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Ford Mondeo - should I sell it or run it into the ground? 27 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2007 Ford Mondeo 1.8 TDCI Titanium X estate. It was my company lease car, which I bought a year ago on leaving the firm for £2500. It has 114,000... -
Fuel pump failure with ultra-low-sulfur diesel 30 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
My distributor type fuel pump on my Renault Kangoo van has failed at 98,000 miles. The fault has been put down to ultra-low-sulfur diesel - apparently... -
Ripped off by a 'Good Garage'? 12 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
I took my 1993 Mazda MX5 for a service and got a phone call to say that the left front brake caliper was leaking brake fluid and needed to be replaced... -
Which 4x4 SUV and small runaround for a tall driver? 21 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
We have recently retired, aged 62 and 55. We intend to dispose of our eight-year-old Jaguar S-Type (62,000 miles, average condition) and Ford Focus Ghia... -
Why has my Mercedes-Benz B150's gearbox failed at four years old? 12 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
I purchased a Mercedes-Benz B150 automatic new just over four years ago. I currently have 91,000 miles driven. It is serviced at six-month intervals by... -
Can I add K&M Auto-Techniks to your Good Garages guide? 10 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
I'd like to recommend K&M Auto-Techniks of Windsor. They are simply brilliant. As a female driver I have been pretty consistently unhappy with service... -
Timing chain rattle – do I need to replace it? 28 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
The timing chain on my 2002 BMW 318i has begun to make a rattling noise. It has 146,000 miles on the clock and I rely on it for my daily travel. Should... -
L200 engine making a tapping noise 9 Sep 2014 (Ask HJ)
I recent bought a used Mitsubishi L200 pick-up from a dealer and noticed a tapping noise coming from the engine. The dealer has put additive in to the... -
A friend and I have decided to drive to Italy - what used car would you suggest for a road trip? 17 Apr 2019 (Ask HJ)
A friend and I have decided to drive down to Italy and meet our wives (they are flying down) for a weeks holiday. We thought we would take in the Nurburgring... -
Manufacturer contribution towards repair 27 Nov 2015 (Ask HJ)
The Volkswagen emissions scandal is going to cost them billions. Does this mean that their policy regarding contributions towards repairs is to reject... -
Do light-sensing headlights cause accidents? 16 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
The Isle of Sheppey crash in September involved 130 vehicles in thick fog. Apparently many of them didn't have their lights on. Obviously, there are some... -
My Volkswagen Golf broke down because the servicing dealer did not change the DSG fluid - is he responsible for repairing it? 3 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
I have a Volkswagen Golf Hatch 2.0 TDI GT (Automatic). The car does approximately 500 miles a week and has been serviced every 10,000 miles by the supplying... -
How long should BMW take to fix an engine management fault on my 320? 13 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
I recently booked my car for a service and the engine management light was on. It is a 320 petrol coupe and the three-year warranty expires at the end... -
What is the ratio of MoT centres to vehicles in the UK? 5 Sep 2024 (Ask HJ)
Getting an MOT test as at when due could mean a long wait if you are unable to get a pass first time. I have been trying to get a retest, but they have... -
Does the owner of a car have to be named as the main driver for insurance purposes? 28 Jun 2024 (Ask HJ)
I am the owner and registered keeper of a Peugeot 107 that I have not used for over a year as I now have a new car. The Peugeot is in the garage, untaxed,... -
I have a Skoda Yeti on a lease - should buy it at the end of the lease period? 14 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2017 Skoda Yeti 1.2 petrol auto on a four-year lease. I'm 76 years old, retired and active. I do about 8000 miles per year, mostly on country... -
Should I change from diesel to petrol? 26 Jun 2019 (Ask HJ)
I bought my diesel Toyota Yaris new in 2011. I’m 70 next year and may be doing more short journeys than long ones - not so good for a diesel engine plus... -
The police just told us that our son hit a car a month ago - will he get into trouble for not leaving insurance details? 3 Aug 2017 (Ask HJ)
My son (just turned 18) passed his driving test in February of this year. We put him on the car insurance in June. Yesterday the police came round and... -
What sporty, 5-door, reliable cars could you recommend? 18 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
Our 12 year old Audi A3 2.0 TDI Sportback has done 100,000 miles, so will be going, and we need a third car to back up our Ford S-Max 2.0 Ecoboost and... -
Is the Anti-skid service warning light on my Volvo S40 due to an EGR valve fault? 27 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
My Volvo S40 had a new DPF in 2014 and in December 2016 it needed a new ADM, EGR valve, and DPF cleaning. The engine system service costed £1250 and now...
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