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  • Could bumper damage have caused an S-reg Volkswagen Polo to be a 'cat C' write-off? 21 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I've just found out that an S-reg Volkswagen Polo 1.4 we were proposing to purchase was a 'write off' and the status is 'Cat C'. I've spoken to the seller...
  • My Ford C-Max's clutch needs replacing at just 24,000 miles - is this to be expected? 16 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
    After having a foul smell appear in my '08 1.8 diesel C-Max I have taken it to a Ford dealer for inspection. I have learnt tonight that it may be the clutch....
  • One man Trafic jam 12 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I am a one-man band with a 2007 Renault Traffic. I am looking to get a small car as a second vehicle because of quoting for larger jobs that are often...
  • Why is my autogas-converted Chrysler Sebring stalling, and why won't Chrysler repair it under warranty? 1 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I have a Chrysler Sebring which was professionally converted to run on autogas. It ran fine for 25,000 miles but then started to stall, particularly when...
  • My friend's fitted a fuel conversion magnet to his Nissan Micra - what do you think of them? 11 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I friend of mine has just had a fuel conversion magnet fitted to his 1.0-litre Nissan Micra, and says that the engine runs sweeter, the performance is...
  • Climate changed 8 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
    Our son and daughter in law live in a very rural area and run 2 Toyota Avensis, about 8 years old. Both cars have and continue to do all that is required...
  • Exchange rate 6 Mar 2010 (Ask HJ)
    For past 12 years I have run BMW 325i convertibles and change every two years. I have noticed the cost to switch increasing every time I change. It was...
  • Plug leads 6 Mar 2010 (Ask HJ)
    My second point revolves around the new breed of electric plug in cars. I read a little while ago that GM is to bring a number of Ampera to the UK for...
  • Speed Awareness Curse 23 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I don't want to worry you, but, a friend has just told me that she recently went on a Speed Awareness Course in Flint, North Wales for speeding and she...
  • Making A while the sun shines 9 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
    Today I received my insurance renewal quote from the AA. Apparently my current insurer wants £295 to renew but the AA has found someone cheaper at £233....
  • Vollow me 12 Dec 2009 (Ask HJ)
    I am about to purchase my 8th Volvo and it will be my first diesel powered car. The model is a V50 2.0D with Powershift transmission. I drive between 18,000...
  • Party’s over 28 Nov 2009 (Ask HJ)
    My mother's 1996N Fiesta has after lots of work passed MOT but there is much rust underneath and she has been told it won't be economical to get through...
  • Excess baggage? 24 Oct 2009 (Ask HJ)
    We have a 2007 Ford Focus Zetec and are about to have our third child. We run the Focus as a second car and hope to be able to use it with all three children...
  • Crash decision 19 Sep 2009 (Ask HJ)
    My son recently had an accident with his first car. The other driver admitted liability and his insurance agreed to settle the claim. Unfortunately the...
  • Air dressing appointment 29 Aug 2009 (Ask HJ)
    My LandRover dealer has sent me a letter offering to service the air conditioning of my Freelander, including replacement of filters and recharging the...
  • The spies who came in from the old 29 Aug 2009 (Ask HJ)
    In view of the number of suggestions appearing in the press that older drivers should be banned, or made to take a further test, you may be interested...
  • Diesceased 4 Apr 2009 (Ask HJ)
    I filled up my 2007 Mondeo TDCI with diesel as usual. Over a period of 4 days, including long distance motorway, running I experienced a number of issues....
  • Scrap turns into a fight 14 Mar 2009 (Ask HJ)
    I'm wondering if you can help as I've run out of ideas. I scrapped a car and was paid by a local breakers yard for it, I handed over the documentation...
  • Is it time to change my car's battery? 10 Mar 2021 (Ask HJ)
    Is there a problem with the battery in my 2017 Discovery? It's losing voltage when left parked for two weeks.
  • Why won't our Ford Mondeo start? 18 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
    We own a Ford 2010 Ford Mondeo 1.8 TDCI. Yesterday, the car started but then stopped almost immediately. It then refused to start. We have tried again...
 

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