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Buying a car with cruise control - which is best? 6 Jan 2014 (Ask HJ)
I have never owned a car with cruise control, but I now find that long trips cause me discomfort and I am thinking a vehicle with cruise control will help.... -
We're pleased with our new Chevrolet Spark but why doesn't it have a spare wheel? 30 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
We have recently acquired a new Chevrolet Spark 1.0. We are quite pleased with it, especially with the ride quality. It was a toss up between that and... -
Why is Vauxhall denying the existence of a water ingress problem on the Corsa? 16 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
You wrote: “This generation of Corsa can suffer water ingress because the brake master cylinder is bolted to a plate that is bonded to the bulkhead. This... -
Should I replace my MkVI Volkswagen Golf with the new MkVII? 26 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2009 Volkswagen Golf Mk VI 1.6 TDI with 40,000 miles on the clock. It has run perfectly for four years, but I am concerned about future reliability.... -
I got caught stopping on zig-zags by a pedestrian crossing, can I dispute the ticket? 5 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have received a penalty charge notice from the council for the following “parking contravention", namely: “Stopped on a pedestrian crossing and/or crossing... -
What's caused the turbo to fail on my Mazda 6? 26 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
My 2009 Mazda 6 2.2 diesel has covered 66,000 miles and is two months out of warranty. Last week I noticed a loss of power and took the car to the dealer... -
Can you recommend a set of winter tyres for my BMW 3 Series Touring? 16 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
Can you recommend a good set of winter tyres for my BMW 3 Series Touring? I wanted to use the same set as my four-wheel drive X1, but my local dealer told... -
Is the EU's tightened MoT going to drive people off the road? 14 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
My car went for its fifth annual service and MoT at 39,000 miles. It failed because the brake pedal rubber was worn. In my judgement it was showing a fingernail... -
Buy a new Jazz now or wait for the new one? 14 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
I bought a 1.4 petrol CVT-7 Jazz in 2006. It has been a great car for my purposes, and apart from brake replacements there have been no problems to date.... -
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,...