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Why is my Volvo S80's gearbox getting stiff? 7 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have a Volvo S80. Sometimes, when I push from second gear to first, it gets brushy or stiff. When I stop the engine and put it in reverse, it clears.... -
How can I protect the paintwork in a 20 year old Jaguar? 3 Jul 2019 (Ask HJ)
I have recently purchased a one-owner 19-year-old Jaguar S-Type in very good condition but do not have garage space for it. Is there a Car Paint Protection... -
Is it safe to have my rear-wheel drive automatic car towed? 28 Nov 2018 (Ask HJ)
I have a Jaguar S-Type 2.7-litre diesel automatic. In event of a breakdown, which seems quite likely, is it possible to tow this car without causing damage... -
What crossover do you recommend? 18 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
I've narrowed my car choice down to two crossovers: the SEAT Ateca 1.4 (150) SE and The Volkswagen Tiguan with the same engine. I do approximately 6000... -
jaguar repairs 10 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
My mate has a Jag S-type auto W reg. It shudders between 40-60 when accelerating and revs very high when accelerating. What might it be,and where is the... -
Peugeot wheel locking 9 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
My Peugeot 405 td estate 1996 has suddenly developed a problem with o/s rear wheel locking/seizing and cannot drive forward or back. Handbrake lever is... -
Why are my Volkswagen Polo's brakes stuck on? 16 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
I just bought a 2007 Volkswagen Polo today, which was stolen/recovered from an auction site that insurance companies give their cars to. The car's back... -
How do I change my 1999 Peugeot 206's air filter? 31 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
Could you tell how to change the air filter on a Peugeot 206 GLX 1.6 1999 please? -
What's causing the whirring noise coming from my Saab 9-3's engine? 3 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have a funny whirring sound coming from my 2005 Saab 9-3 1.9 TDI's engine. Any ideas as to what it is? -
Why are my Peugeot 406's indicators working intermittently? 25 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have a Peugeot 406 and sometimes the indicators work fine, and sometimes they do not work at all. Is this the flasher unit? In my experience, when they... -
Two down, three across 14 Nov 2009 (Ask HJ)
We need an MPV with 3 individual seats across the back, to carry our twin grandsons in child seats and their mother, any alternative to the FIAT Multipla? -
Singing the praises of the Tesla S 4 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
You are the only motoring journalist I like (except for L J K Setright, who is unfortunately dead). You tell it how it is. I have now done quite a few... -
Changing from a MINI Cooper S 26 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
Bought a MINI Cooper S 2007 in Feb 2011. Worst car ever along with awful MINI dealership, never again. Will try and sell privately in Northern Ireland... -
Need a car with good visibility 24 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have a stiff neck due to a recent sports injury on top of ageing, and although I have a rear camera, which helps with parking, I find I can no longer... -
S Max - Petrol or Diesel? 20 May 2015 (Ask HJ)
I'm thinking about getting an S Max as a family car but Petrol models appear to be thin on the ground. I'm apprehensive about getting a diesel as most... -
Should I buy a Porsche Cayenne or Mercedes-Benz E220? 6 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am 63 years old, 6-feet 1-inch tall, all-but-retired and use my wife's Prius for local and social driving. I have a 1998 SAAB convertible (with its original... -
Why does the Audi A3 DSG/s-Tronic gearbox cause problems in slow-moving traffic? 5 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have had problems with my 2010 Audi A3. This model has a footrest on the right hand side of the driver's well and, after just missing a wall driving... -
Snow tyres 20 Dec 2010 (Ask HJ)
I noticed that you have endorsed the use of snow tyres recently. I have been Michelin Alpin, M + S rated tyres in winter since 1997 and swear by them.... -
Do you think I could negotiate a good discount on a used or new Vauxhall Zafira or Ford S-Max? 14 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
Is this a good time to buy secondhand or new as a cash buyer? We want to buy a decent 7-seater and have narrowed it down to a Vauxhall Zafira or Ford S-Max.... -
Should I pick the Land Rover Freelander 2 or the Skoda Yeti? 17 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
A friend of my father's claims that the Land Rover Freelander engine is due to be replaced this year. Is this true or is he confusing this with the new...
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