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Does my Mazda 3TS have a Ford engine? 20 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
My Mazda 3TS is just three years old. I would be interested to know the origin of its engine, which I believe has chain-driven camshafts. As Mazda is... -
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... -
Should I continue to have my Mercedes-Benz C180 serviced at the main dealer or go independent? 16 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have now nearly reached the three-year point on a Mercedes-Benz C180 that I bought from a main dealer at six months old with a three-year warranty and... -
My Mini's catalytic converter failed - would BMW contribute to replacing it? 16 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2003 BMW Mini with 40,000 miles on the clock. Towards the back end of last year, it developed a rattle which was subsequently identified as the... -
Worn out locks on a Honda Jazz 28 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
Our Honda Jazz is 6 years old - a year ago the locks started getting 'sticky'. Now all the locks have failed - including the steering column - replaced... -
Which SUV to replace my Suzuki SX4? 17 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
Five years ago I bought a Suzuki SX4 and it's time for a change. I would like something similar to the SX4; a 1.6-litre automatic hatchback, reasonably... -
Which Mondeo for comfort? 19 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
I'm 6'5" tall and require a comfortable family car for longer journeys. I prefer petrol over diesel as I drive about 6,000 miles a year (occasional long... -
Old Audi won't start properly 18 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have an M reg Audi A4 which has a problem starting and then just dying. I start it again and give it some throttle and rev it for a half a minute and... -
Replacing an old Peugeot 405? 16 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
Wish to replace 405TD estate. Must have similar comfort seats & ride. Prefer diesel & model which can be maintained by experienced mechanic. Minimal... -
Why does installing Polestar increase my insurance premium? 1 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have insured my Volvo through M&S Money. It's an XC60 SE Lux D5 AWD which is now one year old and at the annual service I was proposing to have Polestar... -
Which 4x4 to buy used? 2 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
I'd like to buy a 4x4. So far it's between the X3 and Freelander 2 but I don't know which model to choose used/ used approved. 99% will be on road use.... -
Fuel tank lining failure 1 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
You say on your review section about the Kia Sorento that 'by January 2011 the fuel tank delamination problem was becoming more widespread. KIA will pay... -
Cabin fumes 12 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
I have a Honda Accord Tourer on an 05-plate with 102k on the clock. There has been a smell of exhaust fumes in the cabin since back in December which... -
Win sum, lose sum 5 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
We have a 3-year-old BMW coupe 53k miles and are about to re-warrant it for just one year with Warranty Direct. Choosing to use an independent garage for... -
Would you recommend a Toyota RAV4 for rural driving on flooded, muddy roads? 8 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
We need to replace our elderly 3-door Golf that we use for local journeys. Ideally we would like something nippy to cope with the country lanes and steep... -
Thanks to the RAC for exceptional service when my Mercedes-Benz broke down in Portugal. 10 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
Regarding European breakdown cover, the compressor for the air conditioning unit of my 6-year-old Mercedes-Benz ML 270CDI failed, taking the V-belt and... -
Cam trick 24 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
My wife has a Volkswagen Polo S 1.2 64PS registered 06. The VW dealer has told her that she should have the cambelt changed as the car is 4 years old.... -
Has the garage caused my Volkswagen Bora to pull to the left by fitting new anti-roll bar bushes? 23 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have recently bought a Volkswagen Bora 1.9 TD 2000 on an X plate. After driving it for a few days I noticed it pulled to the left. I phoned the garage... -
Which oil should I use in my Volkswagen Polo to reduce start-up noise? 12 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have a W-reg Volkswagen Polo 1.4-litre automatic with 60,000 miles. Since I've owed it, I've been using 10w 40 semi synthetic oil (as recommended). It's... -
My Alfa Romeo 156's cam belt failed and damaged the engine - was the timing belt replaced properly at service? 27 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
I own an Alfa Romeo 156 diesel which was bought through the local dealership. I have maintained a full service history through the dealership and the car...
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