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What needs doing at my Honda Jazz service? 19 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
My 54 plate Jazz 1.4SE (65000miles) is due for a service - apart from the list in the book is there anything else I should have done? -
Camper van won't move - are the brakes stuck on? 4 Dec 2019 (Ask HJ)
My camper van won't move. It was parked up after going through a flood and is now stuck. On starting it fires up and both forward and reverse gears can... -
How often should I replace brake discs? 4 Dec 2024 (Ask HJ)
My 2016 BMW M135i owned since new with only 52000 miles just had a BMW Health Check which showed that the front brake discs had a slight lip and the pads... -
The coil spring of our 2017 car broke, severing the brake and starting a fire. Can we do anything if the car is out of warranty? 30 Apr 2021 (Ask HJ)
Due to a strange noise, while driving, we thought was something banging around in the boot. We stopped to check and flames were coming from the offside... -
Is there anything specific I need to address at the next service of my Jaguar XJS? 20 May 2019 (Ask HJ)
My 1992 Jaguar XJS 4.0 straight 6 coupe with 101,000 miles is due for a service in a couple of months. In addition to the standard items involved in a... -
BMW X3 triad of lights, 4X4, ABS and Brake 29 Apr 2017 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2006 BMW X3 2.0d sport, bought through finance. I've had it since 2014, but since the DPF issue I seldom use it. In the first quarter of 2015,... -
I've been offered a rarely used 1993 Rover 416 GSi - will it need a lot of maintenance? 1 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
I've recently become in need of an automatic car due to a health problem. I was going to purchase a used Nissan Micra, however, I have also been offered... -
Why doesn't my Volkswagen Touareg's cruise control work on downhill slopes? 7 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
I purchased a Volkswagen Touareg 3.0TDI new six months ago and am delighted with it, but on a steep hill in Argyll the vehicle runs away with me over the... -
Is it common for the electric parking brake to fail on Land Rover Discovery 4s? 24 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have a 30-month old Discovery 4 3.0d HSE automatic with 28,000 miles from new, with full supplying dealer history. It has just destroyed its electromechanical... -
Buying a friends' low-mile Shogun? 1 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
A friend has offered us first refusal on their 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun SWB Equipe 3.2 Diesel with just 15k miles on the clock. It is obviously a very... -
Do I have to pay for this? 29 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
My Vauxhall Omega went in for full service (80,000 miles) plus timing belt change, ignition plugs and brake fluid change. I requested that if additional... -
What should I have checked and replaced on my 13-year-old BMW 520i? 11 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have a 13-year-old BMW 520i SE auto saloon that now has 106,500 miles on the clock. It has served me well over the eight year period l've owned it, and... -
Not for public consumption 24 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
I bought a Hyundai i10 on 1st September last year. The reason I bought it was the praise attributed by the motoring press, particularly yourself. On the... -
Are carbon deposits causing braking problems to my 2006 Mazda 6? 12 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
My 2006 Mazda 6 on a 55 plate is now spending its eighth week in a main dealer to sort out a problem with the brakes at low speed in first and reverse... -
Passed particle 22 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
My Mercedes Benz C280 petrol automatic is 28 months old with 8,500 miles on the clock. Recently in the very cold weather, before the engine has fully warmed... -
Healthy option 19 Sep 2009 (Ask HJ)
I was wondering if you could advise me on a tricky question. My employer wants me to drive a company car that I know has faulty brakes. I have asked numerous... -
Pounds, shillings and Bents 29 Aug 2009 (Ask HJ)
We have a 2006 Bentley Flying Spur, which is currently in our local Bentley dealer for a service. The dealer has phoned to say the car needs a new front... -
Disky business 4 Jul 2009 (Ask HJ)
Five years ago I purchased a new BMW 530Diesel automatic. At 74 yrs old I only do 6,000 miles per year, but take great care to make a reasonable run once... -
How can I clean brake dust from my Volvo V70's wheels? 3 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
What is the best method for cleaning the wheels on my new Volvo V70? I guess it's residue from the brake pads. My high pressure cleaner that will punch... -
ABS light on Alfa 159 19 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
We own an Alfa Romeo 159 JTDm lusso 58 plate. ABS not available has flashed up on the dash display. What could this mean before we take it to a garage?
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