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Which large six-cylinder diesel automatic should replace our Saab Vector Sport? 15 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
My wife and I do a combined 30,000 miles a year; 25,000 myself, mainly medium to long distance motorway work and my wife around 5000 of more local mileage.... -
Why is my mother's Mazda MX-5 misfiring? 30 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
My mum has a 10-year-old 1.8 Mazda MX-5 Icon. It's been looked after very well, and is in generally good condition, though it doesn't go very far. She... -
Family plan 26 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
With sons of 7 and 4 and twins arriving in 6 weeks we need to replace our trusty old SAAB 900, within a budget of £15k. We live in London but most mileage... -
Transmissional period 12 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have a 1998 XJ8 with 73,600 miles. Although Jaguar has said the auto transmission is sealed for life, and a main dealer has told me not to have the oil... -
Golf warning 3 Apr 2010 (Ask HJ)
My sister has a 2005 Golf Mk5 GT 140bhp TDi with climate and DSG without flappy paddles but, with climate, option pack, metallic paint etc., with approx... -
AC/BC 6 Feb 2010 (Ask HJ)
Recently while in British Columbia, Canada, I rented a Ford Escape Limited. It had a 3-litre V6 engine, 6-speed automatic transmission with a low ratio... -
Bootiful 16 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
I am thinking of changing my 3-year-old, 14,000 mile, Peugeot 407 SW for three reasons: It is very low and it is not easy for my wife and I to get in and... -
Change of Scenery 15 Aug 2009 (Ask HJ)
You were very helpful a couple of years ago helping my mother-in-law when she wanted to downsize from her Volvo V70. She has been very happy with your... -
Gateway to the South 18 Jul 2009 (Ask HJ)
My daughter recently started a new job in South London and rather then stay up there she wishes to commute. As we live in Southampton the commute is a... -
Well scrubbed 6 Jun 2009 (Ask HJ)
I have a Volvo V70 (new shape), but, as with the old model, I and other owners are only getting 10k-12k miles from the front tyres. I do not drive like... -
I've been sold a car that has no service history - do I have any recourse? 1 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
I part-exchanged a car at my local Toyota dealer. They sold me a Toyota and said it had a full service history and that the documents would be sent in... -
Warning light on my Fiat 500 keeps coming on 12 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
I took delivery of new Fiat 500 1.3-litre diesel at the end of Oct 2010. Within a couple of weeks problem with warning triangle and stop/start unavailable... -
Does the cam chain need tightening on my Subaru XV? 19 Nov 2021 (Ask HJ)
I purchased my Subaru XV automatic back in June 2020 and the mileage is now at 26,500 miles. I am used to changing the cam belt, pullies and water pump... -
Using a diesel for low mileages 16 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
I bought a Mazda 2 in mid-2007 and have only done about 14,000 miles, including a lot of short runs from cold. I am aware of the risk of clogging... -
Need a baby friendly automatic used car 1 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking to buy a used automatic vehicle that is as safe and modern for £5k. I am due to have a baby next year and it would be great to get something... -
The cam belt failed on our car. Where do we legally stand with this issue? 3 Nov 2020 (Ask HJ)
I bought a 2016 DS3 on 3 July from a non-main dealer garage. Two and a half weeks ago (3 months and 2 weeks after buying), I was driving on a dual carriageway,... -
Lots of problems/faults with a new Toyota Yaris, dealership unhelpful, unbiased advice needed please 8 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
Hello Honest John, we bought a new (16) Toyota Yaris Design, to replace a 13yr old (03) Yaris T Spirit, through Drive the Deal, the process went perfectly,... -
Why are modern cars issued with different wheel size options? 16 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
Although I have given up driving, as I approach my 89th birthday I still have a valid clean licence, having driven and owned a variety of vehicles in a... -
Problem with roof mechanism 6 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
On a Friday in April whilst putting down the roof of our 13 year old Mercedes 230SLK, it failed with the boot section up and the quarter lights down. ... -
Extra 'recommendations' during car service — are they really necessary? 19 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
Yesterday I had my Hyundai's 3rd year service and 1st MOT carried out at Halfords. They came back to me with 'recommendations' including: 1. An engine...
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