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Range Rover battery problems 18 May 2015 (Ask HJ)
I've just bought a used (2004 model) Range Rover and heard beforehand about a simple fix to stop the battery draining every couple of days or so. I've... -
Focus automatic gearbox and clutch problems 8 May 2015 (Ask HJ)
My Ford Focus (2014 model) developed a judder in the transmission when running slowly. The main dealer recognised a problem with the clutch mechanism (well... -
Best small/city car £4500? 27 Dec 2014 (Ask HJ)
My girlfriend needs a small/city car to replace her ageing Ford Ka. She has £4000 to spend plus whatever she can get for her Ka (circa £500). I'm thinking... -
Buying a Audi Q5 - petrol or diesel? 24 Dec 2014 (Ask HJ)
I am considering the Audi Q5 as my next new car. I got a really nice offer from my local Audi dealer (11 per cent off the list price) but I can't decide... -
What's best for towing - diesel or petrol? 18 Dec 2014 (Ask HJ)
I am due to change my car next year and will also be buying a caravan that will weigh about 1500kg. Therefore, I need something that is fairy economical... -
When should I change the oil in my Astra? 18 Dec 2014 (Ask HJ)
After much deliberation I've finally changed my less than impressive Toyota Auris diesel for a new Vauxhall Astra. I decided to get the new 1.6 CDTI whisper... -
Should I buy a new car now or wait till January? 27 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
I was thinking of going for a car. I have no trade in so I am a "cash buyer". Should I buy now or wait until January? Also, Hyundai have a three year... -
Overheating Suzuki Carry 25 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
I have a couple of problems with my 2003 Suzuki Carry. The engine has started to overheat. My local garage did a test for a blown head gasket which showed... -
Buying a classic car for £5K 31 Oct 2014 (Ask HJ)
I have around £5000 to spend on a classic car, to be used at weekends and occasionally during the week. I'm thinking of an original Saab 900, hatch or... -
Nissan Qashqai - which wheel size is best? 20 Oct 2014 (Ask HJ)
I have purchased a 2014 Nissan Qashqai 1.6 diesel with 5000 miles on the clock. However, I want to change the wheels and have been unable to find 19-inch... -
Problem with Fiat 500 and Panda 1.2 Eu 6 engine pulling away especially on hill starts 7 Oct 2014 (Ask HJ)
I have recently bought a brand new Fiat 500S 1.2 and find it almost impossible to make a hill start without excessive revving combined with slipping the... -
Buying a new convertible - what would you recommend? 28 Jun 2014 (Ask HJ)
Someone ran into the back of our much loved 1999 Mazda MX-5 1.8S (owned from new, full main dealer service history, low mileage), fortunately my wife,... -
2013 B max keeps having a timing fault, car loses power dangerous on motorways, no indications on dash, 4 times 27 Mar 2014 (Ask HJ)
New Bmax 2013 4 times since purchase last year loss of power when using car ie suddenly 30 mph on motorway cos engine protecting itself, bristol street... -
Wife is expecting twins - what car should we buy? 12 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
My wife is expecting twins and we're looking for a used car which will have space for a double buggy. Our budget is up to around £10,000 and reliability... -
Mazda 6 has DPF problem - should the dealer pay for the repairs? 12 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
I bought a Mazda 6 (2006) from a used car garage in November 2013. Immediately after collecting the car there was a problem with it which, I brought to... -
Buying a new car - what is recommended? 4 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
I am 85, male and fit. I bought a new Peugeot 308 SE HDI (136) in 2008, and have driven only 22,000 miles. I use my car for short shopping trips, and... -
Do I need these additives at my Mazda service? 9 Jan 2014 (Ask HJ)
My Mazda3 1.6 diesel is due for its second annual service shortly and has done 7300 miles. The garage says that Mazda recommends a bacterial cleanse... -
Should I keep my diesel Ford C-Max or replace it? 28 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am 83 and have a Ford C-Max 1.6 diesel automatic, registered in 2006. I am very concerned about the many reports of gearbox trouble and I am beginning... -
Which economical petrol car should we buy? 28 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
My wife and I both recently retired. We want to buy a new or used 4/5 door car. It would need to be economical to run and reliable over an annual mileage... -
How do I know whether my garage did an oil change or not on my Volkswagen Touran? 28 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
I had my Volkswagen diesel Touran serviced yesterday. When I got home, I checked the service book and found that they had ticked the 'Oil change: No' box....
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