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Thirst among equals 29 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
I purchased a ‘nearly new’ Honda Jazz 1.4EX with manual transmission in December 2009. The model has an official fuel consumption of between 42.8 (urban)... -
Electronic Stability of Profits 10 Oct 2009 (Ask HJ)
I see from your correspondent AF that he had a similar problem to me with his ABS. In my case my VW Golf 1.4 had a service immediately (just days) before... -
The Sensotronic Brake System on my Mercedes had failed - do I have any chance of a contribution? 24 Jul 2017 (Ask HJ)
The Sensotronic Brake System on my 2003 Mercedes-Benz E-Class failed in May of this year. It had had all the relevant recalls and has been serviced by... -
Can we reject our used car? 26 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
I bought a used (2009 model) Vauxhall Corsa from a local dealer six months ago. The salesman advised that all cars were thoroughly checked and in good... -
Rejecting a new car 17 Sep 2015 (Ask HJ)
I purchased a new Renault Captur on 1st July this year. An under bonnet check at the end of August revealed the brake fluid reservoir to be half full and... -
What's the difference between D and B on my automatic gearbox? 9 Mar 2021 (Ask HJ)
Just wondering if you can answer a question I'm getting conflicting views on - even from different people at my Honda main dealer! My new Jazz Hybrid has... -
My car keeps going back to the dealer under warranty for a water leak. What rights do I have? 3 Feb 2021 (Ask HJ)
I purchased a 2018 BMW convertible from a BMW dealership with 4000 miles on the clock. The car has been back to the dealership on five occasions for a... -
Can I legally park a braked small horse trailer (no horses) on a public highway? 26 Aug 2019 (Ask HJ)
Can I legally park a braked small horse trailer (no horses) on a public highway? What if anything does it need and does is it an agricultural vehicle? -
Will brakes sticking overnight cause long term damage? 22 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
I have a 64-reg Hyundai i10 purchased a couple of months ago. It is parked on my drive. Overnight the rear disc brakes stick when the handbrake is on and... -
Volkswagen Service 6 Nov 2015 (Ask HJ)
My daughter had her Volkswagen Polo serviced in August and reported to the service manager that her 6 month old car had juddering steering under braking.... -
Why don't you emphasise the importance of the braking system of a caravan for safe towing? 13 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
In response to an email you recently strongly supported the use of stabilisers when towing a caravan, and pointed out the importance of correct loading... -
Fuelious reaction 22 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
In November we bought a Hyundai i10. The main reason for buying it was an economical runabout. In the handbook and in all the data it is advertised as... -
All the belts and whistles 10 Apr 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have just replaced my 156,000 mile 1994 Volvo 850 auto estate with an almost identical 1998 V70. This is the 4th consecutive Volvo estate I've owned... -
Unstable ABS 30 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
Had a warning light come up on my 2005 BWW 1 Series. The manual suggests Suspension Stability Control. BMW diagnostics states "brake hydraulic malfunction... -
Volkwagen Golf Plus diesel losing power 10 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
I'm having an issue with my 2009 Volkwagen Golf Plus 1.9 TDI. After driving the car between 20 - 40 minutes, there is a sudden loss of power, a lot of... -
I bought a 1993 Mercedes-Benz 190 LE which needs work on the rear brakes. Should the dealer pay? 7 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
I bought a 1993 Mercedes-Benz 190 LE 2.0 about one and a half months ago. It has now developed a loud vibrating/rubbing noise upon braking. I bought the... -
Why does the gear stick get stuck in third gear on my Citroen C4? 6 Aug 2017 (Ask HJ)
My Citroen C4 refused to start today. I can't move the gear stick from parking to any other position unless I press on the brakes. When I do move it, the... -
Buying a Ford Puma - what should I look out for? 10 Aug 2014 (Ask HJ)
I'm thinking of buying a Ford Puma for £995. The seller has told the car had a number of advisories on the last MoT, which was done two months ago. These... -
Buying a Porsche Cayman - PDK or Manual? 10 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
I’m looking at buying a new Porsche Cayman as a long term purchase (10 years+) and love the PDK gearbox, but worry about reliability & complexity over... -
Hyundai warranty - does it cover wear and tear? 22 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
A relative of mine has had the clutch fail on his Hyundai i20 after 8000 miles. He took the car back to the dealer, but a warranty claim was refused and...
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