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Ford C-Max or Renault Megane - which should I buy? 8 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am looking to replace my Hyundai Getz with something bigger. My local dealer has offered a 2008 Ford C-Max with 50,000 miles for £3250, plus my Getz.... -
Downsizing wheels for winter on a Prius 17 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
My Toyota Prius T Spirit is fitted with 17" wheels. I am having great difficulty locating steel wheels to fit replacement winter tyres. I believe that... -
Are DSG automatics ok? 22 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
I want a small automatic and was wondering about the Skoda Fabia. Have been told by friends that DSG autos are not a good choice. Is this so? Otherwise... -
Winter wheels and tyres for an S60 21 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
Can I fit my winter tyres fitted on a set of original 16 inch Volvo V70 Alloy to my Volvo S60 D5 SE, which came from factory with 17 inch alloy wheels?... -
How do I adjust the handbrake on my R-reg Ford Mondeo? 2 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
Can you please confirm that the handbrake on an R-plate Ford Mondeo 1.8 LX is auto-adjust? If it is not, can you please tell me how to adjust it? -
How do I know which pads to buy for my Volkswagen Golf III? 22 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have a 1996 Volkswagen Golf III 1.8 SE and need to change the front brake pads. Volkswagen fitted two types of calliper - their own brand, and Girling.... -
Make sensor this 31 Oct 2009 (Ask HJ)
The ABS on my Sept 05 Volvo S40 1.6D has just failed. My local dealer has contacted Volvo and they offered a 70% discount off the replacement unit but... -
Half braked 26 Sep 2009 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2007 BMW E90 318i SE with 22,000 miles, and warning lights have come on telling me that the DSC system has failed. Do you know if this is a common... -
Can I manually disable an electronic handbrake? 30 Apr 2020 (Ask HJ)
I have a Toyota Corolla and I'm trying to find out if it's possible to park up without the electronic handbrake engaging. With current lockdown in place,... -
MINI Cooper D gearbox rattle 8 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
In 2012 I bought a new MINI Cooper D. After just 12 weeks of ownership the car developed a rattle when changing gear. The MINI dealer replaced both the... -
I've got handbrake problems on my 51-reg Vauxhall Corsa. 27 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I've got a 51-reg Vauxhall Corsa SXI. If it's parked on a hill the handbrake goes up eight clicks before it will even begin to hold the car. I know they're... -
Dead legged 8 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
About 20 years ago I was doing auto safety research related to an auto safety-braking device my brother had recently patented in the U.S.A.. One thing... -
Problem with RS4 bought from main dealer 11 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
I bought an Audi RS4 from Leicester Audi in March 2012. I quickly noticed an intermittent juddering from the brakes so contacted the dealer. They told... -
My Suzuki Vitara makes a strange noise when braking in reverse, should I be worried? 11 Apr 2024 (Ask HJ)
We have a Suzuki Vitara 2021. On reversing and applying the footbrake the car makes a loud whooping type sound. We have been told by our dealer that this... -
Should I use one pedal driving on my EV on motorways? 17 May 2023 (Ask HJ)
I have a Toyota BZ4x with one pedal driving. Should this be used on a motorway or dual carriageway? When I switch it on I can feel a retardation which... -
Mercedes A-Class driveshaft issue 11 Jul 2015 (Ask HJ)
My 38-month A-Class, two months out of warranty and 39000 on the clock, has been diagnosed with driveshaft failure. Last month, the nearside front brake... -
Why are my Volvo SC60's brake calipers corroding so badly? 12 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
The brake calipers of my Volvo XC60 are heavily discoloured and corroding, particularly those on the front. The car is only seven months old and I've owned... -
Peugeot 5008: instability and vibration when braking on motorway 15 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have had my car for about 8 weeks. It became obvious on a trip to France that the steering wheel vibrates heavily if you attempt to brake when travelling... -
Noisy knocking MR2 8 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
I recently had a grinding noise coming from my rear driver side brake. I took it to a garage and they told me I will need a new caliper at some point.... -
Footsure 26 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
I could not disagree more with HJ’s opinion that autos should be driven two-footed. I and my wife have driven autos since converting from gears sixteen...
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