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Mercedes-Benz won't acknowledge wheel judder problem on the GLC - what do I do? 12 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
I picked up my Mercedes-Benz GLC43 on 9 November following a test drive of the GLC250d in early September and 3 happy years of owning an GL350d. The following... -
Car insurance for non-EU European travel (Balkans - to/from Albania) - what do I need to know? 29 Mar 2016 (Ask HJ)
I plan to drive to/from Albania via Montenegro, Macedonia, Kosovo, Herzegovina/Bosnia, Serbia - not necessarily in that order because of boarder crossing... -
Skoda Yeti - My third Yeti 22 Sep 2015 (Forum)
The cost was broadly similar to that I’d paid for the 2WD Urban 2 years earlier. I have a theory that 4x4’s may well offer better residuals, compared with 2WD’s, although I’ll not know for certain until “trade in time”. I actually prefer the styling of the pre-face lift car and feel the FL car has lost a little of it’s unique charm. -
Problematic Audi - where do I stand? 29 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
I bought an Audi A4 Avant S-line from the Audi Dealership in Worthing in October last year. It had 12 months approved waranty. From the day I picked the... -
My first 6 weeks with a 520d 15 Jul 2012 (Forum)
As I don’t have the adaptive suspension option, the sport/comfort button doesn’t alter the ride but it rides just about right for me on the standard 17’s. I would be the first to admit that I would prefer bigger rims for aesthetics but as a day to day car, 17’s are the sweet spot for ride/handling. I would not consider M Sport suspension at all. The SE is firm enough for a back road blast and comfortable enough on the motorway. -
Choosing an MPV 14 May 2007 (Forum)
After some recent reliability scares, my wife and I decided to replace our Ford Galaxy (S REG Ghia X, fully loaded) with something newish. Our budget was decided to be max £13K, and we wanted something 2years old or less with 20,000 miles on it or less. Our family is 2 Adults and 4 children. -
Mazda 3 Takara 2008 - Mot advisories on car I want to buy 1 May 2025 (Forum)
It orginally failed the Mot with this lot: Do not drive until repaired (dangerous defects): Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately (major defects): Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i)) Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Monitor and repair if necessary (advisories): Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BORDERLINE (5.2.3 (e)) rear axle/subframe heavily corroded Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i)) It was re tested after a bit of work and passed leaving these advisories: Repair as soon as possible (minor defects): Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i)) Monitor and repair if necessary (advisories): Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i)) I really don't know whether to go a head and buy it. -
BMW X3 - Faulty car, dealer ignoring me 1 May 2024 (Forum)
I asked the garage if this could be the reason why I am getting the vibration and they said it could be possible, and so they took the car in for the day to do diagnostics. They said that the rear n/s drive shaft needs replacing and that there is a problem with the rear diff. They called RAC who wanted to take the rear diff out for independent review. I called the dealer and told him that I wasn't expecting such a problem so soon after buying the car (but now we are almost at 3 months post sale) and he was not very helpful, just said that he's never had a problem with an RAC warranty. -
Can you recommend a replacement wing mounted aerial supplier? 31 Aug 2023 (Ask HJ)
I have a 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier Mk2 convertible 1.8i petrol which has an offside front wing mounted, powered retracting aerial i.e. radio on/off makes... -
I need to replace two SUVs with a single 4x4 with a large boot, what would you suggest? 4 Aug 2023 (Ask HJ)
Currently I drive a 2005 Mitsubishi Shogun Sport 2.5 TD with 120,000 miles on the clock and my wife a 2002 2.0 Suzuki Grand Vitara which has done nearly... -
Suzuki Jimny 2019 - Safety recalls 11 Jun 2022 (Forum)
When buying a used car from a main dealer, or other garage, how many people actually ask, or check themselves, if there are any o/s safety recalls? I have never thought of doing so before but will always in the future ! -
Do I have to use one of the EV home chargers my electricity supplier recommends? 19 Nov 2021 (Ask HJ)
I am purchasing a Kia e-Niro and my current electricity supplier has given me a choice of the three home EV chargers on their approved list, all around... -
Volkswagen Golf - MK6 Golf - Purchasing Query 30 Oct 2021 (Forum)
There won't be a great deal of motorway driving. I would like at a minimum the SE/Match Spec, as the S is very basic on a Mark 6 Golf. There is also the GT for both. This rules out the 1.2 Petrol TSI car. As such, I am looking at the 1.4 Petrol TSI, 1.6 Diesel TDI, 2.0 Diesel TDI, and the reliability/cost of running or ownership versus the quality of the car/drive to my needs and circumstances. -
What's the best small SUV auto? 31 Aug 2021 (Ask HJ)
I would be grateful for your up to date guidance on my next car, a small automatic, probably an SUV. I want a new car at a discount, at a price that I... -
Are there any quiet sports tyres you could recommend? 23 Apr 2021 (Ask HJ)
This may sound like an odd question. I have just taken my 2003 Porsche 996 Turbo off SORN for summer. The wheels are standard Michelin Pilot Sport (18-inch)... -
We want to swap the old diesel car we use for local trips to an electric car. What do you suggest? 23 Mar 2021 (Ask HJ)
We have a diesel 2004 Skoda Fabia Estate, which still has only 91k miles on the clock. It's a second car and is only used locally for shopping trips, transporting... -
Are there still issues with the 1.5-litre engine in Volkswagen/Skoda models? 1 Sep 2020 (Ask HJ)
The petrol 1.5-litre engine in the Volkswagen Group range is supposedly fixed by software, but I rang my local garage and the sales guy didn't know about... -
I can't get through to the DVLA to sort out my licence renewal. What should I try? 30 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
I’ve tried to renew my licence (over 70) online but DVLA can’t match my details to anyone on their database. I have an original paper licence and we have... -
Dealer lied about number of owners and service history on my car. What are my rights? 3 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
I recently bought a Volvo V40 from a garage. It was advertised as having one former keeper, yet so far I have found three - the first being a leasing company.... -
What's a good motorbike for a 10,000 mile trip? 5 Feb 2020 (Ask HJ)
I've been riding bikes for about 50 years and have owned most of the well known makes. Currently I have a Harley which is fun. I've done a few trips around...
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