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Problems with VW DSG 3 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
HonestJohn I have a Golf Plus 1.6 Tdi 7 speed DSG Bluemotion, bought new 8 months ago. You have commented several times on the VW DSG and a hestitation... -
Closing the stability door 14 Nov 2009 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2004 VW Golf 1.6FSI SE. The ESP light came on recently. I took it to a VW approved workshop that carried out a computer based diagnostic check.... -
Can I fit smaller wheels to improve ride comfort? 24 Apr 2025 (Ask HJ)
Is it technically possible to change my low profile 19-inch wheels to 18-inch wheels? What are the pros & cons? -
What should I replace on my four year old car to keep it reliable? 20 Apr 2025 (Ask HJ)
I have recently bought a 2020 Ford Focus 1.5 diesel in good condition with 79000 miles on the clock. It has been regularly serviced. What do I need to... -
Why are the pedals on my new car so small? 14 Mar 2025 (Ask HJ)
My new MG ZS Hybrid+ brake and accelerator pedals are tiny and set quite high. Ive noticed that a number of new cars have much smaller pedals than older... -
I bought a car but it's not as described - should I go through small claims court? 4 Dec 2024 (Ask HJ)
I bought a Mazda MX-5 from Cinch. Their description said it had rear smart city brake support, I-ELOOP and i-stop, which it doesn't have. They have offered... -
Is it safe to buy a secondhand EV that's stood unused? 7 Oct 2024 (Ask HJ)
I'm considering buying a lightly used Mercedes-Benz EQB 350, which was first registered in June 2022, gas done 3,000 miles and seems to have been sat at... -
How often do hybrid cars need recharging? 22 Mar 2023 (Ask HJ)
How often does the battery in a hybrid car need charging? I'm thinking of a Kia Niro and I do on average about 200 miles a week. -
Should I fit all-season tyres? 4 Apr 2022 (Ask HJ)
My Toyota C-HR is fitted with Michelin Primacy 3 tyres which are suitable for air temperatures above 8 degrees centigrade. Is this the correct tyre for... -
Renault Twingo parked up for two years - will it have damaged the car? 8 Feb 2022 (Ask HJ)
My mother-in-law's Renault Twingo Play (2015 plate), with 5,000 miles on the clock, has sat in her garage for two years. It has only been used for 100... -
My car has barely moved since the last service. Do you think it really needs a full service? 16 Jul 2021 (Ask HJ)
My 2015 Honda Jazz automatic has only done 41 miles since its last full service. It is due next month along with the MOT. Do you think it needs another... -
Can you explain the confusing towing limits for my car? 17 Aug 2020 (Ask HJ)
According to the VIN plate on my 2013 Peugeot 5008, the GVW is 2250kg and the GTW is 2950kg. I have been told by a caravan salesman that this makes the... -
Should I prepare my car for two months storage? 30 Jan 2020 (Ask HJ)
Following surgery next March/April, I will be unable to drive my petrol Mazda CX-3 (mileage 8000) for approximately two months. The car will be garaged... -
How much is my Mk2 Volkswagen Golf worth? 1 Aug 2019 (Ask HJ)
How much should I ask for a Mk2 Volkswagen Golf automatic with 60,000 miles and one owner prior to me. It has the original cassette player, a full-service... -
I own a six year old diesel - what are the implications of the new MoT? 25 Jun 2018 (Ask HJ)
I own a 2012 Citroen C-Crosser 2.2 HDi Exclusive Auto. How will the new emissions test affect me? The car has been main dealer serviced from new and has... -
What's the most reliable, cheap, used van? 5 Jan 2018 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking for advice on buying the best mid-size, used van for £4000 - £5000. I want the most reliable, cheap to tax van I can buy. I'm thinking Peugeot... -
Do insurers offer savings for drivers that use dash cameras? 6 Nov 2017 (Ask HJ)
Many new cars come with standard equipment like reversing cameras, lane departure systems, radar cruise control, eyesight driver assist braking etc - so... -
What should I do to prepare my car for winter storage? 9 Oct 2017 (Ask HJ)
At the end of the month I will put my Mazda MX5 in an outside carcoon for the winter months. Have you any tips on tasks that should be done before and... -
Need a used car for high mileage motorway driving 12 Jul 2016 (Ask HJ)
I am looking for a car for high mileage motorway use. Approx 30k miles a year. Preferably automatic. Considered BMW 3 or 5 series (including coupe), Merc... -
Volkswagen Touareg sunroof judder 14 Jun 2016 (Ask HJ)
I own a 2014 Volkswagen Touareg, which suffers from a juddering sunroof. The problem occurs whenever the sunroof tilts up or down. My local dealer has...
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