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New tyres on a Hyundai i10 22 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
My i10 needs new front tyres. I am thinking of using Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons 'all seasons' tyres. Will they be OK with the original Hankook Optimos... -
Where do I top up clutch fluid in my 2003 Toyota Yaris? 3 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
Please can you advise where I put clutch fluid into my 2003 Toyota Yaris? I can't see on the diagram in the manual. First and second gear are hard to engage. -
CR-V is making a strange noise while reversing 13 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
My 2004 Honda CR-V 2.0 auto has been making a strange noise while reversing. I do not know why this has been happening. Also when you brake there is a... -
Will a modified Morris Minor be difficult to insure? 19 Feb 2018 (Ask HJ)
I've come across a garage that specialises in selling Morris 1000. They also improve/modify them by fitting disk brakes, brake servos, Inertia reel seatbelts... -
Why is the brake control pump in my Mercedes-Benz E220 CDi designed to fail? 14 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
I own a 2004 Mercedes-Benz E220 CDi Classic. It has 130,000 miles on the clock. Just a couple of weeks ago, a warning appeared on the dash: ‘Service Brake!... -
Should my Suzuki SX4 have been sold with newer tyres? 14 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
The original tyres have perished on my April 2012 Suzuki SX4. A report prepared by Kwikfit states that the tyres were manufactured in week 33 of 2010.... -
Does anyone else have problems with the handbrake operation on the Volkswagen Touran DSG? 25 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
May I check, through your columns, with other Volkswagen Touran DSG owners about what I believe spoils an otherwise very nice car? My aggravation derives... -
Replacing the brake discs on a Focus 12 Dec 2011 (Ask HJ)
I have used the same mechanic for a number of years as he was going on his own from leaving a Ford Dealership. He always had good prices and did evening... -
What should I do before leaving my hybrid parked for five weeks? 2 Oct 2023 (Ask HJ)
In January I will be going on a cruise for five weeks. My car, a Lexus RX hybrid, will be left on my driveway. What advice would you give me on leaving... -
Are PHEVs expensive to run and maintain? 18 Nov 2022 (Ask HJ)
I haven't seen any discussion on maintenance costs for PHEV. Presumably, it must be quite expensive since you are maintaining an EV plus an ICE? -
I bought a used car with old tyres and a faulty clutch, what are my rights? 23 May 2022 (Ask HJ)
I bought my Volkswagen Touran from a used car dealer, only to discover that the rear brakes are 75 per cent worn, the rear discs are scored, the clutch... -
Mazda 5 ABS pump failure 10 Jun 2016 (Ask HJ)
I own a 2008 Mazda 5. Last week a warning light came on. I took it for a service and have been advised that the ABS pump needs replacing. The part has... -
Will 16-inch wheels clear the brake calipers on my Peugeot 308 CC? 17 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
I asked you where I could purchase different size wheels for a Peugeot 308 CC TVi Allure to improve its ride. It is currently on 225/40 R18s. You suggested... -
Which automatic should I replace my 2010 Volkswagen Golf with? 4 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
I would value your opinion on which would be the best automatic for me. At present I own and run a 2010 Volkswagen Golf 1.4TSI Match DSG. I have had the... -
Is it normal for the rear brake hubs to corrode on our new BMW X3? 19 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
Our May 2012 UK-supplied BMW X3 has quite severe corrosion on the rear brake hubs. I contacted the local dealers' service dept, was initially ignored,... -
EU winter tyre grading system - how does it work? 12 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have just purchased a set of Vredestein Wintrac 4 Extreme tyres for use on a Kia Sportage. This was the first time I have come across the new EU tyre... -
Handbrake seized 14 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
Can adjusting the handbrake cause the rear calipers to seize? The reason i'm asking is that I had the handbrake adjusted on my MR2 and I was told the brakes... -
Which diesels have torque convertors? 28 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
You replied to DLR from Sevenoaks that the way to avoid DMFs on diesels is to get one with a torque converter. Can you suggest some? We'll replace our... -
Do all Audi A3 automatics suffer from jerky pickup when accelerating? 6 Dec 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2006 Audi A3 2.0TDI 170 with the DSG gearbox bought from an Audi dealer nearly a year ago. I have had continual dissatisfaction with very jerky... -
Why are speed humps installed in places where slowing down can encourage pedestrians to cross the road? 13 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
I had a near miss last week due to a speed hump. The ones near where I work in Kempston have tiled tops and are breaking up. I braked approaching one and...
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