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BMW 2 Series dual mass flywheel failure 19 Mar 2016 (Ask HJ)
I bought a new BMW 2 Series Active Tourer in March 2015. Now, nine months later and 5500 miles, the clutch/dual mass flywheel has failed. The deaker has... -
Has my Peugeot 308 got a timing chain problem? 23 Dec 2014 (Ask HJ)
A few days ago a message "Depollution system faulty" appeared on the dashboard screen of my Peugeot 308. The "engine block" warning symbol was also on.... -
Replacing a Beetle? 9 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
My partner is due to replace her 12 year old VW Beetle which will cost more to put right for the next mot than it is worth. She would like a small petrol... -
Which used supermini for £7000-£8000 19 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
This is the first time I've bought a car in 10 years and I'm stumped! I can spend between £7-8000. I need a 5-door, 5-seat car that will be used for... -
Very pleased with winter tyres on my BMW X5. 5 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
I was up and out at 8am this morning to beat the kids on their sledges so I could try the winter tyres on my X5 on virgin snow. The verdict: absolutely... -
Do the plugs in my 2004 Audi V6 saloon need to be gap adjusted? 28 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
For the past four years, I have enjoyed completely trouble free motoring from my 2004 Audi 2.4 V6 saloon, thanks entirely to the superb (and modestly priced)... -
I need a cheap small van 18 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have a MINI but need a larger car for fishing so looked at a small van (Nemo, Vauxhall Combo) and find them nice to drive, inexpensive and convenient... -
Early start 24 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
My son has just turned sixteen and I have offered him car driving lessons for a birthday present. He is a pretty good 'back seat' driver, but I would like... -
Pootle barge 28 Nov 2009 (Ask HJ)
I'm leaving London for the country and want to buy a tax-free car to pootle around in locally. I'm not overly-mechanically skilled, though can do the basics;... -
Quake expectations 25 Jul 2009 (Ask HJ)
I could not agree more about your comments relating to speed cushions. I live in a conservation area festooned with humps and cushions due to an infant... -
Britter virtues 14 Mar 2009 (Ask HJ)
I am planning to buy a new motor car. I would like to buy British MADE, regardless of owner. I am aware that all of the Jaguar / Land Rover models are... -
Are there any manufacturers that produce their own campervans? 1 Sep 2020 (Ask HJ)
Are there any manufacturers (other than Volkswagen) who produce their own camping conversions/models? -
How do I obtain insurance quotes without having chosen a car yet? 14 Feb 2024 (Ask HJ)
How do you get a quote for car insurance for a car that you might buy but don’t own? Companies I have looked at want not only all of my details but those... -
We want a rugged car that can cope with raised water levels, occasional snow falls, mud and two medium sized dogs? 2 Jan 2024 (Ask HJ)
We looking to change our MINI Cllubman. We live in a very rural farming area on the coast, liable to very wet, muddy poor roads. We would like car that... -
Which Suzuki Swift model is best? 28 Jul 2023 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2015 1.2 Suzuki Swift but would like more power and refinement. A Suzuki salesman recommended the Swift with the Boosterjet engine which I eventually... -
I'm looking for a vintage car to use as a daily driver, what would you suggest? 24 Mar 2023 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking for a vintage car to use as a daily driver, what can you recommend? -
Why is car rental in Europe so expensive? 15 Mar 2022 (Ask HJ)
We were due to go to Spain for a week last August until travel restrictions forced us to postpone to the end of June/start of July this year. When booking... -
Tyre wear - is this normal? 3 Jan 2022 (Ask HJ)
I have a Mercedes-Benz E220 Bluetec 2016 model, with 5,000-plus miles on the clock. I have been advised by Mercedes during the last service to replace... -
Can I swap my back tyres, which wear slower, with my front tyres? 6 May 2020 (Ask HJ)
Can I rotate the wheels (from front to back) on my MINI Clubman without having to change the TPMS. The front tyres always wear faster than the rear. As... -
What can you recommend to replace my Toyota MR2? 7 Dec 2018 (Ask HJ)
I have a much loved Toyota MR2 which has just been written off. As I am now in my mid-60s I feel a higher car with power steering is probably the way...

