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The wheel thing 23 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
I recently bought a 2009 BMW X5 from an independent dealer. The car still has 16 months left of warranty. I noticed I was losing air in one of the front... -
Pist off 9 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
I am in dispute with Audi UK over the failure of a piston in the engine of my 2007/57 Audi S3. I asked for an RAC inspection as I did not trust the garage... -
Why are automatic number plate readers on speed cameras so inaccurate? 16 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
I was surprised to receive a Notice of Intended Prosecution (NIP) for allegedly travelling at 56mph along a stretch of dual carriageway I know has a 40mph... -
Is it normal for my Skoda Fabia vRS to use a litre of oil every 1000 miles? 12 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
I purchased a demonstration model Skoda Fabia vRS, current mileage 3,500 approx, and it is using about a litre of oil per 1,000 miles. No sign of blue... -
Should I have an expensive service carried out on my 12-year-old Impreza turbo or sell it? 21 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
I have a Subaru Impreza Turbo 5-door, which will be 12 years old in July and is still in top condition. It has been nothing but fun and 100 per cent reliable,... -
We are looking for a reliable 5-door car with good build quality - should we buy petrol or diesel? 21 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
We have recently retired and are planning to spend around £20,000 on a new or nearly new car. Being conscious of escalating fuel costs we were planning... -
Limping 306 26 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
I've got a 2001 Peugeor 306 2.0 HDi with an intermittnt limp mode problem. The problem seemed to start after running out of diesel after six months... -
Rider haggard 22 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
Now 86, I regard my Mercedes A150 Classic SE 5Dr BlueEfficiency as my last car. It is a pleasure to drive, and on motorways it is fine, but on poor country... -
Buying a premium used four seater 6 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
I'm running a Volvo XC60 SE Lux D5, which I very much rate. My work arrangements are changing to involve 50% overseas travel so I really no longer need... -
Tyre purchase, size 24 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
I am in the process of buying a BMW X5 40d SE. There are different option with respect to tyres 18, 19 and 20 inches. I am not able to get a straight... -
New or used dilemma 24 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
My old banger was written off recently and now I need a new car. My situation is I don't (currently) have a drive or garage, I get the train to work everyday... -
Should I be wary about buying an ex-rental MkVI Volkswagen Golf? 15 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
I am looking to purchase a Mk VI Volkswagen Golf 1.6TDi S. A franchised Volkswagen dealer in Bridgwater has a couple of examples at £11,980, which are... -
How exactly does a hybrid car work and how is the electric battery charged? 15 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
My questions are: 1) How exactly does a hybrid car work? 2) How is the electric part recharged and how far would the average car travel on one charge?... -
One car in place of two? 13 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
We do about 10,000 miles a year between our two current cars, an 06 E-Class Mercedes 220CDI auto estate for quiet comfort on long runs and a 51 Daihatsu... -
Can you recommend an economical 4WD vehicle to replace our Jeep? 5 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
Our fantastic Jeep is sadly coming to the end of its life. We need to replace it with something equally good in the snow (we live in Scotland). The Jeep... -
Car parking 11 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
I put £10 into a ticket machine at P&O Ferries, run by PPS. When I returned to my car two days later there was a 'penalty notice' for £30, rising to £100... -
Are there any reported faults not in your Hyundai Tucson car review? 7 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
I have an August 2006 registered car. In seven months the warranty runs out. The car is due its 40k service in February (the cars actual mileage is... -
Volvo S40 2.0 SE 2001 clutch noise 6 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
When my car starts from cold for the first five minutess of driving when I let the clutch up to move off there is a short "whooo" type noise, is this the... -
Should my new 2010 SEAT Ibiza be using so much oil? 24 Dec 2010 (Ask HJ)
On 12 November 2010 I purchased a SEAT Ibiza ST 1.2TSI DSG. The oil warning light came on after six weeks' use at 1,700 miles. I had been advised by the... -
Could you recommend an economical company lease car capable of towing a caravan? 24 Dec 2010 (Ask HJ)
It's time to replace my company lease car again. My choice of car has to meet a tight window of requirements, balancing weight (for pulling a large caravan),...

