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  • All season or winter tyres advice? 21 Aug 2015 (Ask HJ)
    I'm planning on running my Avensis with all season or winter tyres and I have found on a reputable online tyre supplier. Are there any downsides to running...
  • Can I reject my used car? 17 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
    I bought a 2002 Toyota Corolla last week from a trader. The engine warning light came on in the first 10 miles and my local garage says there is a problem...
  • What's the best small 4x4 for £16k? 24 Jan 2015 (Ask HJ)
    I am planning to replace my Volvo XC90 for a slightly smaller 4x4 with decent economy. My budget is £16,000 and I have been looking at the MINI Countryman,...
  • Can you recommend a automatic hatchback? 1 Jan 2015 (Ask HJ)
    I'm looking to replace my Vauxhall Astra 1.4 turbo with a similar but probably automatic car. I'm considering the Mazda 3 auto, Volvo V40 auto or Peugeot...
  • Vauxhall insignia engine emission filter flashing light 27 Dec 2014 (Ask HJ)
    My Vauxhall Insignia emission filter light is constantly flashing. At first the light came on with 'code 55'. I researched this and did as advised by driving...
  • Buying a new diesel - Captur or C'eed? 29 Sep 2014 (Ask HJ)
    My wife wants to buy a new diesel. Something between the Renault Clio size but less then the Laguna Tourer. We like the look of the Captur and Megane,...
  • Engine management light problem with Golf GTI 11 Sep 2014 (Ask HJ)
    I have bought my son's 2004 Volkswagen Golf GTIand the yellow engine management system light comes on. Have asked my good local independent garage to fix...
  • Buying a new car - i30 or Golf? 9 Sep 2014 (Ask HJ)
    I am about to buy a new car, but can’t choose between a pre-reg (14) 50 mile Hyundai i30 1.6 CRDi (110) SE Go 5dr for £15,495 or to pay the extra and purchase...
  • USed car broke after two weeks - what should I do? 13 Jun 2014 (Ask HJ)
    I bought a used Ford Focus (2005) two weeks ago and the gearbox cable selector broke. The garage I bought it from fixed it, but now the car is difficult...
  • Mystery petrol leak 5 Jun 2014 (Ask HJ)
    My low mileage 1998 Mercedes-Benz SLK is only used in the summer and is always kept garaged. However, recently I have noticed a small petrol leak with...
  • Fumes coming into car - what shouldl I do? 27 May 2014 (Ask HJ)
    After recently having work done on my 2005 Ford Focus, I can now smell fumes coming through the air vents. This only happened after car was serviced, and...
  • Best family car for £10,000? 27 Jan 2014 (Ask HJ)
    What car would you recommend to replace our 1997 Toyota Picnic? We prefer Japanese cars and want to spend £10,000 on a manual with a petrol engine. Any...
  • Saab 9-3 - should I buy one? 20 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
    I am about to buy a 2004 Saab 9-3 2.0-litre petrol for £1690. Do you consider this to be a good deal?
  • When was the Mk2 Proton Savvy launched? 29 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
    When was the MK2 of the Proton Savvy introduced?
  • Downsizing from two cars to one - which should I sell? 26 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
    I have recently been made redundant and am looking to downgrade from two cars to one. I currently own a 2012 Toyota Aygo and a 2009 Verso, but find the...
  • Volkswagen Golf making knocking noise 1 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
    My 1998 Volkswagen Golf (Mk4) has been making a loud knocking noise. I have replaced everything on the front suspension imaginable, but the noise persists....
  • Clutch failure after two years and 17,000 miles 13 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
    My Hyundai i20 suffered a clutch failure after two years and 17,000 miles. The dealer and Hyundai have said this is not covered under warranty, as there...
  • What's causing this uneven wear? 20 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
    My wifes 2010 reg Peugeot 207 has a problem with excessive tyre wear on the front 'passenger side ' wheel, while the 'drivers side' wheel has perfectly...
  • Jeep Cherokee Problem 13 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
    My 57-Plate Jeep Cherokee loses power periodically - and the result is that I pull up, with the engine shuddering, and then switch off. After standing...
  • Gearbox Bearing Noise 15 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
    When my clutch is released sitting in neutral there is a buzzing noise from the gearbox area, and can be heard within the car. And in first and second...
 

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