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How to fit tyre sensing valves to a BMW? 15 Jun 2015 (Ask HJ)
In 2011, I bought a 2010 BMW 520d touring and a set of extra alloy (327 style) 17 inch wheels with 225/55 R17 run-flat winter tyres. This year I traded... -
Engine wear caused by garage negligence? 23 Sep 2014 (Ask HJ)
My sister in-law had her 2010 Volkswagen Polo DSG 1.4 petrol serviced at 50,000 miles by her local dealer last summer. A week later the sump plug along... -
Used car has developed a fault after 4 months - should the dealer fix it? 23 Jul 2014 (Ask HJ)
I bought a four year old BMW 3 Series from a car supermarket in February. After a few weeks of ownership the car developed a funny vibration at speeds... -
Can you recommend a small car with low running costs? 11 Jun 2014 (Ask HJ)
We currently have a Lexus RX 400h, but the kids have left home and we now want to downgrade to a smaller car with lower costs. We need it to be reliable,... -
Vauxhall Astra - fault code P2279 13 Mar 2014 (Ask HJ)
I bought a Vauxhall Astra 1.9 CDTI two years ago from a main dealer. Last June the fault code P2279 appeared. This was an air leak and was told it needed... -
Buying a 1999 Toyota Corolla - how can I reduce my insurance? 12 Mar 2014 (Ask HJ)
I am 24 year old female and I have recently been offered a 1999 Toyota Corolla by a neighbour who is looking to buy a new car. It has 48,000 miles on the... -
Why doesn't my BMW's Efficient Dynamics system work for short journeys? 7 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
The AutoStop/Start on my 2009 BMW 120 M Sport stopped operating on a journey from Bromley, Kent to Cornwall. On return from holiday, 500 miles later, I... -
Why can't I fit winter tyres to my Volvo V70 all year round? 9 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
I retired in 2010 and, having driven company cars for most of my working life averaging 40,000 miles per year, I never changed to winter tyres. Having... -
Can we stop our neighbour warming up his Ford Transit van and filling our house with fumes? 9 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
We have a next-door neighbour who backs his Ford Transit Connect diesel up to his house. In the morning at about 6:30am to 7:00am he wakes us up starting... -
Is there a way of improving the fuel economy of our Jeep Grand Cherokee? 17 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
My wife has just sold her much-loved 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee and bought a newer one, a 2000 Grand Cherokee 4-litre petrol which has only 38,000 miles.... -
What can I replace my Honda Accord with that offers more space for passengers in the back? 10 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
I own a Honda Accord 2.2i-DTEC 150 automatic, first registered in March 2012. To date it has covered 12,250 miles with an average consumption of 44.4 mpg... -
Why Can't I Buy a New Mondeo? 6 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am replacing my written of 9-3 Saab SportWagon with a brand new Mazda 6 tourer, 2.0 (145 PS) petrol engine SE-L, metallic paint, mats and boot liner,... -
Car damaged by hit and run – what should I do? 10 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
A young driver recently hit the back of my Mazda MX-5. Not a lot of damage was done but the lady in question drove off without stopping. Fortunately I... -
Which estate car do you recommend for winter driving, long journeys and good comfort? 29 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
Over many years I have averaged 50,000 miles per year and in later years in Mercedes E350 estates, both diesel and petrol. I currently have a 12-year-old... -
Buying a Range Rover Sport - what to look out for? 25 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
I want to buy a Range Rover Sport 3.0 HSE, and I'm aiming to secure an 11 plate with 12 to 20K miles on the clock. However I have a dilemma and it’s all... -
Rebuilt classic engine failed - who is to blame? 4 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
I had a new engine built for my beloved classic Golf by a specialist who has been trading for 20 yrs and are known in Volkswagen circles. It was shipped... -
Which comfortable automatic car to replace my BMW Z4? 25 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2009 manual BMW Z4 2.5 which I have owned for about 10 months. It looks great but is not overly comfortable on long runs, the gear changes don't... -
My Skoda with DSG doesn't pull away on hills? 22 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have owned a Sept 2010 1.6TDI Skoda Octavia with the dry 7 speed DSG gearbox from new. Currently it has about 44,000 miles on. I like the car "it does... -
Which luxury saloon? 5 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
You helped me before and we took your advice which turned out well. My son having now sold his business has around £55k to spend on a luxury saloon/estate.... -
Buying an economical runabout for £5000 30 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
I inquired almost five years ago about what car (second hand so someone else had taken the depreciation hit) to buy for an £8,000 budget I was interested...
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