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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... -
Out of warranty MINI fault - what are my legal rights? 30 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
My wife has owned her 2011 MINI One D from new. The other day the car started making a rattle from the rear driver's side. Upon closer inspection the bolt... -
Why does Volvo only make the 3-litre T6 as a diesel variant? 2 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have always been a Volvo fan and own currently a top-end 2002 Volvo 2.4T V70 that needs replacing. On looking around for a V70/XC70 replacement I find,... -
Do you agree with this BMW service manager's views on DPF maintenance? 26 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
I had a very interesting chat with a service manager at BMW Battersea whilst collecting my car. I have a 12-month-old new model X3 3.0-litre diesel. I... -
Insurance problems after a non-fault crash 10 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
Whilst driving my Honda Civic (having comprehensive cover for his own car but driving mine with my permission and covered third party by his insurance... -
How can I ensure my wheel bolts are properly tightened, but not over-tightened? 17 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
After a few scary moments on alpine roads I bought a set of winter tyres on steel wheels for my Chrysler Grand Voyager, which I put on in December and...
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