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Need an economical car for towing a horse box 21 Mar 2014 (Ask HJ)
I currently drive a 2010 Defender 90 which has the most expensive road tax. I drive about 25 miles a week to the supermarket and once a week to take the... -
Xsara Picasso recurring turbo seal problems 12 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
I bought a seven year old Xsara Picasso from a Citroen dealer 16 months ago. The car has one year’s warranty and 60,000 miles on the clock. After six months... -
Tax discs - display insurance instead? 9 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
I wonder if you agree with me that, especially as we are now doing away with tax discs being displayed in the screen, we should follow the lead of France... -
Can you recommend an everyday MPV with folding rear seats that could be used as a camper? 7 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am looking for an MPV that is economical to run as a daily use car (school run, work, holidays), can be used as an occasional camper or in which the... -
Which engine version would you recommend in the Mercedes-Benz 190 W201? 27 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
My mortgage payments finish this month and I would like to celebrate by fulfilling a long-standing wish to run a Mercedes-Benz 190 (W201). I would have... -
Are there alternative tyres we can fit to our Golf and Jetta to reduce road noise? 13 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
We have a problem with what I consider to be excessive tyre noise inside our two cars. One is a two-year-old 1.4 TSI Golf running on Dunlop 205/55R16 SP... -
Could I buy a diesel Freelander 2 for short journeys? 4 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
I thought diesels were good for short runs. Is that not so? My daily commute is five miles each way. I ask because I am tempted by a Freelander 2. There’s... -
Replacing my very costly 407 - with what? 7 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
I currently do 35,000 per year in a Peugeot 407 SW, when it is working it is lovely but last year cost £3k to keep on the road, in the past I have always... -
Why did my wife's 2010 BMW 118d catch fire? 2 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
My wife's 2010 BMW 118d Coupe automatic caught fire under the bonnet last week and completely burned out. Fortunately, she evacuated in time and called... -
Revs not falling immediately when lifting off the gas 30 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
When taking my foot off throttle and depressing the clutch to change gear, there seems to be a delay in the revs falling in my Honda Jazz. If I delay... -
Shrink wrapped 22 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
I need to run my BMW 330d Convertible right through this coming winter so I decided to fit winter tyres. I chose the BMW approved Goodyear Eagle UG GW3-RSCs... -
Looking for an Audi A3 replacement 22 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
My wife has a 10-year old Audi A3 that has covered 60,000 miles. A high proportion of her driving is in town and on shortish runs; now she wants a new... -
Fiesta fuel pump has failed. Help please! 20 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
It's a problem with a Fiesta that's been left standing for four weeks while the owner was away from home. Now, the fuel pump is not running for 1~2 seconds... -
What's causing the flashing glow plug light on my Mondeo? 20 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
The glow plug light on my Ford Mondeo 2.0LX 115PS TDCI 2003 (53) is continually flashing. I've had the glow plugs replaced, but the light still flashes.... -
Winter tyre sizes on a BMW 16 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
This year a purchased a 2005 BMW 530d M Sport Auto. I am looking to purchase a set of winter wheels and am somewhat confused as to which size of tyre... -
All season tyre speed ratings 13 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
My 2 year old Yeti TDi 140 Elegance 4x4 needs a set of 4 tyres. It's still running on the original Dunlop SP 01 225/50x17 94W factory fitted tyres. I wish... -
Are diesel engines safer than petrol engines? 28 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
I've been following the diesel versus petrol debate, which seems to be concerned mainly with the overall costs. I've bought diesels for the last 25 years,... -
Why do you rate BP Ultimate diesel over Shell V-Power for diesels? 21 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
I currently run a 2006 Honda Accord 2.2 i-CTDi and have been using Shell V-Power diesel fuel exclusively. I was just wondering what your thoughts are and... -
I accidentally put petrol in my diesel tank 25 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
We are OAPs (that places us in the almost idiot class to some!) On Saturday my wife put £5.00s worth of Sainsbury's City Diesel in the petrol tank of... -
Engine trouble with a 1996 Astra 24 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
My mother-in-law has big problems with her 1996 Astra. A couple of months back the woodruff key in the crankshaft timing pulley wore and sent all the timing...
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