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2013 B max keeps having a timing fault, car loses power dangerous on motorways, no indications on dash, 4 times 27 Mar 2014 (Ask HJ)
New Bmax 2013 4 times since purchase last year loss of power when using car ie suddenly 30 mph on motorway cos engine protecting itself, bristol street... -
can I swap the wheel around on a 4x4? 15 Mar 2014 (Ask HJ)
I have a set of summer and winter wheels and tyres for my Dacia Duster Laureate 4x4, which I bought new in June 2013. I've done 8000 miles on the summer... -
Buying a van - new or used? 22 Jan 2014 (Ask HJ)
My son frequently carries equipment in rectangular flight cases of various sizes and currently has a 2004 double axle LDV van, but this, though reliable... -
Which economical petrol car should we buy? 28 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
My wife and I both recently retired. We want to buy a new or used 4/5 door car. It would need to be economical to run and reliable over an annual mileage... -
Winter tyre profile on BMW X3 -what should it be? 15 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
My wife has a 2009 BMW X3 X-drive 2.0-litre which has 235/55 R17 standard tyres fitted. Having read your frequent comments about the benefits of fitting... -
Why won't my 1983 Saab 99 fire following a breakdown? 14 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have a 1983 Saab 99. Not having used the car for a month, I was driving to my mother's with lower oil pressure than usual at 40psi when the engine suddenly... -
Did speed cushions and potholes damage the insides of my Ford Fiesta's tyres? 14 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
The last time I took my Fiesta for a service at Dagenham Motors, Edgware I mentioned there was a slight vibration on the front wheels at 70mph. They later... -
Is it possible to negotiate on a 2.0-litre Mazda MX-5 Sport? 23 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have read your advice online about buying and selling cars, which is a process I do not enjoy. However I am keen to buy a Mazda MX-5 sports car before... -
We were tailed by a Romanian car in France - what were they up to? 23 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
Whilst returning from our holiday and driving to Calais, we noticed that a car with just one headlight working had been following us for about 60 miles.... -
Buying a Volvo XC90 - petrol or diesel? 19 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am looking to buy a second hand Volvo XC90 Geartronic for local private use and to stand in for my business van when road conditions in the winter call... -
Can you recommend an automatic alternative to the Honda Civic? 9 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have been driving Honda Civics for about the last 15 years or so and have loved them. My current Civic is well overdue for a change. But what has Honda... -
Are you aware of this news story on increasing fatalities among motorcyclists? 2 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
I saw this story on the BBC News website and thought you should be aware: “Rising deaths in bikers paradise. As figures show a rising number of deaths... -
Why don't drivers check their oil levels more frequently? 26 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
I would suggest oil levels should be checked not only “regularly” but, in the case of new (or newly acquired used) vehicles, “frequently”. This provides... -
Can you recommend a car that we can leave in France for use when we're there? 12 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
My wife and I intend to make regular trips to Nice, France, in the future, and we are trying to decide which would be the best left-hand drive car to buy... -
Misdiagnosed fault on A4 - can I take action against Audi? 25 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
My Audi A4 recently developed a fault that caused the ECU to switch to ‘limp home’ mode under various driving conditions. I took the car to an Audi dealer... -
Should I buy an approved used car without seeing or driving it first? 18 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking at buying a used Mazda. I’ve looked on the company’s used car finder and found a good Mazda 6 that meets the spec and price I want – the catch... -
Rover 45 has died and won't start 15 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
I bought a Rover 45 yesterday and as I was driving home the revs were bouncing up when parked at lights. Today, the engine light came on and the car died... -
Do we really need a car? 14 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am now 82 and my wife is 78. We are still both capable drivers. We recently moved into a city environment, well served with shops and free public transport.... -
Should I buy a Ford Focus or Honda Jazz, and how can I negotiate a discount? 14 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am looking to buy either a new Ford Fiesta or Honda Jazz from a local dealer. I just want a base model with no fancy extras as I don't do a lot of miles,... -
Which MPV should I buy? 8 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
I want to buy a new or used MPV. I have £12,000 to spend and have narrowed my choices down to: Peugeot 5008 1.6 THP Ford Galaxy 2.0 EcoBoost (2010) Ford...
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