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Why does our SEAT Leon keep stalling? 16 Mar 2014 (Ask HJ)
A few weeks ago you correctly identified a broken pollen filter that was creating an awful smell in my son's 2002 SEAT Leon. After the garage spent ages... -
Honda CR-V suffering intermittent unlocking/alarm problems 11 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have a strange problem with my 2008 Honda CR-V. The remote key has developed an intermittent problem and will not unlock the car. Sometimes it fails... -
Could my Golf's stop-start system cause turbocharger damage by turning off the engine when hot? 6 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
The 'start-stop' system on my new Volkswagen Golf TSI is operating very smoothly and presumably contributing to its relatively good urban fuel consumption.... -
MINI Cooper won't start? 26 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
After leaving my MINI for a year or so while working away I came to try to start it today. I changed the battery for a new one, checked the levels and... -
Overreving old Focus 21 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have a W reg 1.8 Ghia which has suddenly started overrevving - to 4,500 rpm. It is intermittent but getting worse and therefore no engine braking... -
Starting problem with Saab 9-3 27 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have a starting issues with my Saab 9-3. Glow plugs, injectors and ECT valve have been changed, and a new battery fitted, but still fails to start when... -
Citroen C3 electrical faults 3 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2005 Citroen C3 HDI 1.4. The power steering fails intermittently, as do the rev counter and the heater display. Also, the fan stops working and... -
Can I rent out my Toyota IQ for a few months rather than sell it? 10 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
Last September I bought a new Toyota IQ, which I love, but I hadn't banked on being abroad for three months later this year, and now I can't decide whether... -
Stop/start not functioning on my Focus 29 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
I bought a new Ford Focus 1.6 Titanium Ecoboost in Sept 2011. The engine stop-start feature has not functioned since purchase. The supplying dealer... -
Student loaned 26 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
We have decided to keep our son’s car while he is at university. His insurers will 'suspend' his policy until he needs it in the hols. We make the payments... -
Can I recommend Garmendale Engineering to build solar-powered buggies for your correspondent PM? 19 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
With reference to PM's request to find someone to build buggies for National Trust properties, could I recommend Garmendale Engineering Ltd. of Ilkeston,... -
What is your opinion of the Lexus GS 450h hybrid? 15 Dec 2010 (Ask HJ)
There are some 2-year-old, low mileage, Lexus GS 450h 3.5 SE Saloons available within my max price of £22,500. I don't do big mileage (7,500 miles pa)... -
Why is my Hyundai i10 so difficult to start? 25 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
My Hyundai i10 is beginning to give me starting problems, intermittently. Its a March 2010 model with only 600 miles on the clock. I mainly do short runs... -
Thames tation 3 Oct 2009 (Ask HJ)
My friends in Portugal have a 1959 Ford Thames van, engine/chassis number 715531. The van was taken to Portugal from Zimbabwe so it could be of South African... -
Roving sigh 9 May 2009 (Ask HJ)
I read your page in The Telegraph every Saturday and know that you do not favour very low mileage second-hand cars. There is the opportunity to purchase... -
Is a first generation Honda Insight a good buy? 4 Sep 2019 (Ask HJ)
What are your views on a 2001 Honda Insight? I am very keen on them for aesthetics and economy, cheap tax. Are there things I should ask the owner about?... -
Renault Scenic door won't open - why? 22 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
The driver's door on my Renault Scenic will not unlock, even on the inside. Any ideas? -
Why does my ford Mondeo misfire? 26 Jan 2015 (Ask HJ)
My 2001 Ford Mondeo 2.0 petrol has developed a misfire at around 1500 - 2000rpm. Any idea what the problem might be? -
Jaguar XK Convertable roof problem 2 Jun 2014 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2006 Jaguar XK convertible 2006 and the roof has stopped working. Do you or know of any inherent problems with the electric control systems on... -
Auris hybrid - good long term bet? 3 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
Toyota main dealers are selling two year old Auris Hybrids with up to 50k miles for about £9,500 - with three years warranty remaining. Do you think this...
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