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Warped sense 3 Apr 2010 (Ask HJ)
I saw the letter on 23rd Jan from a 2006 RAV-4 owner needing disc replacements. For your files you may wish to note that my 2006 RAV 4 (diesel 2.2) suffered... -
Why's my Opel Omega pulling to the left when I brake? 27 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have a left-hand drive 2003 Opel Omega which has done 50,000 miles. I have owned the car from new and it has been dealer maintained. In March 2010, upon... -
Have I got a case against the garage that MoT'd my car and missed important issues? 13 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
I had an MoT one month, and about 300 miles, ago. The only advisory was a rubber mounting. I took it to Honda for their spring checkover and the rear brake... -
Jaguar S-Type buying advice 18 Jun 2015 (Ask HJ)
My next door neighbour has a Jaguar S-Type which hasn't moved in 18 months. Would you consider this to be a future classic? It has done 53000 mls with... -
Creaking noises from front of car 4 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
When I select reverse (auto box) and reverse up an incline, there is a distinct creaking sound from the front of the car. (It seldom does this on a flat... -
Different tyres front rear 14 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
I have a Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI DSG (18 months old/16k mls) which needs suspension modification to rectify noise. Skoda will fit new tyres to rear only... -
Can the Mitsubishi ASX's stop-start system be switched off? 16 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
I read your report on the Mitsubishi ASX. Can the stop-start system be switched off? I think it would be very frustrating in a stop and start situation,... -
Are faults with the back brakes and Comms2000 unit normal for the Citroen Xsara Picasso Desire? 8 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
Since purchasing this vehicle from new we have had the back brakes changed as the adjusters were faulty and caused severe wear on the shoes. We have just... -
My brake discs and pads only lasted 24,000 miles. Is this acceptable wear and tear on a brand new car? 17 Jun 2021 (Ask HJ)
My 2019 Skoda Kodiaq is at 24,000 miles and I've had to replace both the front brake discs and pads, which I consider unacceptable wear. Before the Kodiaq,... -
Garage tried to con me into replacing 'worn' brake pads - why didn't the wear indicator come on? 4 Sep 2017 (Ask HJ)
I recently took our 2015 Volkswagen Sharan for its 38,000 mile service at a Volkswagen garage. The car has been carefully driven, but Volkswagen reported... -
Why won't my Range Rover Sport's stop-start work on the parking brake? 7 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have a new model Range Rover Sport 3.0d HSE Dynamic. I have to say I love it. I traded a Discovery 4 (amazing residual after three years) and recently... -
Stopping in traffic with a DSG 'box- should I put it in park or neutral? 30 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have just bought a new Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI DSG, but I have a few niggling issues with the car. What’s your recommendation when stationary at traffic... -
Can I claim from a specialist who did some work on my classic car and damaged the brake master cylinder? 6 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am in the rather extended process of completely rebuilding a classic car. A couple of years ago I had all the major braking system components rebuilt... -
What do you think of the automatic gearboxes in the B-Class, A3 and Golf? 11 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
My shortlist of new cars is down to three: Mercedes-Benz B-Class, Audi A3 and Volkswagen Golf, all with automatic gearboxes. I am aware of your reviews... -
Why does my new Audi A6 have a start button and a push button handbrake? 12 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
I recently purchased a new Audi A6 Avant to replace an A4 convertible now that we have a new addition to the family. I am a big fan of the Audi range and... -
MOT Validity 27 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
I purchased a Ford Ka for £1275 on the 2nd of March 2011. On the test drive it seemed fine, but after driving it a few miles I noticed the brakes were... -
Why do some automatic drivers still not use left-foot braking, especially when starting the engine? 3 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
A friend came to see us. When leaving he sat in his new-to-him, 2008/58 Mercedes-Benz A180 diesel auto. Without putting his legs anywhere near the pedals... -
I've been left-foot braking since I first drove a go-kart. 27 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
When I first drove a go-kart, I discovered that the brake pedal was on the left and the accelerator on the right. It struck me what excellent control this... -
What caused my Honda Civic's brakes to squeal? 8 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
I recently tried to take my 2005 Honda Civic 1.6 Vtec (9000 miles) out after five days in the garage, only to find a very loud screeching noise coming... -
Half braked 10 Apr 2010 (Ask HJ)
My 4 year-old Fiat Punto with 14k miles on the clock was recently put through the MOT test and failed. I was contacted by the garage (Arnold Clarke, Newcastle...
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