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Is my Skoda Octavia reliable because of my driving style? 25 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
I read your slightly dismissive comments a couple of weeks ago on the Skoda Octavia and Volkswagen Passat 2005-2011. I have had a 2-litre diesel Octavia... -
Why aren't classic cars inspected more often? 30 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
I feel moved to write about recent legislation on exempting pre-1960 vehicles from a MoT. I'm a classic car fan and own Sunbeam Rapiers and a collection... -
Starting problems with a van when warm - any ideas? 23 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
I'm having trouble starting my van when the engine is warm. I've just had a new timing chain put on by my mechanic and since then I have this problem.... -
Would you recommend that we buy a Honda CR-V and another second car? 23 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2007 Ford C-Max 1.6 110 diesel with 61,000 miles on the clock. My husband has a Ford Mondeo estate diesel 2.2 Titanium X with 60,000. We both... -
Which small eco car? 16 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
We are looking at changing from our disappointingly uneconomical Civic 2.2, which averages 38.4 MPG. We are thinking about one of the “Eco” super minis... -
A replacement part has damaged my engine 2 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
GSF car spares supplied me with a replacement expansion tank for my car, and also a screw cap to go with it and some anti-freeze. This was done by me checking... -
Engine doesn't start - should diagnostic check discover the fault? 13 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
I run a Vauxhall Corsa diesel 1.3 Club, 58 plate, 43,000 miles on the clock, regularly serviced. It is a driving school car. Recently, in the middle... -
Can I recommend the Drive Check Plus and motorcycle Bike Safe training courses? 5 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
A couple of months ago I wrote to you to say that as I was having to self-assess my driving for the third three year period and I would like to have my... -
BMW 7 series starting problems 3 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have a lovely, quite low mileage BMW 740i. Sometimes - unpredictably - it won't start on the first, second... even 13th or more turn of the key. It can... -
Veho-Alliance - can I trust them? 14 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
I Also saw this site, as you know the company mentioned sells cars at very appealing prices. And as of writing this are still up and running: http://veho-alliance-lp.com There... -
DPF faulty or not? 6 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
My son has had one of these for about 4 months and I am bitterly regretting the advice I gave him to buy a diesel. The car is 08 and about 80k, has run... -
Which reliable, economical four or five door car would you recommend? 5 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
I currently have a 1995 Mercedes-Benz E320 coupe and a 1989 Mercedes-Benz G Wagon (that runs on LPG and petrol). Both have done over 140,000 miles and... -
Why can't the London Congestion Charge be automated? 6 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have just heard on Radio 5 a very interesting fact about Ken Livingstone’s London Congestion Charge. The programme alleged that the whole scheme is now... -
Buying a retirement car - what to avoid? 2 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
After many years of Volvo estates, usually bought at 5 years old with full histories, I am now retired and, while still needing to haul the occassional... -
Do Fiat 500s suffer from road noise? 18 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
My wife has decided it is time she would like to trade in her 2003 Toyota Yaris 1.0. After much deliberation we looked at a Fiat 500, which she likes the... -
Fuel economy 4 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have recently signed up to a 4year lease deal on a Fiat 500 Twin-air (2012 ) and have had the car for 3 weeks. I understand that the car has only completed... -
Has Volkswagen admitted that there is a fault with the 1.4 TSI engine? 28 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
You are more or less on your own in the UK when it comes to reporting problems that car manufacturers would rather not discuss. I have followed the Volkswagen... -
My wife's work Ford Fiesta is apparently not economical enough - why? 14 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
My wife works using a petrol 2006 Ford Fiesta to make urgent deliveries of prescription drugs to local chemists. The firm uses this car for emergency deliveries... -
Is the increase in 'green' vehicles in Europe futile, as so much of the world continues to use large, thirsty vehicles? 30 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
I was interested to read the letter from MU of Newbury Park and your response to it. I travel frequently to Africa, mainly to Ghana where I am involved... -
Peugeot 309 GTI v Nissan Note 24 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
Since I gave up my company car and got a job minutes from home by bicycle I don't cover many miles during the week but do occaisional longer trips some...
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