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How can I prevent condensation freezing on the inside of my Honda Jazz and Peugeot 207's windscreens? 20 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
Are there any tricks to prevent a windscreen icing up on the inside during winter? If it's unavoidable, what is the best way of dealing with it as quickly... -
Which comfortable MPV-style vehicle would you recommend to replace our Vauxhall Meriva? 13 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
We currently run a Vauxhall Meriva ‘A’ 1.7CDTI and will shortly be looking to replace it. We have been looking for something in the £30 tax bracket that... -
As a former traffic policeman, I endorse the use of left-foot braking in automatic vehicles. 27 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
As an ex-Traffic Policeman (accident investigator) and a person who has left-foot braked for over 30 years (even though I sometimes drive a manual car),... -
As someone who's driven manuals for many years, is it safe for me to adopt left-foot braking when hiring an automatic? 22 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
I'm sorry to bring up this old chestnut again, but your article about left-foot braking frightens me to death. I am hiring a car in Tasmania later in... -
What's causing a burning smell to come from my overheating 2009 Volkswagen Golf TDI? 14 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2009 Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI. A few months ago I drove about 13 miles on a hot day and when I got out of the car I could smell hot metal, and... -
I need an economical automatic with a large boot as a company car - what do you recommend? 10 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
I retire at the end of November and will be handing back my company car – a 2008 Audi A3 Sportback 2.0TDi Automatic. This is my third A3; the previous... -
Rover 200 2 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
Our Rover 'V' reg 200 diesel car started to stutter occasionally soon after a new fuel tank was replaced at a local garage. It usually jerked twice within... -
They must be choking 19 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
4 weeks ago my 2-year-old FIAT 500 diesel engine seized up. On the dashboard it said I needed the oil changing. This did not make sense as it was fully... -
Looking for the right driving school car 19 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
I am 32 years of age and am about to start my career as a Driving Instructor. The company that I've decided to go with does not include a car with its... -
Obsessed with smuts 4 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have a FIAT 500 1.3 Multijet Diesel. About two weeks ago I had the problem, exactly as described in your column. I towed the car to the FIAT dealership... -
Is a faulty crank sensor making my Volkswagen Polo cut out? 2 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
I've had my 1997 Volkswagen Polo for about a month now, and it dies on me at completely random intervals. It can go days without doing it, then do it three... -
Keeno SAABy 28 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
Many years ago I bought a new SAAB with a Ford V4 engine. I had once been told that when starting with a cold engine you should drive as if you were 'running... -
Tall story 28 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
My husband, now retired, has driven Mercedes for many years but his latest Mercedes C180 estate no longer provides a comfortable driving position for him... -
My 1998 Volkswagen Golf convertible's hood is not working - help? 18 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
After being in storage for two years I am getting my son's 1998 Volkswagen Golf back on the road. The power hood worked perfectly before, but it has now... -
Why doesn't our warranty cover brake disc pitting on our Mercedes-Benz A-Class? 14 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
My wife has a Merecedes-Benz A-Class bought just over a year ago from one of the car supermarkets. It still has outstanding warranty on it and runs well.... -
Which specification Ford Fiesta best suits my needs? 12 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I love my X-reg 1.25 Fiesta Zetec, but it's definitely starting to show its age and I think it's about time I replaced it. Ideally I'd like to buy a new... -
Do I need to take my C3 to a Citroen garage for fault diagnostics? 7 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
Is it possible for a management warning light to come on and no faults be detected on a diagnostic machine? I have had a recent nightmare with my Citroen... -
What's wrong with our SEAT Alhambra's gearbox? 31 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
We have an '02 plate SEAT Alhambra 1.9TDI. In the last month or so, my wife has lost power twice when driving it. She switched the engine off, and everything... -
Why is my mother's Mazda MX-5 misfiring? 30 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
My mum has a 10-year-old 1.8 Mazda MX-5 Icon. It's been looked after very well, and is in generally good condition, though it doesn't go very far. She... -
Not for public consumption 24 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
I bought a Hyundai i10 on 1st September last year. The reason I bought it was the praise attributed by the motoring press, particularly yourself. On the...
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