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Gear change 23 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
I currently have a 2005 Skoda Octavia Estate 2.0 Litre diesel with DSG gearbox. Car has been faultless and I have experienced none of the reported "hesitation"... -
Motorway mileage muncher 1 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
I have a quandry. I live 1 mile down a rutted farm track. I commute 250 (motorway) miles to work each week but the 10 miles at each end of the journey... -
Slown ranger 9 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
I am having trouble with my 2006 VW Golf TDI and wondered if you might have any thoughts. I am not technologically literate, but I understand that the... -
What petrol should I use in my Audi A1? 19 Jun 2025 (Ask HJ)
I recently purchased a 2017 Audi A1 998 cc from a reputable family garage where the owner has a great reputation for buying and selling to local people.... -
Why is my brake pedal hard in the morning? 24 Apr 2025 (Ask HJ)
When my Kia has been unused for a few days, the brake pedal is initially unable to be depressed (so that the car can't be started) but then slowly softens.... -
What does the warning triangle mean on my dash mean? 19 Mar 2025 (Ask HJ)
I have a SEAT Arona 1.0 TSI. The triangle warning is red when the ignition is switched on but turns to yellow as the engine fires up with the notice 'ONLY... -
Why does my hybrid cost more to tax than my daughter's diesel? 29 Apr 2024 (Ask HJ)
My daughter has a Nissan Qashqai diesel and pays zero road tax. I have a Toyota Yaris hybrid and pay £160 car tax. I feel this is unfair. When I bought... -
We've been told our insurance has gone up in our area because an identical car was stolen - is this right? 15 Dec 2023 (Ask HJ)
My daughter has just been told (by a mainstream and well-known insurer) that her premiums have just gone up because an identical car in the same postcode... -
What is a good car for a new driver? 15 Jul 2023 (Ask HJ)
We've promised our granddaughter a car for her 17th birthday, including insurance, total budget about £8000. She has not yet passed her test, and is not... -
Will fitting larger wheels give a better ride? 27 Apr 2023 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2002 Toyota RAV4 with 16-inch wheels. I would like to replace them with 18-inch wheels because I believe they would give me a better ride. Any... -
Peugeot 3008 ECU replacement delay - is this a common issue? 3 May 2022 (Ask HJ)
Is it unusual to have to wait over six weeks for a replacement ECU ordered via a main dealer? They don't seem to be able to give me a delivery date so... -
What's the best hybrid SUV for towing? 10 Mar 2022 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking for an automatic hybrid car with a raised driving position. It must have enough power and torque to tow a 1440kg caravan. What would you recommend... -
Can we skip our car's full service this year? 12 Feb 2021 (Ask HJ)
My wife’s 9-year-old Nissan Micra will only have done about 1200 miles since it’s last service and MOT as she has worked from home and the car has mainly... -
Will my car fail its MoT if the spare does not have the same size tyres as the rest? 20 Nov 2019 (Ask HJ)
My 2009 car has just failed its MoT for having different sized tyres on the same axle. The spare wheel (steel, but not a space saver with a speed restriction... -
I have a bad back - what car with a higher driving position should I get to replace my Jaguar XKR? 17 Sep 2019 (Ask HJ)
A dodgy back is forcing the sale of my Jaguar XKR and I need something with a higher driving position. I can do without 500-odd horses and would like something... -
What vehicle can carry a mobility scooter in the boot lengthways? 4 Mar 2019 (Ask HJ)
I have a mobility scooter that takes up a footprint space of four foot by two foot and I would like to get an estate car or SUV that will take the scooter... -
Do additives help clean turbos clean? 25 Nov 2018 (Ask HJ)
I see there are various types of additives that claim to keep turbos clean. I would like to know if they work? What can an owner do to keep the turbo oil... -
Car for elderly in-laws 2 Sep 2015 (Ask HJ)
My elderly in-laws are both blue badge holders and are really struggling to get in and out of their Citroen C5. They now have a budget of around £8000... -
How do you adjust the viewing angle of a rear view camera? 18 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
We have bought a new Honda Jazz, which includes an optional rear view camera at a cost of £765. However, we’re very unhappy with the camera as we cannot... -
Is it possible to get repatriation cover while in Europe? 8 Aug 2023 (Ask HJ)
We are taking delivery of a brand new VW campervan and planning on taking it to Europe in September. The VW warranty provides breakdown cover in Europe...
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