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  • Where there’s a well there’s a way 1 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
    I have a 2005 Mondeo Titanium X 2.2 TDCi, bought two years ago to tow a caravan. This has four 255/40ZR18 low profile tyres on alloy wheels. These tyres...
  • Pier pressure 9 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
    Just in case you've not heard, this time last year Ryde Pier on the Isle of Wight (A Grade II listed structure) was closed to all road traffic as a more-sensitive-than-usual...
  • Warranty claim refusal 11 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
    I have extended warranty on my Jaguar XJ8 and have had it serviced purposly at main dealers at the regular intervals (give or take a couple of thousand...
  • Driving automatics in stop/start traffic 8 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
    Please could you comment on this statement on the IAM website as I always assumed you should put an auto into neutral at a standstill to minimise wear. 'When...
  • Buying a Berlingo based motorhome 8 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
    Should I buy the old, 31,000 mile Berlingo Motorhome I have found? The vehicle has had little or no servicing carried out in the last 8 years. Should...
  • A gentleman and a Skoda 19 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I just found your VW ABS report online. Having been to the local Skoda Dealership with my 3 year old Octavia, which has been serviced at that dealership...
  • Why is my Volkswagen Golf losing power? 16 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I have a 2000 Volkswagen Golf 1.6 and have problems with it holding back, and it has no power when changing up gears. It also judders. It's ok for a while,...
  • How should we store our Mitsubishi Colt and BMW 3 Series for three months? 31 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
    In January 2011 my wife and I are taking an extended holiday in New Zealand. We will be away from mid January until early April. We have two cars, a Mitsubishi...
  • De-hyundrated 10 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I have an April 2009 Hyundai i10 Comfort automatic returning 22-30 mpg. My dealer says this is because the engine is still tight (only 1,400 miles to date)...
  • Spin doctor 3 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I purchased a Toyota Auris 1.6 MMT in March 2007 and have generally been pleased with its performance. I only drive about 4,000 miles per year and it does...
  • Attend shun 15 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
    My Honda Jazz is specified to be serviced every 12,500 miles. After 5 years from new, there is only 13,600 on the clock, and my annual mileage is nowadays...
  • Ton cruise 12 Mar 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I've recently retired and am looking to buy a new or nearly new car. Ideally an automatic with cruise control; reliable, comfortable and reasonably fast...
  • Back to frontal 13 Feb 2010 (Ask HJ)
    Is it true that it is no longer recommended to rotate the wheels (i.e. front to back opposite corners, etc.) to even out the wear of the tyres? I use to...
  • All down hill 25 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
    An article in yesterdays paper that recommends, "Never coast in neutral; idling uses more fuel than running in gear on a closed throttle.” I don't understand...
  • Sensored e-mail 23 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I am upset about the way my local Volvo dealer dealt with an ABS fault on my V50. I believe there is an issue with Brake Pressure Sensors. I am £1,000...
  • Four into two 28 Nov 2009 (Ask HJ)
    I have a bad back and took your advice seven years ago to buy a Renault Vel Satis at a discount. The only V6 diesel sold in England I would think. A wonderful...
  • Pleased leased me 24 Oct 2009 (Ask HJ)
    I thought that you might appreciate some positive feedback for a change. My leased 07 Audi A4 Avant 2.0TDI 140 has just completed 100,000 miles at an average...
  • Well soaked 17 Oct 2009 (Ask HJ)
    Yesterday I noticed water in the rear passenger foot well of my VW Passat saloon. Year is 1999. I am not sure how it got there and I no nothing about cars...
  • K sera sera 5 Sep 2009 (Ask HJ)
    I have recently been widowed and my husband always used to check our car's "vital signs" as he termed it. My simple query is how often should I check the...
  • Whined up 25 Jul 2009 (Ask HJ)
    I've contacted you before regarding my Astra estate (regarding a hand brake ratchet problem - now fixed) and I'm sorry to question you again but have a...
 

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