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Car damaged after high winds blew over road sign - what can I do? 20 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
I was driving to Lincoln on 6 December when a temporary sign for the market detached itself from the mounting and wrapped round the front of my car. I... -
Why is my Skoda Octavia going through tyres so quickly? 20 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
I own a 2005 Skoda Octavia Estate 1.9TDI 4X4. I bought the car eight months ago when it had done 44,000 miles. It has now done 62,000 miles and I have... -
Buying a car with space on a budget - any ideas?` 12 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
I am looking to buy a new car to replace my old Mazda 323 as I have a sneaking suspicion its about to cost me a lot of money to keep (suspension, tyres,... -
Are panoramic roofs any good? 22 Jan 2014 (Ask HJ)
I'm on the lookout for a 2010+ Ford S-Max or Galaxy 2.0 Ecoboost. I'm particularly keen on getting a car with a leather interior, but these seem to appear... -
Are electric vehicles really 'pollution free'? 14 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
Please could you explain to me why the electric car is deemed to be ‘pollution-free’? Charging a re-chargeable battery is a very inefficient process and... -
MINI power steering pump failure - Should the dealer pay? 13 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
The power steering pump (PSP) has failed on my wife's 2004 MINI. I understand that this is a common problem and my local dealer has refused to offer any... -
Which oil for my Volkswagen Golf diesel? 28 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have recently topped up Halfords Opel Engine oil (petrol) into my Volkswagen Golf (diesel). This was for fill up, I topped up about 0.75 litre to 1 litre.... -
Disputed liability following an accident? 27 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
I was recently involved in an accident which was not my fault. I was about to turn left from a main road into a house drive-way when I was under-taken... -
Is there any research into the damage that can be caused by speed humps? 23 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
I’ve received a detailed map regarding the deployment of speed cushions and a puffin crossing to be built as a speed calming measure, due to the fact that... -
Thanks for your recommendation for replacement wheels via Tyremen for my Skoda Superb. 9 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
Last June I asked for your advice about replacing the ‘bling’ wheels and low profile tyres on my Skoda Superb. Thank you for your confirmation that I was... -
What should I offer my friend for his Honda Jazz i-Shift, and is the transmission reliable? 9 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
A friend who, due to the onset of Parkinson’s Disease, can no longer drive, has asked me to sell his car, a Honda Jazz 5 door ES i-Shift, metallic paintwork,... -
Should I replace my MkVI Volkswagen Golf with the new MkVII? 26 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2009 Volkswagen Golf Mk VI 1.6 TDI with 40,000 miles on the clock. It has run perfectly for four years, but I am concerned about future reliability.... -
Buying a car for use in Spain 22 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
We have an apartment in Mallorca, Spain and currently rent cars. This works well, as we have found a decent private operator, but are looking for a slightly... -
DVLA accusing me of having no insurance - what can I do? 16 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have received a letter from the DVLA saying I wasn't insured on 10 July this year. I believe this is not true as I was on a garage policy for my car... -
I got caught stopping on zig-zags by a pedestrian crossing, can I dispute the ticket? 5 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have received a penalty charge notice from the council for the following “parking contravention", namely: “Stopped on a pedestrian crossing and/or crossing... -
A faulty steering sensor angle can cause the antiskid warning light to come on on the Volvo XC90 and S60. 21 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
You recently diagnosed an “antiskid service required" warning on a Volvo XC90 as being due to different sized tyres front to back, but there may be a different... -
Can you recommend an automatic with a high seating position for short journeys? 21 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
We've recently moved to the Isle of Wight and need a car to replace our 11-year-old Zafira. It will be used mostly for short runs of a couple of miles... -
Can you recommend a set of winter tyres for my BMW 3 Series Touring? 16 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
Can you recommend a good set of winter tyres for my BMW 3 Series Touring? I wanted to use the same set as my four-wheel drive X1, but my local dealer told... -
Why is my Mercedes-Benz using so much oil? 24 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
Can you tell me why my Mercedes-Benz is using so much oil? It’s a 2007 C-Class automatic with 39,000 miles on the clock, but it is now consuming 2.5 litres... -
Should we buy another Honda Jazz or look at the Ford Fiesta 1.25? 24 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
My wife’s Chinese-built Honda Jazz 1.2 is now five and a half years old and is approaching 50,000 miles. She drives around 8000 miles a year, including...
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