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Avensing angel 15 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
Some 4 years ago I acted on your advice and bought a Toyota Avensis hatchback, 2.2 diesel. We live in an attractive part of the Scottish Highlands and... -
What could be causing my Mazda's power steering to fail at slow speed? 15 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
A few weeks ago I sent you an email regarding the curious sensation on my Mazda steering, which only occurred after I had driven a few miles and I assumed... -
Why can't we have hand controls for the brake and accelerator fitted to a manual car? 10 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
It looks as if we are going to have to have controls for the brake and accelerator attached to the steering column. No problem, there is a firm near us... -
Is the 7-speed DSG gearbox in our 2009 Volkswagen Touran sufficiently reliable to reach 150,000 miles? 29 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
Last week the 7-speed DSG box of our March 2009 Volkswagen Touran Diesel packed up, having done 53,000 miles. As you can see from the mileage we do mostly... -
Economy con 30 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
I read with interest comments on fuel consumption in your column. We have had a Golf Mk V Estate 2.0 TDI auto estate for over a year. It returns from... -
Do I need new insurance? 17 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
I took an insurance policy with eCar for myself and two sons. I was asked to provide copies of driving licences (both parts) for all named drivers. I have... -
Where can I have an ESP fault on my wife's 2006 Volkswagen Golf repaired? 4 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
The warning light on my wife's 2006 Volkswagen Golf 4-wheel-drive Electronic Stability Programme (ESP) has just come on automatically and I cannot switch... -
A new small car 13 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
I am looking to part exchange my Land Rover Freelander (2005 -05 plate diesel, 49,000 miles) for a new car with five doors, diesel engine, long warranty,... -
What car for £15k? 1 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
I am looking to change my car in the next month or so. I have one child of 2yrs and looking to add another to the brood. I currently have a BMW 320d... -
What could be causing a slight vibration when driving my 20-year-old Volvo 740 through lower gears? 21 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
Six months ago I took the cylinder head off my 20-year-old Automatic Volvo 740 Estate to investigate a fairly severe vibration in the engine, even when... -
Driving Problems when towing 20 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
In March I was towing my horsebox with one large horse and a very small pony when the car all of a sudden blew out black smoke and accelerated to 4,000... -
Buying a smaller estate witch cheaper VED 18 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
Our car is a Saab 93 Sportwagon Automatic 1.8t on a 55 plate and we average 32mpg (according to the on board computer). We drive between 5,000 and 7,000... -
new car with space for golf clubs 18 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
Had my Saab 93 for 12 years and love it.I'm now at the stage where I spend more on it than its value or replace it. After 20 years of Diesels, like to... -
Electrical issues 9 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
All the dials on my Peugeot 807 2.2 HDI stopped working. An auto electrician has replaced the under bonnet fuse box, which had been damaged by water... -
BMW Sat Nav upgrade 8 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
I have a March 2010 320i coupe (new shape) I ordered BMW Sat Nav Professional which is fitted. The problem is that this will only accept five digit... -
Ford Focus TDCi or Toyota Prius? 23 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
I am jumping on the green(er) bandwagon and considering these cars: A Focus 1.6 TDCi Zetec on a 10 plate £11k with approx 13k on the clock from Dagenham... -
Is the FIAT 500 TwinAir faster and better than the 1.2 FIAT 500? 10 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
We have the smaller engined FIAT 500 TwinAir. I think it’s a 900cc. The salesman put us off the 1.2 because he said the smaller car was faster and better.... -
Reliability of mid-size diesel 4X4s 2 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
Probably against your general advice, I am looking to buy a (new) mid size manual diesel 4X4. Could you comment on expected reliability of Honda CR-V 2.2D,... -
When will hybrid versions of the Peugeot 3008 be available in the UK? 24 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
Can you tell me when the 3008 Hybrid will be available in the UK and have there been any reviews yet? -
My test indicates that using cruise control can reduce fuel economy by approximately 10 per cent. 24 Dec 2010 (Ask HJ)
Your correspondents ask about the relative fuel consumption of cruise control versus manual driving. I have recently driven three return journeys from...
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