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How can I reduce the emissions in my car to get it through an MoT? 31 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
I've changed the catalyst, charcoal canister, lambda senser, map senser, also checked the rubber tubes in the engine bay. Is there anything I can do to... -
Holed in one 29 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
Ten days ago whilst travelling down the A11, south of Newmarket, in my Citroen Berlingo I hit one of several very deep holes in the centre of the dual... -
Speed awareness course 14 Mar 2010 (Ask HJ)
A month ago I visited East Sussex and picked up a £60 fine and three points for doing 36mph in a 30mph zone. Pretty much the first blemish on my licence... -
Hip, step and jump 19 Sep 2009 (Ask HJ)
My husband has no left hip joint and therefore cannot use a clutch. We need a new automatic car, preferably a hatchback, which is easy to get into and... -
Top gear 1 Aug 2009 (Ask HJ)
I am looking to buy a second-hand car for my daily commute to work, which is around 60 miles per day of almost all motorway and A road driving. I have... -
Highly Pensitive 23 May 2009 (Ask HJ)
I was told recently by a bank official that if I were to present a cheque showing decimal parts of a penny, that it would be considered invalid, even bordering... -
Cramper van 21 Mar 2009 (Ask HJ)
Summer is on the way and I'm toying with the idea of getting a camper van (or something that could double as an occasional live-in vehicle for festivals).... -
Drivers keepers? 24 Jan 2009 (Ask HJ)
We have a 1989 W124 Mercedes 300 TE 24.We are looking to downsize to a FIAT Panda for local use as we also run a 2004 Mercedes S500, which we intend to... -
Should I spend £2000 on repairs for my Volkswagen Golf or trade it in for a new Kia Picanto? 5 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I bought a 2002 Volkswagen Golf automatic in June 2006 for £6500. Milage was only 16,000. I used it for the last four years and added 20,000 miles on it,... -
Wouldn't it make sense for EVs to have longer range rather than more power? 15 Jan 2025 (Ask HJ)
As range anxiety remains a concern, why do manufacturers make EVs so powerful? Surely less powerful motors would extend range for the same battery size?... -
Should I buy a used EV or a petrol car? 10 Jul 2024 (Ask HJ)
We’ve got around £15k to spend on a second car, mostly for city centre/local journeys. We have a charging point already but unsure whether to buy a used... -
Are all-season tyres a good choice for ride comfort? 17 Jun 2024 (Ask HJ)
I’ve a 2018 VW Up and it will need new tyres later this year or early next. I’m tempted by Michelin Crossclimates but only the earlier ‘+’ version is available... -
We only do 1000 miles a year - will this affect the battery on our hybrid? 29 May 2024 (Ask HJ)
As we do only 1000 miles a year, a mechanic mentioned on servicing that the hybrid battery on our Suzuki is not charging enough. Is there an issue regarding... -
Should I replace my runflats with normal tyres? 25 Mar 2024 (Ask HJ)
My 2019 BMW Z4 will soon need new tyres. Should I renew with runflats or not? The latest G29 M4s are not fitted with runflats by BMW and lots of drivers... -
What winter/offroad tyres would you recommend for an Audi A4? 27 Oct 2023 (Ask HJ)
We have a 2015 Audi A4 quattro estate and have moved to a hilly elevated area that often suffers from winter snows. What would be a good choice of winter/offroad... -
My car has failed the MoT on emissions - how can I fix this? 3 Oct 2023 (Ask HJ)
My BMW Z3 is failing the Irish NCT (equivalent to MoT) on CO2 emissions. Do I need to change the catalytic converter? -
If I buy a new PHEV at more than £40k what will the VED be? 12 Apr 2023 (Ask HJ)
If I buy a plug in hybrid worth £46,000, how do I stand with road tax? -
Why is the Mercedes AMG A45 much more power than the Honda Civic Type R? 28 Dec 2022 (Ask HJ)
Could you shed some light on why Honda and Mercedes both produce such different outputs from their 2-litre four-cylinder turbo engines? The new Type R... -
Will diesel cars be banned in towns and cities? 29 Mar 2022 (Ask HJ)
Am I being neurotic when I think diesel cars in cities and towns will be short-lived? I feel they will be soon banned, which means it will be best to... -
What is causing my Ford KA to lose power when driving up hills? 31 Aug 2021 (Ask HJ)
I have just bought a 2013 Ford KA. It has 13,000 miles on the clock. We live on a steep hill and it can barely get up the hill from a standing start with...
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