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  • Broken dipstick 1 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
    My 2002 Peugeot 106 1124cc petrol owned from new, and always main dealer serviced. On recent return from annual service the plastic end of the dipstick...
  • Have you officially recommended this satnav disc website? 24 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I am looking to get an updated satnav DVD for a 5-year-old Honda. The dealer warns that anything other than a very expensive disc bought from them would...
  • Mercedes-Benz Extended Warranty 6 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
    Mercedes-Benz approved insurers have just quoted me £840 annually to extend the warranty on my five year old, 53,000 mile diesel E-Class, even though components...
  • Can heat treatment repair damaged paintwork? 27 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I have a two-year-old blue metallic Volkswagen Golf Plus, which has developed whitish patches on the bodywork. My Volkswagen dealer tells me that these...
  • Fiat Punto (Mk 2) - What to do about key? 25 Sep 2012 (Forum)
    (the small 1cm long capsule i presume?) and placed it in the new key, but whatever i do with the chip or key, i can't seem to make the CODE light go out, so i have 2 questions: 1. Does anyone know of any way i can make the new key and barrel, with old chip work in my car? If not 2. How
  • Transferring a number plate from an old wreck 19 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
    New rules come into effect in Nov 2012 ref pre 1960 car MOTs. My wife has a 1954 A30 which belonged to her late mother, but it has not been on the road...
  • Which seven-seat MPV? 11 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I am looking to buy an mpv seating 6 to 7 adults. We would be looking for sliding doors and the 2 rear seats folding down ideally. Either petrol or...
  • Insuring a 17yo on a trade policy 2 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I'm a trader buying and selling vehicles and I have a 17 year old son who is coming to work for me, however my current insurance company won't allow him...
  • Electric Handbrakes - are they legal? 15 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
    Last Saturday's Telegraph column discussed problems with the operation of electric handbrakes. The 1978 Motor Vehicles (Construction and Use) Regulations...
  • Is Autoglym's 'LifeShine' good value for money? 12 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I have just agreed to purchase a Ford Fiesta 1.25 Zetec, which is four years old and in spotless condition, from a local Ford main dealer. The dealer has...
  • Does changing the pollen filter affect condensation? 4 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
    We decided to have the pollen filter replaced on our 10-year-old Renault Scenic, after reading several times they would be the reason for the constant...
  • Should I have my Honda Jazz's engine flushed during its service? 4 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
    My two-year-old Jazz is booked in for its second service this week, and Johnson's Honda in Slough have recommended the engine should be flushed. The car...
  • Insurance in California 27 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
    My 34 year old son is a graduate student in California and is learning to drive there. He wants to buy a Toyota Prius and I'm happy to help out. I'd prefer...
  • VW Camper - Halford's battery guarentee 17 Mar 2012 (Forum)
    in  for a test. This showed battery at 12 point something, with engine running13.6 and with "everything" on the same 13.6. I was now told there was no manufacture's fault and nothing could be done as it was over a year old. They were told that as it was not holding a charge it was not performing as a car
  • Engine failure - can you help? 1 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I stopped driving after red warning light (oil pressure I think). AA attended but couldn't diagnose fault so towed to garage. Garage seem wary about stating...
  • Buying a family estate 14 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I'm after a family estate which will see my loved Golf mk4 GTI being sold, and the estate being our sole car. I can't decide between an Alfa 159 2.4L...
  • Should I have the injectors and pump changed in my 75,000-mile-old Ford Mondeo? 9 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I have a 2004 Ford Mondeo Ghia TDCI 130. It has done 75,000 miles. Would it be advisable to have the injectors and associated pump changed soon as I have...
  • Ford with a leaky bulkhead. Manufacturing fault? 5 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
    My wife bought a one year old Ford Fiesta in July 2011 from Wilson Auctions. In November we noticed the carpets were soaking and on bringing it to the...
  • Buying a used Passat Estate TDI 10 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
    I have had two previous Passats and a year ago I changed to a Mazda 6 diesel. Sadly, I have not been impressed with this car and am considering changing...
  • DPF option 26 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
    The Ford web site http://www.ford.co.uk/Cars/Fiesta/Enginesandtechnology gives the 1.6 diesel engine as available with or without a DPF. I would like...
 

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