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Fuel Economy of post-2008 cars 11 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
You mention in the current stats that newer cars fair worse on fuel economy compared to official figures - do you have the average drop for newer models... -
Volvo S60 hot start problems 11 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have bought a car today, drove it 28 miles to a supermarket and went shopping. Came back out after approx 45 minutes and the car would not start. Had... -
Issued with parking ticket whilst broken down at motorway services - can I contest this? 5 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
Last Monday our car broke down in the car park of a Welcome Break motorway services on the M5. I called out the AA and they told me it wasn't safe to drive... -
Mazda 6 timing chain jump after 41k - advice on compensation from Mazda 31 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
Hello, I purchased a Mazda 6 diesel 2.2 TS2 + 5 year RAC extended warranty from The Car Shop, Swindon and took possession on 28/09/12 with a mileometer... -
Unwelcome Breakdown 29 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
I had a meeting with a colleague at Hamilton services that ran over the 2 hr parking allowance. We were in the Costa Coffee area and purchased coffees... -
Anti-freeze in diesel fuel 13 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
My Citroen C4 Grand Picasso 1.6 HDi has gone into 'limp mode' and then cut out on me twice recently, accompanied by the ESP and auto handbrake warning... -
Car battery Ah rating 6 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
Having had a battery replaced less than two years ago (due to a roadside breakdown), the new one has also failed. The one that was fitted at the roadside... -
second hand car not fit for purpose 6 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
Hi I bought a send hand Toyota Previa GLS VVTI petrol automatic 2.4cc W reg from year 2000 for £3125 on 30th June 2012. Mileage was 130,585. The car... -
Why did you recommend the Skoda Yeti which has a gearbox problem? 5 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
Why do you write so positively about VAG cars in your road tests? I’ve just read the Skoda Yeti test. You mention the 2.0 TDi. Quote from a Volkswagen... -
Did diesel freeze cause my Volvo V50 to lose power? 5 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
Setting off after parking my Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe overnight in temperatures down to -16 degrees C, the car kangaroo jumped for a couple of minutes with... -
Water in petrol - the filling station is to blame? 29 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
My daughter recently re-fuelled with petrol that subsequent to the breakdown of her car turned out to contain 50% water. The filling station concerned... -
Why does my insurance company offer cheap insurance to new customers, but keeps my premium high? 24 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
I read with interest MH of Camberley's letter re breakdown cover. I have had several identical conversations with a number of organisation covering domestic... -
What should I replace my Scirocco company car with? 24 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
I would like to replace my company Volkswagen Scirocco DSG with an Audi A3 Quattro. Unfortunately the new A3 won’t be out until next Autumn and I need... -
Auris failure to proceed 23 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
Oil warnings in my 2007 Toyota Auris TR VVT-1-S-A 1600cc Auto. The car has been regularly serviced by Toyota Mail Dealer. Without any "warnings" the car... -
Diesel freezing in the Alps - how can I avoid it 21 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
My car, a Mazda 6 TS2 Diesel 2.2, is kept in the Alps during the winter at a height of 1300 meters. In February for two weeks, the temperatures ranged... -
Can a manufacturer's warranty save me money? 27 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
I drive a 2003 BMW320d that has done 125,000 miles. In July, the engine was destroyed by metal flaps from the air intake dislodging and going into the... -
Who pays for this repair? 21 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2008 Ford focus 1.6 Zetec petrol, manual gearbox. Purchased this car in April this year from ford main dealer. car had done 7400 miles. It... -
Can I insist the insurer replaces certain parts? 14 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
My car (2012 Mercedes-Benz E250 CDI - 4000 miles on clock) was swamped whilst travelling on a flooded road. My car insurers have agreed to pay for a new... -
Car insurance - I'm now a convert to LV 6 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
Here's another convert to LV= car insurance, just saved £96 on my annual premium and got better cover! Less excess (ie even cheaper insurance if you have... -
Please warn your readers to be careful when organising insurance cover for driving abroad. 3 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
I write to inform your readers of a potential major problem when organising Breakdown cover when taking your own vehicle across to Europe. Earlier this...