous insurance provider says the car... -
Why does the Isuzu D-Max hesitate when I use the accelerator? 20 Nov 2020 (Ask HJ)
My employer has just taken delivery of a new Isuzu D-Max pick-up. When driving it, I find that the initial throttle response is almost zero for about 2/3... -
How often should a trickle charger be used on a car that's only used once weekly? 8 Apr 2020 (Ask HJ)
I only use my car once a week. How often should I be charging the battery? -
A garage lost our fully stamped service book, what difference does this make to the value of the car? 31 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
My son's 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco was recently serviced by our local autocentre, which lost the fully stamped service book. We are dealing with it through... -
How long do I need to run my car to keep the battery charged if I'm quarantined because of Coronavirus? 18 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
I am about to be quarantined for three months. I propose to run my car weekly. How long do I need to run it to keep the battery charged? Anything else... -
What is the best vacuum for inside a car bearing in mind all the difficult areas to reach? 5 Aug 2019 (Ask HJ)
What is the best vacuum for inside a car bearing in mind all the difficult areas to reach? -
What do I need to take to drive in the USA? 1 Mar 2019 (Ask HJ)
What do I need to take to drive in the USA?
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