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I have had three tyres suffering cuts to the chord, what could be the cause? 2 Nov 2023 (Ask HJ)
I have had three tyres failing MOT test due to cuts to the chord, They had done 2,0000 miles and are fitted on a Volvo V40. I have never had this happen... -
How long should a new alternator last? 2 Oct 2023 (Ask HJ)
I jhd a new alternator fitted 18 months ago (20K miles) on my Mercedes 220 CDI and the bearings are now shot so it has to be replaced. How long is a fair... -
My major service included a visual wheel alignment check, surely this cannot be accurate? 9 Aug 2023 (Ask HJ)
After its recent service my SEAT main dealer commented that one tyre was wearing more than others. I queried whether this could be a wheel alignment issue,... -
Should my tyres last more than 7000 miles? 26 Jun 2023 (Ask HJ)
I have just replaced both front tyres after 6900 miles due to very excessive wear. I drive short local journeys. Has anyone else experienced this problem? -
Is a difficult to close tailgate an MoT failure? 9 Jun 2023 (Ask HJ)
The tailgate on my MG ZR opens but sometimes is hard to close as one hinge is out of alignment due to wear and some corrosion where it bolts on to the... -
Do runflat tyres wear quicker than normal tyres? 21 May 2023 (Ask HJ)
My MINI Cooper has runflat tyres. I have just had the first service after two years at 9200 miles. The tread on the front tyres is now circa 3mm and the... -
What would make our pick-up pull to the left? 12 May 2023 (Ask HJ)
My '09 plate Toyota Hilux seems to pull slightly to the left. I've had the tracking checked twice at our local tyre shop and they tell me its fine - which... -
What are the best tyres for Suzuki Swift Sport? 11 Apr 2023 (Ask HJ)
What tyres would you recommend for the Suzuki Swift Sport? I have been disappointed with the fitted Continentals, the fronts have only lasted 14,000 miles. -
Are odd tyres on my back axle affecting my roadholding? 17 Mar 2023 (Ask HJ)
I have owned my approved used 70 plate Toyota Yaris Excel since just before Christmas. It doesn't hug the road as it should - tends to twitch to the left... -
Do I have to replace all four tyres on my Kia Sportage AWD? 28 Dec 2022 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2021 Kia Sportage 1.6 AWD. The front two tyres need changing but the rears are like new. Do I need to change all four tyres? -
Best long-lasting tyres? 7 Nov 2022 (Ask HJ)
I own a Kia XCeed 1.4T-GDi First Edition automatic, purchased new in 2019. The current mileage is 11,850 and the two front tyres will soon need replacing... -
How to choose a good used camper van? 28 Oct 2022 (Ask HJ)
I am selling my house and thinking of buying a larger camper van to live in while looking for a new place as my current camper is too tiny to do this.... -
Where can I get my wheels aligned? 27 Sep 2022 (Ask HJ)
I need to have the front wheels of my Kia Stinger aligned. I believe that a lot of alleged specialists are nothing of the sort and that few have the best... -
Mercedes-Benz A-Class boot misalignment - is this a known problem? 15 Aug 2022 (Ask HJ)
Are there any known issues of an interference between the boot door and the rear bumper on 2017 Mercedes-Benz A-Class AMG line? -
Premature rust, what are my rights? 1 Jun 2022 (Ask HJ)
I have 2019 Nissan Qashqai. All four doors have small spots of rust at the top and bottom. Whilst being serviced they also said a door isn’t aligned properly.... -
Should I use an independent garage to service my car? 22 Mar 2022 (Ask HJ)
I purchased a 2018 Toyota Auris last year - just over three years old. The main dealers I purchased from have called me to book it in for service and MoT.... -
What are the MoT rules on changing halogen headlights to LEDs? 7 Dec 2021 (Ask HJ)
If I change halogen headlights to LEDs will they pass the MoT testing? -
What is causing uneven tyre wear? 2 Nov 2021 (Ask HJ)
My Kia Ceed has a noise which sounds like a wheel bearing problem. My garage says it is due to uneven tyre wear, i.e. going round the circumference wear... -
I have wear just on the outer edges of my rear tyres. Why's that? 9 Feb 2021 (Ask HJ)
Why have I got wear on the outer edges of the rear tyres? -
Why are my tyres wearing out so quickly? 1 Feb 2021 (Ask HJ)
I have a BMW X3 M40d purchased November 2019. It's done around 10, 500 miles in that time mostly around town with only a few motorway trips. It's just...