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What is the grinding noise when I put my foot down on the clutch? 14 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
I drive a 2003 Toyota Yaris. I've noticed a grinding noise when in traffic and when my foot is fully down on the clutch. I thought it had something to... -
Buying a used compact estate - petrol or diesel? 8 Jun 2016 (Ask HJ)
I want to buy a used compact estate car (Focus/Golf size). I cover 20,000 miles per year on mixed A roads and country lanes. I'm looking at 09/10 model... -
Dealer won't repair faulty gauge - What are my rights? 11 Apr 2016 (Ask HJ)
My step-son purchased a second hand Alfa Romeo from a dealership two weeks ago. He paid an additional £400 for a 15 month warranty. As he was driving home... -
Hill start problem 1 Jun 2015 (Ask HJ)
I'm finding it difficult to do hill starts in my 2015 Ford Ka and am having to rev over 3000rpm and then slip clutch, otherwise the car feels as if it's... -
Buying an new Audi A1 Sportback - petrol or diesel? 1 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
I am in the process of buying a new Audi A1 Sportback, but I cannot decide between the 1.0-litre 95PS petrol or the 1.6-litre 116PS diesel. The diesel... -
New driver in need of a used car - what should I buy? 22 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking to buy my first car but I'm undecided as to whether to get a 2009 Seat Ibiza 1.4 SE, 2009 Volkswagen Polo 1.2 S, 2008 Ford Fiesta 1.25 Zetec... -
Buying a 2005 BMW - what should I look out for? 19 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
I'm thinking of buying a 2005 BMW 3 Series 2.0 diesel for £3000. The car is an automatic and has 3000 miles on the clock. Is there anything I should look... -
Buying a used Nissan Qashqai - is the 1.6 diesel rare? 3 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
I am considering buying a two year old Nissan Qashqai (2012) from a non-franchise dealer. It is described as having the 1.6dCi engine rather than the 1.5dCi,... -
Peugeot Expert showing engine management light 20 Jul 2014 (Ask HJ)
Every so often the engine management light comes on my Peugeot Expert (2002) and the engine starts to make a knocking noise. Sometimes it only lasts a... -
Four-wheel drive selector problems with Land Cruiser 20 Jul 2014 (Ask HJ)
I recently test-drove several second-hand Toyota Land Cruisers, none more than a few years old. All had some problems with the (electronic) four-wheel... -
Premium fuel - will it really improve my economy? 13 May 2014 (Ask HJ)
Following your advice, I filled up with Super Unleaded and was slightly disappointed to find I only got an extra 20 miles out of my 40-litre tank. I have... -
What's the best small 4x4? 29 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
I want to replace my trusty Hyundai i10 with something that will cope better with the poor weather on the hilly and exposed country roads I drive along.... -
Where's the best place to hire a car in Thailand? 23 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
Can you offer any advice regarding car hire in Thailand? -
Can you be fined twice for the same driving offence? 18 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
I was driving through a town recently when I unwittingly drove through a bus lane. I have now been sent two PCN, as I was caught by two bus lane cameras... -
Need a used 4x4 with five seats - any recommendations? 30 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
We are a large children's home in a small village in Sussex. We currently have four cars, but now need a 4x4 to get the kids to school in the winter months.... -
New or used Polo? 28 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have the choice of a new standard Polo Match for £13,205 (Volkswagen dealer) or £11,817 (Drive the Deal) rather than a used TSI for £10,990 (Volkswagen... -
Is my Citroen Picasso supposed to be so slow? 11 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
I've bought a Citroen Picasso 1.6HDI for taxi driving. I've been driving it for a week now and noticed that it seems to lack power when accelerating. I... -
Does my Peugeot 407 SW have a brake vacuum pump fault? 16 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have a 54 reg Peugeot 407 SW HDI. When I first start up the brakes are inoperative as if with no servo assistance. The pedal is hard to push and when... -
What is a reliable, easily-available car in Portugal? 19 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
We are moving to rural Portugal in a couple of months. We have noticed that car prices in Portugal are much higher than in the UK. We will need to buy... -
What's a good automatic car for someone who has just passed their test? 16 Apr 2025 (Ask HJ)
My son and his girlfriend have both just passed their tests for automatic only. What would be a good first car that they could drive budget about £3k?
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