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I'd like to recommend Green Flag recovery following their help with my Rover 75, which broke down in France. 14 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
I thought you’d like an update on a problem I referred to you a few months ago. Last summer, while driving in France, my 2003 Rover 75 Connoisseur diesel... -
Should I replace by 2.0-litre SUV with a smaller engined model? 1 Jul 2020 (Ask HJ)
I have a Tiguan 2013, which I would like to update. I went to a Volkswagen garage yesterday and said I wanted a used 2.0-litre 4x4. They told me I would... -
Do additives help clean turbos clean? 25 Nov 2018 (Ask HJ)
I see there are various types of additives that claim to keep turbos clean. I would like to know if they work? What can an owner do to keep the turbo oil... -
Is auto gearbox malfunction common in Vauxhall Vivaro? 3 Sep 2018 (Ask HJ)
We bought a 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro in 2014 from a campervan converter. The auto gearbox sporadically loses all power and it had to be towed home. We're... -
Should we idle our turbo after a motorway journey? 10 Sep 2017 (Ask HJ)
I understand the issue with red-hot turbos carbonising the oil if they are switched off immediately after a motorway journey, especially with diesels like... -
Which pick-up should I get to replace my Mitsubishi L200? 1 Aug 2017 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking to trade in my 2006 Mitsubishi L200 but I'm stuck for choice. I want something 2014 onwards and keep seeing the Ford Ranger, although I've... -
Volvo automatic problem 23 Aug 2015 (Ask HJ)
My Volvo V70 stalled approaching a junction. It restarted but would not change out of first gear. I selected manual gear change which worked, drove for... -
Should I change from the AA to the RAC due to a large discount? 12 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
I’ve been with the AA for many years paying for their “Roadside, Home Start & Relay” cover. As a result I now have Gold Membership, though the free extra... -
Turbo boosted petrol engines - are they any good on the motorway? 3 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
The 1.0-litre 'Ecoboost' petrol engine in the Ford C-MAX is amazingly swift and responsive, can such an arrangement really deliver long-term on A-roads... -
Buying a small car- what would you recomend 19 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
My Volkswagen Polo 2006 is uneconomical to repair and I must replace it. My garage has recommended a Honda HR-V or a Toyota RAV4. I am a horse owner who... -
Do the KIA Sportage or Nissan Qashai have any particular problems? 23 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
I am about to change my car. I can spend in the region of £20,000 plus whatever I can get for my 2004 Mondeo Ghia X 2.0TDCI with 46,000 miles. I tow a... -
What do you recommend as a workhorse for rural use? 17 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2008 Focus Zetec 1.8 TDCI estate with 42,000 miles recorded. You described the engine as "awful" and you were right. Despite remapping it has... -
Insurance for new drivers 13 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
Now you have kindly sorted my tow car choice, (brilliant!) my next problem is 2 teenagers (18, male, 17 female) both wishing to learn to drive. We... -
Can you recommend a set of tyres for my 2009 Mondeo that will offer good grip on wet grass? 22 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2009 Mondeo Titanium 2-litre TDCI automatic estate. It's used for towing a caravan and we're due to set off on our annual six-week European tour... -
Can you suggest a pick-up for me? 26 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
I have 2005 Nissan Navara for towing a 2.5 ton trailer. I find the leg room very small, the ride harsh and the rear seats unusable. Can you recomend any... -
Can my friend keep his HGV licence despite losing an eye? 3 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
A driver l know has lost an eye due to cancer. He was an HGV driver for 17 years. After losing his eye, he had his HGV taken from him. He asked the DVLA... -
Alexander dualmass 12 Mar 2010 (Ask HJ)
Your taxi-driving correspondent may be pleased to know that Valeo does a solid flywheel/clutch replacement for VW Passats and some Fords. I paid £550 to... -
Automated mangler 21 Nov 2009 (Ask HJ)
My 2005 Mazda 2 Capella automatic "died" after going a few yards. The AA couldn't fix it so towed it to my trusted garage. They tried 2 different diagnostic... -
Hip, step and jump 19 Sep 2009 (Ask HJ)
My husband has no left hip joint and therefore cannot use a clutch. We need a new automatic car, preferably a hatchback, which is easy to get into and... -
Sunbeam towboat 30 May 2009 (Ask HJ)
I’m just about to buy a 2007 Freelander 2 Diesel Auto but need a detachable towbar to tow a boat trailer occasionally for a short distance. I have been...
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