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Will the Volkswagen Take Up's belt-driven cam give long-term reliability? 16 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have ordered a new 1.0-litre basic Volkswagen 'Take Up'. My supplier advised that the camshaft is belt driven. My earlier history of cam belts that have... -
Which small, economical car for a first-time driver? 16 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
I am thinking of buying a car for our grandson who is just starting his first job after graduating. I could manage £5000 but might be able to make it more,... -
Buying a second hand automatic 14 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
My wife's Focus 'W' reg petrol Zetec 1.8 with 73,500 miles, full service history, everything fully working and with a few corner scratches is due for replacing. She... -
Replacing a Civic Type-R 13 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have had my Civic Type R (57 plate) from new. I love him (he is even called Roger as he's a red Type R) but my 6 month old is too heavy to lift in and... -
Which car offers a flat boot for easy loading of a walking frame? 10 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
My mother who is 80 currently drives a Toyota Yaris. She has great difficulty walking for more than twenty yards, therefore she uses a wheeled walker frame... -
Should the radiator have been changed at the same time as the gearbox on our Vauxhall Vectra? 19 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
My 76-year-old mother drove an 2003 Vauxhall Vectra petrol 2.2 automatic with below average mileage. Eleven months ago a new automatic gearbox was installed... -
Why did our Volkswagen Transporter lock itself shut with the engine running? 5 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
My son owns a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter T28 TDI. On a Friday morning at a temperature of -8 degrees centigrade, he started up to warm the interior and... -
Idling problem with a 1997 Audi A4 18 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have an Audi A4 2.6 and it has done 207,000miles. I had been fine for ages but over the last 500 miles it's got a problem with revving up to 1500rpm... -
Why don't insurance companies give discounts to dashcam users? 14 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
I work in insurance as a freelance accident investigator and confirm that insurers are in a chaotic mess of inefficiency. I have just ordered a car video... -
I need a small, narrow automatic car to fit in my small parking space - any suggestions? 14 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have driven a Toyota Yaris automatic for the last nine years and have been very satisfied with it, but the time has come for a new car. Since getting... -
Dealer loyalty brings its own rewards. 14 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
My wife and I are now driving our eighth Proton car. What this has brought us over those years is a very good reward for our loyalty to the same dealer,... -
Why do modern cars like the Audi R8 have such bright LED headlights? 14 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
Mike Rutherford asks, "Who wouldn't love to own an Audi R8?" I wouldn't. Certainly if it caused a nuisance to other road users. I refer to its LED headlamps.... -
Buying a used second car 13 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
We need to buy a second car for commuting and occasional business trips. We already have an Audi A6 Avant as our family car, so space isn't the main priority,... -
best small car 11 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
Hi John , have you tested the latest corsa with 100 bhp, i do fancy the diesel but dpf put me off unless i go for the early versions, it supposed to have... -
Should I get a small diesel car or small petrol car? 31 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
Which car is cheaper and better to run please, considering the cost of diesel. A 2009 Fiat Panda Multijet diesel or a 2006 Toyota Aygo petrol? I am getting... -
Buying a very quiet car 17 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have been what I think is a canny buyer of used petrol premium cars - buying something a little unliked and keeping it for several years. I have... -
How accurate do factories set tracking at the point of manufacture? 11 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
Over the last 25 years or so, we have had a long series of Volkswagen Auto Group cars (three Passats, three Mk IV Golfs, a Leon, four Octavias and a Fabia).... -
Which 4x4 SUV do you recommend? 3 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
I’m looking to replace my 2003 Rover 75 Connoisseur with a good, dependable and economical 4x4. Reviews and comparisons of CR-Vs and RAV4s are pretty much... -
Audi A1 Recommendation 1 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
Hi. We are looking at buying an Audi A1 Sportback. We normally drive less than 12,000 miles per year. We are therefore looking at one of the petrol options.... -
Why is it so difficult to renew my car tax either online or at a Post Office? 25 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
I went to tax my car yesterday at a Post Office, and was told that they could not check my insurance and MoT because the post office could not afford online...
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