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Has my Hyundai i20's clutch failed? 15 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
Last night I experienced a very strange breakdown in my Hyundai i20. At first the revs were extremely high, making deafening sound but not much else. Soon... -
I have fond memories of the Renault 4, a simple, reliable little car. 27 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
James May's eulogistic comments about the late-lamented Renault 4 in July 9 Telegraph Motoring raised many nostalgic memories about this excellent little... -
Cooling fain failure 23 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
The cooling fan in the car has stopped working. I've checked and replaced one fuse, but this has not solved that problem. The car is overheating... -
Nissan Micra C + C - can't be driven smoothly 9 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
My recently purchased 2007 Micra C + C 1.6 Sport has done 30,000 miles and has been looked after. However, the throttle response makes it impossible to... -
Automatic decision 9 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
I have had VW Polo 1.4 automatics for the past 12 years, new each time and have been very happy with them. Mainly I commute to work in and out of central... -
Not automatically 30 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
My present car is a 07 plate Yaris SR 1.3VVT and I have covered 13,000 miles from new. As I am getting on in years I feel that a small automatic car would... -
Real life Micra DIG-S Consumption 22 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
You recently test drove the Nissan Micra DIG-S. You were quite positive about the new supercharged engine and it's claimed 69mpg combined fuel consumption.... -
Warranty on MINI 4 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
Just prior to the expiry of warranty on my MINI Cooper Convertible, the air conditioning failed. The car was due a service and pre MOT check therefore... -
Can you recommend a family car for high business mileage? 4 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
I've had a 2004 Renault Scenic since new, but electrical faults mean that I am considering changing it. I'd like a car with sufficient space for a family... -
Will we see any benefit from using the Toyota Yaris Hybrid over long journeys? 4 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
We are thinking of trading our Toyota Yaris diesel next year for the new Yaris Hybrid, which is coming soon. However, talking to our mechanic and the Toyota... -
Lumpy idling Tigra 3 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
My Tigra, which I've had about two weeks, has developed a fault. It drives fine, it starts fine, and it runs great until it's warm enough for the air injector... -
Need a new small car 14 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
I have a Suburu Forester Turbo, which I have owned from new in 1993. I love everything about it, particularly the acceleration, the room for two big... -
Main dealer oil changes 14 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
My company car is a VW Touran 1.9 TDi which I have had serviced at the local VW main dealer four times. After each service I make a point of checking the... -
Piezo injectors on 2006 Leon 8 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
Under your "What's bad" section, there is a reference to "Very useful information from FBE659 in The Backroom: The best PD units are mid-period 1.9s... -
Audi A1/A3 1.2 or Polo 1.6 comfortline hatch? 7 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
I am just wanting to know which car you think is best for me to buy. My job is a surgical representative for a medical company. I am very interested in... -
Can you recommend a simple, reliable car to carry two bicycles? 21 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
It seems to me from reading your readers’ letters that many problems with modern cars these days are caused by unnecessary fancy electronics. Is it possible... -
Buying a replacement runabout 18 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
My wife is currently running a P plate Renault Megane 1.6 petrol. We spent rather too much getting it through the MOT last year and it has started to... -
Why can't my wife's Mercedes-Benz A160 compete with my Audi A4 for fuel economy? 5 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
My wife and I drive between West Cornwall and Ealing, 570 miles return with all but 10 miles on motorways and dual carriageways, cruising at an indicated... -
Did the dealer damage my ECU? 10 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
I had my Audi A6 serviced at a main dealership. At the same time they did a gearbox oil change for me. They returned the car to me and said all the work... -
Did you know that short journeys are bad for the environment as well as for your car? 10 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
Regarding your comments about short runs by IC-engined vehicles, (and engines in general), you're absolutely right. Short (cold) runs are bad for the engine,...
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