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Farmer’s grand-daughter 9 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
If you had a 17 year old grand-daughter who lived out in the country (in Northumberland actually) and who had just passed her test and was hell-bent on... -
Flat refusal 19 Sep 2009 (Ask HJ)
In 2005 XXX fitted a runflat Bridgestone tyre to my SEAT Leon Cupra (can’t say a bad word about the car). I was sold it as a “special deal”. Having found... -
Attack of the bumps 29 Aug 2009 (Ask HJ)
My 10-year old Primera (a reliable car that wont be going anywhere near the scrappage scheme) recently suffered from a loud rumbling noise at about 50... -
Rubbered up the wrong way 1 Aug 2009 (Ask HJ)
I have now had two punctures on my 2007 Renault Grand Scenic and each time required a new tyre as the foam inflator apparently ruins the tyre. I am trying... -
Whined up 25 Jul 2009 (Ask HJ)
I've contacted you before regarding my Astra estate (regarding a hand brake ratchet problem - now fixed) and I'm sorry to question you again but have a... -
Last of the summer whine 20 Jun 2009 (Ask HJ)
A friend bought a 2003 Agila with 24k miles. There is a whine in 5th gear unless the car is coasting. The salesman said "it is a town car and 5th gear... -
Saf fan 13 Jun 2009 (Ask HJ)
Early this morning, on a thankfully very quiet M25, my 1993 Renault Safrane cut out and would not restart. No prior sign of distress in running, or any... -
Rim reaper 9 May 2009 (Ask HJ)
Just a quick e-mail to see if you know how to fight local councils over potholes. I recently punctured my rear tyre in a large pot hole. Being a BMW B10... -
Injection moulded 4 Apr 2009 (Ask HJ)
I need some advice on my 2004 Mondeo TDCI auto. It’s done 74,000 miles. From cold, it starts, but blue smoke fills the road and it runs roughly. When driving... -
Runout models 17 Jan 2009 (Ask HJ)
I have to hand back the keys to my company car next month, and have started my own business. I need a comfortable motorway cruiser, to do approx 30,000... -
Ford Focus cutting out 11 Mar 2016 (Ask HJ)
I own a 2000 Ford Focus 1.6 petrol. It runs fine at higher speeds, but cuts out when I slow down. Any ideas what the fault might be? -
How reliable is the Mitubishi Outlander PHEV? 10 May 2015 (Ask HJ)
Have you any reports on the reliability or otherwise of the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV? -
Rough ride on BMW 5 Series 6 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
I borrowed a BMW 3 Series recently, on runflat low profile tyres, and noticed the ride was considerably smother than my 5 Series on 17-inch wheels. Why... -
Polo GTI 1.4 TSI Oil Consumption - 3rd engine soon 8 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
My contract hired 2011 Polo GTI has had excessive oil consumption from new, it's currently on the second engine and today has gone back to the dealership... -
Are petrol particulate filters problematic? 10 Feb 2025 (Ask HJ)
My daughter's three month old Kia Sportage mild hybrid petrol automatic recently flashed up an instruction to re-generate exhaust filter having covered... -
I can't drive my car with the warning light on but the dealer won't look at it. What do I do? 13 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
Six weeks ago, my six-month-old BMW G20 3 Series had an engine management light come on. I called my dealer and booked it in (10 days was first appointment).... -
What van would be good for every day use before converting into a camper? 16 Jun 2017 (Ask HJ)
We currently have a 61 plate Renault Trafic SWB 2.0 dCi SL27 115 van which is used for weekly shopping trips as well as filling it with stock and towing... -
Need a small city car - what do you recommend? 16 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
I'm based in London, and since moving here I've generally gotten away with riding a 50cc Vespa, but would now like to get myself a car so as to get out... -
Under what circumstances should I allow my Mondeo's turbocharger to cool as it spools down? 13 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have queries on two issues on which you have advised several times. Firstly you have warned that a turbocharged engine should be left idling before switching... -
Has our Volvo XC60 got a battery fault? 26 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
My Volvo XC60 D5 (205) SE Lux Premium AWD Geartronic was purchased on 24 July 2010. At the beginning of August 2011 I couldn't drive for some eight weeks,...
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