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Economical….. 11 Apr 2009 (Ask HJ)
I purchased a demonstrator Mercedes A180CDI auto with 9,500 miles in late June from a main dealer and have put on a further 6,000 miles. The fuel economy... -
How much should it cost to repair a faulty handbrake? 28 May 2025 (Ask HJ)
The handbrake on my wife's 2009 Mercedes A-Class does not hold on a hill. Several garages have "fixed" it but it still rolls. How much would a complete... -
What is the best product to clean and protect chrome wire wheels? 7 Aug 2018 (Ask HJ)
What is the best product to clean and protect chrome wire wheels? -
What alloy wheel cleaning products do you recommend? 25 Oct 2017 (Ask HJ)
I've recently bought a Volkswagen Golf GTE, but the wheels seem to have a mark embedded into the metal itself. Are there any cleaning agents you recommend? -
What's the law when joining a dual carriageway from a slip road? 28 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
When driving on motorways or dual carriageways recently on a number of occasions I have had to avoid an incident as drivers just move straight on to the... -
Should I repair or replace my Ford Fiesta ABS module? 27 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2006 1.4 Ford Fiesta and I've been told that the ABS module needs replacing. I've been quoted mega money to have a new one fitted. Is it possible... -
BMW 3 Series need new brakes after 25k miles - Is this normal? 11 Apr 2016 (Ask HJ)
I'm being told by my local BMW dealer that after 25,000 miles both the disc and pads need to replaced on my 3 Series (335). This is because of supposed... -
Ford Galaxy won't start 7 Jan 2015 (Ask HJ)
Yesterday I stalled my Ford Galaxy. When I restarted the engine the ABS light came on and remained lit. What does it mean? I am new to driving this particular... -
Mercedes-Benz E-Class auto gearbox problems 6 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
My 1997 Mercedes-Benz E220 diesel auto is experiencing problems when changing from park. I eventually manage it after a few frustrating restarts. It has... -
Volkwagen Up - which wheels are best? 23 Jul 2014 (Ask HJ)
I own a Volkswagen Up and want to put the 165/70 R14 tyres from the 5J x 14 steel wheels (35 offset) onto the BBS (Volkswagen) alloys that are 6 x 14 (offset... -
Can I fit winter tyres to my Porsche 911? 10 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
I own a 2003 Porsche 911 C2, with 18 inch wheels. I want to run the car in the winter and fit winter rims and tyres. Can I reduce the diameter and width... -
Can I return my problem car? 28 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
I bought the car in September and I have had to have the brakes replaced. The garage replaced this at its cost four weeks after purchase as I got VOSA... -
Hyundai servicing 6 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
Local Hyundai dealer charging £197 for full service to include oil, oil filter, engine and pollen filters, brake and clutch fluid as well as labour and... -
All weather tyres - do I need a full set? 16 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
I've read your article on winter tyres in which you specifically state that ALL tyres need to be changed for winter use, not just the drive wheels. Is... -
Winter tyres 3 Dec 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have a 335d touring 2008. I ordered some winter tyres from BMW on 16-inch steel wheels but they contacted me to say they would not fit because my brake... -
2007 passat handbrake 2 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2007 Passat with e-handbrake and yesterday I was pulling my boat from the slipway and the handbrake refused to release. Is there a problem with... -
Why are my rear brake pads wearing out before the fronts? 28 Jan 2019 (Ask HJ)
My wife's MINI has just failed the MoT as the rear brake pads were worn to 2mm. Is this normal? We have had the car from new and it is just three years... -
Should you give way on a slip road? 10 Dec 2018 (Ask HJ)
Surely on a slip road one should give way to a lane they want to enter? Braking for a vehicle wanting to join could cause an accident. One has to be aware... -
How can I remove rust from my alloy wheels? 14 Feb 2016 (Ask HJ)
For the the last couple of weeks I've heard a scraping noise from the rear brake discs on my Vauxhall Zafira. Today I have removed the wheel and found... -
Faulty MINI One - should the dealer pay for repairs? 10 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
I recently bought a 2007 MINI Hatch One from a dealer for £3300. The car had 104,000 miles on the clock, full service history, one month’s MoT. Twenty...
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