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  • Can I get a contribution from the seller of my ex-fleet BMW 520d towards replacement parts? 15 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I bought a BMW 520d as an ex-fleet car with 96,000 miles. I have done less than 1000 miles, but I had to change all brake pads and all four discs because...
  • Can I tow a caravan with my hybrid? 19 Jun 2023 (Ask HJ)
    I have a Mercedes C200 mild hybrid. Can I tow a caravan with this make and model?
  • buying new tyres 2 Sep 2022 (Ask HJ)
    the front tyres on my VW Tiguan 4Motion suv need changing, but can I get away with just renewing the front two or should I replace all four?
  • What's the best small tow van? 29 Aug 2019 (Ask HJ)
    I am looking for a small van to tow 800kg. What do you suggest?
  • Suspension fault with new Citroen C3 Picasso? 28 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
    I have a new Citroen C3 Picasso 1.6 diesel. I have covered roughly 1000 miles, but the car has developed a knocking/rattling noise from the front suspension,...
  • How much should I pay for a new Mazda 6? 11 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
    I have been offered a brand new pre-registered Mazda 6 Sportnav for £21,000. Is this a good deal? The list price is £26,450.
  • Will sports suspension harm the ride on a Leon? 14 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
    I am thinking of buying a new SEAT Leon. The model/trim I would like only has sports suspension. Would this give a hard ride on long journeys eg UK/France/Spain.
  • Which car is easiest to maintain yourself? 2 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
    I have a 2003 Volkswagen Passat estate 130PD approaching 170k miles have self maintained totally (5k mile oil/filter changes) including 2 cam belt/water...
  • BMW 116i - What are the benefits of alloy wheels? 3 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I recently started driving a 2004 BMW 116i, and I really enjoy driving it. It's fitted with steel 16in wheels. What benefits (other than cosmetic) would...
  • Why are there so many cars on the road with faulty lights? 2 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
    This winter I've noticed more and more cars with faulty lights. Obviously they have not been MOT tested recently, so is it reasonable to assume that they...
  • Sluggish A3 in early mornings 10 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
    My 2005 Audi A3 2.0 tdi has a strange problem. In the morning when you pull away or when the car has been parked up for a bit and you pull away the traction...
  • Ignition coming on of its own accord in my Peugeot 806 22 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
    Peugeot 806 ignition won't turn off without brake pedal being depressed, then comes on again on its own when the door is opened - even without keys in.
  • Winter tyre sizes on a Kia Sportage 25 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
    Will 255/55 x 18 winter tyres be ok to fit to my Sportage which currently has 235/55 R18 fitted? The winter tyres would be fitted to suitable steel wheels...
  • Winter Tyres/Wheel size 26 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
    We have a 56 reg Skoda Roomster 1.9 tdi fitted with 205/45 R16 Bridgestone tyres on alloy wheels. We are looking to buy and fit a set of winter tyres,...
  • Which automatic cars are fitted with an electric handbrake? 31 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
    My wife needs to replace her Peugeot 206 automatic. It suits her because, due to arthritis, she is unable to press the button on the gear lever used to...
  • Separation 31 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I have a 2004 Renault Scenic and am unable to remove one of the front alloy wheels due to the centre being welded to the brake drum. I have tried Plus...
  • Skimmed alive 17 Jan 2009 (Ask HJ)
    I have owned a CRV for a year and from new have had a judder when applying the rear brakes. Honda has said that it will solve the problem by skimming the...
  • Was my accident caused by a transmission fault? 20 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I have a 2011 Skoda Fabia Elegance 1.2TSI 105 7-speed DSG automatic, which is an excellent short journey runabout but it takes its time moving off from...
  • Did you know that foxes can damage the ABS cables of cars and cause faults? 24 Dec 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I'm a former police officer from Glasgow. One posting involved taking/screening vandalism reports from a large area of Glasgow. One year a small area had...
  • Ford C-Max electric parking brake problem 31 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
    Three weeks ago I went over a speed bump and the battery warning light came on and a warning 'Limited EPB' appeared on the console. I took the car, a 2004...
 

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