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11 year old car wearing out. 22 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
Our main car, as above has just had its main annual service and I was advised to have additional work at the same time - replacing a faulty offside driveshaft... -
Why doesn't my Hyundai ix35 achieve anywhere near its quoted mpg figure? 15 Dec 2010 (Ask HJ)
I bought a Hyundai ix35 4wd diesel manual at the end of October. We are delighted with the car except for its fuel consumption. When we first had it and... -
How can I minimise damage to my MINI Countryman diesel's DPF on short journeys? 6 Dec 2010 (Ask HJ)
On 2 December 2010 I bought a diesel MINI Countryman ALL4. This is the first diesel-engined car I have ever bought. I am delighted with it as a car. It... -
Obsessed with smutt 21 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I understand you have recently written on the subject of DPFs. My particular experience of the current X-Trail diesel (and my ongoing quarrel with Nissan)... -
Is there a major fault with the DPF-equipped Mazda 6 diesel engine? 27 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
The Mazda 6 diesel engine, from its first incarnation to the current model, has a new form of diesel engine with a diesel particulate filter. According... -
Missing, impossible? 20 Mar 2010 (Ask HJ)
I wonder if you can help. Last summer I bought a second-hand 2006/56 Ford Ranger Supercab from a dealer with the remainder of the three-year warranty.... -
A Polo count-down 19 Dec 2009 (Ask HJ)
I am a 48-year-old single mother of 4 and have just qualified as a nurse. I have got a job as a community staff nurse, which involves a lot of travelling.... -
Half distance 19 Sep 2009 (Ask HJ)
I am wondering if you could help guide me as to the best way to obtain a new car and what it should be. I have Ford Fiesta on a 58 plate that is a 1.25... -
A humping we will go 4 Jul 2009 (Ask HJ)
While it is sad that J.S. of Congleton managed to damage his car, his letter does not tell the whole story. Boundary Lane in Congleton is a residential... -
What hybrid will prove as economical as a diesel? 13 Jun 2025 (Ask HJ)
We have a Honda CR-V 1.6 diesel. It gives us easy access, a comfortable ride and 52mpg+ with mostly local runs but occasional trips (about 600 miles round... -
Does the insured main driver of a car also have to be the owner? 7 Mar 2025 (Ask HJ)
My wife has a car in her name on the V5C. The insurance is in her name as the main driver with me and our daughter as additional named drivers. Unfortunately... -
How can I fix a windscreen leak? 15 Jan 2025 (Ask HJ)
My 2012 Audi A1 has developed a leak or leaks at the top of the windscreen. When it rains there is evidence of wetness on the roof lining above the driver... -
Should I buy a used car warranty? 18 Jul 2024 (Ask HJ)
I have seen privately for sale a 2020 Mini Cooper classic, 1.5 petrol, 3 door with just under 20,000 miles. There is a FSH and until this February it was... -
How can I fix the issue with the MAF sensor? 3 Jul 2024 (Ask HJ)
When the air mass sensor on my car is plugged in, it drives terribly, goes into limp mode before 3000rpm. When the sensor is unplugged it drives okay.... -
Can I update my DAB radio? 20 May 2024 (Ask HJ)
Occasionally when I switch on my screen shows firmware updating afterwards the screen is blank and I have no working radio until after the ignition is... -
How do I remove windscreen scratches? 27 Mar 2024 (Ask HJ)
I have recently bought an 8 month old used car from a dealer. Under certain sunlit conditions I notice small scratches on the windscreen. It looks like... -
What car would you suggest for a young driver with a large dog? 25 Mar 2024 (Ask HJ)
My daughter (20 yrs) is looking for the a larger car to replace her Peugeot 108 to suitability transport her large dog while keeping insurance low. We... -
Can I use the spare tyre from my previous Mazda CX-3 on my new CX-30? 25 Mar 2024 (Ask HJ)
I recently exchanged my 2019 Mazda CX-3 Sports Nav for a new Mazda CX-30 SkyactiveX. I retained the full size 18” spare wheel from the CX-3 fitted with... -
What's a suitable car for a retired couple? 11 Jan 2024 (Ask HJ)
We are in our mid 60s and retired but active and we are looking to reduce our motoring costs. We currently drive a 14 year old Nissan Qashqai 2.0 litre... -
Why does the clock in my Hyundai keep going wrong? 22 Dec 2023 (Ask HJ)
I have a 72 reg Hyundai Tucson and the time and date on display, for no apparent reason, are incorrect. This has happened lots of times, and when I mention...
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