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Jaguar X-Type blowing fuses 2 Jul 2016 (Ask HJ)
I have a Jaguar X Type. Over the past week it has been blowing fuses. Every time it happens the engine cuts out. A friend thinks it might be the fuel pump.... -
What's wrong with my C5? 24 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
My 2001 Citroen C5 petrol is losing power. It will tick-over find, but once you go above 3000rpm it will struggle. Any ideas? -
Why is my Passat emitting so much smoke? 3 Oct 2014 (Ask HJ)
I have a Volkswagen Passat diesel (2007). However, the car has started discharging smoke whenever it is stood idle for a couple of minutes. It also happens... -
Volkswagen Sharan - how reliable is the auto box? 26 Jan 2014 (Ask HJ)
We are considering buying a Volkswagen Sharan with a six-speed DSG ‘box. Is this box reliable? A salesman mentioned possible gearbox overheating if left... -
What's causing my Citroen Xsara to overheat? 16 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
My Citreon Xsara is losing water and overheating. I cannot find the source of the leak and have checked the radiator. Lately my demisters appear to be... -
Can I fit winter tyres to my Porsche 911? 10 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
I own a 2003 Porsche 911 C2, with 18 inch wheels. I want to run the car in the winter and fit winter rims and tyres. Can I reduce the diameter and width... -
Failed gearbox on Jaguar XJ8 - can you recommend a specialist to fix it? 18 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
My son has inherited a rather old Jaguar XJ8. Unfortunately the gearbox has now failed, a common fault with this model I am told, and I need to find a... -
Buying a new car for a young driver - which would you recommend? 8 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking to buy a car for my large 21 year old rugby playing son. It must be safe on motorways and able to cope with two or three passengers. We’d also... -
Is the Mercedes-Benz AMG C43 known for any particular faults? 15 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I am considering buying a 2000 Mercedes-Benz AMG C43 saloon. Can you tell me of any problems with these cars apart from the slightly suspect gearboxes?... -
How do I navigate the minefield of buying cars? 25 Jul 2022 (Ask HJ)
My wife and I only have the one car now we’re both in our 70s and retired but fortunately fit and active. I do between three and four thousand miles per... -
Is my car susceptible to keyless theft? 22 Mar 2019 (Ask HJ)
In light of recent concerns over the easy way thieves are accessing keyless entry cars I have been trying to find out if my 3008 can also be attacked by... -
An Uber driver hit my car and won't pay for repairs or give me his insurance details - what should I do? 21 May 2018 (Ask HJ)
A month ago an Uber driver hit my parked car and drove off without leaving his details. However, his passenger got his reg number and gave it to me. I... -
Will a 2015 Nissan Qashqai 1.6 dCi be suitable for muddy terrain and long commutes? 4 May 2017 (Ask HJ)
I want to trade in my 2011 diesel Nissan X-Trail 2.2 for a slightly smaller 4WD. I commute 50 miles a day, but need a 4WD for rough farm tracks. I have... -
How can I fix my MINI's clogged DPF? 6 Oct 2014 (Ask HJ)
I own a 2009 MINI Cooper D, which is suffering a bout of DPF issues. Within a few months of owning the car, the DPF light came on (regularly) and BMW performed... -
Lots of serious problems with a recently purchased £4800 car 9 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
I recently bought a BMW 330 for £4800. On way home the engine management light came on. The dealer was informed and he more or less said its how you drove... -
Should we buy a Focus or a Fiesta, and with which engine? 5 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
My wife I are now in our 80s and we have a 9-year-old Focus and a 5-year-old Fiesta. I am no longer allowed to drive due to poor eyesight so we propose... -
My Vauxhall Meriva suffered an engine fault after a hose came loose - is the selling dealer liable? 12 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I bought a 2005 Vauxhall Meriva in March this year. The car recently died on me, so I coasted off the road. The temperature looked ok. I saw steam or smoke... -
Why does charging an EV have to be such a complicated process? 1 Nov 2018 (Ask HJ)
I have just bought a 2017 Nissan Leaf with a 30kW battery. I have been looking at recharging points across the country and in France but am now very confused... -
My Thai 21 Feb 2009 (Ask HJ)
Last September, I sent you an e-mail to ask if you would be good enough to give your thoughts on Chiang Mai in Thailand. Your reply tipped the choice of... -
Is a ceramic coating worth it on a 20 year old car? 8 Jul 2025 (Ask HJ)
I have well maintained and garaged 21 year old Audi A3. It's going well at 100k miles and have decided to pay out for a big service with cambelt, water...
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