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  • It’s only rock n’ roll 7 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I have a three-year-old BMW 320D with automatic transmission. Recently I have noted that occasionally the car rocks from side to side, as if being subjected...
  • News summery 12 Sep 2009 (Ask HJ)
    Both Motorpoint and Bob Gerard admit that their “new” S2000s were manufactured 9 months or so ago. Motorpoint’s are registered from Nov 2008, which is...
  • Koroda? 7 Mar 2009 (Ask HJ)
    My 2006 Skoda Octavia has done 21,000 miles and is still under warranty. One of the rear brake discs has developed rust over part of the surface, evenly...
  • Leak prospects 7 Feb 2009 (Ask HJ)
    I have a 2002 Peugeot 406 Coupe 2.2 petrol. I have just been told that intermittent electrical fault - causing 'Brake System Defective' message to appear...
  • Can a hybrid be modified? 13 May 2022 (Ask HJ)
    Can the 2022 Toyota Camry Hybrid get a factory upgrade to improve top speed and performance or is it permanently limited?
  • Is there any point in servicing a low mileage car? 18 Aug 2020 (Ask HJ)
    My MoT is due next month and a year will have passed since its service. Due to Coronavirus and personal reasons, it has only done 965 miles. Is there any...
  • Where can I buy parts for a 1940s Morris? 7 May 2019 (Ask HJ)
    I have found a Morris 8 Series E 1946 that has been locked away in a garage for 20+ years. Where can I buy parts i.e brake cables, fuel pump and a new...
  • How much does it cost to repair an ESP module? 23 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
    I've got an ESP light on the dashboard of my 2007 Volkswagen Golf TDI. Where can I get this repaired and what will it cost?
  • Does the Renault Scenic have any common faults? 17 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
    I am thinking of buying a 2007 Renault Megane Scenic 1.5 DCI. Is there anything I should watch out for on this model?
  • Best wheels and tyres for BMw 535d? 16 Mar 2014 (Ask HJ)
    What are the right rim size and wheels to buy for my BMW 535d E60 for summer? I want to improve the ride and comfort.
  • Keeping my Jeep healthy 27 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
    I have just bought a 1997 Jeep Cherokee, 88,000 miles, fsh, etc. My first task will be to take it to my trusted mechanic for a thorough service. In addition...
  • XJ won't change out of park 20 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
    The gear shift is stuck in park on my Jaguar XJ and won't release to find any other gears. An audible tone rings out when I try to engage another position....
  • Is the method of steering two-handed and feeding the wheel between hands still relevant in modern cars? 2 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
    I will be most grateful if you can help in the resolution of a misunderstanding that has caused a bit of a rift between me and the husband of a long-time...
  • Can a number of faults on a Used Approved Citroen C4 be repaired under warranty? 13 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I bought an approved used 2006 C4 from a Citroen dealer last December. I had to take the car to my local Citroen garage this month to have the wheels balanced....
  • Four by flaw 6 Feb 2010 (Ask HJ)
    As some manufacturers fit bigger and bigger wheels as standard, ride quality gets worse and worse. We live in a part of the country prone to flooding,...
  • Is a brake warning light an MoT failure? 7 Feb 2025 (Ask HJ)
    I was told last year that the Mazda SBS light being on and not functioning does not fail the MoT but this year I am being told that it does fail. Is this...
  • Why is the ABS light on my 308 permanently on? 20 Feb 2016 (Ask HJ)
    I have a problem with a 2009 (59 plate) Peugeot 308 1.6 diesel. The car drives fine but I now have a ABS brake fault. I have taken it to my mechanic who...
  • What are the servicing intervals for a motorhome? 29 Dec 2014 (Ask HJ)
    I am to take delivery soon of a newly registered motorhome based on a Ford 2.2 diesel engine and chassis. It is an old model and is between one and two...
  • Buying extended warranty - which option is best? 11 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
    The 3-year standard warranty on my 2011 Ford Mondeo TDCi 163 Titanium X Estate is about to expire. Over the last three years I’ve covered 25,000 miles...
  • Faulty Audi A8 - can I sue the private seller? 19 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
    I bought an Audi A8 with a fresh MoT recently, but the bakes seized up on the way home. I called the guy I bought the car from and he fobbed me off with...
 

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