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Gearly departed 23 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
Our 2004 Ford C-Max 1.6TDCI CVT had completed 74,000 miles when the gearbox failed whilst on the second day of a holiday in Wales. The RAC was called out... -
Bore and stroke 27 Mar 2010 (Ask HJ)
Please can you give us any advice regarding a problem with the Toyota Avensis? Earlier this year we noticed our car was using a lot of oil and our son... -
How often should a Fiat 500 be serviced? 20 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
I'm thinking of buying a used (three or four years old) Fiat 500 with a petrol engine. However, each one I have enquired about appears to have been serviced... -
What's wrong with my Nissan Almera's gearbox? 30 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
My Nissan Almera has a very noisy gearbox. The car shakes when reversing, and to select reverse gear is very difficult. In neutral it doesn't make much... -
Buying a new SUV - what do you recommend? 15 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have owned Subaru Foresters for the past 15 years. The old adage of "Subarus don't break", has proved very true in my case. The Audi Q5 is on my short... -
Are Ford EcoBoost engines reliable? 21 Jan 2022 (Ask HJ)
I am planning to buy a car and getting confused between a Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Zetec vs the Ford Fiesta EcoBoost 1.0 Zetec. Can you please advise as... -
Why am I suddenly getting poor economy from my car? 11 Apr 2023 (Ask HJ)
I recently purchased a 2004 Mondeo 2.0 LX auto, 175000 miles, and am only getting 22-24mpg around town when I was expecting 30mpg. The owner's manual suggests... -
Can I claim compensation for a cam belt failure? 18 Nov 2021 (Ask HJ)
My Ford Fiesta 1.0-litre EcoBoost, registered/made in early 2016 with 67,000 miles, has just had a cam belt failure which has destroyed the engine. The... -
Should I buy a high mileage car? 9 Nov 2020 (Ask HJ)
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Are Volkswagen DSG auto gearboxes troublesome? 9 Sep 2020 (Ask HJ)
I bought a new Volkswagen Golf auto in 2015. It's had its yearly service at Volkswagen authorised dealers just last week. The car has only done 9300 miles... -
Which small van would you recommend to use as a camper for under £2500? 25 Apr 2018 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking to buy a small van, e.g. Ford Transit Connect (LWB, high top). The plan is to use it as a small camper at weekends and drive it as my everyday... -
What should I buy as a new tow car? 20 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
I currently own a diesel 2013 Audi Avant A6. It's a 2.0 TDI 177PS for towing our relatively small Eriba Troll (1000kg). The A6 is used mainly for long... -
Passat with no heater and overheating at high rpm 11 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have a problem with my Passat TDI 130 PS 2001, on motoway journeys over 50mph, the temperature rises, or when holding revs over 2000rpm. I have had the... -
Has Volkswagen admitted that there is a fault with the 1.4 TSI engine? 28 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
You are more or less on your own in the UK when it comes to reporting problems that car manufacturers would rather not discuss. I have followed the Volkswagen... -
Should I sell my diesel Audi A4 now before problems arise? 3 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have an Audi A4 Avant S line quattro TDI 2.0 litre diesel (170PS motor) with a BRD series engine. I purchased the car new in 2006 and have now done 52,000... -
I won against Mercedes-Benz regarding their 30-year warranty in respect of rust on my E-Class. 25 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
I had a long running saga with rust on a year 2000 Mercedes-Benz E320CDI. In July 2007 all four doors and the boot lid were repaired/replaced under the... -
Lease please dismisseth us 30 May 2009 (Ask HJ)
I have the balance of a two year lease on a 2008 Audi Avant 2.0 TDI. Unfortunately the particulate filter light comes on at relatively short intervals... -
Chain letter 7 Feb 2009 (Ask HJ)
My wife and I have a dilemma. At present we have a 70,000 mile 1998S Nissan Almera automatic, top spec. We love it: always reliable, cheap to service oil... -
Is there anything I should look for when buying a BMW 320Ci SE, and is this a good deal? 17 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
I am thinking of buying a BMW 320Ci SE Auto Coupe, 2.2-litre, 2004, one owner, full history, 34,500 miles, auto. It has extras including leather seats,... -
Loan voice 3 Apr 2010 (Ask HJ)
The following scenario reads like an extract from you website, under the heading of "what to watch for" in Mercedes-Benz W211 review. "On 07/09/2006, I...
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