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Why doesn't my Volkswagen Touareg's cruise control work on downhill slopes? 7 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
I purchased a Volkswagen Touareg 3.0TDI new six months ago and am delighted with it, but on a steep hill in Argyll the vehicle runs away with me over the... -
Is French SP95-10 fuel ok to use in my BMW 3 Series? 2 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
Having just returned from two weeks driving in France I discovered that the normal 95 octane petrol is being replaced by SP95-10, which I understand contains... -
The DHF is starting a campaign to have the width of garage doors increased. 5 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
Regarding the recent email about problems caused by 7-foot garage entrance doors, the Door and Hardware Federation, which represents the makers of garage... -
Our new Honda FR-V's engine problem is being blamed on us - what can we do? 28 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
My Honda FR-V 2.2iCTDI, bought from a Honda dealer on 3 February 2013 with a warranty, broke down on the M25 two weeks ago. The engine began smoking and... -
Should I inform my insurers of a minor accident in a car park? 14 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
While parked in a supermarket car park my car was run into by another car reversing out of a parking space. The woman driver apologised, admitted liability... -
Is £400 a reasonable price to repair the sills on my 1996 Ford Escort? 7 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
I run a 1996 Ford Escort Ghia 1.8i Cabriolet. It's done 73,000 miles and is in excellent condition. Recently, I took it to a local garage for its MoT.... -
What's causing coolant to leak from my daughter's Ford Ka? 7 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
My daughter has a 2006 Ford Ka, bought new and with full service history by Ford. Driving recently, the "high coolant temperature" warning light came on.... -
Engine management problem with Golf at 36,000 miles 24 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
I purchased a 2009 Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSi from an authorised dealership in 2012. The car had just 19,000 miles on the clock and was serviced regularly... -
Is there a difference between French and UK pump fuels which can affect fuel economy? 17 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
I was interested to read your comments about the KIA Sorento. Two years ago I took delivery of a new KX3 2.2D and the following day started a journey to... -
What caused uneven, potentially dangerous tyre wear on my son's Mazda 5? 3 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
Last Saturday six of us packed into my son’s Mazda 5 to go on a picnic to celebrate my grandson’s fifteenth birthday. With all the picnic hampers, room... -
Where can I sell my 1991 BMW E30 cabriolet? 3 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
The time has come to let go my 1991 J-reg E30 BMW cabriolet with leather seats, sports auto gear box, electric hood and air con that I have owned for 16... -
Can I recommend Premier Autocenters, Sidcup, for your Good Garages guide? 20 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
I would like to recommend Premier Autocentres, Blackfen, near Sidcup, Kent as worthy of your good garage guide. Recently my car was towed to the garage... -
Misfueling petrol into a diesel 13 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
I recently filled the tank of my diesel Mercedes-Benz E-Class with petrol. Although there are no legal requirements, I feel Sainsbury's garage owe me some... -
Is there anywhere that can replace the remote keyfobs for a Saab 9000? 13 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
My father-in-law owns a 1998 Saab 9000 2-litre saloon. He has owned it from new and it has only done 30,000 miles. Over recent years the batteries in the... -
Mystery oil leak after a collision? 8 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
I was in a shunt with the car in front, max 15 mph. My vehicle was driveable. 50 miles later there was smoke from oil burning on exhaust manifold, with... -
Why has this rental company removed all means of repairing a puncture from their rental Volkswagen Up? 8 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
Last week we hired a Volkswagen 'Up' from Alamo at Edinburgh station. It's a very nice, albeit 'buzzy', three cylinder Bluemotion car. Our first problem... -
Buying a friends' low-mile Shogun? 1 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
A friend has offered us first refusal on their 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun SWB Equipe 3.2 Diesel with just 15k miles on the clock. It is obviously a very... -
Which used, all-wheel drive estate? 27 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am looking to change my beautiful 15 year old Audi A6 Quattro S Line. She runs beautifully, original engine, gearbox, clutch, almost no faults. But I... -
Which family car has 4x4 and will accommodate three children? 25 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
I need to buy a family car that will accommodate three young children with proper full-sized seats. Seven seats would be nice but I am not comfortable... -
Thinking of changing my Audi 1.9tdi 130 Avant 04' 10 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have an Audi A4 1.9tdi Avant Sport 04 with 170k miles on the clock. I have owned the car from 6k miles and have taken great care of it both from a maintenance...
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