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Is undertaking illegal? 28 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
You have often said that undertaking is not against the law but, according to the local press, Greater Manchester police is starting a campaign to catch... -
Keep my car or scrap it? 25 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
My Ford Mondeo 115PS TDCI with 60,000 miles just broke down - NSR brake caliper binding. Last year it was front spring. I asked RAC man whether I should... -
Check bolt length when swapping from steel to alloy wheels. 24 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
When swapping from steel to alloy wheels, the most important thing to check is the length of the bolts. An alloy wheel is thicker and will need longer... -
Should I change my car? 8 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
We have a 2004 (04) Golf 1.9 TDI which goes as well now (109,000miles) as when we bought it 6 years ago. The next service (116K) will necessitate... -
Should my Skoda Octavia Estate's ESP be switched off in slippery conditions? 14 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
I was wondering whether your advice regarding the switching off of both ASR and ESP in slippery conditions applies to vehicles with AWD such as the Skoda... -
Any comeback on cars bought from a private seller? 16 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
I bought a Ford Galaxy a few months of a private seller who advertised it as 'excellent condition throught'. He also failed to flag up some problems and... -
Winter Tyres and speed ratings 15 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
My 102,000 mile vRS has run its entire life on 205/45/R16 tyres - these are usually rated 83W (all year round use). I am struggling to find identically... -
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...
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