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Is rising oil level a symptom of a DPF fault? 6 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
In September 2010 we bought a new Skoda Yeti diesel. All was well for a few months, then the diesel particulate filter light started coming on. We had... -
Why do Audi charge so much for their accessories and extras? 6 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
Erin Baker recently gave a fascinating review of the options on an Audi A6 Avant. I have engaged myself with a similar quest. I look carefully at options... -
Radio tuning problem with X-Type 20 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have an issue with my 2003 X Type Jaguar which is starting to drive me nuts! I have always been pleased with the X Type, my second, and my first diesel... -
Buying a car with a fault from a private seller? 4 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
I read somewhere that any vehicle seller, whether private or trade, is not allowed to sell a vehicle that is unroadworthy and that if a fault develops... -
Underpowered Y-Reg Peugeot 306 - What can I do? 1 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
My brother's Y-Reg Peugeot 306 HDI is under power, the turbo doesnt cut in and their is no smoke coming out the back. It will drive along up to 80mph OK,... -
Hyundai i30 - what discounts are out there? 30 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
My father (in his 70s) bought a new Hyundai i30 Comfort 1.4 petrol in September 2011. At the time the car was heavily discounted as the new model immanent.... -
Which new car offers reliability, good fuel economy and space for passengers? 28 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
I am looking to buy a new car but am totally confused at the moment. I want a car with performance, good handling and comfort. My wife and I also need... -
As a former police officer, this is how we used to deal with erring motorists. 14 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
Back in the 1950/60/70s I served in the Traffic Division of Kent Police at various ranks, retiring as a Senior Officer. During my time we dealt with erring... -
Which 4x4 pick-up do you recommend for high mileage work purposes? 14 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
I am thinking of buying a new or nearly new 4x4 automatic twin-cab pick-up. I have searched the web and reviews for Toyota, Mitsubishi, Isuzu and Mazda... -
Is anybody in America bothered about saving the planet? 4 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
Having just returned from America after visiting the west coast and Hawaii I report on the following: The main street garages do not sell diesel. I saw... -
I'm really pleased with my Lexus IS 250, and I think it's superior to my old BMW 318i. 4 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
I was looking for the same thing as MH and was considering Audi, BMW and Mercedes, but I saw a nice Lexus IS 250 Multimedia going through unsold at BCA... -
My wife overstayed in a shopper's car park - should she pay the fine? 4 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
On 21 December 2010 my wife was shopping at a local retail outlet and unknowingly exceeded the allowed parking time by 32 minutes. She was Christmas shopping... -
I bought a Skoda Octavia DSG to use as a taxi, and the gearbox has failed four times. 23 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
I bought Skoda Octavia to use as a taxi in 2008 and I know this ‘Dynamic Shift Gearbox’ better than someone who designed it. Soon after I received my car... -
Is the garage ripping me off? 21 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have a Vauxhall Combo LPG (factory converted) van - 2005 reg - 1 owner - immaculate condition. There was a slight drop of water near the engine (I... -
Why has my Toyota IQ developed a clutch fault at 12,000 miles? 16 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
I bought a Toyota IQ 1.0-litre manual in June 2009 and overall I am delighted with it. Unfortunately, right from the start, I had difficulty changing from... -
Why does our Mercedes-Benz CLS 320 cut out for no reason? 10 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
In May this year our 52,000 mile 2006 Mercedes CLS 320 CDI suddenly stopped without warning with the ignition switching itself off and the key rotating... -
Ford Focus TDCi 1.6 - Juddering on motorway and engine system fault indication 16 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
I was driving down the motorway and all of a sudden noticed the car was juddering or jolting somewhat like it was loosing power momentarily. This has... -
Which family car would you recommend? 14 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
My nephew has asked me for advice on buying a family car. He is going to test drive a 2001 Honda Civic 1.6SE auto which has had one owner and has 100,000... -
Key damaged 7 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
The key for my a three month old Mazda 2 Tamura was stuck in the fob so I took it to Mazda where the salesman tried to prise it out of the slot it but... -
I think my Peugeot 406 Coupe, converted to LPG, meets the requirements of your correspondent BL. 2 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
BL had £5000 for a car needed for a 400-mile weekly commute. I had to make this choice about four years ago. My choice was a 2.0-litre 2001 Peugeot 406...

