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Z flaw 21 Feb 2009 (Ask HJ)
Over the past 4/5 weeks I have noticed a huge difference in the way my 2003 BMW Z4 2.5 handles. The car sits on Bridgestone 255/40 R18 88W runflats on... -
‘Restaurant’ of no return 7 Feb 2009 (Ask HJ)
My wife and I live in Worcester and left in the early hours to be at Gatwick airport at 08:30am. As we were a little early, we stopped at McDonalds for... -
Uplifting thought 17 Jan 2009 (Ask HJ)
As a fairly well seasoned motor trader of some seventeen years now I read your Saturday column with eager interest. Two points really, in the main it never... -
What happens if you receive 12 penalty points? 20 Jun 2025 (Ask HJ)
What happens when you receive 12 penalty points on your driving licence? -
When should I change the transmission fluid on a torque converter gearbox? 20 Jan 2023 (Ask HJ)
I can not find any torque converter gearbox servicing requirements. Does the torque converter oil need replacing at prescribed intervals? -
Why aren't dashcams fitted as standard to new cars? 9 Jan 2023 (Ask HJ)
Dashcams have been available for several years now in the accessories marketplace. With the increase in car tech levels, including reversing and 360 degree... -
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI - is it susceptible to hesitation issues? 23 Nov 2020 (Ask HJ)
I have recently bought a 2018 Skoda Octavia 1.5-litre petrol with the DSG automatic gearbox. I have since discovered that this 1.5-litre TSI engine has... -
How much will a dealer contribute to a faulty sensor replacement? 27 Jul 2020 (Ask HJ)
I bought a BMW i3 eight months ago secondhand from an independent dealer. It's done 1000 miles since purchase. An error was shown and BMW have indicated... -
What should I replace my Hyundai i40 Tourer with? 28 Feb 2020 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking to trade up on my current Hyundai i40 Tourer that I've had for five years. I want to find something with a reasonably sized boot but it needs... -
What's a good car for a new driver? 1 Oct 2019 (Ask HJ)
My daughter has just passed her test but has only driven the instructor's Peugeot 308 and likes this a lot. We have a budget of up to £5000 - what car... -
Does historic vehicle tax require the vehicle to be insured? 12 Sep 2019 (Ask HJ)
I have acquired a 1978 motorcycle which I will be restoring. I have accordingly applied for a SORN, with the intention of applying for historic vehicle... -
Can you help me choose between a Honda Forza 300 and a Yamaha XMAX 300? 23 Jul 2019 (Ask HJ)
I've had a scooter before but it's been a while so I'm not sure which to buy. I will be riding the scooter on the expressway from time to time and really... -
Is a 1999 Vauxhall Tigra worth keeping? 16 Jan 2019 (Ask HJ)
I do not know what to do with my Vauxhall Tigra 1999 with 48000 miles. It is SORN at the minute and garaged. It's in excellent condition but is it worth... -
What convertible should I buy for £20,000? 13 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
I currently have a BMW 318is which is getting on and have £20,000 to spend on a new car. I would like something used that's a nice, petrol, manual and... -
Peugeot 3008 - diesel or hybrid? 27 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
I am considering a used (2013 model) Peugeot 3008. I have found two locally: one a 2.0 diesel and the other a diesel hybrid. I quite like the idea of the... -
Need an SUV for short runs - what should we get? 26 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
My wife is selling her Hyundai ix35 and is looking to buy a new, similar-sized petrol automatic SUV with four-wheel drive. Which ones would you suggest?... -
Is the Volvo V50 a reliable car? 17 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
I have owned my Volvo V50 since I bought it new in 2012. The car runs fine, but I am retiring soon and wondering if it is a good car to keep for long term... -
Which diesel engine is best for the Volkswagen Touran? 9 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
We are looking to buying a used automatic Volkswagen Touran, with an automatic DSG gearbox. We have the choice of a 2012 1.6 TDI with 23k on the clock... -
Audi A3 engine failure 28 Feb 2016 (Ask HJ)
The engine of my 2010 Audi A3 2.0 petrol has failed. It was recovered to my local independent garage who found no compression on one of the cylinders,... -
Need a used car that will fit three child seats - any suggestions? 31 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
We need to buy a car that fits three child car seats across the back. We quite like the Nissan Qashqai+2 but are not sure which model to go for. We have...
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