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  • Why is the steering on my Peugeot 306 getting stiff? 2 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I have had a problem with my Peugeot 306's steering for a few weeks now. At first it was minimal but now it gets very stiff at times. There is a point...
  • Why is my Peugeot 206's engine management warning light coming on? 16 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
    My Peugeot 206 XSI 1.6 petrol has an anti-pollution fault and engine management fault light on the dashboard. It also went to reduced power with little...
  • Are you correct about the Hyundai ix35's service intervals? 13 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I have just purchased a Hyundai ix35 CRDi 4x4 Premium which, according to the warranty booklet, must be serviced every 12 months or 12,500 miles. In your...
  • Heaven above 3 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I have a Road Angel speed camera detector, which displays my speed. On my Honda CRV it always read 3 mph higher than the car Speedometer. I have changed...
  • Should my stepdaughter's Mazda 5's brake pads have been replaced under warranty? 13 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
    My stepdaughter's 2007 Mazda 5 has had a squealing noise which comes of its own accord, but when you touch the brake pedal the noise goes away. This was...
  • No oil painting 27 Feb 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I would appreciate your advice on the best polish for my nearly new Civic S with metallic black paint that seems to chip and mark fairly easily. It is...
  • Differences of a pinion 12 Dec 2009 (Ask HJ)
    Please would you clarify the gearbox difference (if any) between a Toyota Verso Petrol 1.8 litre (called Multidrive S) and a Toyota Verso 2.2 Diesel Automatic....
  • Slick Jagger 5 Sep 2009 (Ask HJ)
    I have a 1994L Jaguar 4.O S, which is basically an XJ6 4.0 litre. Everything works and it does about 30mpg on a run. I was told by a Jaguar garage where...
  • Climate change 5 Sep 2009 (Ask HJ)
    In April 09 I ordered a Mercedes A180 CDI Elegance SE 5door with the optional Luxury Package. I took delivery on 19th June and the car has only the standard...
  • Family are territory 8 Aug 2009 (Ask HJ)
    My daughter is looking to buy a suitable vehicle for her family of 3 children and husband (MPV or 4WD, diesel or petrol). Reliability and running costs...
  • Prix fix 16 May 2009 (Ask HJ)
    I wonder if you could advise me about a car I have recently seen in a local (non VW) garage. It is a VW Golf 1.4 FSI S 5-door manual car with metallic...
  • What's the best fault code scanner? 21 Jul 2020 (Ask HJ)
    Which diagnostic scanner is best for a Dacia Duster?
  • Suzuki Vitara - Does it have a chain cam? 14 Jun 2016 (Ask HJ)
    I am hoping to buy a new Suzuki Vitara 1.6 petrol automatic. Has it got chain cam?
  • Proboematic Jaguar S-Type 13 Jan 2014 (Ask HJ)
    I recently bought a Jaguar S-Type on an internet auction site from a trader with no reserve. The car looked good in the pictures, but only had a few months...
  • Are there any cars with sliding doors that fit three child seats? 8 Jul 2020 (Ask HJ)
    I want a car or MPV with sliding doors for a family of three kids and two adults. I currently have a Ford S-MAX and we can get three child seats in the...
  • I get the impression that buying any other car but a hybrid or electric in today's market is risky - do you agree? 30 Oct 2019 (Ask HJ)
    I bought a 1.5 TSI VW Passat Estate GT in September and I'm very happy with the buy. I moved from a 2.0 TDI to the mid-sized petrol engine due to the overall...
  • Would a Rover 75 make a good first car? 4 Jun 2016 (Ask HJ)
    I'm 17 and working on passing my driving test soon. I've got a little bit of money saved up and want to buy my first car. Ideally I want to spend £3000...
  • Faulty S-MAX - What are our options? 7 Apr 2016 (Ask HJ)
    We recently bought a 2007 S-MAX and was told it came with a three month warranty from a third party company. The dealer assured us the car was free from...
  • Which petrol automatic SUV should we buy for motorway and local use? 10 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
    Over the past four years our situation has changed. I no longer drive due to eye problems and my wife now does all the driving. She is in her mid 70’s....
  • Ford C-Max electric parking brake problem 31 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
    Three weeks ago I went over a speed bump and the battery warning light came on and a warning 'Limited EPB' appeared on the console. I took the car, a 2004...
 

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