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Rough running Octavia vRS 20 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have an 07 plate petrol Octavia VRS with 72k on the clock. Recently it has begun to run roughly when the engine is cold. At idle it is probably best... -
Old Audi won't start properly 18 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have an M reg Audi A4 which has a problem starting and then just dying. I start it again and give it some throttle and rev it for a half a minute and... -
I want a car with a large sunroof 14 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
I currently drive a Mazda 6 SL. It has 67,000 on the clock and I'm looking to change it, but the new Mazdas don't have a sunroof. In fact they don't now... -
Faulty engine on the car I bought 11 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
1.5 weeks ago, I bought a car. Mechanic friend checked it prior to buying, did a test drive - it seemed fine. Five days later, on a motorway, I started... -
Carrying an oversized load with the boot open? 10 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have an E46 coupe, which I can easily fit 1200 x 1800mm sheets of plasterboard in. I need to carry 2 doors of 1980mm- so there is an overhang (approx... -
Replacing an old Peugeot 405? 16 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
Wish to replace 405TD estate. Must have similar comfort seats & ride. Prefer diesel & model which can be maintained by experienced mechanic. Minimal... -
Keyless entry - risk of car theft? 15 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
I am looking to buy a new car and the model I am interested in has keyless entry. My friend has warned me against this and says that he read a recent article... -
Replacing a mk1 Yaris 19 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
Nearly another year on for our 52 reg Yaris D4D. Is your mother's soldiering on? I always have a shortlist of replacement cars but it is more complicated... -
Advice regarding Fords liability to pay for a new engine 12 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
We took our Ford S Max into Ford as the oil pressure light was coming on the dash. We asked them to do a full diagnostic and healthcheck on the car. We... -
Sat Nav not accepting 7-digit post codes 12 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
I contacted Mercedes-Benz after reading here that someone had complained to them that their Sat Nav wouldn't accept a full postcode and they upgraded his... -
Is my local petrol station pulling a fast one? 10 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
Last night I filled up with petrol and was charged for 44 litres. It definitely read 0 before I started. I don't think my tank takes 44L as I often push... -
Do I need to let the turbo on a Skoda Octavia cool down before switching off the engine? 4 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
Can you advise me please? I am thinking of getting a bigger car and have my eye on a Skoda Octavia. If I go for a model with the 1.4 TSI 122 BHP engine... -
Is it sensible to buy a cheap Porsche Boxter from auction? 1 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
I am hoping to purchase a Porsche Boxster from auction in the hope of saving some money. Can you test-drive a car at auction, and do they come with any... -
Is coasting downhill better than descending a hill in gear? 30 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
With my DVLA road tax reminder I received a leaflet exhorting me to save money (and petrol) by adopting a “smarter driving style”. Included was the advice... -
Replacing 2003 Ford Focus Estate: What would you suggest? 19 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
It's time to replace our 2003 Focus Estate, manual. We do c. 10,000 miles a year, about half of which is a on specific trip on M and A roads, often carting... -
Where can I get a car suitable for carrying large dogs? 16 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
I need to buy an economical petrol-engined budget car to transport my dogs. I shall have up to £5000 to spend plus a 12-year-old 2.0-litre Vauxhall Vectra... -
Should both petrol and diesel turbo engines be idled after use? 16 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
Further to your advice on turbo cooling by idling the engine for some time after use, is the advice equally true for diesel and petrol engines? I have... -
Which used petrol saloon/hatchback for £15,000? 10 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
I wish to buy used saloon/hatchback. I have a budget of about £15,000 and I want a car of no more than three years old, max 20,000 miles, petrol, good... -
Replacing an old Corsa 1.4 26 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
What would you recommend as a replacement following a faithful Corsa 1.4 auto (R reg)? It needs 5 doors, reasonable boot space, flexible driver's seat... -
Why do people hover next to HGVs on the motorway? 26 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
For a long time I have suspected that some drivers are using cruise control or are saving fuel when I see them slowly passing a foreign lorry. Surely one...
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