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Buying an Isuzu D-max pick up 6 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
We are planning to trade-in our trusty, much-used Isuzu Denver Rodeo (2004) for a new Isuzu D-Max pick up. We need the vehicle for daily road/track driving... -
Should I buy a diesel car or go for a petrol model? 3 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
I'm considering buying a secondhand older model Ford Focus Diesel, up to say 18 months old. Two friends have cautioned me about the diesel engine and/or... -
Are rusty brake discs causing a recurring ABS fault on my Peugeot 407 SW? 9 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
When my 2005 Peugeot 407 SW was 12 months old the ABS/ESP showed to be faulty and was rectified under warranty. Shortly after another sensor was faulty... -
Vauxhall Omega 2.2 CD Auto Gearbox Problem 1 Dec 2011 (Ask HJ)
I have an old Vauxhall Omega 2.2 CD Auto, which has developed a slight shudder at 50/55 mph. In addition to this, if I rest my hand on the selector, I... -
Gap Insurance - Return to Invoice or Replacement Vehicle 26 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
I bought a 3 month old Ford Kuga Titanium recently and decided to take out gap insurance with the dealer which I subsequently cancelled having found I... -
Honda CRV new shape - steering problem 27 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
In March I purchased a 2007 (early new shape) Honda CR-V manual, petrol with 29,000 miles. Has 17" tyres. Above 50mph the steering seems to want to... -
Is there a way of enabling my diesel 607 to warm up faster in winter for better fuel economy? 30 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
I have noticed that the fuel economy of my diesel 607 improved by about 10 per cent during the hot spell of weather. Would there be any point of using... -
Driving automatics in stop/start traffic 8 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
Please could you comment on this statement on the IAM website as I always assumed you should put an auto into neutral at a standstill to minimise wear. 'When... -
Winter tyres or a four wheel drive? 2 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
We live at the bottom of a steep hill on a private road which is not cleared of snow. All of our neighbours have four wheel drive and so drive on and compact... -
Is the Volkswagen Eos worth almost £7,000 more than the Vauxhall Astra TwinTop? 20 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
We are both in our 60's and my wife wants to exchange our Skoda Fabia for a folding metal roof cabriolet. Reviews suggest that a Volkswagen Eos would be... -
A gentleman and a Skoda 19 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
I just found your VW ABS report online. Having been to the local Skoda Dealership with my 3 year old Octavia, which has been serviced at that dealership... -
Which vehicle to replace our Fiat Multipla and Saab 9-5? 24 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
We currently own a 2003 Fiat Multipla. It's been very good but is getting old now, and last year we bought a 2008 Saab 9-5 estate to replace it but found... -
My Ford Mondeo failed its MoT on anti-roll bar bushes. How should I repair this? 18 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
My old workhorse Ford Mondeo estate failed the MOT on front anti-roll bar bushes. I got her on the ramps this evening to have a look and I noted that the... -
Should Skoda contribute to a failed DPF in my Octavia vRS diesel? 7 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have an 07-plate Skoda Octavia vRS diesel. It has a full Skoda service history with 72,000 miles (the next service is due at 78,000). Recently, the particulate... -
Stoned 7 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
About six weeks ago, whilst washing my two-year-old Honda CRV, I noticed that the front offside foglight measuring 8cm across was broken. I thought no... -
Which hatchback has a low boot sill and enough space for a rescue greyhound? 19 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking to give a home to a rescue greyhound and will therefore need to upgrade from my 10-year-old Peugeot 206. I am looking to buy used and would... -
Photo finish 17 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
My wife and I still have the old style green paper driving licences, of which mine expires when I am 70 in January 2014, and my wife's in 2018. I have... -
Should I be wary of buying a Ford Focus listed as 'Trade-In to Clear'? 29 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
I'm interested in a Ford Focus Zetec 2001 1.6L which has done 97,000 miles. The trader wants £1450 but it is listed as 'Trade-In to Clear' and I was wondering... -
Which MPV could we replace our diesel Vauxhall Zafira with? 17 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
We are on our second Vauxhall Zafira, both bought new. First petrol one was good. This second one (now three years old) is a diesel and generally not a... -
Battery free of charge 12 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
I’d like your opinion on my complaint to FIAT Group Automobiles UK Ltd. I bought a £35,000 FIAT based motorhome last year and after 1,700 miles the battery...