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  • Suspension of disbelief 17 Jan 2009 (Ask HJ)
    I am getting conflicting information from Mercedes and my local dealership. The front tyres of my W210 E-Class are wearing badly on the inside. The dealer...
  • Dodge Caliber MPG claims - are they true? 31 Jan 2009 (Ask HJ)
    As a member of the Dodge Caliber Owners Forum I am finding some extraordinary claims being made. In normal motoring, would you expect a heavy 2.0-litre...
  • Vapour trial 31 Jan 2009 (Ask HJ)
    The story of the waste of public funds on 'carbon reduction' consultants in 29th November was, as you commented, unbelievable. This caught my attention...
  • Faults alarm 7 Feb 2009 (Ask HJ)
    My wife downsized from a Vauxhall Zafira to a brand new '58 plate Mazda 2 1.3TS2 using Mazda Finance. The Mazda 2 was chosen for its reputation as being...
  • Well scrubbed 6 Jun 2009 (Ask HJ)
    I have a Volvo V70 (new shape), but, as with the old model, I and other owners are only getting 10k-12k miles from the front tyres. I do not drive like...
  • Tyre consequences 27 Jun 2009 (Ask HJ)
    I purchased a Ford Mondeo Titanium X TDCI 140 5 door hatchback on May 02 2008 and to date am very pleased with it. I took it into my local Ford main agent...
  • Tyrer banks 15 Aug 2009 (Ask HJ)
    I have a SEAT Toledo and I have been having considerable problems with tyre wear. In 1 year I have gone through 3 full sets and 2 new front tyres, along...
  • Pain in Spain 15 Aug 2009 (Ask HJ)
    We own a property on Formentera, which is a small Spanish owned Island near to Ibiza. We pay Spanish local property tax (IBI) and for refuse collection...
  • Power fearing 22 Aug 2009 (Ask HJ)
    I have just come from the Vauxhall Owners Network where I have been checking how many other complaints there have been regarding the Electric Power Steering...
  • Lex loather 22 Aug 2009 (Ask HJ)
    Further to the recent letter from P.W., of Dyserth that drew attention to the possible risks of buying a car when the vendor is not in the UK, I'd like...
  • Shoulder bads 26 Sep 2009 (Ask HJ)
    I have a 1 year old SEAT Altea XL TDI that has done just over 9,000 miles and was recently serviced by SEAT. Everything was fine but they drew my attention...
  • Cornish pasting 5 Dec 2009 (Ask HJ)
    I am the proud owner of a 2004 MG ZT 260 SE. The general build quality is great. The handling, ride and braking are superb. The performance from the Ford...
  • Couchette coo 19 Dec 2009 (Ask HJ)
    Some months ago you answered a readers enquiry about a car that was comfortable for sleeping in whilst touring but cheaper to run then a conventional type...
  • Milked shake 2 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I own a 2002/52 Jaguar XJ8 and for the past 12-18 months have had a recurring problem with juddering when braking at speed in excess of 30mph. I replaced...
  • Disc cuss 23 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I bought a late 2006 low mileage Toyota RAV-4 from Toyota in Bracknell in July this year. There has been a judder on the brakes, which has got worse. I...
  • Bling low, sweet chariot 27 Feb 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I bought my BMW E93 330d MSport cabrio new on 25/06/2007 from Almondbury BMW Huddersfield With 19” wheels. After 5,000 miles the rear tyres badly scrubbed...
  • BMW can't solve my 3 Series M Sport's gearbox problem - how do I return the car? 18 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I would very much welcome your advice on a continuing problem I have with my BMW 320d M Sport Coupe which I purchased brand new in February 2008. On hill...
  • Drum sick 29 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I have a Passat estate three years old. There is a drumming noise possibly from the rear of the car, mainly at speeds between 50 and 60 mph. My service...
  • Why is my Honda CR-V wearing through its tyres so fast? 6 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I am having a battle with Honda. I have a new style CR-V with 18-inch wheels, and after 15,000 miles the near side rear was down to the metal on the outer...
  • Can you recommend somewhere I can have the camber alignment of my Mercedes-Benz SLK checked? 14 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I have a Mercedes-Benz SLK which I have serviced at an excellent local garage. I am told that I need to have the camber alignment checked, as the front...
 

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