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Written off vehicles 4 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
My much loved '98 MX5 was involved in a shunt from the rear in May. The driver admitted responsibility and his insurance company were very helpful and... -
Volkswagen Polo is wearing brake discs and pads very rapidly - why? 1 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
Last year I purchased a brand new Volkswagen Polo under the scrappage scheme. In the first 18 months a distance of about 8500 miles was driven, mostly... -
What can real-world drivers do to improve the ride quality of their cars which are supplied on large wheels? 23 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
Once again, thanks for your great 'column' in the Saturday's Motoring Section. I appreciate all your comments, and especially those on big tyres and small... -
Idle problem following jump start on a Peugeot 307 13 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have a Peugeot 307 XSi 2.0 on a 51 plate, and following a little crisis at home, left the keys in it and flattened the battery. Jump started it off the... -
Buying an extended warranty for a 3008 22 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
They have done two costly warranty repairs which they found when they have done main services at 12500 and 25000 miles. My car is Peugeot 3008 Automatic... -
Which small cars rival the Honda Jazz? 19 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
We have had three Honda Jazzes and have no complaints about comfort, reliability, versatility, economy etc. However, the market has changed and relative... -
Correct procedures when issues a speeding fine 13 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
I was served a NIP which I duly completed admitting that I was the offending driver. No other details were required nor any details of the alleged offence... -
Why do you rate BP Ultimate diesel over Shell V-Power for diesels? 21 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
I currently run a 2006 Honda Accord 2.2 i-CTDi and have been using Shell V-Power diesel fuel exclusively. I was just wondering what your thoughts are and... -
Do you think my 1992 Saab 900i will appreciate in value? 14 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
The article on Saab speculates that models such as the Classic Convertible may appreciate in value after the demise of the company. I have a 1992 convertible... -
Advice on buying a Fiesta 9 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
Several years ago following your recommendation, I bought a 2007 Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Zetec. I have been looking at possible replacements and as I do a... -
Which SUV for carrying children? 8 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
My daughter is a company director and will shortly be needing a new car to contract/lease hire. She prefers an SUV type vehicle as opposed to a people... -
Where should my son sell his Saab 9-3? 8 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
My son must sell his beloved but impractical Saab 9-3 2.0t petrol convertible with Hirsch performance upgrade. A 2003, current bodyshape car, it’s metallic... -
How secure are modern convertibles? 8 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
I may soon be moving back from law-abiding Singapore to the urban jungle of London. I love convertible motoring, having had an MG Midget in my younger... -
Unresolved long term problem 4 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
My wife has a 2007/57 plate Fiesta owned from new and with full dealer service history. Mileage is only 11600. From new it has "jumped out" of second gear... -
Start up problems when car is warm 2 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
After my car is warmed up and I stop, turn it off and within 1/2 hour to an hour try to restart it, I have problems with it restarting without pressing... -
Alleged insurance incident in car park - what do we do? 30 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
A woman friend, aged about 80, has recently been accused by another woman of scraping her Mercedes in a public car park. The Mercedes owner stated... -
Buying a mid-sized car - any recommendations? 18 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2003/53 Nissan Micra SE 1.4 that I have owned from new, and which has been entirely trouble-free after more than 90,000 miles. I now need... -
Why is my Vauxhall Astra failing to meet its quoted mpg figure? 11 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
Last November I bought a Vauxhall Astra 1.7CDTI Eco with a claimed combined mpg of 62.8. I struggle to get 45mpg, which is more than 25 per cent less than... -
What should I have checked and replaced on my 13-year-old BMW 520i? 11 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have a 13-year-old BMW 520i SE auto saloon that now has 106,500 miles on the clock. It has served me well over the eight year period l've owned it, and... -
Is my Volkswagen Touran diesel likely to develop any faults soon and should I replace it? 3 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
I am driving a 2005 Volkswagen Touran 1.9 TDI that I have owned from new. It has done almost 115,000 miles (about 80 per cent of which was cruising on...
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