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Legend in its own lurchtime 26 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
I bought my Yaris 1.3 MMT last September and within days I complained to the dealership about the jerking gear changes and the fierceness of the brakes.... -
I'd like to replace my Hyundai Coupe with an ix35 - should I wait for the 1.7GDI version, due in the autumn? 25 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
I'm thinking of changing my 3-year-old Hyundai Coupe. I could do with something a bit more frugal on fuel and VED, and something which will cope with the... -
Which heavier manual car could I replace my 2002 BMW 320d Touring with? 20 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have owned a 2002 BMW 320d Touring for the last seven years and, among other things, it has excellently towed my Swift Challenger caravan which has an... -
Left Hyun dry 19 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have a new Hyundai i30 1.4 petrol and have covered just 1,300 miles, but I am disappointed at the amount of fuel I am using. I have calculated my mpg... -
Passed particle 22 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
My Mercedes Benz C280 petrol automatic is 28 months old with 8,500 miles on the clock. Recently in the very cold weather, before the engine has fully warmed... -
Consuming anger 3 Apr 2010 (Ask HJ)
I would like your help/advice. Last September my daughter bought a new Corsa 1.2 Active 5 door, at the time the salesman said the car would get 48 to 60... -
Perturboed 27 Feb 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have just bought a Mondeo with a 2.5 litre turbocharged engine. This is the first time that I have owned a car with a turbocharged engine. I have occasionally... -
Idle moments 21 Nov 2009 (Ask HJ)
I read with interest (as I always do) your piece in the Saturday Telegraph, this week particularly your comment regarding the BMW 530d turbo overheating... -
Confusion transfusion 31 Oct 2009 (Ask HJ)
I thought I would try Shell V-Power diesel. At a Shell Garage I saw a logo in red with a V-Power sign on it and filled up from the pump showing the red... -
Please diese me 24 Oct 2009 (Ask HJ)
I read your advice regarding the choice between an Audi A4 and a BMW 520d in Telegraph Motoring in August. I agree that the 520d is a heavier and bigger... -
Diesel Particulate Faulter 5 Sep 2009 (Ask HJ)
While driving in town quite normally, my 2005 Citroen C4 2L HDI 40k miles, suddenly over-revved, revved up and down a few times, revved incredibly highly... -
Reg per minute 27 Jun 2009 (Ask HJ)
In the course of an old fogey's refresher driving lesson, a year ago, the Instructor explained the benefits of driving at the optimum rpm – not something... -
Con current? 20 Jun 2009 (Ask HJ)
Having read with interest the various recent articles on the recent crop of electric cars. One common thing strikes you about all of them, their huge purchase... -
Micra economics 30 May 2009 (Ask HJ)
I have owned Nissan Micras since 1997, trouble-free until I bought my present car in April 2007 (12k miles to date). Since then I have been rescued by... -
Chips with every bling? 23 May 2009 (Ask HJ)
I was interested to read your recommendation of the Isuzu Rodeo pick-up in last Saturday's Motoring, as I have been considering buying one. It seems that... -
Must be choking 16 May 2009 (Ask HJ)
We have a 2008 Zafira 1.9CDTi automatic and every few weeks its warning light comes on to say we need to get it to a Vauxhall dealer. The handbook says... -
Chokers to the right 9 May 2009 (Ask HJ)
My 07 Zafira CDTi is actually a very fine car - except for one big problem, which is damaging to the urban-travel families the car is aimed at. I live... -
Jazz banned 28 Mar 2009 (Ask HJ)
I was thinking of changing my 2005/05 Jazz 1.4 SE DSi 5d CVT-7 for the new Jazz. I road tested the new model and agree the performance, ride and steering... -
Outlandish claim 21 Mar 2009 (Ask HJ)
You may recall I wrote to you having purchased a Mitsubishi Outlander 2.2 diesel on the mpg representations made to me. I took the case to court on 8th... -
Mycrar 7 Feb 2009 (Ask HJ)
I have driven a Nissan Micra 1.3 auto from new for nearly 13 years, with very little going wrong. I had the gearbox sorted by King Automatics of Epsom...