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  • Buying a recent used automatic 2 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I need a 2-3yr old small automatic to replace my trusty old X reg Micra. Can spend up to £6500. You have mentioned a jerky ride with some of the auto...
  • Why has my Audi A4's fuel tank contracted? 4 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I have just had my Audi A4 serviced and the mechanic tells me that the diesel tank is curved inwards on the bottom underside as if it has been sucked in....
  • Which smaller automatic estate? 6 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I am downsizing from a Legacy Outback with 185K on the clock for a smaller auto. We must have room for two dogs in the back so have looked at the Golf...
  • Possible Purchase - BMW Z3 27 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
    I am thinking about purchasing a 1997 BMW Z3 2.8l with 130k miles on the clock and 9 previous owners. What should I look out for, what should I be wary...
  • Shall I buy an S-Class 15 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
    I find yourself website very informative and useful. It helped me purchase a Mondeo MkIII, unfortunately the Mondeo needs replacing. I have a budget...
  • A4 Cabrio hood failure 22 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
    The hood on my four year old Audi A4 3.2 S-Line convertible stopped working. The car has only done 16,000 miles. Is this normal on a four year old car? If...
  • Are there any comparable alternatives to the Nissan Note Acenta? 2 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I have recently had a test drive in a Nissan Note Acenta and was quite impressed. Are there any comparable cars of a different make that I should consider?...
  • Where is my Citroen C5's turbo solenoid? 17 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
    My Citroen C5 HDI has a loss of power. I have had it checked and been told it is showing up as a turbo solenoid fault. Where is the turbo solenoid and...
  • Is there a known fault with the Daihatsu YRV 4Trac gearbox? 16 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I've got a problem with my 1.3 Daihatsu YRV 4Trac. Its gearbox seems stiff and gets stiffer as you drive it (it still drives though, and does not grind)....
  • My Rover 75's radiator is leaking after the garage changed my clutch master cylinder. Is this related? 8 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I've just got my Rover 75 back from the garage. They replaced the clutch master cylinder. I drove the car home, about two miles, and noticed water coming...
  • Can my warranty company replace my Saab 9-5's turbo with a reconditioned unit? 30 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
    My 2004 Saab 9-5 3.0 TDI's pressure sensor warning light has come on. The warranty company has proposed sending the turbo away to be reconditioned at cost...
  • Can you recommend a family car for a family of six for under £8000? 2 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I currently have a BMW Z4 2.5l with 60,000 miles on the clock on a finance deal. We have three young children and are planning one more. I need to get...
  • Is there anything I can do to prevent rust affecting my Hyundai i30's fuel tank? 18 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
    In your car-by-car review of the Hyundai i30 you say the fuel tank will eventually rust. Will an underseal from new help prevent this? Are there any likely...
  • Should I repair my Rover 414's faulty clutch and gearbox? 26 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I have a Rover 414 but recently it's started to make a horrible chugging sound when accelerating. It's fine while stationary and the gears are also sticking...
  • Leak show 1 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
    My 51 plate Mondeo Zetec V6’s alloy wheels keep losing pressure. The local Formula 1 dealer has had the rims sealed which has made it slightly better but...
  • Filter tip - auto transmission advice 14 Mar 2010 (Ask HJ)
    For 5 years the local Toyota Main Dealer has serviced my 150,000 mile 2001 Lexus RX300. I took it in with a slipping automatic transmission. He told me...
  • Lab test 5 Dec 2009 (Ask HJ)
    I am looking for a smaller estate car that is comfortable, economical, reliable, automatic, petrol new or up to 3yrs old. The entry height over the bumper...
  • All torque and no action 25 Apr 2009 (Ask HJ)
    There are a good number of three-year-old C5 and 407 estates on the market at what seems a good price. Many of them have the 1.6 HDI engine. Aren't these...
  • DSG : good or bad? 21 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
    Having been around for some years now, what is HJ's general opinion of DSG transmissions: for or against?
  • Are these two Audi prices right? 19 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
    I am currently looking at purchasing a used Audi A4 Avant and am looking at two in particular, both of which are being sold through Audi's used and approved...
 

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