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Gearbox failure on a Clio 30 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have a 3 year 3 month old Clio sport with 38k on the clock. The gearbox struggles to go into 4th gear and the garage inform me that I need a new gearbox... -
Where can we insure our 17-year-old daughter's Mini One cheaply? 18 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
We recently purchased a 2002 Mini One for my daughter who will soon be 17. In general, for her first insurance, where would you suggest going without a... -
Why did my daughter's premium go up when she bought a lower insurance group car? 16 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
My daughter is in the process of changing her 2002 Peugeot 206 (group 5 insurance) for a 2009 Citroen C2 (group 1 insurance). The renewal for the 206 had... -
Pull the other one 29 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
I need to look for a replacement for our 1996 Peugeot 405 GLXD Turbo estate which we have had since 1999, not because there is anything wrong with it but... -
Will my running costs increase if I trade in my 1.6-litre Volvo C30 for a 2-litre version? 6 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
I currently own a 2009 Volvo C30 Drive SE Sport 1.6-litre diesel on a three year plan with 9000 miles per annum, which finishes soon. I am considering... -
Why was my friend prosecuted for picking up a blind lady from a disabled parking bay? 6 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
ES wrote that he was exceeding the limit of 50mph by 4mph (8 per cent above). My neighbour received a fixed penalty for driving at 32mph in a 30 limit... -
Could you do a feature on comparing a petrol Toyota Auris with the hybrid Auris? 28 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
I enjoyed the interesting and informative article on petrol vs diesel in a recent "Motoring". Would it be possible to do a similar article on "Hybrid Cars"... -
Which MPV is suitable for a large family? 14 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
We are looking for a car to replace our 15-year-old Ford Mondeo. With two children, potentially their friends and families, we are thinking of opting for... -
I can't pair my iPhone with my Skoda hands-free kit - can you help? 23 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have been having trouble getting the Bluetooth hands-free kit on my Skoda to accept my iPhone. Skoda confirmed that it wasn't compatible. I wasn't happy... -
Should the radiator have been changed at the same time as the gearbox on our Vauxhall Vectra? 19 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
My 76-year-old mother drove an 2003 Vauxhall Vectra petrol 2.2 automatic with below average mileage. Eleven months ago a new automatic gearbox was installed... -
What do you think of the Range Rover Sport, and am I tall enough to drive it at 5-feet 2-inches? 25 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
My husband is keen on buying a Range Rover Sport approximately 2-3 years old. We would probably do about 15,000 miles a year. What would you recommend... -
I enclose a letter from Vince Cable regarding the Protection of Freedoms bill. 18 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
Vince Cable wrote to me: “The Protection of Freedom Act will make it illegal to clamp vehicles on Private Land. It should end the activities of "cowboys"... -
Is my Land Rover Freelander likely to develop DPF and DMF problems? 28 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
I was interested in your warning about impending failures of diesel particulate filters and dual mass flywheels on diesel engined cars. My Freelander 2... -
Mercs and spender 10 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
On reaching the ripe old age of 65 I promised myself that I would investigate the possibility of purchasing a classic car - a Mercedes convertible perhaps... -
Please recommend a replacement for our Renault Laguna with generous load space and good performance in snowy conditions? 2 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
We have a mixed bag of needs for a replacement of our 11-year-old Renault Laguna, which is a bit of a workhorse. We're thinking along the lines of a medium-sized... -
Why is Autoglass's windscreen repair cost for our BMW E38 so high? 5 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
My wife's year 2000 BMW 728 E38 requires a new windscreen. We contacted our insurer, Swiftcover and were told that we could have the replacement handled... -
Why does my Volvo dealer suggest that my car's timing belt doesn't need changing until 10 years or 100,000 miles? 15 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
I was interested in your comment to NB of Fleet that the Volvo engine in his 2.5T Mondeo could suffer timing belt problems. I have a 5-year-old Volvo with... -
Please recommend a 4WD petrol vehicle for negotiating icy rural roads? 24 Dec 2010 (Ask HJ)
The heavy snow over last November and December left me marooned for days because our lane was never cleared. Although fond of my ageing Polo estate, I'd... -
Can you help diagnose an ESP fault in my 2002 Volkswagen Golf? 2 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
We were very interested in your reply to JS on the problem of ESP failures. My 2002 Golf Estate TDI PD 130 recently shone a warning light indicating a... -
We need to buy an automatic - does the Honda Jazz still use the I-Shift technology? 27 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
As a result of a recent illness my wife will need to change her car for an automatic. She currently drives a fairly new Honda Jazz manual. We would be...
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