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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,... -
Looking to part-ex, do dealers accept damaged cars? 10 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking to get a new Honda Civic 2013 on finance with Honda. I have a SEAT Ibiza 2005 1.9 TDI Sport 100 with the following issues: Large dent/scratch... -
Should I keep this Passat? 1 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
I own a VW Passat 1.9TDI S estate on an 07 plate. It has 104,000 on the clock. It is regularly serviced and I do about 18,000 miles a year. The car is... -
Keeping a car over seven years old 20 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
My 2007 Audi A3 is regularly maintained/serviced, MoT'd etc. All advisories noted and acted upon. Cambelt done-of course! Since I intend keeping it for... -
I bought a 2WD Volkswagen Tiguan and fitted it with winter tyres for driving in snow. 5 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
Reading the comments by TP questioning your experience with winter tyres prompted me to send you my thoughts. Having owned a 4x4 Volkswagen Tiguan and... -
Protecting steel wheels in winter 23 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have bought 4 new manufacturer steel wheels on which I will fit winter tyres. I will not use plastic wheel trims. Do I need to have the wheels painted... -
Clunking on full lock 20 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
Experienced this issue when driving an almost new Giulietta in very wet weather with "Allroads" selected on the DNA switch. On entering a multi-storey... -
Error codes after diesel filter change 12 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
Every time the diesel filter is changed on my Citroen Xsara the engine manangement light stays meaning a loss of power when driven hard through gears and... -
Smaller wheels for winter tyres in a Focus ST? 10 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
Hello, Having reached the ripe old age of 73 I ordered what I would think my last new car, a Ford Focus ST Estate, practical and fun (I hope). The... -
What polish for my car? 26 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have decided to purchase a 14 month Avensis Tourer. This is an ex Toyota car. Not sure if these normally get any (supagaud) paint work treatment when... -
Does using cruise control increase fuel consumption? 1 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
Does using cruise control increase fuel consumption? I have been a keen user of cruise control for many years and it is the only extra I ever have installed... -
DSG gearbox problems 5 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
I refer to the problem of the hesitancy associated with the VW DSG gearbox and the danger this causes when pulling out of road junctions and entering islands.... -
Car computer failures on VAG cars 23 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
Could you please tell me during which periods of manufacture Volkswagen Golf estates and Skoda Octavia estates were likely to have the Teves Mk60 ABS ESP... -
Golden for oldies 5 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
My parents, both 89, want to replace their 56 plate Honda Jazz that they have never enjoyed driving (nor me). The brakes are over assisted and the throttle... -
Spares deportment 1 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
You frequently recommend buying a set of 4 steel wheels fitted with winter tyres for use from October to March in the UK. What should be done about the...
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