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  • Why are my Ford Fiesta's brakes whirring? 14 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I bought a 58-plate Ford Fiesta Zetec S (new shape) in May 2010. It has been great, however I've noticed that when I'm braking there is an odd whirring-type...
  • Should the dealer put road tax on a Honda CR-V when I buy it? 6 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I'm looking at buying a secondhand Honda CR-V from a Honda dealer. Currently its has no road tax - do they have any obligation to supply the vehicle with...
  • Should the dealer repair my Volkswagen Passat's squeaky gear change? 6 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I've got a very annoying squeak coming from the gearbox when I change gear on my 55-plate Volkswagen Passat Estate. I have taken it back to garage where...
  • Greyhound, or Lurcher? 3 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I am trying to find your reply on the new Honda Jazz automatic gearbox and problems with the gear change, which I read in the Telegraph earlier this year....
  • Can I insist my Nissan Almera's engine management problem is fixed following the fitting of a new exhaust? 3 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I took my Nissan Almera 2002 1.8 Auto to a garage had new complete exhaust fitted at cost of £348. Soon after, the engine management light came on. The...
  • What's causing my Ford StreetKa's steering to stiffen up? 28 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I recently bought an 04-reg Ford StreetKA from a dealer. One week later the power steering failed. I stopped as I thought I had a puncture. It was like...
  • Adaptor plug 19 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I have been driving automatic cars for more than thirty years and have found that your advice to left foot brake to be a great advantage. My reason for...
  • What's a suitable car for a learner driver aged 17? 19 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
    Can you recommend a good car for a learner male driver aged 17? I need one that's cheap to buy and insure, safe, not fast or flashy, but one that doesn't...
  • Does the Renault Megane Coupe have any bad points? 19 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
    You give a very positive review of the Renault Megane Coupe but only TBA under What's Bad. Do you have any bad comments?
  • The short and the tall 27 Mar 2010 (Ask HJ)
    My Dad is getting on in years and is looking to replace his SAAB with a car with an elevated driving position. He has taken a shine to the Toyota RAV-4,...
  • Sixth sense 27 Mar 2010 (Ask HJ)
    After reading your articles for many years and taking your advice for the last 7 years (3 Jazz, 1 Civic and 1 DCI Primera) it is time again. Potentially...
  • Non swimmer 20 Feb 2010 (Ask HJ)
    My daughter’s diesel SAAB 9-3 has had a catastrophic failure after passing through shallow water on the road. The breakdown man seemed to think that this...
  • Ringer rosy? 20 Feb 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I bought a car and it turned out to be a ringer. Is it not possible for me to keep it and get it insured legally? I’ve read some information on ringers...
  • Handling problem 13 Feb 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I bought a new Mazda 2 1.3 TS2 last year and just could not get on with it - too much road and suspension noise and rattles in the dashboard area. I decided...
  • Thirst among equals 30 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I purchased a new Golf 1.4TSI DSG [7-Spd] on 2-9-2009. It is used for long and short trips and I use Superunleaded if available. It does not live up to...
  • Butch craft 9 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
    What I want is a car that looks like a Honda CR-V - chunky with high seating - but is not 4x4. Is there such a thing? Also, I hear on the radio today that...
  • Action direct 12 Dec 2009 (Ask HJ)
    I am restricted due to a disability to driving automatics. I am looking for better mpg than is usual from the older automatics and am trying to locate...
  • Telling tails 14 Nov 2009 (Ask HJ)
    What cars are you now recommending with low tailgate level suitable to accommodate disability scooter, battery driven and automatic gear. A high seat position...
  • Humber Sceptical 14 Nov 2009 (Ask HJ)
    I am considering whether to buy a 1963 1,592cc Humber Sceptre and wondered if there might be a "Road Test" available to help me decide whether I should...
  • Vaux all? 14 Nov 2009 (Ask HJ)
    I am looking to buy a new or nearly new estate car to replace a Vauxhall Omega. I am considering the Toyota Avensis, the Ford Mondeo and the Vauxhall Insignia....
 

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