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  • What is the burning smell when I turn off the engine of my Ford Mondeo? 6 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
    I recently purchased a 2013 Ford Mondeo 1.6 EcoBoost and have noticed after parking it up that a burning smell, similar to when a clutch is overridden,...
  • Do I need a genuine BMW windscreen replacement for a 5 Series? 22 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
    I looked at non-manufacturer approved 5 Series at a BMW dealer. The car was nice apart from a two-inch crack in the front windscreen and worn brake pads...
  • Jaguar F-Pace electrical fault - what's the cause? 29 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
    My Jaguar F-Pace is five weeks old and has done 1500 miles. Last week, at the traffic lights, I put the car into neutral and all the electrics went dead....
  • Does extended warranty cover wear and tear? 18 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
    I have had a used Nissan Qashqai. I bought it eight months ago and paid extra for a three year extended warranty. Recently, the vehicle developed a fault,...
  • Mitsubishi Shogun Challenger - how can I fix rust? 4 Aug 2016 (Ask HJ)
    I have a 1998 Mitsubishi Shogun Challenger V6. On the recent MoT the advisory information states that the coil springs, ladder chassis, steering and suspension...
  • Honda Civic making creaking noises 22 Apr 2016 (Ask HJ)
    My partner has been experiencing an issue with his Honda Civic whereby it is severely creaking at the back for the first five minutes of driving. Our local...
  • Disappointed in Fiat Panda 4x4 - what should I replace it with? 18 Apr 2016 (Ask HJ)
    I am very disappointed with my Fiat Panda 4x4. Although it is a comfortable and attractive car, it is extremely expensive to run (poor MPG) and in the...
  • Volkswagen Polo ABS light problem 23 Nov 2015 (Ask HJ)
    The ABS light on my 2000 Polo Match remains on constantly despite the ABS still working normally. Removing the ABS fuse makes no difference. My local VW...
  • Wheel and steering alignment 2 Nov 2015 (Ask HJ)
    My Toyota RAV4 came back from having the brake pads changed (local Toyota dealership) with the steering wheel about five degrees off centre. This was corrected...
  • Should I sell my Passat? 14 May 2015 (Ask HJ)
    I have a second hand 2010 Passat Estate (R line) with just over 100,000 miles on the clock. Recent fault (engine management light on, limp driving) diagnosed...
  • Faulty Nissan Qashqai 3 Oct 2014 (Ask HJ)
    A friend of mine has just bought a secondhand Nissan Qashqai from a small dealer 100 miles or so away from where she lives. She took it to her local Nissan...
  • Should I buy extended warranty for my E-Class? 18 Aug 2014 (Ask HJ)
    I have a 2010 Mercedes-BEnz E250 SE Blue Efficiency CDI. It came with a one year warranty that expires at the end of the month. I have called a few warranty...
  • Is the Vauxhall Astra prone to brake and wheel problems? 26 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
    I own a 2012 Vauxhall Astra 2.0 CDTi and the car’s rear pads were seized in pad carrier causing heat damage to the disks. The work to fix the problem cost...
  • Civic has a squeaky clutch? 25 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
    The clutch pedal on my Honda Civic 1.8 I-Vtec makes a squeaking/creaking noise when the clutch pedal is depressed and raised. There is no clutch judder...
  • Rev counter problems with Citroen C3 22 Jan 2014 (Ask HJ)
    I purchased a new Citroen C3 1.2 VTI (petrol) three months ago and have noticed that when pressing the accelerator and pushing the revs up to between 1000-2000rpm...
  • Can I use a spacesaver tyre on a Fiat Abarth 500? 15 Jan 2014 (Ask HJ)
    I've just bought a Fiat Abarth 500 (July 2013) which has no spare wheel. It's on 195/45/R16s and I've been given a new Ford Ka spacesaver S135/80/B14....
  • Buying a motorhome - will low mileage damage it? 16 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
    I plan to buy a diesel powered motorhome for use mainly between April and September. What advice do you have regarding lack of use during the winter period...
  • Gearbox issue with a Peugeot Boxer camper? 18 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
    I have a motor caravan on a Peugeot "Boxer" 2.5TD chassis, circa 1996. The gearbox has recently been replaced. Now, if after driving for some miles and...
  • BMW wheel corrosion 17 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
    I noticed the alloy wheels on my BMW E91 320d have corroded three years and three months after I bought the car from new. The wheels have been well looked...
  • Who is liable to repair these faults? 12 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
    I recently bought a second car and on my receipt it states three months warranty. On contacting the dealer he now says it is on major components only,...
 

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