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Should I renew my Volkswagen warranty for my 2009 Golf Estate? 7 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have just received a letter from Volkswagen inviting me to extend the warranty on my 2009/59 Golf Estate 1.9 TDI, now at 46,000 miles. I note under the... -
Is my Volkswagen Golf 1.4TSI likely to suffer from DSG problems? 28 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have a Volkswagen Golf 1.4TSI DSG. I have just been on Twitter and a couple of forums and found out that problems are appearing in France and Denmark,... -
Is it more expensive to insure an automatic than a manual car? 21 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
Having dropped a small coin into the cigarette lighter of my BMW 520d the local (non franchised) BMW dealer was unable to locate the offending fuse. The... -
Should I keep my Land Rover Discovery 3 or replace it? 14 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
I currently drive a 2007 Discovery 3 HSE with 75,000 on the clock. It has been problem-free and an excellent car (my fifth Discovery). I am considering... -
MoT tester didn't identify a problem with my exhaust? 4 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
I recently had an MOT and a service at a garage. The garage identified a problem with the brakes and pads and new ones were fitted. I asked if there were... -
Is the C-Class automatic OK? 11 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
I would really like your honest opinion on the following vehicle as I am thinking of buying it this week. The car in question is a Mercedes Benz CGI... -
Overreving old Focus 21 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have a W reg 1.8 Ghia which has suddenly started overrevving - to 4,500 rpm. It is intermittent but getting worse and therefore no engine braking... -
Honda Legend Insurance 7 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
Following my recent experience with my insurance renewal, I thought I would share my findings. Having compared some 23 insurers and telephoned six independently,... -
Astral calendar 29 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
I am currently running a petrol-engined Vauxhall Astra 1.6 16V Club purchased new on 30-6-2001. This has been serviced by an independent garage every 6... -
Problems with Nissan Micra 14 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
please can you help, I bought a nissan micra three years ago (it was a year old) and it is now 4 years old. It has always been serviced at a nissan garage... -
Shoddy garage work - am I entitled to compensation? 21 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
A wheel bolt has been cross-threaded into the rear hub of my 2001 VW Polo SDI. My local garage has advised that, as a result of this, the rear hub will... -
Does the Highway Code include advice for driving on motorways in thick fog? 2 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
As a result of seeing the horrendous pictures of the crash on the M5 at Taunton, I have read through the section of The Highway Code relating to motorways.... -
What is the ABS fault on my 2007 Skoda Octavia? 13 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
My 2007 Skoda Octavia diesel, which has covered under 40,000 miles, recently developed a fault involving the steering, speedometer and ABS. The car was... -
Mitsubishi Colt auto won't engage reverse gear 28 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
The auto reverse gear usually engages first time but occasionally when I stop, leave the engine running putting it into neutral and then into reverse again... -
What preparation to do before a sale? 14 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
Three questions. My lovely BMW 330i SE Touring first reg 05/02/2001. Mileage 116,000 is now turning into money pit. Various sensors replaced etc. Steering... -
Should I sell my 2004 Mercedes-Benz E270 to avoid problems in the future? 28 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
I purchased a Mercedes-Benz E270 CDI Elegance Estate on 1 September 2004. It has only done 55,000 miles, is in excellent condition and has been serviced... -
Which tyres should I fit to my 2003 Lexus IS 200 for motorway use? 14 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2003 Lexus IS 200 Sportcross with 205/55x16 V Bridgestone ER300 Turanzas that need renewing soon. I would appreciate your advice as to the best... -
Dale Winters 5 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
As I've recently moved to the Yorkshire Dales I'm interested in purchasing some winter tyres for my Mazda 6 2.0 TS. It's currently shod with 205/55 R16... -
Does my Volkswagen Passat DSG have a dual mass flywheel? 4 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
I have a Volkswagen Passat diesel with DSG gearbox. I believe that you have suggested that there is less likelihood of damage to a DMF with an automatic... -
My 2007 Volkswagen Golf diesel is at 50,000 miles - should I sell it before it gets expensive? 2 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
I own a 2007 Volkswagen Golf 170 diesel with 50,000 miles on the clock, owned from new. The ESP warning lamp has just come on, it is nearly due for a cambelt...