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  • What is actually wrong with middle lane hogging? 2 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
    I would appreciate your explanation of the new offence of hogging the centre lane on a motorway. Unless the motorway is relatively empty, keeping to the...
  • Which fun, comfortable car to replace my Honda Jazz? 2 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
    My husband and I have always enjoyed our driving and, in later years, had the mix of a one year old Honda Jazz (as our local runabout) plus a Jaguar XF...
  • BMW 320d cutting out 13 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
    Picked up a 320d SE 2007 (07) yesterday, anyway today it's started causing me problems, obviously I've phoned up the garage, they've given me a car whilst...
  • Why do drivers hog the middle lane on motorways? 17 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
    Returning from overseas I read the police plan to prosecute drivers who are 'hogging' the middle lane (lane 2) of our motorways. I have not seen anything...
  • Smokey BMW 320d 29 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
    My diesel 320d started emitting white smoke suddenly one day. One mechanic told me to put diesel fuel injector cleaner in it and service the car. It solved...
  • Why doesn't my Audi A4 return its quoted mpg figure? 15 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
    My new company car is a 2012 Audi A4 TDI 136 and I am extremely disappointed with the fuel economy. The book states that the car should achieve 65.7mpg...
  • Am I legally permitted to undertake on the motorway in heavy traffic? A policeman stopped me from doing so. 11 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
    Last year you published a letter from someone about passing on the inside lane on a motorway. The writer said he had been summoned by the police and defended...
  • Can we buy the Mazda BT-50 pick-up truck here in the UK? 11 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
    My wife and I have just returned from a wonderful trip to Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam. Most ordinary folk in those countries drive pick-up trucks as...
  • Yeti with DSG 2 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I watched your road test video of the Skoda Yeti and am encouraged to go for a road test. My wife and I are planning on retiring next year and we need...
  • My Volkswagen Passat's Tiptronic gearbox is rattling. What could be wrong with it? 2 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I have owned my 2002 Volkswagen Passat 1.9 TDI with a Tiptronic gearbox for a few months. Recently I have noticed a rattle noise coming from, I believe,...
  • Public-house enemy number one 28 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I know this is not really your department, but being honest is. I get the feeling we are being railroaded into having lower drink drive limits. The constant...
  • Total de-feet 14 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
    You seem to be stressing the use of left foot braking whilst manoeuvring only, where I can see your point if you have to use the accelerator. However,...
  • The white one 12 Mar 2010 (Ask HJ)
    Having driven Vauxhalls for years and currently driving a 1.6 Meriva Design except being snowbound for the last 2 weeks, I now would like to buy a car...
  • Fresh fried turbo 17 Oct 2009 (Ask HJ)
    I am currently having my TDI serviced today at the Audi dealers. I had previously reverted to the fixed 10,000 ml service routine at 24,000 at last service...
  • Morning after pull 14 Feb 2009 (Ask HJ)
    The local Police have been conducting random breath tests on people driving to work in the early morning. Whilst I do not condone drink driving I cannot...
  • What's a suitable replacement for our Alfa MiTo? 23 Sep 2025 (Ask HJ)
    I'm currently driving a 2015 Alfa Romeo Mito QV TCT which I've had a for a few years. I'm finding the car quite uncomfortable (doors are very long and...
  • Is it worth changing to runflat tyres? 13 Jun 2025 (Ask HJ)
    Looking at replacement tyres for my 2020 VW T-Cross. A couple of runflat options are now available in the UK. I know modern runflats do not require special...
  • Which used EV should I choose for a better range? 29 May 2025 (Ask HJ)
    I currently drive an EV and am suffering 'range frustration'. I have a home charger (7p/Kw) and have problems with finding, and object to paying the charging...
  • Why is it taking the DVLA so long to reissue my driving licence? 24 Apr 2025 (Ask HJ)
    The DVLA revoked my driving licence of 50+ years in Sept 2024 due to cataracts in both eyes. I have undergone extensive eye surgery. The Consultant (March...
  • Does a Kia Sportage Hybrid use the engine to charge the battery? 23 Oct 2024 (Ask HJ)
    I have just been told by a Kia mechanic at our local Kia dealer that my Sportage GT line S self charging HEV only ever is powered by the electric motor...
 

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