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DSG Gearbox 11 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
In reply to ST, Oxford in the Sunday Telegraph Motoring Lifestyle you state that VAG's DSG gear box is improving. Does that apply to both the six-speed... -
Budget tyres 2 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
I drive a Ford Focus MK1 fitted with Michelin Energy tyres. I have recently had fitted two new budget tyres to the front wheels retaining the worn but... -
Where can I find a replacement engine for my Mercedes-Benz S400? 24 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I am writing from north Cyprus. I have a 2001 Mercedes-Benz S400 CDI (W220). I need a new engine. Where can I get one? -
Alfa darling 17 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
For fun, we have just bought an 03 Alfa Romeo 147 that has done 28,000 miles, which is, of course, rather low. It has yearly service stamps but no other... -
Runaways in the family 5 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
When my throttle jams open (it's happened twice in 40 years) I simply switch off the ignition and slip into neutral. With a modern car you don't even have... -
Can you recommend a garage to restore my 1988 Volkswagen Golf Mk2 GTi? 18 Jun 2018 (Ask HJ)
I have a 1988 Volkswagen Golf Mk2 GTi, owned from new and untouched. I'm now looking to have it renovated. Can you recommend any restorers either in the... -
I was involved in a crash-for-cash multi-car collision - how will liability be determined? 6 Sep 2017 (Ask HJ)
I was driving a hired van down a narrow road in the countryside, third in a line of four vehicles, at approximately 50mph. Suddenly, the first car in the... -
My Porsche Carrera 997 is suffering from serious corrosion to the brakes - is there any recourse? 18 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
I've just had a call from the Official Porsche Centre which is servicing my 2006 997 Carrera S. They tell me that the nipples on the brake calipers are... -
Is my Volkswagen Scirocco suffering from rear tyre "stepping"? 14 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have a Volkswagen Scirocco 2.0 TSI and a friend has a 2.0 TDI, and we have both experienced the same problem. It appears that the rear tyres can develop... -
What is the lifespan of a shock absorber? 17 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
What is the typical lifespan of a shock absorber (to the point of MoT failure)? Most people I know have only had to replace them at high mileages, but... -
Should I put my automatic car in neutral when stationary? 17 Jan 2025 (Ask HJ)
I have Mercedes E220 Blue Tec. I would like to know that whenever I am idling in stationary mode, should I dis-engage the gear to neutral, or should I... -
I asked my dealer to supply smaller wheels for my Kia and they refused on safety grounds, is this correct? 21 Apr 2024 (Ask HJ)
In 2022 you advised that it would be possible to replace my low-profile wheels with smaller wheels and thicker tyres. When I asked Kia, they refused to... -
What electric vehicles can tow a 1450kg caravan? 19 Nov 2020 (Ask HJ)
We are being pressurised into going electric, despite the manufacturing sites not being 'green' for the foreseeable future. Being a caravaner and also... -
Should a spare wheel be smaller than the standard wheels? 17 Aug 2018 (Ask HJ)
I have a Kia Niro which I am taking to France this autumn and to France and Spain next spring. I don't wish to rely on the supplied tyre repair kit so... -
Is my Hustler six-wheeler kit worth anything? 13 Jun 2018 (Ask HJ)
I have a Hustler six-wheeler kit. Do you know what it's worth? -
A garage lied about worn brake pads and charged me an extra £750 - what can I do? 26 Mar 2018 (Ask HJ)
I took my Mazda MX-5 in for a service recently. When paying for the service, I was told that the pads were 90 per cent worn and the discs had a lip, so... -
What checks do I need to make on a pre-reg car that's been sat around? 21 Feb 2018 (Ask HJ)
I am purchasing a BMW 340i Touring from a main dealer. It was first registered in April 2017 but only has 72 miles on the clock and has been sat round... -
Should I take my van back to the dealer if it has some issues with the brakes and oil? 14 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
I've just bought a 2009 Citroen Dispatch 1.6 off a dealer after part exchanging my old van. After driving it for a few days, I've noticed some oil spots... -
Is it normal for my Audi A4 Avant to have a delayed reaction when I try to pull off in second gear? 16 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
I have a new 2016 Audi A4 Avant with the 3-litre 218 diesel engine, with just over 2000 miles on the clock. It is wonderfully quiet and smooth, but I'm... -
Should I complain about my car's loose wheel hub? 2 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
I bought a Nissan Note six months ago and have done 5000 miles in that time. For a couple of months I noticed a rattle which stopped when the brakes were...
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