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  I bought a used car with old tyres and a faulty clutch, what are my rights? 23 May 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I bought my Volkswagen Touran from a used car dealer, only to discover that the rear brakes are 75 per cent worn, the rear discs are scored, the clutch...
• Lexus RX300 2006 62k mileage £4500 - Used vehicle not fit for purpose, dealer arguing 14 Jan 2022 (Forum)
  pipes, major oil leak, parking brake broken, tyre down to the rim. OSR & NSR bushes starting to separate, OSR & NSR brake pipes corroded, rear brake discs corroded, especially OSR rear. OSR brake bed plods missing (corroded off x 3, one wheel bearing gone, rev diff input shaft major oil loss, fuel
• Hyundai i20 1.2 litre Comfort 5 dr - Gross Negligence - Annual Service and MOT 25 May 2017 (Forum)
  the servicing documentation seemed rather lacking - with 43,000 miles on the clock, I was expecting a detailed report on the state of wear on my brake pads and discs all round - all unchanged from new, but apparently the technician had made no report on these important items. I was told not to worry as the car
• Hyundai i20 1.2 Petrol Classic 2012 - i20 Electric Power Steering - USB Audio Fault? 25 Aug 2016 (Forum)
  Ever heard about the car's audio system affecting its electric power steering? At times, the steering becomes vague and hard to control; possibly because it stays stuck in low-speed (max. assistance) mode? Also, the brakes & steering sometimes behave strangely; sometimes pulling badly to one side
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  Mazda 5 ABS pump failure 10 Jun 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I own a 2008 Mazda 5. Last week a warning light came on. I took it for a service and have been advised that the ABS pump needs replacing. The part has...
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  Will 16-inch wheels clear the brake calipers on my Peugeot 308 CC? 17 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I asked you where I could purchase different size wheels for a Peugeot 308 CC TVi Allure to improve its ride. It is currently on 225/40 R18s. You suggested...
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  Which automatic should I replace my 2010 Volkswagen Golf with? 4 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I would value your opinion on which would be the best automatic for me. At present I own and run a 2010 Volkswagen Golf 1.4TSI Match DSG. I have had the...
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  Is it normal for the rear brake hubs to corrode on our new BMW X3? 19 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Our May 2012 UK-supplied BMW X3 has quite severe corrosion on the rear brake hubs. I contacted the local dealers' service dept, was initially ignored,...
• Audi A3 - Audi A3 1.9TDI turbo loss 14 Oct 2012 (Forum)
  .     2 Weeks ago the problem was back, and I also noticed the brakes were not working right either.   I checked the brake servo hose (this was fine – only replaced 12months ago) and found the vac line which plugs on to the brake servo vac hose, near the vac pump (on the end
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  EU winter tyre grading system - how does it work? 12 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have just purchased a set of Vredestein Wintrac 4 Extreme tyres for use on a Kia Sportage. This was the first time I have come across the new EU tyre...
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  Handbrake seized 14 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Can adjusting the handbrake cause the rear calipers to seize? The reason i'm asking is that I had the handbrake adjusted on my MR2 and I was told the brakes...
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  Which diesels have torque convertors? 28 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
  You replied to DLR from Sevenoaks that the way to avoid DMFs on diesels is to get one with a torque converter. Can you suggest some? We'll replace our...
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  Do all Audi A3 automatics suffer from jerky pickup when accelerating? 6 Dec 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2006 Audi A3 2.0TDI 170 with the DSG gearbox bought from an Audi dealer nearly a year ago. I have had continual dissatisfaction with very jerky...
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  Why are speed humps installed in places where slowing down can encourage pedestrians to cross the road? 13 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I had a near miss last week due to a speed hump. The ones near where I work in Kempston have tiled tops and are breaking up. I braked approaching one and...
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  It’s only rock n’ roll 7 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a three-year-old BMW 320D with automatic transmission. Recently I have noted that occasionally the car rocks from side to side, as if being subjected...
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  News summery 12 Sep 2009 (Ask HJ)
  Both Motorpoint and Bob Gerard admit that their “new” S2000s were manufactured 9 months or so ago. Motorpoint’s are registered from Nov 2008, which is...
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  Koroda? 7 Mar 2009 (Ask HJ)
  My 2006 Skoda Octavia has done 21,000 miles and is still under warranty. One of the rear brake discs has developed rust over part of the surface, evenly...
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  Leak prospects 7 Feb 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2002 Peugeot 406 Coupe 2.2 petrol. I have just been told that intermittent electrical fault - causing 'Brake System Defective' message to appear...
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  Calls for 20mph limits to be introduced around all UK schools 15 Jun 2023 (News)
  
• Cleaning alloys - Mr Muscle? 30 Oct 2019 (Forum)
  Apparently Mr Muscle oven cleaner does a great and easy job of cleaning brake dust from alloys. Is there any risk of damage to tyre or lacquer/wheel?