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  • What should I check before buying a used BMW X1? 5 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
    Which of the E84 X-drive X1's would you recommend, especially with a view to reliability. (I've heard they can have a bad problems with their timing chains).
  • MINI Countryman DAB fault 24 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
    I bought a 2013 MINI Countryman auto from a dealer. The car drives fine, but the DAB radio stops working whenever I turn on the rear heated screen. Is...
  • Drivers of larger cars 4x4's and crossovers. 3 Nov 2015 (Forum)
    This evening I came face to face with a woman in a Porsche Cayenne. She decided she could not get through the gap between the van parked on my side of...
  • Citroen Berlingo Multispace2004 - Rear N,S, tyre wear on outer edge 8 Jun 2015 (Forum)
    I noticed the above yesterday on one tyre - fitted in December 2011 so perhaps not as disatrous as I first though.  The other was new in Jan 2014...
  • Fiat 500 / Bravo - Cheap Car (Under 4k) for low millage use 7 Dec 2014 (Forum)
    miles.  I'm mostly concered about maintance costs then anything else.    I've thought about fiat 500's 09 with 50k on the clock and also mini cooper s 07 with 80k ish on the clock.    I'm open to any economical car and would love some
  • Powered steering fault 2 Jan 2014 (Ask HJ)
    My son's 2002 Honda Civic power steering does not work until the engine is warm. In the summer this may only be a few seconds, but in winter it can be...
  • Buying a comfortable SUV - what's best used? 23 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
    I have arthritis and want a comfortable, automatic car with a high driving seat. I have up to £14,000 to spend. What would you recommend?
  • What's the best petrol crossover? 20 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
    I am in the market for a new petrol crossover. Can you tell me which ones are best? I like a high, upright, seating position and I do little mileage as...
  • Audi A4 saloonTFSi S Line 2010 (59) - Part exchange price 8 Oct 2013 (Forum)
    I have almost agreed to part exchange my A4 and the price offered is £12500. This seems reasonable when looking at the Parkers Guide and I was quite...
  • Wheel size - what would you recommend? 3 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
    We are trading in our 59 reg Jazz S which rides comfortably on 175/65R15 tyres for a new Jazz ES Plus supplied with 185/55R16. Do you foresee any downside?
  • Automatic transmission - the different types 5 Jul 2013 (Forum)
    or Autotronic Continuously variable Known as CVT, Audi Multitronic, Toyota M-drive S Direct Shift Gearboxes
  • replacing a Mercedes A Class 12 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
    My wife has driven an A Class Merc for several years, rising service costs and more shorter journeys means she would now like to change. What would you...
  • I need an auto without a dual mass flywheel 13 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I am looking to purchase a nearly new automatic family car to last several years but would like to avoid anything with a DMF. What automatics are fitted...
  • A car with a large boot 19 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
    What would you recommend as a replacement for our aging Nissan Primera. A large boot is important. We've driven automatics for 20 years but are considering,...
  • Black smoke from S Class 18 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
    Last week you wrote about DPF clogging to contaminate lubricating oil. My computer says I have a reduced oil level but the dip stick confirms correct amount....
  • Buying a used X-type 8 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
    I might be mad, but I love X Types! I'm looking for a replacement for my existing. It must be diesel, automatic and have leather interior. My budget...
  • vauxhall vectra b 2.2 sri 2001 - o/s/r kurb light not working 28 May 2011 (Forum)
    hi i have a vauxhall vectra 2.2i sri petrol 2001, i have recently noticed that my drivers side rear kurb light on the door has stopped working? i have...
  • Tyred of big tyres 20 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
    Is it safe and practical to downsize the tyres on my XK8 from Pirelli 245/50/17 to Falken 235/50/17's?
  • MINI MINI Cooper and S R56 (2007 - ) - Noise on cold start 6 Feb 2011 (Forum)
    I've put this in Discussion rather than Technical because its not really a 'technical' question. The mother of one of my daughter's friends has a new...
  • What's wrong with my Vauxhall Astra? 29 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I have a Vauxhall Astra automatic that started to play up. The gearbox and engine management lights have both come on. The car drives and changes gears...
 

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