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Blindingly obvious 28 Mar 2009 (Ask HJ)
Without a doubt switching on dipped lights in poor light conditions is a good safety feature. However it seems more and more people persist in having fog... -
Wheels within wheels 7 Mar 2009 (Ask HJ)
We need to buy a second-hand, small, wheelchair accessible mobility vehicle. Have you any specific advice about mobility vehicles please? We live in North... -
What's the most reliable estate car to buy for under £3k? 29 Feb 2024 (Ask HJ)
I need an estate car with a large boot space. It must be reliable, have good fuel economy and low tax. It must cost less than £3000. I am currently a... -
What engine type and tyres should I get on my BMW X1? 19 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
I am buying a new BMW X1, considering the xDrive xLine spec. I have a 21 mile journey to work each way that is 90% dual carriageway and motorway. Every... -
Does the new Skoda Octavia Elegance suffer from DPF problems? 27 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
My father has been generally very satisfied with his 2005 Skoda Octavia Elegance 1.9 TDI DSG, but it is beginning to show its age, having just required... -
Is the DPF blocked in our Fiat 500? 20 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
I would love some advice as I am desperate. I purchased a Fiat 500 Multijet Lounge in 2008. The car worked fine until 2012 when, every month or so, the... -
What maybe the fault when connecting the battery terminals wrong way round 8 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
We have a 2002 Peugeot 307 Rapier. It had been running fine but finally a day came when it started showing up anti-pollution fault. We got it checked but... -
Hard times - high fuel prices 21 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
I was grateful for all the help you gave me in the past so I thought I would give you a feed back on the effect of these high fuel prices in country areas... -
Flap jacks it 7 Feb 2009 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2003/53 BMW530d SE E60 auto that has 101k on the clock and full service history (BMW up to 60k then synthetic oil every 10k after that.). The... -
Are there any dashcams that run off their own power for 12 hours? 26 Nov 2018 (Ask HJ)
I have decided its time to invest in a dashcam that will record both front and rear footage, but we need one with good resolution, at least 12 hours constant... -
When should an oil and filter change take place? 1 Dec 2021 (Ask HJ)
I took my wife's car in for an MoT recently and asked them to change the oil and filter. It usually only does short runs of about five miles. The service... -
Are there any all-weather tyres available for my BMW convertible? 3 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2012 BMW 330d convertible. The wheels are 255/30/19 at rear and 225/35/19 at front. If I move to 17-inch wheels ( 225/45/17 tyres), are there... -
Will the DSG recall cause further problems? 9 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
I havea Volkswagen Golf (2013 model) with a 1.6 diesel engine, linked to a seven-speed DSG 'box. The Golf is a Motability car and according to my local... -
Vauxhall Asta air con has stopped - what should I do? 21 Aug 2014 (Ask HJ)
The air con on my 2002 Vauxhall Astra has stopped working. The fan is also always on and it has got to the point where it is draining the battery and I... -
Which car is best for high mileage - EcoBoost or diesel? 28 Jul 2014 (Ask HJ)
I currently rack up 20,000 miles a year and run a 1.6 petrol Ford Focus Style. I would like to change my car for something more economical. Is it is better... -
Buying a new car that's economical and reliable - what would you recommend 17 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
We are a couple in our 60s looking to trade in our two cars for something economical and reliable. Our budget would be the part exchange of a 2011 Fiat... -
Trade in a SEAT Ibiza for a Mii? 8 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have a SEAT Ibiza 1.4 petrol SE Copa five-door in silver on 61 plate with 8000 miles on the clock with all the buttons, auto lights, wipers, climate,... -
Why is my Volkswagen Golf IV cutting out? 25 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
My 2000 Volkswagen Golf IV 2.0-litre automatic runs fine from cold, but when it warms up it starts to misfire, then has no power and then cuts out. I have... -
Should I replace my 2002 Audi A4 with an SUV? 6 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have run a 2002 Audi A4 SE130 TDI from new. It's reliable and cost efficient. However the joints are getting creaky (mine and my wife's, not the car's)... -
What family estate for £10,000 do you suggest? 10 Sep 2024 (Ask HJ)
Looking for a decent cheap family car. Mostly driven in the city for short journeys and some motorway drives. Looking at a potential hybrid as we live...
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