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Why does the stop/start not work on our car? 20 Apr 2025 (Ask HJ)
This stop/start function on our Honda Jazz 2016 does not operate when when stationary, possibly due to age of battery. Is there any significant difference... -
How much is a 2004 Toyota Celica worth? 22 Oct 2024 (Ask HJ)
We have a 2004 Toyota Celica 1.8 VTTi . It's a genuine 'two lady owners' (the original and my wife for the past 4 years) with a full service history from... -
Why are people using headlights during the daytime? 2 Sep 2024 (Ask HJ)
Why is there a plague of car drivers driving in good daytime viability using full headlights? This habit is a minor irritation with old fashioned headlights... -
What small self-charging hybrid has low insurance? 30 Aug 2024 (Ask HJ)
At 88 years old I find that the insurance cost for my Dacia Jogger is prohibitive. I am prepared to downsize. Which small self charging car (petrol/electric)... -
Are range extender EVs any good? 16 Jul 2024 (Ask HJ)
What do you think of these? To me they seem to be the answer given the issues of finding chargers and general range anxiety. The only ones I have heard... -
What is the most reliable used 8 or 9 seater? 16 Feb 2022 (Ask HJ)
What is the most reliable used 8 or 9 seater car/van? I'm at the cheap end of the market, so probably under £8,000. I need a fairly bullet proof engine... -
Which four-wheel drive should I buy? 15 Dec 2021 (Ask HJ)
I need to buy a four-wheel drive car for driving on single-track roads in my new home in the North-West Highlands of Scotland. I currently drive a fantastic... -
Which small cars have a reliable automatic gearbox? 20 Jul 2021 (Ask HJ)
I bought a one-year-old Honda Jazz for my wife in 2012. It’s proved reliable and practical for her needs. She initially wanted an automatic but we agreed... -
Should a dealer fix a faulty car they sold me? 14 Jul 2021 (Ask HJ)
I bought a 2-year-old Toyota RAV4 hybrid with 3500 miles on the clock 14 days ago. I've only driven it 50 miles but I've noticed the backlight has a crack... -
Could you recommend a safe, reliable car for £2000? 12 Apr 2021 (Ask HJ)
My son is starting his first job and needs something to use to commute 35 miles each way via the M25. His budget is £2000. I expect him to drive about... -
How often should a MINI Cooper be serviced? 7 Aug 2019 (Ask HJ)
I am considering buying a 2017 MINI Cooper, however, I'm concerned about the service history which the seller describes as 'full-service history'. The... -
Can I service my new car at an independent garage without voiding the warranty? 8 Apr 2019 (Ask HJ)
Is it true that to ensure the validity of a vehicle's three-year warranty, you have to have it serviced by the supplying main dealer? I've just bought... -
What smaller hatchback would you recommend for a couple in their 70s? 4 Apr 2019 (Ask HJ)
My wife and I are in our 70s and own a BMW 118d. Soon we feel we'll need a newer and smaller car, perhaps three years old and economical. Our favourite... -
Does my 1974 Triumph TR6 need an MoT? 24 Jul 2018 (Ask HJ)
My 1974 Triumph TR6 is a year from its last MoT. DVLA have taxed it at zero rate with the phrase “this vehicle may or may not need an MoT”. How on Earth... -
Do I need to notify my insurer of a modification if I change my runflat tyres? 31 Jul 2017 (Ask HJ)
I saw you recently advised a driver to inform his insurance about replacing runflats with non runflats as a modification. What's your advice about my MINI... -
Should Ford reimburse me for a third tyre valve failure on my Focus? 10 Apr 2017 (Ask HJ)
I have now had three failures of tyre valves on my Ford Focus due to corrosion between the rim and valve. The first two were reluctantly fixed under warranty... -
Should I replace my 2010 diesel Skoda Octavia Estate? 10 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
My first diesel Skoda Octavia Estate managed 200,000 miles until I replaced it with a 6 month old model in 2010 With 100,000 miles on the clock. Should... -
How do I claim back expenses from Renault for a breached contract? 8 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
An old Renault Zoe was advertised for £9000 on the Renault website (for orders placed till 31 December 2016). My local dealers did not do the deal, but... -
Why does the boot on my Vectra automatically lock after 20 seconds? 16 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
My Vectra see the boot locks after you pull away and then if you get out the car the boot will not open until you shut the front doors and then lock and... -
Is the Volvo V50 a reliable car? 17 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
I have owned my Volvo V50 since I bought it new in 2012. The car runs fine, but I am retiring soon and wondering if it is a good car to keep for long term...
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