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Mazda sicks 3 Oct 2009 (Ask HJ)
I bought my 2006 Mazda 6 2.0 diesel SAKATA in November 2007. For the first 3 months the car was fine no problems. Thereafter, I’ve had the same problems... -
Scrappy information 12 Sep 2009 (Ask HJ)
I have taken advantage of the scrappage scheme and ordered a Toyota IQ. High list price, but with the £2k off it seems more palatable. Also very green... -
How will mileage for PHEVs be worked out when EV pay per mile is introduced? 1 Dec 2025 (Ask HJ)
I own a Mercedes CLA 250e hybrid and currently pay £180 VED, rising to £195 in Jan 26 when it becomes due. Can you tell me if, from 1 Apr 2028, I will... -
How do I maintain my DPF? 16 Dec 2024 (Ask HJ)
I've read in several places every 300 to 400 miles I should clean my DPF's. I understand I should drive at 2000 revs for 20 minutes. What happens if I... -
Can I get multi vehicle insurance for three cars? 14 Apr 2023 (Ask HJ)
I'm the owner/driver of two vehicles, a VW Transporter, business use fully comp and Insured for max mileage of 5k per annum and my runabout Ford Mondeo... -
Why has my local garage inflated its tyre prices? 10 Jan 2023 (Ask HJ)
Last week I took my 2013 BMW 328i into my local garage (which is part of a national chain) for an MOT and service. My car failed the MoT because two runflat... -
Why are my tyres wearing out so quickly? 1 Feb 2021 (Ask HJ)
I have a BMW X3 M40d purchased November 2019. It's done around 10, 500 miles in that time mostly around town with only a few motorway trips. It's just... -
Accident history of our new car wasn't disclosed. What are our rights? 10 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
My wife bought a MINI Convertible from a main dealer just before the covid pandemic kicked off and when she bought it, we took it back the next day as... -
My car needs £12k+ worth of repairs and I've only owned it for a few months - what should I do? 18 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2014 Mazda CX-5, which I have owned for seven months. I purchased from a car trader. Last week, it failed very suddenly with loss of power and... -
Cam shaft fault due to bad engine repair by Audi - what are my legal rights? 5 Jun 2017 (Ask HJ)
I own a 2005 Audi A4 Convertible 2.0 TFSI, the one renowned for the problem with oil consumption. My Audi garage repaired the piston rings and, I think,... -
What used car should I buy - Honda Jazz, Mazda 3, or Ford Fiesta? 6 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
I would appreciate your advice regarding buying a used automatic car. My options are a 2013 Honda Jazz 1.4 I-VTEC 20,000 miles, 2013 Mazda 3 1.6 Tamura... -
Should I get a hybrid for my company car? 23 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
I have a BMW 520d saloon as my company car. I may need to change later in the year for an estate and the hybrids look very attractive, certainly from a... -
Should we keep or trade in our old Ford Galaxy? 24 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
My son is wanting to change his Ford Galaxy 2.0 diesel. The car is a 2007 model and has great bodywork, with 96,000 miles from new and dealer maintained.... -
What's the trade in value of my SEAT Ibiza? 21 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
I have a five-door SEAT Ibiza Copa 1.4 SE on a 2011 plate, with 30,000 miles on the clock. There's a couple of small scrapes on the back bumper and the... -
Parking ticket - should I ignore or appeal? 13 Aug 2014 (Ask HJ)
I have recently received a parking charge notice for going 50 minutes over a three hour free parking period at a local shopping centre. It is for £85 or... -
Why don't you criticise manufacturers who don't fit spare wheels to cars? 28 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
Your correspondent RW, from Braintree is right to be disappointed with the lack of a spare wheel in his Ford C-Max and I am astonished at your apparent... -
What is causing brake squeal on my Zafira? 23 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2007 Vauxhall Zafira that has very annoying squeal. It started in June 2012 and I hear it on almost every journey, intermittently. It appears... -
Why don't manufacturers fit speed limit warnings as part of satnav systems? 9 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
I recently received a Notice of Intended Prosecution from Norfolk Constabulary for exceeding a 30mph speed limit in Norwich by 5mph. I will be allowed... -
Was my accident caused by a transmission fault? 20 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2011 Skoda Fabia Elegance 1.2TSI 105 7-speed DSG automatic, which is an excellent short journey runabout but it takes its time moving off from... -
Should I buy a diesel Skoda Octavia to cope with my increased mileage? 28 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
My car is a petrol Skoda Octavia vRS, which I purchased new in May last year and I would say is one of the best cars I have owned. However my increased...
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