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  • Rover 25 immobiliser stuck on 21 Jul 2016 (Ask HJ)
    I own a 2001 Rover 25. Over the past few days I have been having some problems with the remote unlocking. I have changed the battery in the remote handset...
  • Will new tyres solve my Polo's uncomfortable ride? 7 Jul 2016 (Ask HJ)
    I have a Volkswagen Polo 1.2 TSI that is 12 months old. When I went for a test drive, prior to purchase, I complained that the ride was too hard. The dealer...
  • Why does my Mazda 6 need an oil change after 7000 miles? 20 May 2016 (Ask HJ)
    The oil change service indicator on my Mazda 6 2.2 diesel has come on. The car is just under seven months old and has 6300 miles on the clock. Would you...
  • which used diesel will suit me 6 May 2016 (Ask HJ)
    hi i do about 18,000 miles a year, but this may go up even further, so i am looking at a diesel i am after one that's reliable and cheap to run,...
  • Volkswagen Golf Rejection 5 May 2016 (Ask HJ)
    I thought I would make you aware of the following issues that I've had on my 2016 registered Volkswagen Golf GTD. Under warranty, the following has been...
  • Vauxhall Corsa - Cam belt or chain? 30 Apr 2016 (Ask HJ)
    I have a 2016 Vauxhall Corsa 1.4 petrol. Can you please tell me if it has a cam belt or a cam chain? Also, when accelerating up through the gears from...
  • Need a small car with a petrol engine - any recommendations? 22 Feb 2016 (Ask HJ)
    I am changing my wife's car. She is 5 foot in height and wants a car with a slightly raised seating. Motoring is mainly local but with occasional trip...
  • Buying a used car that's suitable for older drivers 8 Feb 2016 (Ask HJ)
    My wife and I are in our late 70s. We need to replace our Nissan Almera. We are looking for a two-year old used car. Reliability is paramount and we want...
  • Water leak into rear footwell of Citigo - what's causing it? 3 Dec 2015 (Ask HJ)
    My Skoda Citigo at three years old is getting flooded in well of rear seat behind the driver right hand drive about 4 inches deep, this soaked through...
  • Bought new car that is ex-rental 16 Sep 2015 (Ask HJ)
    I bought a one-year-old Audi A1 from local Audi dealer with low miles. I have found out that the first owner was rental car company. Should they have...
  • Changing tyres on a Polo BlueMotion 1 Sep 2015 (Ask HJ)
    I wrote to you recently regarding low rolling resistance tyres fitted to the Volkswagen Polo BlueMotion adversely affecting ride quality. I have now test...
  • DPF Problem 2 Aug 2015 (Ask HJ)
    The DPF warning light appeared on the dash for the first time with no other issues at all with car. I checked with my handbook for advice which l followed...
  • Motorway cruiser advice 31 Jul 2015 (Ask HJ)
    I commute 90 miles a day with motorway driving and plan to get a used cruiser as my main priorities are driving comfort, stability and safety. Being a...
  • Buying a Fiesta-sized used car? 3 Jun 2015 (Ask HJ)
    I downsized too far and while I love my Citroen C2 1.4 VTR I need something like a Fiesta (I have travelled in the back of one ). I believe the 5 door...
  • Hill start problem 1 Jun 2015 (Ask HJ)
    I'm finding it difficult to do hill starts in my 2015 Ford Ka and am having to rev over 3000rpm and then slip clutch, otherwise the car feels as if it's...
  • Audi A6 Avant clutch judder 14 May 2015 (Ask HJ)
    I have an Audi Avant A6 3.0 V6 TDI (2013 model) and once it reaches temperature (8-10 miles from cold) and particularly after a motorway run, the clutch...
  • Can you recommend a cheap second car? 24 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
    I am looking for a second car for work/odd jobs that will otherwise ruin a new car. All it needs to be is cheap to run/buy and reliable. The top contenders...
  • Are diesel Volvos problematic? 18 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
    I've noticed that generally you have been warning users off diesels, with problematic DPFS and EGRS. However, we are considering a new Volvo XC60 D4 Geartronic...
  • Can you recommend an SUV that's cheap to run? 25 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
    I am looking for the most economical 4x4 to tow a trailer with two horses. It must be automatic, low tax and cheap to insure. Any ideas?
  • Putting a Porsche into storage - what should I do? 14 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
    A relative of mine is fortunate enough to have recently purchased a new car to use as her daily driver. She is keeping her previous car, a 2010 Porsche...
 

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