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New car has faults - where do I stand? 10 Aug 2016 (Ask HJ)
I have just bought 2011 Kia Cee'd from a non Kia dealership with a full MOT with no advisories. I bought the car 2 weeks ago. I contacted the garage for... -
Is it worth me having a full service at a Toyota garage? 6 Jun 2016 (Ask HJ)
I have just purchased a Toyota RAV4 (1999 model) with an automatic gearbox and 2.0-litre petrol engine. The vehicle has covered 105,000 miles and cost... -
Volkswagen Transporter Kombi purchase 25 Aug 2015 (Ask HJ)
We are trying to buy a secondhand Volkswagen Transporter Kombi 2011. We had it checked out by VW and they said it needs a new cam belt, a new water pump,... -
BMW 3 series ABS pump 6 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
I owned a BMW325i in Hong Kong bought new with only 4998km. It was seldom driven but maintained with BMW regularly. BMW fixed the ABS sensors but recently... -
Is my Jaguar X-Type clutch going? 7 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
I recently had an issue with my Jaguar X-Type in that a pipe from the turbo had cracked and the car belched black smoke out of the exhaust. That was fixed... -
What maintenance should I expect to carry out on my 2003 Jaguar X-Type? 28 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
Five years ago I purchased in the UK a 2003 Jaguar X-Type 2.0 litre petrol, one previous lady owner with 43,000 miles and a Jaguar service history. Since... -
ABS/ESP problems with Ford Focus 12 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
My Ford focus has just developed an intermittent fault with the ABS/ESP warning lights. The symbols illuminated continuously whilst driving, even though... -
Where can I have my Peugeot 407's ASC/ABS module repaired? 12 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
We have a 2007 Peugeot 407 with 73,000 miles and just after the MoT about three weeks ago a light appeared on the instrument panel indicating the ASC was... -
Do you recommend the Ford 'CitiStop' system? 25 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
I run a six-year-old automatic Skoda Roomster. I like it and I find the warning bleeps when I reverse close to an obstruction helpful. I am nearly 80 and... -
Why do HGVs insist on overtaking each other on motorways? 16 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
In response to "NH" (Honest John, 5 January), what purpose is served by one 40 tonne, 56 mph vehicle spending five minutes to overtake an identical behemoth... -
Faulty car - lost faith in it - can I reject? 5 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have recently bought a second hand Mercedes-Benz E270. Within a day of having it a fault code started to show on the display. I immediately notified... -
Who can repair an ABS fault on my Volkswagen Touran cheaply? 12 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2007 Volkswagen Touran and it has done about 75,000 miles. Last Monday when I started my car in the morning the ESP sign came up on the dash and... -
Rear light issues with a Mondeo 24 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
Rear light not working, so changed bulb while lights were on. Now when I turn the lights on it won't light up - although when I press the brake, the bulb... -
Buying a Saab 9-3 now Saab is bust? 15 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
I recently test drove a SAAB 9-3 Vector Sport 1.9 TTID and was very impressed with the power - 180 bhp from a diesel car with only £30.00 road tax. I... -
Handbrake warning light stays on 11 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
I bought a Volkswagen Polo 2006 (06) 1.2s in April 2012 from a main dealer. The car is under a years warranty and since purchase I have had to have... -
Replace the timing belt or risk it? 12 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have an X-reg Peugeot 306 Diesel estate, which has just over 159,000 miles on the clock. It has just passed its MOT, has had work done on brake pads... -
Volvo swap shop 5 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
Thanks for advice on a previously related question. I currently own a S40 1.9 D S (115) and saw a 03 S60 D5 for sale locally. Was interested until owner... -
Thanks to CarGiant for good customer service following a problem with a car I bought from them. 18 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
I had an alignment problem with a car I bought from CarGiant, which I had fixed independently, then wrote to CarGiant. The response was: “Thank you... -
Is it safe to fit only two winter tyres to a car for driving in snow? 18 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have had a few disagreements with friends and colleagues concerning the fitting of two winter tyres only during the British winter. Personally I consider... -
Can I fit different wheels and tyres to my BMW 330Ci to improve the ride quality? 6 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2004 BMW 330Ci Sport convertible. It is a lovely car except for the rock-hard ride caused by the sports suspension with 18-inch wheels and 35/40...
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