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The clutch on my 2015 Ford Focus broke after 9000 miles - should Ford pay the £1227 repair bill? 19 Aug 2017 (Ask HJ)
I own a 2015 Ford C-Max 1.0-litre EcoBoost. The clutch burnt out on the M25 in horrendous traffic, I was lucky I found a stretch of the hard shoulder without... -
Problems with Rover 400 window regulator 1 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have bought a window regulator part from a scrap yard to replace the broken one that was in my wife's Rover 400. The mechanic at my local garage tried... -
Is BMW's new Double Clutch Transmission better than the automatic gearbox? 9 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
I’m looking at buying a secondhand BMW 335i. I had one of the first in 2006 and always regretted selling it. I can’t drive a manual due to a disability.... -
Is there a technique to driving my Peugeot 308 automatic to prevent it lurching when changing gear? 15 Dec 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have just taken delivery of a Peugeot 308 1.6 Diesel Feline Automatic. I ordered it with an autobox, expecting the Techtronic box from my old 307SW.... -
Ford Focus Titanium 2013 Powershift Gearbox failure - is this a common problem? 3 Apr 2022 (Ask HJ)
I bought a 2013 Ford Focus from a main dealer in 2018. The car only had only 56,000 miles on it. It now has 67,000. The garage has told me that the wet... -
Buying a new family car - Mazda 6 or Skoda Superb? 14 Feb 2016 (Ask HJ)
I have a Mazda 6 Sport Nav (175 Manual) 2013 version which on the whole I am happy with especially the safety pack (Lane & rear view monitoring etc). I... -
Cooling fan operation 6 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
I've been driving my 405 GL since its manufacture. It is a model fitted with air-con. Five years ago I was forced to replace the entire engine. Since... -
What has happened to make insurance premiums go up so much in the last 12 months? 16 Jul 2018 (Ask HJ)
Last July I insured my car for £240. This year, with no changes to my circumstances (other than the value of the car having reduced) the renewal quote... -
Why is Direct Line refusing to cover our son on our MINI One because it has a spoiler fitted? 5 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
I've been a longstanding and loyal Direct Line customer for many years with two cars currently insured with them. As my children became of age, they were... -
Our newly-bought, used Mazda CX-5 is emitting white smoke - what should we do? 9 Feb 2018 (Ask HJ)
We've recently purchased a 2014 Mazda CX-5 2.0 petrol with 108,000 miles on the clock. On the day of the purchase, we pointed out some white smoke coming... -
With the many reports of VWG timing chain failures, should I consider a regular replacement regime for my Volkswagen Golf VII GTI? 6 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
I own a 2013 Volkswagen Golf VII GTI that's covered 23,000 miles. With the ever increasing reports of problems with VWG timing chains, should I consider... -
Could you recommend a more economical replacement for my wife's Subaru Forester? 10 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
My wife is using a Subaru Forester XT 2.5 auto which we bought in 2009. I anticipated that the annual mileage would be around 6000, but in fact it's double... -
Sold a car privately with a dubious MOT - where do I stand? 26 Nov 2020 (Ask HJ)
I bought a classic 1990s car from a dealer for £1000 back in January. It was MOT'd in September this year and went straight through, but with an advisory... -
Oil pump drive & turbo charger 22 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have owned a 56 plate Audi for 10 months. Unfortunately a lady crashed into the car when stationery (on the 6th June 2012) and this resulted in car requiring... -
The emissions fix caused an EGR fault with my Volkswagen Golf 1.6 TDI - should I push for a FoC repair? 8 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
I've just had the EA189 emission fix on my 2012 Volkswagen Golf 1.6 TDI, 52,000 mileage. Got the dreaded glow coil warning light within 2/3 days of service... -
Buying a small hatchback advice 8 Jul 2015 (Ask HJ)
We're after a small hatchback. Fuel economy, reliability and ease of use is the main things I am looking for. Preferable to be an auto but manuals a possibility.... -
Our local council is spending money on traffic signs but not repairing potholes - how can I object? 6 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
Hertfordshire County Council is spending or has spent over £200,000 on digital traffic information signs. One of these, in Stevenage, obstructs the view... -
Why can't I get a replacement wing mirror for my Chrysler Grand Cherokee? 5 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have a Grand Cherokee jeep in grey, which I bought new last September. Unfortunately, a man in a white van has hit my vehicle and it now needs a new... -
Where do I stand legally with a dealer I bought a classic car from? 3 Sep 2019 (Ask HJ)
I bought a 1991 Roller from a dealer a couple of hours or so journey from me. On test drive the aircon was not blowing cold, so the dealer said he'd get... -
How can I fix my MINI's clogged DPF? 6 Oct 2014 (Ask HJ)
I own a 2009 MINI Cooper D, which is suffering a bout of DPF issues. Within a few months of owning the car, the DPF light came on (regularly) and BMW performed...
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