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Can I carry a spare tyre in my Toyota RAV-4? 18 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have just bought a Toyota RAV-4. It has no spare tyre, just a can of goo to inject. However, after inspecting the bay under the floor where the goo and... -
My Volvo EX30 has been recalled - what are my rights? 21 Jan 2026 (Ask HJ)
I bought a new Volvo EX30 Ultra Long Range from a main dealer in May 2024, paying in cash. A safety recall has since been issued due to a potential high-voltage... -
Would a trickle charger be suitable for the battery on my Lexus hybrid? 22 Nov 2018 (Ask HJ)
I have read several of your comments advocating a trickle charge for the battery. Would that be suitable for my Lexus hybrid? And if so what would you... -
BMW 318i - NOX and cam shaft sensor failure 22 Aug 2016 (Ask HJ)
We have owned a BMW 318i from new in 2010 and have covered just 15,000 miles in six years. We have experienced NOX and cam shaft sensor failure twice in... -
Can I reject a brand new car? 12 Aug 2025 (Ask HJ)
I bought a brand new PHEV on a PCP and took delivery last week. After 3 days it would not start. A recovery company came out and told me the 12 volt battery... -
Why won't Motor Codes help with a serious Mercedes-Benz rust issue under warranty? 10 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
This is the response from Motor Codes regarding the premature rusting of my Mercedes-Benz E-Class that has not been rectified under the Mercedes-Benz 30-Year... -
Please police me 11 Jul 2009 (Ask HJ)
I very much enjoy your column. I am a retired Superintendent from the Hong Kong Police. My last 5 years service was spent in charge of a large traffic... -
Turbo charger seizure 26 Aug 2015 (Ask HJ)
The turbo charger in my car recently started making a whining noise when the car was accelerating. I put the car into the dealership because they replaced... -
Replacing an Astra Estate? 24 Nov 2015 (Ask HJ)
I need to purchase a new used vehicle as my V-reg 1999/2000 Mk4 Astra 1.8 CD petrol estate has just turned over 170k miles and is nearing the end of its... -
I think that older cars can be much better value than newer cars. 17 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
Concerning recent correspondence about Jaguar XFs, diesels are more economical but by a very small margin when you consider the cost of fuel and diesel... -
Ford Fiesta pulling to one side 7 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
I have a Ford Fiesta 1.6 diesel (2006 model). I've only had it a few months, but have had nothing but trouble with it. The car pulls to the left intermittently... -
Should my local garage pay for snapped glow plug removal? 13 Dec 2014 (Ask HJ)
Last week I had a quote from my local BMW garage for £300+ for changing the glow plugs on my BMW 5 Series (2003). I gave them the green light to do the... -
Should I buy a Hyundai i10 without a service history? 27 Jul 2021 (Ask HJ)
I am in the process of buying a 2011 Hyundai i10 which has done 25,000 mileage, one previous owner. The service history looks good but stops at 2016 (which... -
Rejecting a new car 17 Sep 2015 (Ask HJ)
I purchased a new Renault Captur on 1st July this year. An under bonnet check at the end of August revealed the brake fluid reservoir to be half full and... -
I discovered our privately bought van has accident damage - what are my rights? 9 Apr 2023 (Ask HJ)
I bought a used van privately in October 2022 (5 months ago). It has developed several faults during that time which I have put down to bad luck and had... -
Should I replace my Skoda Octavia vRS? And if so, what with? 28 May 2015 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2011 Skoda Octavia vRS TDI (170 CR)Manual Hatch which I have owned car since new. It has now covered 102k (almost) trouble-free miles. I am now... -
Running in 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe 2.2Diesel R - In just 600 miles per Handbook? 4 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
With my previous car - a 2006 Kia Sorento CRDi XS purchased new, in the absence of advice form the Handbook I ran the engine in over 10k miles following... -
Should the dealer pick up this bill? 16 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
I purchased a vehicle VAUXHALL VECTRA DESIGN CDTI from Halesowen Motorhouse in the West Midlands on 2/5/2012. I had never purchased from a dealer in the... -
I fitted all-terrain tyres to my Honda CR-V for use in snow, with excellent results. 14 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
I live in a remote Cornish village with many bends and steep slopes, and following a year or so of icy driving conditions in which my two wheel drive Honda... -
Is there an inherent problem with the fitting of towbars to ESP-equipped cars like our Skoda Yeti? 4 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
Is this an accident waiting to happen? I recently took delivery of a Skoda Yeti with which I am delighted. I had opted for factory tow bar preparation...
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