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Why is my Ford Focus misfiring? 30 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
I bought a 2012 Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi about 5 months ago, after 3 1/2 months (out of warranty) it started to develop a misfire when warm. Driving along at... -
Skoda Citigo has hidden accident history - what are my rights? 3 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
I bought a three-year-old Skoda Citigo from a dealer eight weeks ago. Recently, it went into a local Skoda dealer for some minor recall work. However,... -
Faulty parking sensors - what are my rights? 8 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
I bought a brand new Ford Fiesta in 2014 - Titanium five-door, with metallic paint and front and rear parking sensors. From day one, the parking sensors... -
A new car for twins... 1 Apr 2016 (Ask HJ)
We are expecting twins later in the year and my 10 year old Golf GTI (which I cherish) won't cut the mustard. We live in London, with on street parking,... -
Freelander 2 2.2TDi clutch failure at 18,000 miles 15 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
Hi, I'm asking on behalf of a friend who is not registered on the site. She took her Freelander 2 2.2TDi (2012, 18000 miles) back to the dealer yesterday... -
Which tyres should I fit to my Fiat 500? 13 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
I need new front tyres for my Fiat 500 TwinAir, what would you suggest? Secondly, due to becoming grand parents, we need a new car to replace my partner's... -
Buying a used car - Lexus or Peugeot? 10 Apr 2014 (Ask HJ)
We have a 'next-car' conundrum that we can’t stop agonising over and we really need some independent impartial advice. We would like a raised-height... -
What is a realistic price for my wife's 2000 BMW 523 SE? 21 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
My wife bought her BMW 523 SE Touring automatic in August 2000. Since then she has carefully cherished it, had it regularly serviced, done only 90,000... -
Which car should we pick to replace our Motability Volkswagen Golf? 14 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
My wife qualifies for a car under the Motability Scheme and her last two cars have been Volkswagen Golfs, presently a 1.4 TSI which has just about all... -
Why has our MINI Cooper S failed its MoT on faulty headlight washers? 28 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
We have a 2007 MINI Cooper S convertible. At its recent MoT we were told the car has failed as both the headlight washers are not working. The probable... -
Which diesel company car can you recommend that fits my company's requirements? 17 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
For the first time in 14 years I am about to get a company car with a job I start on 1 July. The criteria below make for a wide ranging choice. I do about... -
Should I specify 18-inch wheels on my new Audi Q5? 17 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
I recently took a test drive in a new Audi Q5. The S Line version seems to have the equipment and extras that I would prefer but only comes with 19-inch... -
Why doesn't my Mini One D return its quoted mpg figures? 27 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have recently bought a Mini One D Baker Street, quoted as capable of 74.3mpg. I struggle to get 52 even on a long run and so does my dealership. This... -
Should we change our 2010 Kia Rio diesel for something more suitable for short journeys? 20 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
We have a Kia Rio 1 CRDi, which we bought new in March 2010, and have had no problems at all with it and really like the car. We have now done about 15,000... -
Run flat tyre wear 5 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
Do you think run flat tyres are prone to more wear than normal tyres? I have a MINI Cooper S on a 57 plate and replaced the original front Dunlop Sport... -
Which sports car offers performance and comfort? 4 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have a lovely 2010 BMW 318i SE Touring which is perfect. However, I am 63 yrs old and feeling the need for some serious performance with comfort. I am... -
What causes common turbo failures on the Audi A6 diesel? 13 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
Against repeated advice in your column I decided to continue running my gorgeous Audi A6 diesel estate car beyond the three-year warranty period. 18 months... -
Real life high MPG and reliability - what's the best car? 4 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
Accompanying my new job is a 18000 to 20000 mile annual commute, mainly on motorways but also occasional A roads. I have a budget of up to £11500 but... -
I was wrongly accused of using a mobile phone when driving by the police. 23 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
Four years ago, as I made my way to work, I was flagged down and pulled over traffic by two police in a 4x4 using sirens and flashing lights, etc.. They... -
Is it normal for warranty companies to prevaricate for flood-related claims? 9 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
I wonder if other readers have experience of making claims against Allianz. I have not made a claim for some 30 years and am astonished at the prevarication...
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