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  • Shouldering, the blame 20 Mar 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I am sending a photo of one of the front tyres from my Getz. The front ones both had the same wear pattern. I blame this wear wholly on our local speed...
  • Can tankerus 30 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
    Recently (and I have the receipt to prove it) I filled my Vectra CDTi with V-Power Diesel (from just on the red to a full tank). The car subsequently started...
  • French reunited 23 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I just moved to France with my wife and we are unfamiliar with the European models, and thus, reliability. The French swear by their Clios and their 306/307s,...
  • Suffering from con cushion 16 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
    If I can help in the campaign against speed cushions, please let me know. I run a small telco and have facilities to host a website on this issue. If I...
  • Common sensor 9 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
    For the last three years or so I have been running a Peugeot 407 and have been very pleased with it. It recently developed a fault with a dash display...
  • Milked shake 2 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I own a 2002/52 Jaguar XJ8 and for the past 12-18 months have had a recurring problem with juddering when braking at speed in excess of 30mph. I replaced...
  • Internally Combusted 21 Nov 2009 (Ask HJ)
    I have a 15,000-mile Vauxhall Combo 1.3 diesel that has blown up its engine because the particulate filter was supposedly not regenerated. Vauxhall will...
  • Octave lower 31 Oct 2009 (Ask HJ)
    For the past four years we have been running an Octavia Estate fitted with the 115 bhp diesel and it goes very well. We find it a much more practical...
  • The mouse that roared 26 Sep 2009 (Ask HJ)
    My wife has a 12 month old FIAT 500 diesel. Today while driving it "made a funny noise" then started to accelerate. She put in the clutch and pulled over...
  • Maximus Austinius 19 Sep 2009 (Ask HJ)
    I realize that the Austin Maxi has suffered some derision in the past but I do not know why as mine is a nice looking car with plenty of room inside and...
  • Ague Class 12 Sep 2009 (Ask HJ)
    My partner owns a 52 plate Mercedes A Class which has done 120,000 miles. A bit of rust is appearing and she is getting itchy feet, hence us looking at...
  • Twoing and throwing 5 Sep 2009 (Ask HJ)
    We are currently a two car couple and have just paid over £700 to have both cars serviced. This has made us realize that as pensioners it is time for us...
  • Crash decision 22 Aug 2009 (Ask HJ)
    A young man of about 21 has just run into the back of my mother's 2003 Skoda Octavia car on a level crossing. He was very pleasant, apologized and admitted...
  • Leased of his problem 8 Aug 2009 (Ask HJ)
    I have to choose a car from what is available in our leasing pool. I've noticed your column in the paper and thought you might be the person to ask what...
  • Tees made 18 Jul 2009 (Ask HJ)
    We are now retired and would like your advice on which car/s might best suit our current needs. We fancy a Mini MPV for the added height giving clearer...
  • Scrapper flow 11 Jul 2009 (Ask HJ)
    I for one will not be putting my hand into my pocket to change my car under this joke of a scrappage scheme. My fabulous Audi A4 Avant 1.9 TDI SE bought...
  • Hyped brids? 13 Jun 2009 (Ask HJ)
    My question arises out of the discrepancy revealed by all road tests I have seen between official fuel consumption figures of hybrid cars and those found...
  • Lease please dismisseth us 30 May 2009 (Ask HJ)
    I have the balance of a two year lease on a 2008 Audi Avant 2.0 TDI. Unfortunately the particulate filter light comes on at relatively short intervals...
  • Rover returns 28 Mar 2009 (Ask HJ)
    I have a Y reg Rover 75 2 litre diesel with 81,000 miles. I like the car and want to keep it. I am 77 and only do about 5,000 – 6,000 miles a year with...
  • Dropping a clampsell 28 Feb 2009 (Ask HJ)
    I help manage a small independent shop that has been trading for some thirty years it is in a small parade of shops in a larger shopping area. There is...
 

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