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How do ex-pats living in Spain get away with using their UK-registered cars on Spanish roads? 4 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
This is a subject that really irks me. I spend a lot of time in the Canary Islands and mainland Spain. It is not an uncommon sight to see UK-registered... -
Would you buy a Ford Focus, Skoda Octavia or Hyundai i30? 7 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
I am looking to purchase a new car. Which out of these three hatchbacks which would you think is the best option? 1. Ford Focus 1.6 petrol or diesel. 2.... -
The answer is perfectly unclear - engine management light 14 Mar 2010 (Ask HJ)
I bought a Mercedes Benz C220CDI in December 2010 from Mercedes-Benz Bridgend in Wales. So far I've done about 4,600 miles but I have an irritating fault.... -
Life sentences 12 Sep 2009 (Ask HJ)
You recommended recently that a Hyundai i10 would be a good car for me - and I am due to get mine next week. I read your column every week and you often... -
Shredded feet 1 Aug 2009 (Ask HJ)
My wife's BMW 330 convertible (purchased new and now 18 months old) developed a puncture in the nearside rear tyre, which is a Dunlop 'runflat'. The car... -
Economical….. 11 Apr 2009 (Ask HJ)
I purchased a demonstrator Mercedes A180CDI auto with 9,500 miles in late June from a main dealer and have put on a further 6,000 miles. The fuel economy... -
How can I bypass the immobiliser on my car? 31 Jul 2019 (Ask HJ)
I have a 1994 Vauxhall Omega which was running fine. When bought it had two keys, one a remote for the other a chipped but non-remote key. The central... -
Why can't I warranty the battery for my car if I only do 1500 miles a year? 24 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
I own a Suzuki Wagon R+ automatic. I am disabled and only drive about 1500 miles a year. Last week I had to call out the RAC because my car wouldn't start.... -
Is the head gasket leaking on my Jaguar XJS? 8 Dec 2014 (Ask HJ)
I have a Jaguar XJS 3.6 Coupe auto. It was laid up for over a year, but fired up and ran smoothly when I bought it eight months ago. I have restored the... -
Faulty Ford Mondeo - should I fix it or sell? 29 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have owned my 2004 Ford Mondeo since new and until last year it never gave me any issues for complaint. However, with 130,000 miles on the clock, it... -
Which comfortable car offers good performance in snow? 28 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
I had a new 2008 A5 3.0TDI Quattro. However I was very disappointed with the car's performance in the December 2010 snow, compared to my wife's 2002 Audi... -
Nissan Leaf batteries are deteriorating and range is limited - false advertising? 24 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
My District Council has leased two Nissan Leaf electric cars as a contribution to a cleaner planet. Nissan calls it a zero emission vehicle with a range... -
Which car i will keep, Nissian Almera 2.2 or Vauxhall astra 1.6 17 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
I have Nissan Almera 2.2D sport (52 reg 84,000 miles). But it failed its MOT and I had to spend £900 to fix it. It took 3 months to fix. I bought it... -
Vauxhall Astra 1.9 CDTi fault 4 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
Our Astra came to a gradual stop, the ESP and ABS lights came on and the steering went heavy and it stalled. We tried to restart it but there was a clicking... -
Which automatic family car for my Dad? 18 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
My Dad needs an automatic and was looking at a KIA Sportage 2wd diesel auto because of its 7-year warranty, which is about £18,000 new. Then he saw a Mercedes-Benz... -
Is the alarm going off a sign of a weak battery? 23 Jul 2025 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2017 BMW 440i still running on its original 12-volt battery. Although there are no obvious signs of failure, the alarm went off yesterday for... -
What has caused a broken intake valve in my car? 20 Jul 2025 (Ask HJ)
I recently had my fuel injectors renewed at a garage. The car ran fine for two months then just cut out on a short motorway journey. I took it back to... -
My car produces clouds of white smoke during DPF regeneration - what's wrong? 11 May 2025 (Ask HJ)
I'm really concerned and embarrassed with my 2012 Alfa Romeo Mito 1.3 JTDM producing clouds of white smoke during DPF regen. After removing the DPF and... -
Will fitting a dashcam to an EV reduce the range? 7 May 2025 (Ask HJ)
We've recently bought a Toyota Bz4x electric car and I'm wondering how much effect on the range running a dash cam will have? -
Should I use a fuel additive in my car? 9 Apr 2025 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2004 Mercedes R230 SL500. Is there a recommended fuel additive to use to keep the system clean and running perfectly?
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