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Should I keep my diesel Ford C-Max or replace it? 28 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am 83 and have a Ford C-Max 1.6 diesel automatic, registered in 2006. I am very concerned about the many reports of gearbox trouble and I am beginning... -
Should my Skoda Superb DSG have been recalled for a gearbox fault? 14 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have owned a Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI DSG Estate since new in 2010, with some 20,000 miles on the clock. Why hasn't Skoda UK recalled my car as has been... -
Can you recommend a car that we can leave in France for use when we're there? 12 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
My wife and I intend to make regular trips to Nice, France, in the future, and we are trying to decide which would be the best left-hand drive car to buy... -
Why are tyres so expensive for my 2009 Vauxhall Insignia Elite? 5 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
I retired in 2011 and purchased my 2009 2.0-litre diesel automatic Vauxhall Insignia Elite company car from my employer. It has now covered around 33,000... -
Should I keep my Mercedes-Benz C-Class' tyre pressures high to improve fuel economy? 7 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have an 88,000 mile 2007 Mercedes-Benz C-Class diesel automatic estate, a lovely car. I normally follow the fuel filler flap advice and keep to 32F/33R... -
Should I have my BMW 1.8 diesel 'chipped' for better torque and fuel economy? 7 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2010 BMW 1.8 diesel automatic and was interested in having it remapped/chipped to improve torque and hopefully mpg, which is 48mpg at the moment.... -
What can I do to my Volvo V70 to improve the hard ride? 7 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2000X (2001 model year) Volvo V70 2.4 (170bhp) SE petrol automatic. It has 16-inch wheels with Pirelli P6000 (summer) tyres, 205/55. The ride,... -
Ford Powershift Gearbox - engine revs oscillation problem 27 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
I’m currently experiencing some problems with my Ford Galaxy and its Powershift gearbox. When going at constant vehicle speed up a steep hill (or gentle... -
Is LPG a reasonable alternative to diesel? 13 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
Your colleague James Foxall's final quip the other week referred to several friends who were very pleased (financially) that they ran on LPG. I met a man... -
How to solve a problem with me E-Class gearbox? 31 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
I purchased a Mercedes-Benz E320 CDI automaticin January and on a recent visit to a garage it exhibited the following faults: P220A The speed comparison... -
How can we solve this insurance problem? 31 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
Some 6 months ago my daughter was stationary in the outer lane of an urban dual carriage way waiting for the car in front to turn right. A commercial vehicle... -
Which car do you recommend for short journeys with good load space and comfort? 18 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
My wife and I are in our eighties and have been happy with our now 4-year-old Golf Plus (total miles 20,000) and much older Nissan Micra, both owned from... -
What caused the steering to lock and the ESP light to illuminate on our KIA cee'd? 6 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
My wife has had a KIA cee’d diesel automatic for about two years without any trouble, but yesterday a strange and potentially dangerous thing happened.... -
Engine cutting out on a Golf? 12 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
I hire cars every week for between 2 and 4 days. I get to drive quite a different variety of cars, but my favourite of late is the Volkswagen Golf automatic. Last... -
Where is best to sell our Rover 75 and Renault Clio? 9 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
We have had two cars for years, a small local run-around and a larger one for longer trips. Now both over 80 and disliking driving long distances, we want... -
Which tyres for my 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK? 2 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am about to change the tyres on my 2009 Mercedes-Benz 200 Avantgarde CLK (21,000 miles). The vehicle is still under a Mercedes warranty. The current... -
Which car to replace my Ford Mondeo? 26 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
Any suggestions as to what I should replace my 4-year-old Mondeo Titanium X TDCI 5-door auto with? Since acquiring it in 2009 it has completed 50,000... -
What is causing excessive road noise in my SEAT Altea XL? 19 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have just purchased a 2010 SEAT Altea XL diesel automatic and find the engine quite noisy when first starting up, but more importantly find the road... -
No holes in warranty 29 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
As your readers seldom seem to send good news about Volkswagen, I thought you might be interested in my experience. I bought a new Passat Estate in 2004... -
How should I sell my rare 1995 Toyota Camry? 15 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have decided to sell my car, but do not know the best site to advertise it on or what a realistic asking price might be. The difficulty arises because...
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