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Would the advantages of V-Power fuel be felt in a 13 year-old car? 4 Oct 2015 (Ask HJ)
I've seen you recommend V-Power fuel multiple times and seen the reasons why - but I've always been told that if a car is regularly run on a lower grade... -
Garage has wrecked my car - what can I do? 17 Jul 2014 (Ask HJ)
I took my 2006 Citroen C3 HDi Exclusive 1.6 to the garage after hearing a ticking noise. The car was running fine (bar the noise) and the garage took the... -
Diesel Mondeo won't start when warm, yet ok from cold 30 Jun 2014 (Ask HJ)
I own a diesel Ford Mondeo (2006) and I have an engine fault light on permanently. I have been told I have an EGR error - rate too low. I recently had... -
What caused a cloud of smoke from our brand new Vauxhall Corsa? 28 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
I bought a new Corsa SE 1.4 petrol auto which we collected last Friday. After about ten minutes we got on the M1 and after about five more minutes there... -
Can I recommend the new generation of Morgan classic sports cars? 2 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
Your advice to PT on Morgans was, as usual, a very fair and erudite comment. I'm not sure about them being relatively high maintenance though. My experience... -
How does the DPF work in my Peugeot 3008 diesel? 10 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am a lady driving a Peugeot 3008 1.6 diesel EGC doing about 10,000 miles a year, mostly on short runs of between 10 and 15 miles with only an occasional... -
Undefined error code with Vauxhall Corsa 1 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have recently changed the engine in my 2004 Vauxhall Corsa C, engine Z12XE. The car runs fine, but the mechanic who replaced the engine (very reliable... -
Should I buy a cheap runaround or nearly-new, and how should I store it in winter? 25 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
When I retire next year, I need to buy a car. I can't decide whether to spend £1000-£5000 on an old banger which, while cheap to buy, will no doubt cost... -
Should I change the oil in my Freelander 2 before embarking on a 2000-mile trip round Europe? 13 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
We own an 18-month-old 150PS Land Rover Freelander 2, which was serviced at 12 months and 10,000 miles. We will shortly be six months on from the first... -
Where can I get my Eolys fluid replenished in my Peugeot 307 and Ford Fiesta? 16 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
Some time ago you responded to a letter from a company that used some kind of additive in their diesel fleet vans. I think it was about £65 to buy but... -
What should I replace my Porsche Cayman with? 5 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
I received an unexpected text from my Porsche dealer asking if they could buy my 2006 34,800 mile Cayman. I responded and apparently they've had a run... -
I bought a car with a faulty battery - is the dealer liable? 27 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
I purchased my used 2009 Volkswagen Beetle Cabriolet five months ago. After returning from a two-week holiday the battery was dead. The RAC told me there... -
Vehicle repairer missed damaged suspension 11 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
My vehicle was recently hit by a third party which caused visible panel damage and unseen suspension damage. The 3rd party insurance (Saga) has been exemplary... -
Is rising oil level a symptom of a DPF fault? 6 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
In September 2010 we bought a new Skoda Yeti diesel. All was well for a few months, then the diesel particulate filter light started coming on. We had... -
Audi A3 Factory Oil Fill. What's your advice? 13 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
Had the car one week. Was handed 1l of Castrol SLX Pro Longlife (now replaced by Edge 5w-30) on collection! After approx 180 miles on second day, I... -
Can you help with this clutch fault on our Fiat Rapido motor home? 26 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have a September 2008 Rapido A Class motor home with a plated weight of 4200kg (heavy duty), but we normally run when loaded at about 3600kg, and it... -
Which secondhand hatchback offers good fuel economy and is able to carry three children? 28 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
I'd like to buy a secondhand car not more than two years old, but I would consider new if I can get a good discount. I would also prefer a hatchback, but... -
Why do runflat tyres give such a harsh ride? 18 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
Runflat tyres were fitted to my car on the false premise that they were superior. Aside from maintaining stability in the rare event of a blowout, the... -
Zafira vs Touran - which should I choose? 23 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
An enlarging tribe of grandchildren means I need to change my 3yr old 2-litre diesel Vauxhall Antara for a seven-seater. I have good offers on new... -
Could an electrical fault be causing power loss in my son's Volkswagen Polo? 15 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
My son’s Volkswagen Polo gave us some trouble on the return journey form holiday last week. After running for about 80 miles the engine suddenly lost all...
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