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  • Which small automatic car should I buy? 29 Nov 2021 (Ask HJ)
    I am looking for a small, reliable car that is easy to get in and out of, easy to drive and park, with good visibility. I driver less than 1,000 miles...
  • What's the difference between D and B on my automatic gearbox? 9 Mar 2021 (Ask HJ)
    Just wondering if you can answer a question I'm getting conflicting views on - even from different people at my Honda main dealer! My new Jazz Hybrid has...
  • I want to buy a soft-top convertible and liked the hard-top version I tested. Do I need to test drive the soft top? 16 Nov 2020 (Ask HJ)
    I've test-driven a hard-top Mazda MX-5 and really liked it. The plan was to buy a soft-top but the dealer only had a hardtop to test drive. On the basis...
  • We're trying to reject a brand new car under the Consumer Rights Act. Do you think this will work? 23 Jul 2020 (Ask HJ)
    We recently collected a new Ford Fiesta from a Ford dealership. On the drive home, an engine warning light appeared on the dashboard with the message "low...
  • Skoda Superb - Cancelling new car order. 12 Feb 2020 (Forum)
    I was told that the kangerooing issue had been solved by a software update last year. I then mentioned that I wasn’t happy about test driving the 2 litre when I asked to test drive the 1.5. He claimed that I did test drive one but I know the car and it was even still on the forecourt! Last week I went in to clarify an issue where’s I had been given the wrong monthly price.
  • Volkswagen polo 1.4tdi 2007 - Weirdest complex problem (VW POLO) 10 Oct 2018 (Forum)
    I am forced to stop my car to the side of the road which is really dangerous especially driving on third gear or more.. When I turn ignition off I am able to drive without issues, back on the road and the abs and engine light disappeared after turning it off and on. Whats been done so far: Took it to a local garage they replaced the accelerator pedal which they said needed replacing as shown on their diagnostic tools and the fuel filter was changed just in case.
  • What's the best way for an American to arrange insurance in the UK? 19 Apr 2018 (Ask HJ)
    My daughter is visiting from the US, where she holds a full American driving licence. She holds a full UK licence, but the address is incorrect and she...
  • Jazz or Mazda CX3 or ? 7 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
    Good morning HJ. Would be very grateful for your valued opinion. I am nearly 70 and I am down-sizing from a 2007 Toyota Avensis 1.8 Auto (torque converter,...
  • Got a speeding ticket, but can't remember who was driving 13 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
    I received a notice of intended prosecution recently regarding my vehicle speeding. On this particular day I am 100 per cent certain I was not driving...
  • Two 'lanes' into one...? Nearly an accident...! 5 Feb 2016 (Forum)
    On their part, merging without indicating and to nearly deliberatly cause an accident because they are annoyed was possibly one of the worst pieces of driving I have ever seen (thereby why i had to get out the car). So, my question is - how is this section of road to be treated? If i am wrong, i will put my hands up and say, absolutely. What i will say is i drive efficently, i do not hesitate, i value safety, and i always pay attention - my driving record should ahow this i.e. 15 years, no accidents, no speeding tickets, nothing.
  • is this common for Citroen C4 1.6 HDI EGS to get a Slipping Clutch at sub 40k miles 9 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
    We have been told by the Citroen Servicing Agent that the Clutch Slipping on a Citroen C4 2013 EGS Gearbox at under 40k miles is not uncommon and that...
  • New crossover buying advice? 17 Sep 2015 (Ask HJ)
    I live in a predominantly dusty, unpaved or pothole riddled driving environment. We would like to buy a new car that can best handle our rough road conditions....
  • Car could be written off - what do I do? 6 Aug 2015 (Ask HJ)
    I had a suspicious crash for cash front end collision to the back end of another car on the entrance into a roundabout. I'm worried that the insurance...
  • I fancy a nicer car - what should I get? 9 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
    Ive just turned 23 but I have had my licence since the age of 18 and now with 2 years no claims discount. I feel after driving my small little round...
  • Diesel Mondeo won't start when warm, yet ok from cold 30 Jun 2014 (Ask HJ)
    I own a diesel Ford Mondeo (2006) and I have an engine fault light on permanently. I have been told I have an EGR error - rate too low. I recently had...
  • Lexus, Toyota, GM, others - Hybrids - good to drive? how about 2nd hand 24 Jan 2014 (Forum)
     It can and it should be done for a premium brand. I would like to find something that will seat 4, and be fun to drive, Honda CR-Z won't seat 4, and the "fun to drive" bit may be hard. Ideally I would like something that has been around a couple of years so I can look for a 2nd hand one at dealers, but when I did look at the 400h (and before deciding it was too big for me), I also learnt that most used car warranty schemes do not cover the electric power train of a hybrid (such as batteries).
  • Why doesn't my BMW's Efficient Dynamics system work for short journeys? 7 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
    The AutoStop/Start on my 2009 BMW 120 M Sport stopped operating on a journey from Bromley, Kent to Cornwall. On return from holiday, 500 miles later, I...
  • Middle lane hoggers aren't just rude, but also dangerous. 19 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
    I believe that people who drive solely in the centre lane do so because they can switch off mentally. They follow the car in front and adjust their speed...
  • We'd like to replace our underpowered Fiesta with a 1.4-litre Punto - do you have any advice? 24 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
    Having had two 5-door 1242cc Fiat Puntos and loved them, we then PX’d for a Ford Fiesta 1242cc Style almost three years ago. We have been disappointed...
  • Rebuilt classic engine failed - who is to blame? 4 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
    I had a new engine built for my beloved classic Golf by a specialist who has been trading for 20 yrs and are known in Volkswagen circles. It was shipped...
 

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