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How can I get Emergency Call to work on my Honda now 3G is being switched off? 22 Sep 2025 (Ask HJ)
I just found out the Emergency Call button on my 2003 Honda CR-V will be inoperable fairly soon as it runs on 3G which is being discontinued in a few months... -
How do I descend a hill in a car with an automatic gearbox? 15 Oct 2024 (Ask HJ)
I have just bought a 71 plate BMW 118i with a steptronic gearbox. My question is what is the best way to use the auto gearbox going down steep hills.... -
Why have fuel prices not reduced at my local BP petrol station? 27 Mar 2022 (Ask HJ)
I drive a BMW M2 Competition and from new I have endeavoured to use BP Ultimate. On 17 March I filled up at my local BP and paid £1.739 per litre. I... -
How do I get handprints off my car's paintwork? 19 Oct 2020 (Ask HJ)
I have a light silver BMW. It's parked on the street and the neighbourhood kids seem magnetically attracted to placing hands on it as do passers-by stopping... -
PCP ends soon but I can't get an accurate valuation - are used car prices fluctuating a lot? 1 May 2020 (Ask HJ)
I have a high spec, low mileage (20,000) 2016 BMW 4 Series Convertible and wish to maximise my car's value at the end of its PCP agreement (£15,5000, early... -
Will a worn clutch be covered by an approved used warranty? 18 Apr 2017 (Ask HJ)
I bought an approved used MINI Cooper D 10 months ago with 53k miles on it. The dealer did not provide a service book at the time but promised to send... -
Which hybrid SUV is best? 24 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
I live in the Dartmoor National Park and need a sturdy, reliable and capable vehicle that will cope with the local steep and untreated winter roads. For... -
How can I appeal against a bus lane PCN? 11 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
My wife received a PCN two weeks ago as her car had apparently been captured in a bus lane in London. Thing is, we live over 250 miles away from London... -
Need a used car for a long commute 8 Jun 2016 (Ask HJ)
I will soon be starting on a new job with an 80 mile commute. I currently own a 2009 Mercedes C180K which gives about 45mpg. I am looking at changing my... -
Buying family estate with a £17k budget? 4 Nov 2015 (Ask HJ)
I am looking at replacing my current car and need something that will give me enough room for 2 children and bikes but is also suitable for work (mainly... -
Winter wheels and tyres 3 Nov 2015 (Ask HJ)
Please advise your readers of potential problem with swapping over winter wheels on newer cars with tyre pressure monitoring systems. I purchased a new... -
I misfuelled my C-Class - what should I do? 4 Dec 2014 (Ask HJ)
I filled my Mercedes-Benz C250 with petrol instead of diesel. I realised when the engine began to falter after about 25 miles and stopped the car. Mercedes-Benz... -
Are German cars reliable? 2 Dec 2014 (Ask HJ)
I saw this article (http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/news/company-cars/2013-11/bmw-and-audi-top-reliability-survey/), which suggest that German cars are fairly... -
Which convertible to replace my Mercedes-Benz CLK? 28 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
My much-loved 2000 Mercedes-Benz CLK 230K cabriolet is now up to 103,000 miles, and is starting to cost serious money so I fear it has to go. I would hope... -
Can you recommend a fun car for £25,000? 10 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am looking for a new/nearly new car, budget up to £25,000. I do not transport, children, dogs or surfboards, therefore, have a very wide choice. I do... -
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... -
Recommend an estate car with 4x4 for difficult terrain? 19 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am looking to replace my six-year old Skoda Octavia 4x4 Estate with a fairly new (1-2 years old max) family estate, still with 4x4. I need 4x4 for a... -
Which estate car do you recommend for winter driving, long journeys and good comfort? 29 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
Over many years I have averaged 50,000 miles per year and in later years in Mercedes E350 estates, both diesel and petrol. I currently have a 12-year-old... -
Transport suspension block not removed on new car? 28 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
In April 2013 I bought a brand new 5 door Audi Sportback A3 from a local dealer. The ride seemed very firm but I did not pursue the problem because I expected... -
Which luxury saloon? 5 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
You helped me before and we took your advice which turned out well. My son having now sold his business has around £55k to spend on a luxury saloon/estate....
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