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Oil pump failure on Audi A4 Cabriolet 23 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
I recently bought a 2006 Audi A4 Convertible (2.0 TDi) through a private sale. The car has done 76,000 miles and has a full Audi service history. Two... -
Why do I have to fill my car up with oil so often? 15 May 2021 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2009 Peugeot 207 SW 1.6-litre automatic with 45,000 on the clock. I acquired the car in June 2020. The car has been serviced annually (last in... -
My new car was sat at the docks for months. Is this normal or due to Covid? 13 Jan 2021 (Ask HJ)
I've just taken delivery (remotely) of a brand new Mercedes-Benz E-Class Estate. This car was advertised as brand new and I'm the first registered keeper.... -
New driver in need of a small car with good MPG 19 Jul 2016 (Ask HJ)
I have very recently passed my test and am due to start new job in two weeks time. I will be commuting 500 miles a week, so need something with great MPG... -
Are long life servicing regimes to blame for below-par reliability? 15 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
A lot of higher mileage BMWs and Audis suffer reliability issues, and in you replies you often state that so called long life and filled for life servicing... -
Alleged insurance incident in car park - what do we do? 30 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
A woman friend, aged about 80, has recently been accused by another woman of scraping her Mercedes in a public car park. The Mercedes owner stated... -
Scrapper flow 15 Aug 2009 (Ask HJ)
I thought you might be interested in a new common sight on the A1 in the Netherlands: Almost every time I join this motorway at Deventer I see a Polish... -
How do we go about driving a classic car through France's clean air zones? 22 Feb 2018 (Ask HJ)
I was under the impression that the French authorities had banned classic cars - even if they were over forty years old - from entering major French cities.... -
Sorely nissed 29 Aug 2009 (Ask HJ)
Our faithful 1993M Nissan Primera 1.6 LX has been forcibly retired having done 161,000 miles and now requires a new engine (£2,000) as the timing mechanism... -
I am 80 years of age - should I change car or stick with what I have? 27 Mar 2024 (Ask HJ)
I'll be 80 in a few weeks and I have had my Toyota Verso for 12 years - it has covered 82,000 faultless miles. We have family living 150 miles away and... -
What is the battery life on hybrid cars? 3 Oct 2022 (Ask HJ)
I recently read, to my surprise, the batteries on self-charging hybrids only last about five years. Then the owner has a big bill to replace the battery,... -
Does it matter which garage does warranty work? 2 Feb 2022 (Ask HJ)
I bought a low-mileage three-year-old Volkswagen Polo from a Volvo dealership in Yorkshire. I was told it was covered by a warranty. As I live in Sussex... -
Garage says brakes are rusty and need cleaned due to lack of driving. Is this right? 2 Feb 2021 (Ask HJ)
My daughter in law took her Mazda MX-5 for a service this week. It's about eighteen months old and she has had it since June 2020. Due to lockdown, though,... -
Can you recommend a car to replace my Citroen C3? 20 Aug 2020 (Ask HJ)
We are about to change my wife's 2014 diesel Citroen C3 Picasso. It is used primarily for short to medium journeys with occasional longer trips. We've... -
Can you recommend an economical 4x4 for £3000? 15 Jul 2020 (Ask HJ)
The wife and I have decided to consolidate our cars. We have a sporty car for the summer but we now want a car that can be used for long journeys and can... -
I want to replace my Ford Fiesta with a classy, four-door hatch, what do you think of the A-Class? 6 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
I've got a very nice 2018 Fiesta ST Line X with a lot of spec on it. But, because my partner and friends have various back and mobility problems, and I... -
What's the best classic that goes and handles well? 5 Sep 2018 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking for a low cost classic which goes and handles well and is reliable. Toyota Celicas and the sportier Rover 75s seem to be in my price bracket.... -
Should we claim for an accident on a car that's only worth a few hundred pounds? 29 May 2018 (Ask HJ)
My daughter aged 25 was involved in a motorway accident. She was in the nearside lane when an HGV from Poland pulled over and scraped the side of her car... -
Should I sell my 2013 Audi A6 Avant or keep it for possible legal compensation? 19 Jun 2017 (Ask HJ)
My 2013 Audi A6 Avant was affected by the diesel emissions scandal. Rectification work has been completed and I have had no issues with the car whatsoever.... -
I want a 2007 diesel Honda CR-V for towing - will there be heavy tax penalties on old diesels? 8 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
I cover about 10,000 miles per year, mostly journeys of 50+ miles. I need a 4x4 to negotiate muddy/slippery tracks and to tow a trailer. I'm looking at...
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