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BMW DPF won't regenerate - what next? 19 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have a 3.0-litre diesel BMW X3 that does 12-15k miles p.a. on a reasonable mix of long and short runs. After 5yrs/65k miles BMW are telling me the DPF... -
Can you warn your readers who borrow expensive cars about the potential costs if the car breaks down? 16 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
It’s vital that drivers of other people’s cars know that if you borrow another persons car or test drive that car you owe the owner of the car a duty of... -
What is causing the increase in suspension spring failures? 16 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
I consider myself extremely lucky that when the spring broke on the front offside suspension on my Mondeo I was just backing out from my drive. No doubt... -
Can I claim for pothole damage to my Honda Jazz? 16 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
I bought my wife a new Honda Jazz in September 2012. On Wednesday, she was driving along an unlit road when she hit a pothole with her nearside front wheel.... -
Rover Metro flatspot 12 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
Last year when looking for a very cheap run-around I bought a L-reg 1994 Rover Metro Nightfire which has the 1.1 K series carburettor engine. I now... -
Are daytime running lights a good idea or not? 2 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
I understand that all vehicles sold within the EU will soon have to be equipped with daylight running lights. Until recently I have always regarded this... -
Dealer Liability over Holed Air con Condenser - where do I stand? 11 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
I just bought a 3-year-old Renault Modus diesel QS5 with 16,800 miles for £7995, which the independent dealer claimed was in perfect condition. The fuel... -
Brand new car broken down and no fault found 10 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
Brand new car delivered in October, chosen because of unsurpassed reliability record on warranty direct and JD Power data. Driven towards the Alps,... -
New Audi A6 gasket problem 8 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
Bought a new Audi A6 in June 2012 (in Finance). On 29 December 2012, we drove the car and after a mile we noticed a lot of white smoke getting out of the... -
Buying a Toyota Yaris - why the Hybrid? 24 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
In the motoring section of The Telegraph (Sat 22nd Sep 2012) you intimated that the only current Toyota Yaris you would recommend was the Hybrid model.... -
Starting issues with a 2004 Megane 12 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have been experiencing an intermittant starting problem with my Renault Megane II for several weeks now. I press the start button, the engine turns over... -
Are company car drivers taxed unfairly? 18 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
I am very concerned about the amount of car tax that company car drivers are having to pay. I have read this tax is to encourage companies to buy cheaper... -
Should I keep my much-loved and underrated Safrane or sell it? 5 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
In November of 2010 I purchased, despite knowing the risks, a 1998 Renault Safrane 2.5-litre Automatic with 80,000 miles on the clock for just £400. I... -
Sept 2011 Golf - flat battery problem 12 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
I purchased a brand new Golf 1.4 TSI 5dr in Sept 2011 and have been very happy with it. When it was parked at home 2 days ago I noticed that both front... -
Accidental damage by breakdown services 10 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
My brand new, two week old car was suffering from electrics problems - e.g. alarm going off for no reason, air con not working etc - which the dealer quickly... -
Why doesn't anyone make a V6-engine family car any more? 31 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
I am looking to replace my car in 2012. I currently have a 2004 MG ZS 180 five door which has covered 255,000 miles and has been a brilliant car in its... -
What is the lifespan of a shock absorber? 17 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
What is the typical lifespan of a shock absorber (to the point of MoT failure)? Most people I know have only had to replace them at high mileages, but... -
We need two hatchbacks for carrying babies and mountain bikes - what do you suggest? 3 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
We are expecting our first baby in May and therefore need to replace our cars with something a little more baby friendly. We own a faithful but decrepit... -
Reoccurring DMF problems on a Pathfinder 24 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
We last communicated back last summer (May/June) as I'd just bought a Pathfinder from a main dealer in Birmingham (Chatfields) with a failing dual mass... -
How should I proceed to claim for damage done to my Skoda Octavia after my friend's tree fell on it? 14 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
I would be extremely grateful for some advice on how to deal with an insurance claim for our car. Our Skoda Octavia Estate was parked on our friend's drive...
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