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Power steering fault after 1 week - is the dealer liable? 16 Apr 2014 (Ask HJ)
We recently purchased a used Fiat Punto for my daughter who has just passed her driving test. A week after she got it the power steering started causing... -
Vauxhall Astra - why is the oil warning light on? 27 Mar 2014 (Ask HJ)
The oil warning light has started illuminating on my 2004 Vauxhall Astra. It comes on intermittently when stationary at traffic lights and goes off immediately... -
Which Volkswagen Golf is best? 24 Mar 2014 (Ask HJ)
Which Volkswagen would be better for us: - A Golf Mk6 TDI 105 Match (2012) 14000 miles £13000 Or - A Golf Mk7 TSI 85 S 14000 miles (2013)£12500 We... -
Can you recommend a nearly new family hatch? 12 Mar 2014 (Ask HJ)
My wife has owned a Honda Jazz 1.4 from new for eight years and is looking for a replacement that is quieter, more comfortable and fuel efficient. The... -
Can you recommend a car with fully adjustable steering? 26 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
My Mercedes A-Class (2010) has very comfortable seats, but the steering wheel does not extend forwards for a comfortable arm driving position. This affects... -
Why is my S-Max so noisy? 20 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
I drive a Ford S-Max EcoBoost (2012). I noticed there are plastic valves, about four-inches wide, hinged in a vertical bracket in the motor compartment;... -
Toyota Avensis Tourer 2.2 D-4D or 1.8 V-matic 19 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
I drive about 12,000 per year and am looking at a 2009 Avensis Tourer 2.2 D-4D TR with 70,000 from a main dealer (Toyota approved, 12 months warranty)... -
DSG gearbox issues on Volkswagen Golf 3 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
I am having some serious issues with the DSG gearbox in my 2009 Volkswagen Golf. I was pulling out of a junction and the car started to judder and then... -
What pressure for winter tyres? 30 Jan 2014 (Ask HJ)
I have recently bought a new Honda CR-V with 18-inch wheels as standard, but for a drive down to the Austrian Alps I changed to 17-inch wheels with 225/65... -
Bumpy ride in Vauxhall Agila - should I change the wheels? 21 Jan 2014 (Ask HJ)
I've been driving a Vauxhall Aglia B for five years and it's everything I need. However, our poor roads makes the ride very harsh in London/Surrey. The... -
Nissan Micra locking itself 13 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
My friend has a 2004 Nissan Micra, but the driver’s door locks itself. It has now got so bad that she has to climb over the passenger’s seat to get in... -
Flat battery on Volkswagen Polo - what's the cause? 10 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
I purchased a new Volkswagen Polo in 2010 and two years later the car failed to start on my drive and was taken by the dealer for tests. The car was returned... -
Which fast but subtle car? 28 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
A friend has £12,000 to spend on a used car. Performance and handling are very important. Badge, status, and frivolities such as heated seats, sat-nav,... -
Is it a bad idea to sell a convertible in winter? 27 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have a two-litre Renault Megane Cabriolet, which I would like to sell. I know that the advice is "buy a convertible in the winter but sell when it's... -
How can I remove the smell of tobacco from my Ford Mondeo? 16 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have bought a used Ford Mondeo Zetec, which is fine in every respect except for a persistent odour of tobacco smoke. Can you please recommend a product... -
Sluggish Lexus GS - what's the cause? 21 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
My 2005 Lexus GS 430 has developed a fault after a recent 100,000 mile service at my local dealer. The auto ‘box oil was changed as part of the standard... -
Recommend a hatchback for short domestic journeys? 19 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have a budget of £10,000 to £12,000 and am looking for a hatchback with room for two sets of golf clubs plus trolleys. I am single and travel to work... -
How long can you drive a foreign car be driven in the UK for? 5 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
What are the rules for using foreign cars in the UK? A car owned by a European family now living near me shows a foreign number plate and has done so for... -
Broken exhaust on Mercedes SLK - what's the cheapest fix? 25 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
My wife drives a 2004 Mercedes-Benz SLK 200, with 73,000 miles on the clock. It is in decent condition, but last week my wife ran over a gate closing device... -
Engine destroyed after running out of oil - is the garage to blame? 25 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
I put my Saab in for a service recently after noticing a change in engine noise following a long journey. The garage told me the car had no oil and replaced...
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