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  • My car won't start - how can I work out what's wrong? 10 Dec 2018 (Ask HJ)
    I can’t get my Vauxhall Cavalier to start. I can’t seem to get any fuel through, but I had to move it tonight and while it was being towed I put it into...
  • Need a capable 4x4 for light off-roading and towing 21 Nov 2018 (Ask HJ)
    I am looking to buy a vehicle for my 20-minute commute. The car will also need to cope with occasional off-road towing of a 750kg trailer. I cover 15-20,000...
  • Kia Sorento - Clutch Burning - Dual Mass Flywheel issue 7 Feb 2016 (Forum)
    [endif]--> I have a 2013 Kia Sorento   ... a great car, and when underway also a good tow car ... self levelling suspension really does teh job, no snaking or pitching from trailer. However there is a major issue that questions this SUV's capabilty as a Tow Car under 2 scenarios, exacerbated by there being no Low Ratio option which would greatly assist 'pull away' under load.
  • Why is the Citroen DS5 badly rated by journalists? 28 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
    I have been driving a Citroen DS4 HDI 160 for about a year. I really enjoy this car, it is comfortable, nippy, fun to drive and economical. It was a great...
  • Troubles with an insurance claim 28 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
    Our car was vandalised when we were walking our dog. Came back to find the passenger window broken and hidden bags of shopping (under coats), the sat nav...
  • Should I keep my Mercedes-Benz C-Class' tyre pressures high to improve fuel economy? 7 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
    I have an 88,000 mile 2007 Mercedes-Benz C-Class diesel automatic estate, a lovely car. I normally follow the fuel filler flap advice and keep to 32F/33R...
  • Why does Stansted Airport penalise people for using its drop-off area? 8 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
    I would like to draw readers attention to an issue at Stansted airport, where motorists are being ripped off for briefly leaving their cars in the drop-off...
  • Swapping a 406 for a Touran? 6 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
    My Peugeot 406 is struggling to tow my one ton folding camper. Not enough power and it doesn't feel very stable. Garage also told me the DMF is on its...
  • Pull the other one 29 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I need to look for a replacement for our 1996 Peugeot 405 GLXD Turbo estate which we have had since 1999, not because there is anything wrong with it but...
  • Which SUV for towing caravans? 13 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
    At present I am a 72-year-old Motability customer and am shortly due to hand back my Volvo XC90 after three years. I am now considering buying my own vehicle...
  • Why did you recommend a BMW X5 over a BMW X3? 11 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I am gobsmacked at your recommendation in response to the enquiry of CA from Bourne End, owners of a BMW X5. Have you actually sat in and driven, say 200...
  • Seven Grand Tour 29 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
    I recently went to Europe with my Audi A6 Avant Quattro 2.5 TDI and, notwithstanding that the car had been fully serviced by Audi Liverpool before I left,...
  • Immortal cars with towbars 26 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
    You have helped me considerably with my quest for a cheap (up to £4000) stylish economical car with leather seats, and have suggested a MX5 or BMW Z3,...
  • Can you recommend a small, versatile, economic car to tow a small trailer? 2 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I am recently retired and despair of finding a car that is basic enough for me. My priorities are versatility for carrying loads, safety, economy, and...
  • Trailer licence (B+E) 28 Jan 2012 (Forum)
    Hello again! I passed my car test in 2003 so I do not have the entitlement to tow a trailer. Can anyone advise me of the process and costs to get this added to my licence please? Thank you
  • Vectra B - x20dth engine will not start 4 Nov 2011 (Forum)
    Engine stopped as i pulled away will not start - towed to dealer they say it needs new injector pump is this right?  Can it be the crank sensor?  I have codes P0725 and P1651 from the dealer Help please
  • Another Hit On road Legal Drivers 11 Jan 2010 (Forum)
    Another hit on the law abiding motorist. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1241766/150-frozen-car-Recovery-firm-tows-away-vehicles-abandoned-night-charges-drivers.html
  • freelander td4 23 Apr 2006 (Forum)
    Hi i am considerimg buying a freelander td4 to tow my caravan,this will be my first 4x4,it will more than likely be a x,y or 51 plate due to money restraints,any tips on buying+owning a freelander would be appreciated ta a.j
  • BMW X6M - 6 Feb 2023 (Forum)
    Hi Everyone i would like to share my experience with the above dealer and person, can someone give me some advice we bought a brand new M Power car of them in september last year and it was a cash purchase of over £130k no finance was taker out unfortunately, the vehicle has failed me 4 times, failing to start 2 times, and 2 times cutting out in the fast lane of the motorway with my family in the car all within 3 month off ownership i have told them i am rejection the car under the consumers act 2015 but they are saying there not accepting my rejection because of a tow bar has been fitted by a 3rd party and that what was causing the problem, but not once have a picked up a bill from BMW Relating to this so i know that was Rubbish i have reports of the warranty work and job sheets and technicians finding but not 1 off them says it a tow bar issue or wiring The tow bar got taken off the car and guess what it failed me again on the motorway!
 

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