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Which Motability car for camping trips? 12 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
I'm almost due to start looking for a new Motability car and could use some recommendations. I have a Peugeot 207 1.4 Diesel that does 55mpg combined and... -
Fuel injector fault with Astra diesel 29 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2007 Vauxhall Astra diesel 1.7 CDTi. At the moment I’m getting no fuel in at the injectors and no fault codes. I bought the vehicle with the... -
Why is the Spanish equivalent of the MoT nowhere near as strict as the British test? 8 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have just read an article in Telegraph Motoring regarding the new MoT regulations that have recently come into force. I have just returned from Spain... -
Why isn't air conditioning maintenance included in my Volkswagen service package? 18 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
I purchased a Volkswagen Passat CC two years ago. Volkswagen has contacted me to remind me of the second year service, which is now due. They also said... -
My brand-new Mercedes-Benz C-Class is suffering from repeated faults. Can I return it? 11 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
We have purchased a brand new C250CDI Auto estate from our local Mercedes-Benz dealer. In the first month of ownership there has been a problem with the... -
Can I use my old C30 spare on my new C30? 6 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
My wife sold her Volvo C30 Diesel 1.4 after 4 years and 3000miles and bought a new Volvo C30 petrol 1999cc R Lux. A spare was purchased for the old diesel... -
Fix and part exchange, or sell outright? 16 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have a July 2010 Jaguar XF 3.0D S Portfolio. I was planning to change in March and this morning found the rear tyres need to be changed (10k miles done,... -
How safe do you need to be? 28 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
Have the Health and Safety anoraks at Audi gone too far? I start my new car in the garage, drive it outside, select 'Park' and apply the handbrake. Now,... -
Which car should I choose? 14 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
I wonder if you could give me your opinion on what car i should purchase next. My partner and I are really torn between a Ford Focus C-MAX or a Renault... -
Can a 2012 Honda CR-V be fitted with 16in wheels from 2006 model? 17 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
HJ has frequently maintained that downsizing the wheel for a winter tyre is a good move. My wife's new Honda CR-V SE+ DTEC has 17x6.5in rims with 5x114... -
car not starting 17 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have a Mercedes-Benz E320 CDI which is not starting. Over 2 visits to my garage we have replaced the glow plugs, pre and main engine bay fuel pumps,... -
How much to run a Renault Clio 6 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
I am doing some research about buying a new car. I have seen a Renault Clio 1.4 16V Dynamique 2006 3dr Hatchback which has done 40,000 miles and costs... -
What estate with good visability? 9 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
Can you please recommend any large(ish) estates? I am looking for an auto with good rearward visibility. We drive 10k to 15k miles per annum. I am struggling... -
Thanks to Mercedes-Benz Central Manchester for repairing a control unit on my E320. 14 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
My independent Mercedes-Benz servicing garage tells me that the Sensotronic Brake Control unit on my 2004 E320CDI (90,000 miles) needs replacement at a... -
How can I improve my Mazda MX-5's handing in snow? 31 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
My MkII Mazda MX-5 1.8i Icon becomes unsteerable in wet snow (by me, anyway). To make matters worse, the ABS robs me of the brakes completely in slush.... -
What should we look for when buying a used 1997 Toyota Previa? 12 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
I am considering purchasing a 1997 Toyota Previa for my daughter to enable her to take out her five children at the same time. The vehicle has 147,000... -
Winter tyres on automatics 25 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
I know from your column in the DT that you are an advocate of winter tyres. My wife and I have now rationalised our transport arrangements from a Landrover... -
Replacement flywheel 5 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
Bought a new Tiguan in October 2010, current mileage 10,104 and I have just had a flywheel replacement under warranty. I hope this will not ber a regular... -
Missing MOT advisory 12 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
Hi, just collected approved used 2004 Jazz from the main dealer. They 'forgot' to include the MOT advisory, or to return my call when I queried it,... -
Exhausted 8 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
Had the mid section and rear box of the exhaust replaced at the beginning of March 2011. One fault is that the exhaust whines on acceleration - I assume...