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  • Lexed car? 2 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
    My present car is a Lexus LS430, which is more than 3 years old and has completed 29,500 miles in a faultless manner. I am considering changing it for...
  • Carbon tyretracks 19 Dec 2009 (Ask HJ)
    For the past 2 years I've been running a Volvo XC70. This car has given me all the comfort that I could wish for with its fantastic seats and long travel...
  • Three across 28 Nov 2009 (Ask HJ)
    We have a young son (15 months) and are expecting twins (slightly more than we bargained for), so will need a car capable of taking 3 baby seats - ideally...
  • Unkindest cut 7 Nov 2009 (Ask HJ)
    Last Friday my wife purchased a 9 months old Audi TT automatic with 4,500 miles on the clock from a main Audi dealer in Liverpool. Yesterday, Sunday morning,...
  • Broken brake 7 Nov 2009 (Ask HJ)
    Had a warning light come up on my BMW 1-Series, relating to Suspension Stability Control. The diagnostic states "brake hydraulic malfunction" DTC at a...
  • DSGusted of Bognor writes 31 Oct 2009 (Ask HJ)
    Further to my e-mail of 27 July 09, detailing problems with the gearbox on my Seat Altea Sport. FIRST bill £1,004 after 35% goodwill from SEAT UK. SECOND...
  • Three across 17 Oct 2009 (Ask HJ)
    I live in London and currently drive an 10-year-old Ford Mondeo which has been very reliable and which I have no reason to change other than that I will...
  • I-can 19 Sep 2009 (Ask HJ)
    It was interesting to see the comments from a reader about the new Honda Jazz and its automated manual gearbox. I have now had a Honda Jazz ES fitted with...
  • Putting the boot in 18 Jul 2009 (Ask HJ)
    My father had someone go into the back of him last week, a company car driver. He has had an estimate for repair and the insurance company have deemed...
  • Shifting circumstances 20 Jun 2009 (Ask HJ)
    I've driven manual shift cars all of my driving life, more than 30 years so far. I'm 52. I'm thinking about exchanging my mid-sized manual for two cars,...
  • Off’d Corsa 18 Apr 2009 (Ask HJ)
    We have a 1995 Vauxhall Corsa 1.4 auto 5-door that has done 44,500 miles, mostly on journeys of a mile or less in our local urban area. This could well...
  • Harsh mellow 11 Apr 2009 (Ask HJ)
    I write to beg your help and advice on the tyre noise and harshness problem with my otherwise perfect Mercedes C320 CDI estate. The tranquillity in this...
  • Can a traffic warden give you a ticket if you drive off? 28 May 2025 (Ask HJ)
    Can a traffic warden give you a ticket if you drive off?
  • Can you turn off four-wheel drive in the Suzuki Swift? 28 Jan 2024 (Ask HJ)
    Can you turn off the four wheel drive on the Suzuki Swift?
  • What is the best dash cam to buy? 28 Jun 2023 (Ask HJ)
    What is the best dash cam for my car?
  • How much does it cost to replace the timing belt on a 2015 Ford Fiesta? 2 Jul 2022 (Ask HJ)
    How much would it cost for a timing belt on a 2015 Ford Fiesta 1.0 EcoBoost Zetec?
  • Do black boxes cause conflicts with engine management systems? 26 Sep 2018 (Ask HJ)
    A young workmate is considering buying insurance with a black box, with an impressive discount, but is worried by stories she has heard of them causing...
  • How often should I change the oil in my new car? 20 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
    I will be getting a brand new car in December. With all my previous cars I have changed the oil and filter every six months (annual mileage 8K). Should...
  • Audi Q5 and EA189 engine - does it have defeat software? 3 Oct 2015 (Ask HJ)
    Does this engine which uses Adblue injection likely to have the defeat system software fitted?
  • Can I put petrol oil in my diesel car? 9 Mar 2014 (Ask HJ)
    Can I put petrol engine oil in my 1998 Peugeot 306 diesel? The car needs an oil and filter change and I have a spare five litre can sitting in my garage....
 

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