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Will I invalidate my warranty by having my Renault serviced at an independent garage? 13 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
My local Renault dealership closed in Weston Super Mare so the nearest dealer is in Bristol. Will I invalidate the 5-year warranty I have with Renault... -
EGS or DSG? 17 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
I drove a Citroen C4 Picasso (2007reg) with the EGS gearbox and subsequently an Octavia (2008reg) with the 6-speed DSG - The DSG wins by a country mile!... -
Tecnincal problem with VAG Group 2.0-litre TSI 15 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
We on the SEATCupra.net website are finding a lot of "coil pack failures", but the fault appears secondary to oil leakage into the packs. This is on the... -
Good Volue? 7 Feb 2009 (Ask HJ)
I have enjoyed Volvos for many years. What sort of problems are there and worn out replacement parts needed if buying an 05 Volvo S60 automatic 210bhp... -
Is it safe to have my rear-wheel drive automatic car towed? 28 Nov 2018 (Ask HJ)
I have a Jaguar S-Type 2.7-litre diesel automatic. In event of a breakdown, which seems quite likely, is it possible to tow this car without causing damage... -
What happens if you're driving an electric car and run out of battery power? 11 Mar 2019 (Ask HJ)
Although I've never run out of fuel, it does happen to many drivers and is generally simple to rectify. But what happens if you're driving an electric... -
If I'm on a smart motorway and my car starts to break down, can I pull over into a lane that's already marked with a red X? 14 Aug 2019 (Ask HJ)
Let's say, hypothetically, lanes one and two of a four-lane smart motorway have large red crosses on them so you are travelling in lane three. A problem... -
Golf timing belt snapped - what do I do? 10 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
My VW Golf Mark IV 2003's timing belt has recently snapped (i know, should have been more attentive with the servicing) and we're wondering what to do.... -
Please warn your readers to be careful when organising insurance cover for driving abroad. 3 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
I write to inform your readers of a potential major problem when organising Breakdown cover when taking your own vehicle across to Europe. Earlier this... -
I want to buy a Toyota IQ - what sort of mileage is reasonable? 29 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
For my next car I fancy buying something cheap to run with a low or zero tax disc price. I'm thinking about a used Toyota IQ. With such a small engine,... -
Nervous, breakdown 10 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
I am 82 and my driving licence has been extended for three years. My Honda Jazz SE manual is nearly 8 years old and although it’s done only 38,000 mileage... -
What should I pay for a Volkswagen Golf with 46,000 miles on the clock? 31 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking at purchasing a Volkswagen Golf 1.6 16v SE, 5-door with 46,000 miles on the clock. I am wondering what you think would generally be a good... -
Grand tourer 28 Mar 2009 (Ask HJ)
I've been looking for an auto diesel estate to use as a family hack and occasional load lugger to the south of France. There are two contenders that are... -
Old banger or recent model? 13 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
I am looking at buying a used Volvo, but am undecided if I should buy a 1-2 year old V70/S60 for around £17k, or a 10 year+ old V70/850/S60 for £1K-2K Most... -
Nissan Micra 1.0 Passion 9 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
I own an 'R' Reg Nissan Micra 1.0 Passion which has recently started giving me a problem. It will start perfectly when cold but after about 15 minutes... -
My Jaguar 2.0 diesel classic is spluttering under acceleration. 16 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
I own a Jaguar 2.0 diesel Classic 04 reg with 90,000 on the clock. Recently the engine has started to splutter, as if the idling speed kicks in as you... -
Fuel Economy of post-2008 cars 11 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
You mention in the current stats that newer cars fair worse on fuel economy compared to official figures - do you have the average drop for newer models... -
Laggy Venga 10 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
I have a 1 year old Kia 1.4 Ecodynamics Venga 2. It has been subject to throttle or turbo lag almost since new. The dealer has done what he can to find... -
How should I maintain and service a Citroen Berlingo Multispace? 18 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
I've just bought a 2006 Citroen Berlingo Multispace 1.6HDI. What do I need to look out for in particular regarding timing belt changes, servicing schedules... -
Mercedes 350 SELL 5 Dec 2009 (Ask HJ)
My wife would like to sell her Jan 1979 Mercedes 350SL with detachable hardtop, mileage about 98,000, condition good. BCA no longer holds classic car auctions...