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Real MPG - Hyundai i10 1.2 5 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
I recently bought a brand new Hyundai i10 1.2. I've done 1100 miles so far and I'm really disappointed with its fuel consumption. It's getting 40-43mpg.... -
Very pleased with winter tyres on my BMW X5. 5 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
I was up and out at 8am this morning to beat the kids on their sledges so I could try the winter tyres on my X5 on virgin snow. The verdict: absolutely... -
Parking fine and debt recovery threats 19 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
I recieved a parking fine of £90 for a 16 minute overstay in a 'euro car parks' car park on the 27/06/11. I followed Honest John's advice to appeal the... -
Why does my friend struggle to left-foot brake in his wife's Skoda Yeti DSG? 2 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have a friend who, having spent the 1970s in the USA, has always driven with two feet. He does this today with his Nissan Micra. His wife has recently... -
Must I visit my Rover dealer to buy and reprogram an expensive spare key for our 175? 26 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
My wife and I drive a 2003 Rover 175. Recently we have lost the spare key. Our Rover dealer has quoted £265 for a replacement, which may take 3-4 weeks... -
Why does my Lexus IS 220d hesitate when accelerating? 23 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I drive a 2007 Lexus IS 220d which has covered 17,655 miles. It seems hesitant when I first drive off in first gear, and then the power comes in which... -
What's caused a total brake failure on my Peugeot 406? 30 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
I just suffered a total brake failure on my Peugeot 406. I pumped the brake as fast as I could and yanked on the handbrake, then the brakes went back to... -
Should I go for a 1998 Mercedes-Benz 250 TD Classic or a 2000 BMW 5 Series? 28 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have a 1998 BMW 323i SE Touring but it's heavy on juice and my partner can't drive manuals yet. I have seen a 1998 Mercedes-Benz 250 TD Classic with... -
When should I change the gearbox oil in my car? 8 Jan 2025 (Ask HJ)
My Lexus car is due a four year service, my Lexus dealer says the transmission fluid is not changed at all now although my service book system it should... -
Can I reapply for my driving licence now my health has improved? 29 Jul 2024 (Ask HJ)
I am a 67 year old male. I only have sight in one eye. A year ago, when my driving licence was due for renewal, I was required by the DVLA to take an... -
I am 80 years of age - should I change car or stick with what I have? 27 Mar 2024 (Ask HJ)
I'll be 80 in a few weeks and I have had my Toyota Verso for 12 years - it has covered 82,000 faultless miles. We have family living 150 miles away and... -
How do I renew my driving licence without a passport? 10 Jan 2024 (Ask HJ)
My driving licence is due for renewal this June. I cannot apply for a renewal online because I do not have a passport. My questions are: Do the DVLA send... -
Is it expensive to fix the folding roof on a Peugeot 307CC? 29 Sep 2023 (Ask HJ)
I am looking at buying a Peugeot 307CC 2004 plate as it only has 45k miles on the clock but at the moment the roof won’t open. The windows will go down... -
Is it possible to get repatriation cover while in Europe? 8 Aug 2023 (Ask HJ)
We are taking delivery of a brand new VW campervan and planning on taking it to Europe in September. The VW warranty provides breakdown cover in Europe... -
I'm looking for a vintage car to use as a daily driver, what would you suggest? 24 Mar 2023 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking for a vintage car to use as a daily driver, what can you recommend? -
Hyundai i10 - how should the central locking work? 27 Jun 2022 (Ask HJ)
I have just bought a 2011 Hyundai i10 Comfort 1.2 and I need a bit of advice regarding the central locking. My key opens all the locks (except boot), but... -
Medical driving licence delays, what can I do? 25 May 2022 (Ask HJ)
I have been waiting for more than eight months to find out if I will be issued with a new medical driving licence. My old licence actually expired in September... -
Highway Code changes - who has priority at roundabouts? 23 Feb 2022 (Ask HJ)
Following introduction of new pedestrian priority at junctions, does this rule also apply when leaving or joining a roundabout? -
How can I find a car's build date? 13 Sep 2021 (Ask HJ)
I am going to see a new Audi A6 which at the moment is being stored at the garage with its wrappers on. The salesperson says it has only been in storage... -
There's potentially water in my car's fuel tank. What should I do? 29 Jul 2021 (Ask HJ)
I left the fuel cap off my petrol Kia. I didn't find this out for 3 weeks whilst on holiday. Rain probably got into the fuel tank. What should I do?

