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How can I reduce road noise in my car? 27 Jul 2018 (Ask HJ)
I would like to reduce road noise in my 2013 Toyota Verso Excel. Would changing the tyres /wheels help? The tyres currently fitted are 215/55 R17. -
How do I clean the air conditioning to remove bad odours? 6 Jul 2018 (Ask HJ)
How do I clean the air conditioning to remove bad odours? -
What's included in the list price of a vehicle? 13 Mar 2018 (Ask HJ)
Cars with a list price over £40,000 pay higher VED, so what's included in the list price? -
The oil is my BMW 3 Series is reading high - should I have it checked out? 10 Jan 2018 (Ask HJ)
The oil appears to be reading high in my diesel E90 BMW 3 Series, both via the dashboard indicator and also by manually checking (after driving approximately... -
Is it usual for a belt tensioner to go off centre and shred the belt? 20 Aug 2017 (Ask HJ)
Is it usual for a belt tensioner to go off centre and shred the belt? This was the case with our Peugeot 3008 at 28,000 miles. -
Should I buy a Peugeot Partner Tepee or a Mercedes-Benz Citan? 27 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
I'm thinking of buying a diesel Peugeot Partner Tepee automatic 1.6 or a Mercedes-Benz Citan Traveliner manual diesel as a compromise between a car and... -
Peugeot 2008 - should I buy now or wait for new model? 8 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
I want to buy a new SUV and quite like the Peugeot 2008 with an auto 'box and petrol engine. I've seen a few nearly new models for sale, but am wondering... -
2.9-litre BMW engine 9 Jul 2015 (Ask HJ)
Do you realise that the Range Rover L322 was produced from 2002 with a BMW 2.9 litre straight six turbo Diesel engine mated to a GM 5 speed auto box. You... -
Why is my Ford Focus using so much fuel? 13 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
I have purchased a 2005 Ford Focus 1.6 automatic. However, it uses lots of fuel and I'm getting about 21mpg. Is this normal? And if not, what could be... -
Can you suggest a BMW with good fuel economy? 21 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking to replace my 2003 Nissan Primera diesel estate and want something with 50mpg+. I've test driven a BMW 116d SE and like eight speed automatic... -
Small car with easy access 7 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
We need a car to transport elderly parents who have had replacement knees & hips. A low sill is essential. We like small cars (around 4M), small engines... -
Can you recommend a large, automatic SUV capable of towing a heavy horsebox to replace our Shogun? 8 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
I recently sought advice about the BMW 5 and Audi A6 3.0 diesel estate cars. Being a police officer able to drive BMW 5 Series, I know how good they are... -
When should I change the transmission fluid on a DSG gearbox? 28 May 2025 (Ask HJ)
My wife has a VW Polo 2015 with a DSG gearbox. I think DQ200 dry clutch. Owned since new only 50,000 miles. My understanding is that the gearbox is sealed... -
Is there an issue with Honda 1.5 Turbo engines? 29 Apr 2025 (Ask HJ)
I'm thinking of changing my dependable 2013 2.2-litre diesel Honda CR-V (manual) for a 2019 CR-V 1.5-litre turbo (auto) but am worried that the 1.5 engine... -
Why is the EGR on our car repeatedly getting blocked? 11 Apr 2025 (Ask HJ)
My son's 2019 Ford Focus 1.5 diesel shows an EGR restricted flow light every 8000 miles. We clear this by dismantling and clearing a metal mesh filter... -
I'm buying a used vehicle - should I be worried about a discrepancy on the V5C? 11 Dec 2024 (Ask HJ)
I am in the process of buying a campervan from a private seller. I conducted a vehicle check using which has come back as all 'green' for the common issues... -
Should I switch to all-weather tyres for better wet grip? 29 Apr 2024 (Ask HJ)
I have just purchased a 2022 Toyota Yaris Cross Premier AWD with 18in wheels. I live in Cumbria and although frost and snow do not seem too much of a problem... -
Should I replace the cambelt on a low mileage Ford Focus or sell it? 25 Oct 2023 (Ask HJ)
My wife's late 2008 Ford Focus 1.6 Titanium has just 31k on the clock. It has a full service history but has not had the cambelt (and the associated pumps... -
What's the best family car that will fit three car seats? 4 Oct 2023 (Ask HJ)
What car would you recommend that can comfortably accommodate two booster seats and a baby seat in the second row? Or is it better looking for a 7 seater... -
Would an electric handbrake stop a car in the event of an emergency? 2 Oct 2023 (Ask HJ)
With the advent of the electric parking brake I found myself wondering how to decelerate a car if one is a front-seat passenger and the driver becomes...

