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  • Why is my Citroen C5's rear suspension losing height when parked? 31 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I have a small (I hope) problem in that my Citroen C5 2.2hdi SX estate's (2003/52 plate) rear suspension loses height when left parked for a few hours....
  • Who’s fuelling who? 22 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
    Why do motorway service areas not advertise the make of fuel they are providing on the notices indicating that a service area is coming up? I use the motorway...
  • Pleasant recollection 8 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
    Regarding all the bad publicity of Toyota, I took my Yaris into West Riding Toyota in Silsden, west Yorkshire this morning for recalls on accelerator pedal...
  • Family planning 20 Mar 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I am looking to upgrade my car and can't decide between a Toyota Verso, a Vauxhall Zafira or a Mazda 5. I have a 2 year old and an 11month old so safety...
  • Shiftless attitiude 12 Mar 2010 (Ask HJ)
    Further to M.B.'s recent letter and your reply re Octavia/Yeti I am also thinking of changing my Octavia TDI estate for a 4x4 to cope with Scottish winters...
  • Contradictory requirement 21 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
    Could you please let me know what you think are the top three automatic 4x4s based on the lowest petrol or diesel consumption.
  • Pedal to the muddle 9 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
    After many years of driving I have on odd occasions stalled my car by getting my left foot on the brake as well as the clutch, which could be dangerous....
  • Gripping yearn 26 Dec 2009 (Ask HJ)
    I come from Cyprus and I have found your site to be extremely helpful and a serious source of information re cars. I am interested in a Peugeot 3008 and...
  • Z Victor One 31 Oct 2009 (Ask HJ)
    Having had a TVR many years ago, I like the sound of the Nissan 350Z/370Z driving experience, but I¹m not keen on the butch styling ­ and I might regret...
  • I hit a tree in the snow - will my car now be registered as a repaired vehicle? 5 Mar 2018 (Ask HJ)
    I recently had a front end collision with a tree in the snow. No other parties were involved and no personal injuries were sustained. I damaged front offside...
  • MINI Cooer solenoid problem. 20 May 2016 (Ask HJ)
    Just an add on to your Good & Bad review of the MINI Cooper & Cooper S (2007-2013). An engine warning light recently came on on my wife's 2011 Cooper....
  • Which is best for a family, estate or MPV? 9 Dec 2014 (Ask HJ)
    My wife and I have a large dog and are expecting a baby in March. I currently have a Mazda 6 Estate (2004) but am looking to sell for a newer and bigger...
  • Considering a small automatic - what's out there? 26 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I am due to retire in a couple of years and will be moving from a very rural location to, most probably, a large town or city. Both my wife and I drive...
  • Slipping S MAX clutch 1 Dec 2011 (Ask HJ)
    Clutch appears to be slipping when carrying heavy loads (ie 7 people in car) and accelerating out of 3rd gear. The car, a Ford S-MAX, is only two years...
  • Should I pay to repair my Peugeot 106's indicator after a garage caused an electrical fault? 3 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
    Last year my 1996 Peugeot 106's horn stopped working. It was fixed free of charge when having some other work done as it was just a loose wire. It stopped...
  • Will using a premium diesel help with my Mercedes-Benz E220's running problem? 23 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
    My 2007 Mercedes-Benz E220 CDI with 49,000 miles sometimes used to feel like it was trying to lurch forward while moving at low speed, without any change...
  • My RAC 225 dash cam is recording my speed incorrectly - is it a fault of the device? 2 Aug 2018 (Ask HJ)
    I see that you have published a review of the RAC 225 S Super HD Dash Cam, but did you actually test it on the road? I purchased one of these and, at a...
  • Can you recommend a trustworthy garage in Kent? 12 May 2015 (Ask HJ)
    I live near Faversham in Kent and need a garage that can service my car. Can you recommend a trustworthy garage in my area?
  • What's the best petrol automatic for older drivers? 25 Aug 2020 (Ask HJ)
    We are a couple in our later years. Healthy and active 70 and 80 year olds! We do a reduced mileage now average 5000 per year, but still envisage taking...
  • Can I drive if my licence is expired but my renewal is being processed by DVLA? 12 May 2020 (Ask HJ)
    Isn't about time motoring organisations/press put pressure on the government regarding renewing over-70's licences? They are allowing cars six months grace...
 

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