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What's causing my Mazda MX-5 to shudder under acceleration? 7 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have just bought a 2008 Mazda MX-5 2.0 Sport RC from a franchised dealer, the car was serviced in April by the dealer and has 45,000 on the clock. After... -
Can't reach max RPM in a Primera? 3 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
My Primera has about 95,000 miles on the clock. It has two problems - the first is the idle sound, which oscilates a bit and sounds like it has sudden... -
Focus Coupe Convertible - wlll 15-inch wheels give me a smoother ride ? 6 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
I've previously improved the ride on a 2008 Ford Focus Zetec 1.6 TDCi by changing from the supplied 205/55/R16 wheels to 195/65/R15s. I've just done... -
Could my Golf's stop-start system cause turbocharger damage by turning off the engine when hot? 6 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
The 'start-stop' system on my new Volkswagen Golf TSI is operating very smoothly and presumably contributing to its relatively good urban fuel consumption.... -
What could be causing the radiator fan to switch on too often on my 2008 Jaguar S-Type? 6 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2008 Jaguar S-Type 2.7 diesel with 27,000 miles on the clock. Of late it seems to me that the radiator fan operates much too frequently, almost... -
Which reliable car for £2000? 26 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
I need to trade down and as such am looking to spend up to £2000. It would need to be reliable, cover 30 miles per day with the odd longer trip. Other... -
Fabia vRS consuming too much oil? 10 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
I bought a Fabia vRS in February and it has the oil usage problem. The had the consumption test done and was informed that it was to have the breather... -
Which vehicle would you recommend for a working gardener who also needs to transport a family? 8 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am very confused. I have a 10-year-old Fiesta that I am also now using to carry all my gardening equipment, plants and sundries in. Three years ago,... -
Which economical SUV do you recommend to replace my Jeep Grand Cherokee? 8 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
I drive a 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee. I would like something more economical but with a driving seat as high as possible. I can spend about £25,000 plus... -
Which small petrol car would you recommend to replace a Toyota Corolla? 8 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
My daughter has to replace her Toyota Corolla and can go to £5000-£6000 maximum. She averages 5000 miles a year, mainly short journeys with the occasional... -
Is the Fiat diesel engine fitted to the Suzuki Swift reliable? 1 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
Pleased to hear the Suzuki Swift 1.3 diesel has a chain driven camshaft. Apart from the DPF issue would you say the Fiat engine built in India is a reliable... -
The garage fitted the cam belt incorrectly? 21 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
My car - a Peugeot 307 - was running perfectly and as its a 2.0-litre diesel I put it in for a cam belt change at 91,000 miles. The car came back and didn't... -
Where can we get a small minibus or MPV to replace our daughter's Transit? 4 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
My daughter and son-in-law currently run an 8-seater Ford Transit minibus to ferry around their four children (and us when we visit). It is ageing quite... -
Which winter tyres for my Mercedes-Benz C-Class? 20 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
My current car is a 2005 Mercedes-Benz C180K auto estate, tyres Michelin 205/55WR16. In snow I have to traverse an 80-yard unsalted incline before reaching... -
Fixing a 2005 Golf EPC warning light? 20 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have a Golf Mk5 1.6 FSI 2005 model. The EPC light has come on permanently and it flashes when the engine is warm and the car is at idle. Had this... -
Buying a car for 30k miles a year? 9 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
I travel around 30,000 miles each year, mainly for business. The family has mainly grown up and gone, so no need for a large estate (currently in a Volvo... -
Which mid-size estate? 7 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
I travel 12K miles per annum. Lots of short runs of less than 5 miles, a daily commute of 12 miles each way, with the odd 50 mile journey. Need to replace... -
Buying an economical family car - what would you recommend for £8-10K? 12 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
Looking to buy an economical to run family car (we are replacing a Vectra) my husband currently travels an hour each way to work so we are looking for... -
Why don't Volkswagen build a 4x4 Golf Estate with raised suspension? 9 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
My wife is totally devoted to our Mk IV Golf Estate TDI 130, the ideal mid-sized family workhorse, which will be 10 years old this year and has over 100,000... -
Our Volkswagen Polo has a wet roof 9 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
My girlfriend owns a 2010 Volkswagen Polo (MK VI) 1.2 3-door bought and maintained by a franchised Volkswagen dealer from new. Upon returning to the vehicle...
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