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Sudden loss of drive 25 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
Help! My 2001 Ford Mondeo 2.0-litre Duratec suddenly lost drive. I can select every gear without using the clutch, with the engine running! Could this... -
Alternative to Honda CRV? 7 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
We need to replace a Honda CR-V with an insurance payout (max £7000). We like the CR-V, but wondered if you could recommend an alternative which was less... -
Warning P0340 on my Agila 29 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have an Agila petrol 1.2 with approx 35000 miles on clock. How can I tell whether timing chain needs replacing or whether it is a tensioner fault or... -
What small car for long economical runs? 23 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
What small/ medium 3 year old car/ mpv will achieve 30 mph per 1000 rpm in top gear? Anything from Ford Ka to Focus in size. -
Erratic Yaris speedo 4 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
The speedo has started to be erratic going from 0 to 30mph approx. The ABS light goes out when starting the engine and the car runs well enough except... -
Chipping an Octavia 24 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
I want a cheap and nasty way to chip my Skoada Octavia, as I am lacking in power to tow my caravan over the hills in France and Europe. Not bothered... -
Effect of Stop-Start Technology on turbos 19 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
You often tell people to let the engine run for a short time after stopping in order to let the turbo cool down. What is the efect of the automatic stop-start... -
What car for long distance use? 12 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
Joining new company with company car opt out scheme. Will be doing around 30k miles per year business use and I am looking for small family hatch type... -
MINI Cooper S cooling fan comes on all the time 15 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
Drive a few gentle miles in any weather or terrain and the radiator cooling fan is running flat out on my MINI Cooper S. Doesn't stop. The dealership... -
Which small automatic car for a 91-year-old driver? 14 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
I am 91 years of age and drive approximately 8000 miles per year. I run a Volvo V50 Automatic but am considering downsizing to a small, quality car that... -
Why aren't speed limits displayed using a reflective band system? 25 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
Speed limits could be posted by reflective bands and a system of one band for 30mph, two for 40mph adopted. Motorists have to have certain standards of... -
Is BP Ultimate as good as Shell VPower? 23 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
My nearest petrol station is BP, and I have been running my Mercedes 190e 2.0 on Ultimate. Would I benefit by seeking out a Shell station and using... -
How reliable are these MPVs? 12 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
Of these cars having 3 ISOFIX seats in the second row, how would you rate the reliability of one against the other? Citroen C4 Grand Picasso, Peugeot 5008,... -
Hyundai ix35: Style or Premium? 11 Dec 2011 (Ask HJ)
I have almost decided to buy a Hyundai ix35, is the Premium worth the extra cost over the Style model (1.7 diesel with ISG). I want comfort, reliabilty... -
Is a cambelt change needed? 18 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
We run a dualogic 1.2 Panda for my mother. It was new in December 2006 and has done only 5300 miles. The dealer is saying the cam belt needs changing before... -
Why is 'Antipollution Fault' causing loss of power? 27 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
My car loses power after five minutes of driving. There is a beep and then an Antipollution Fault appears. Why does my car lose power after the... -
Buying a used X5 8 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
Live in South Africa, second hand X5, between 80-100k kms on the clock, fuel cost not an issue but I`m worried about DMF & Turbo`s. Should I go with petrol... -
Which Mondeo - Ecoboost v TDCI 8 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking at getting a nearly new Mondeo from a supersite. I'm retired and only do about 9000 miles a year (with a fair few short runs)and can't decide... -
Economical seven-seaters 1 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
Would you please advise which is the most economical 7-seater in terms of fuel consumption, insurance and running cost? Would you recommend Qashqai+2?... -
2WD with good ground clearance 13 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
Please help, I live up a very rough farm track and don't really want the expense of fixing a 4x4. Can you tell me about any cars that have really good...