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I have a diesel car that's been sat around for 8 months. Could this cause the injectors to fail? 2 Feb 2021 (Ask HJ)
The engine in my diesel Mercedes was fine before but it was left sitting for nearly eight months, without starting. When it was started again the engine... -
Need a spacious family car for £13k - any suggestions? 28 Mar 2016 (Ask HJ)
I need a new(ish) family car. We have three kids (aged 13, 10 and 4) and the car must be economical, with lots of room in the back and decent ground clearance.... -
Should I swap my C3 for a CR-V? 23 Jan 2015 (Ask HJ)
We've got a 2012 Citroen C3, owned from new, currently on 46,000 miles and out of warranty in two months. We're expecting two children soon and so considering... -
Bought a used car from a dealer, but it has no service history 12 May 2014 (Ask HJ)
Two weeks ago I bought an approved 2011 used Mercedes-Benz SLK and was told it had a full service history. I asked for the documents and eventually they... -
Will my warranty remain valid? 21 Apr 2014 (Ask HJ)
My wife has just bought a one year old Hyundai i20 auto from a Vauxhall franchised garage. The car has 12,300 miles on the clock. It was service at 10,145miles... -
Is DPF technology improving in modern diesel cars? 26 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
A few days ago the BBC R4 ‘You & Yours’ programme had a feature on DPF problems. It said that the Salvation Army, which apparently runs 700 company cars,... -
Misleading advertisement 29 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
I recently bought a car from a franchised dealer. The car was advertised as 2 owners (I have a copy of the Auto Trader advert), which influenced my decision... -
Which sporty car for my elderly mother? 18 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
My mum, well embarked on her 80s, has decided she 'wants a more sporty car' (don't ask). She is a strong willed lady, in full possession of her faculties... -
Can I remove the DPF from my Jaguar XF? 4 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have a Jaguar XF 2.7 Diesel and probably do too many short runs for the diesel particulate filter, averaging only 8000 miles a year. So far the light... -
Rejecting a faulty from new Mercedes-Benz M Class 31 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
From new, my now 18 months old has a gearbox fault , my Mercedes dealer has had the car several times, the last was for 4 weeks. They have admitted that... -
What preparations should I make to my Mercedes-Benz 320 CLK before a long drive to Portugal? 30 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
The current tyres on my 10-year-old Mercedes-Benz 320 CLK are Avons which need replacing at the front after 10,500 miles. Any suggestions? The car is an... -
Can you recommend a good car with easy access for elderly drivers? 6 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
My husband (aged 86) is finding it increasingly difficult to get in and out of our rather low-slung Vauxhall Vectra Club, so we are looking for a used... -
Skoda Octavia LED problem 7 Dec 2011 (Ask HJ)
The high level LED brake light on my 54 plate vRS Octavia Estate ceased to function recently. My local garage, who have serviced the car since I acquired... -
Perish, the thought 5 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
I was recently on a Classic Car Tour in Italy in my 2005 Morgan Roadster. While there, the rubber hose from the fuel filler cap to the fuel tank split... -
Is it safe for my four-year-old niece to sit in the front seat of my car, where there is an airbag? 30 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
I'm a little confused by the information out there about whether a child can sit in the front seat of a car with an airbag. My niece is four. I have twin... -
Which estate car would you recommend to replace our 2003 Volvo V70? 12 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
Our 53-plate V70 with 133,000 miles needs replacing with something similar, but I cannot decide what. I have read reviews on many sites, but especially... -
Help!!! Car insurance for broadcaster and teenager 9 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
I am a staff continuity announcer at a TV channel, with a 17 year old son who has just passed his driving test. I am currently insured by the RAC for... -
Car engine size 2 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking to change my current seven-year old Golf TDI (1.9-litre, 130 bhp) and would like to ask about car engine sizes please. I read that modern... -
Nissan impossible? 19 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
I hope you can help me. I currently own a Nissan Micra, just under three years old, mileage 8,400 (I only use the car for short journeys). I have looked... -
Have the Audi A4 Multitronic's problems been sorted for the new B8 model? 10 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I am about to order a new Audi A4. I am keen to go automatic and for the 2.0 diesel with the Multitronic gearbox. I have read a few horror stories of older...
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