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Which tyres will reduce my Audi A1's road noise? 30 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
In October 2011 I purchased an Audi A1 SE 1.6 TDI that had clocked 5073 miles. The tyres on this car are Continental 205/55 R15s. On roughly surfaced roads,... -
Flat spot at around 2000rpm in X-Trail 27 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
Recently bought X-trail and it has a certain degree of what I can only describe as hesitancy or very slight judder/cough and splutter, always round about... -
Intermittent start problem with a 97 Astra 20 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
This one is driving me nuts. The car was running fine. It started fine and then suddenly it wouldn't turn over. We bump started it and it worked fine... -
Which small, economical car for a first-time driver? 16 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
I am thinking of buying a car for our grandson who is just starting his first job after graduating. I could manage £5000 but might be able to make it more,... -
Should I replace my Honda Civic with a Mercedes-Benz which offers better access? 10 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
My present car is a 1997 Honda Civic 1.6 petrol auto, owned from new. I need better access with a higher seat and would like a 5-door auto petrol hatchback... -
Poor fuel consumption. 21 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have a SEAT Ibiza 1.2TSI DSG which I bought new in March for this year and has now completed 1,000 miles. Fuel consumption is hovering around the... -
New tyres affecting steering 19 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have a MINI Cooper S with Dunlop SP Sport 01 tyres (run flat) on. I had the o/s/r changed for new as I had a puncture. The n/s/r is part worn with... -
Range Rover Vogue - advice welcome 7 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
Long time reader and big fan. I am looking to treat myself and go for a Range Rover Vogue. Due to a budget of ess than 15k I am limited to around 2003... -
I think older cars, like my 2003 Jaguar S-Type, are excellent value for money. 14 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
I read with interest the letter from ‘MH’ with regard to older luxury cars being value for money. I purchased a 53 plate S-Type Jaguar, 4.2 V8 model for... -
Why do modern cars like the Audi R8 have such bright LED headlights? 14 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
Mike Rutherford asks, "Who wouldn't love to own an Audi R8?" I wouldn't. Certainly if it caused a nuisance to other road users. I refer to its LED headlamps.... -
Buying a used second car 13 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
We need to buy a second car for commuting and occasional business trips. We already have an Audi A6 Avant as our family car, so space isn't the main priority,... -
Buying a second hand mid-sized hatchback 12 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
I currently run a 2006 Vauxhall Corsa 1.4 Design with 61k miles. My daily commute has increased from 16 miles to 50 miles - mainly motorway. I'm looking... -
Can I recommend LV Insurance following their excellent service during my claim? 3 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
I would like to add to the email from RFN and say that my experience with LV has, so far, been a good one too. I was caught out last year in the bad weather... -
Audi A1 Recommendation 1 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
Hi. We are looking at buying an Audi A1 Sportback. We normally drive less than 12,000 miles per year. We are therefore looking at one of the petrol options.... -
How can I protect the coating on my Ford Focus Ghia's alloy wheels from damage? 25 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
My 2006 Focus Ghia is fitted with highly polished alloy wheels that are protected by a thick transparent plastic coating. Unfortunately, this coating is... -
Toyota Avensis 20 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
I bought a 7 month old Avensis in February 2007 and was disappointed to find it had been hire car and e-mailed you with my concerns. Your response "Why... -
Is the 1.6-litre Ford Focus turbo petrol a solution to the DPF and DMF problems of diesel cars? 18 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
Your warnings on the failure costs of turbos, DMFs and DPFs mean that the very features that reduce fuel usage and emissions raise the risks of high repair... -
How can we prevent the handbrake failing on my daughter's Suzuki Swift? 28 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
My daughter’s Suzuki Swift was recalled for a handbrake problem but was deemed OK. Recently, when parked at work, the car rolled back into a wall scuffing... -
Why won't LV Insurance let me use a cheaper windscreen repairer than the one they recommend? 21 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
I recently suffered an unrepairable crack to my Peugeot 206 windscreen and, unsure if it was worth claiming on my insurance, I called two companies to... -
Is a Mercedes-Benz bought in the south of England less likely to have been used off-road? 21 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
Thank you for a quick reply about Mercedes-Benz GLs. Would we get a better vehicle for the same money from a large 4x4 dealer in London or the south, where...
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