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What five mid-sized cars should I consider? 4 Aug 2015 (Ask HJ)
Four years ago I bought a Toyota Avensis Tourer which is now coming to the end of its five-year warranty and I’m thinking of replacing it. What I’d like... -
Focus automatic gearbox and clutch problems 8 May 2015 (Ask HJ)
My Ford Focus (2014 model) developed a judder in the transmission when running slowly. The main dealer recognised a problem with the clutch mechanism (well... -
Why is my Audi A4 Avant leaking into the driver's side floor well? 30 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
In April this year I bought an Audi A4 Avant SE 2.0, first registered 29-09-2010. We then had a dry summer and it wasn't until heavy rain in early August... -
Should I buy another Audi or a KIA to replace my A6? 20 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2003 Audi A6 which has served us well for the last eight years. I am now considering replacing it with a 2010/2011 2-litre A6 Avant SE. I would... -
Why has my 2006 Audi A4 suffered repeated injector failure? Is it a known problem on this model? 10 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2006 Audi A4 2.0 TDI that has now reached 82,000 miles. In general it has been a very good car. It runs well, is economical, comfortable and well... -
What are the implications if someone chooses not to use a car repairer recommended by their insurance company? 10 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
A few months ago I scraped the left-hand rear door and bumper of my KIA cee’d against a wall. No other vehicle or person was involved. I decided to have... -
Qashqai cam belt failure - should Nissan pay for the repairs? 6 Sep 2014 (Ask HJ)
My sister’s 2006 Nissan Qashqai cam belt broke whilst on the motorway recently. The car has covered 62,000 miles and now needs a new engine. Nissan recommend... -
No goodwill gesture - is this fair? 16 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
I own a Fiat 500 Lounge 1.2 2008, 53k miles. I took the car to a Fiat garage with a problem with the front windscreen wipers failing. I was informed... -
Should I accept a free service from Skoda after Skoda Assist left us stranded in France? 9 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
On holiday in France, my Skoda Superb TDI 170 DSG Elegance Estate kept going into 'safe' mode. This meant that the car would not drive at more than 80kmh... -
My newly-bought used car has a cracked alloy. What are my rights with the dealer? 20 Nov 2020 (Ask HJ)
I bought a used approved 2018 Mercedes E-Class from a Jaguar dealer. It's still under manufacturer warranty and I opted for year extended dealer warranty.... -
Buying a new small car - what would you recommend? 30 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
My 17 year old daughter passed her test last week and we want to buy her a car. We have narrowed our choice to the Toyota Aygo, Peugeot 107 and Citroen... -
A recommendation for Stratstone Cars. 15 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
Some little while ago I bought a new LHD Jaguar XF from Stratstone, Slough and took it back to France. It was an absolutely brilliant car that developed... -
Audi A1 handbrake failure 16 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
We have had an Audi A1 for little over 1 year. On the school run my wife parked on a slight incline less than 3% leaving the car with the handbrake engaged.... -
Winter tyres 18 Dec 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have a BMW X5 35 diesel sport, 2010 model with run flat tyres which is not very good in snow. I have found some sensibly priced winter tyres which are... -
Why do I have to pay an annual fee to keep my navigation up to date? 28 Mar 2025 (Ask HJ)
I've recently noticed that the sat nav on my 3 year old BMW 3 Series is out of date and no longer providing real-time traffic updates. My local BMW dealer... -
Is supermarket fuel poor quality? 16 Nov 2023 (Ask HJ)
Is supermarket fuel quality being compromised due to the large mark up they are being allowed to charge? My 25k mile Audi Q7 engine light came on recently... -
How can I eliminate a bad smell from my Fiat 500? 24 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
I bought a January 2009 Fiat 500 and have had it for nearly four months. However, recently there has been a bad smell inside. It is not a petrol or oil... -
Is there any chance that Citroen will contribute towards the repair of my C8's injectors and rockers? 17 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have a major problem with my Citroen C8. The vehicle is five years old with 83,000 miles. The injectors need to be removed as the timing is off and damage... -
Could an electrical fault be causing power loss in my son's Volkswagen Polo? 15 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
My son’s Volkswagen Polo gave us some trouble on the return journey form holiday last week. After running for about 80 miles the engine suddenly lost all... -
A6 Avant S-Tronic: Is it better with Shell V-Power Nitro+? 16 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
My previous car, a Grand C-Max 1.6 TDCI 11 reg, which I had since it was 11 months old, had no end of issues with the sensors in the EGR, dealt with under...
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