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Ford Kuga has an engine warning light after 870 miles 4 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
My Ford Kuga is 3 weeks old and has 874 miles on. it now has an Engine Malfunction light and the car will not exceed 40 miles an hour. It has been back... -
Nissan Qashqai - Internal condensation 4 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
My wife has a three-year old Nissan Qashqai. There's lots of internal condensation, and that means having to wait a long time before driving off - whih... -
60 plate Astra- two engines in two years 4 Nov 2012 (Forum)
Been talking to my niece, whose friend's Astra's engine blew up last night due to lack of oil and they had to be towed 130 miles home. When I thought this was an old car, I was shocked to hear this was a 60 plate, which had recently had a full service, and apparently the engine blew up a year again due to lack of oil. This clearly is pathetic on a 2 year old fully serviced car and now the dealer is saying that her friend has to pay for the second engine, even though it was not his fault. -
What do you think the chance is of a discount on a BMW X3 or Land Rover Freelander? 7 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
We are thinking about buying a BMW X3 or a Land Rover Freelander 2. There is £5000 off the old model, what discount should we try to get on a new car or... -
Should the dealer fix these issues? 4 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
I've recently bought a 5 year old Focus from a main Ford dealership. I've been driving it a week and have discovered 3 heating elements in the rear windscreen... -
Pairing an iPhone with a newer car 4 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
I cannot pair my iPhone 4S with the phone system in my 3 year old (59 plate) Tiguan. The local VW dealer advises that the bluetooth module will have to... -
Polo or Clio? 22 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
Hi, I’m a 30 year old male looking at purchasing a 2010 VW polo SE 1.2 70ps (10-20k mileage) £8-9k, or a 2009/10 1.2 16V Clio i-Music or 1.2 TCE Clio dynamique... -
What car for £12000 6 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
I shall be buying again soon, and my tick list is: 1. Space for golf clubs and trolley. 2. A superb drive. 3. Up to 10 year longevity. Desirable... -
Has the tax exemption for historic vehicles been amended? 28 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
Has there been any movement to amend the current cut-off for the tax exemption for historic vehicles? -
Turbo blown on a car bought two months ago - who covers costs? 30 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
I bought an 09 plate Audi A4 TDI two months ago from a non Audi garage but the turbo has blown already. The one thing that isn't covered by the warranty.... -
Jazz, Civic or Passat automatic? 3 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
Trying to decide between 1. Civic automatic(02-05), 2. Jazz automatic(03-07), 3. Passat automatic(05+). Which is the most reliable gearbox? The Jazz... -
Is my cam belt due a change? 14 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
My 2004 Volvo S80 2.0T Manual is nearly 7 years old and has done 61,000 trouble free miles. It is a lovely car to drive, especailly on long journeys. It... -
Chipping an Omega 9 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
I have a 1998 Vauxhall Omege Elite estate with the 2.5tdi (sourced from) BMW 6 cylinder Turbodiesel engine . Although this is a good engine (in a BMW... -
Shall I buy an S-Class 15 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
I find yourself website very informative and useful. It helped me purchase a Mondeo MkIII, unfortunately the Mondeo needs replacing. I have a budget... -
Branded or unbranded? 25 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
Budget tyres can cost more than 50% less than branded tyres. Tyre salesmen say that they are made to exactly the same spec as branded tyres so why pay... -
Whistling turbo 6 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
My wife's Freelander is nearly 3-years-old and we have recently noticed a whistling noise which our local Land Rover dealer has diagnosed as a bearing... -
I want to buy a used Porsche Boxster - should I have it checked by a Porsche mechanic or the AA? 17 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking to buy a five-year-old Porsche Boxster from an independent motor trader. Would you recommend the vehicle be checked by an approved Porsche... -
Does my Renault Clio need a timing belt replacement? 12 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
We have bought a Renault Clio with a full service history. Renault recommendations are that it is changed at five years or 72,000 miles, whichever is earlier.... -
Which diesel engine is best in the Citroen Picasso? 17 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I'm thinking of buying a Citroen Picasso diesel. I would like the version that has the most powerful and reliable engine out of the 1.6HDI and 2.0HDI.... -
My 25-year-old son wants a Golf TD GTi - what else could he consider? 2 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
My son, aged 25, is interested in buying a secondhand Golf TD GTi. His budget is about £14,000. Can you suggest any alternatives that would give him the...