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Is converting my classic from an automatic gearbox to manual one wise? 2 May 2018 (Ask HJ)
I have a 1989 Jaguar XJS automatic. I'm considering converting it to a five-speed manual using a kit purchased from a reputable company. My car is still... -
Would you recommend I buy a Mercedes-Benz SLK or a Porsche 911? 5 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am looking to buy a fun car within a budget of about £20,000. It will be a second car and will not cover many miles. It needs to be a convertible, with... -
What do you think of the new 3 Series BMW? 9 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
I would welcome your advice as I want to replace my BMW 525d SE auto touring (E61), which I purchased new in 2005, with a smaller estate or hatchback,... -
Ford C-MAX - Temperature gauge not behaving correctly 5 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have just purchased a 2009, Ford C-MAX 2.0-litre auto petrol. We have had the car for less than a week, and have noticed that the temperature gauge rises... -
Should I change my Octavia estate now while interest rates are low? 14 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
I presently drive a 2006 Octavia 2.0 TDI automatic estate. Generally I am very pleased with its performance and its load capacity ideally suits my requirements.... -
Warranty from dealers 15 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
Following your previous advice I have purchased a petrol 4.2 S type May 2004, 74,000 miles in very good condition and a pleasure to own and drive. However,... -
VAG 1.4 TSI turbo failure 26 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
I own a March 08 VW Golf 1.4 TSi GT 170 which is now just over 3 years old, has covered 24,000 miles and been maintained on the VW three year maintenance... -
Why is my Citroen Xsara's engine cutting out? 16 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
A couple of weeks ago, as my wife drove to work in our 2000 Citroen Xsara 1.9 diesel estate, the car simply stopped and turned itself off with the engine... -
Where can I sell my eight-month-old BMW Z4 for a reasonable price? 28 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
I bought a top-of-the range BMW Z4, and with the Comfort package it cost me over £43,000. I unfortunately became unwell and had to surrender my driving... -
I've had no DPF problems with my Nissan Qashqai diesel over 20,000 miles, despite using it for short trips. 20 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
I owned a Nissan Qashqai Acenta 2.0 DCI Turbo for 31 months during which time it covered 20,000 miles. It averaged 40mpg (according to the computer). At... -
Will taking out legal protection insurance protect drivers from spurious traffic accident claims? 14 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
The correspondence from EH and others recently is a very real worry to anyone who has been blamed for a traffic accident, no matter how slight. It seems... -
Will the Audi Q5 or BMW 5 Series Estate make a good replacement for our 2007 Land Rover Discovery? 2 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
We have a 2007 Land Rover Discovery but are looking to change for a smaller car, and are thinking about the Audi Q5 or the BMW 5 Series Estate. We do drive... -
They must be choking 19 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
4 weeks ago my 2-year-old FIAT 500 diesel engine seized up. On the dashboard it said I needed the oil changing. This did not make sense as it was fully... -
Can I reject my Mercedes-Benz C-Class because it doesn't match quoted fuel economy figures? 30 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
I cannot achieve Mercedes-Benz's quoted fuel consumption figures for my new C250 CDi. Despite many of my trips being long distance, the average fuel consumption... -
Are carbon deposits causing braking problems to my 2006 Mazda 6? 12 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
My 2006 Mazda 6 on a 55 plate is now spending its eighth week in a main dealer to sort out a problem with the brakes at low speed in first and reverse... -
Will 'traffic film' repair paintwork damage on my new Skoda Yeti? 25 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
On Friday 21st May I took delivery of my new red non-metallic paint Skoda Yeti and, later that day, was told by a Volkswagen-trained mechanic that there... -
I bought a nearly new car that turned out to be damaged - can I demand my money back? 10 Sep 2018 (Ask HJ)
I bought a used car with only 87 miles on the clock. The vehicle was initially sold to a taxi driver who after buying the car found out Uber would not... -
Missing service history 6 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
I recently purchased a used car from an independent garage. During the sale process I was told that all of the paperwork was with a Director and that I... -
Scratched glass on new car 13 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
I took delivery of my new car from the local dealership on 4th April, a dull but dry afternoon, having performed checks of the Gard-EXed paintwork condition,... -
How can I solve the issue of corroded fuel pipes? 9 Apr 2025 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2012 Lexus RX450h. Two years ago I had an advisory on the MoT that the rear nearside fuel pipes were corroded. I wire brushed them down and painted...
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