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Do modern cars have automatic chokes? 11 Jul 2023 (Ask HJ)
I've just purchased a 72-plate Kia Picanto GT Line S. Do modern cars still have automatic chokes? My immediate area has 30mph camera controlled restrictions... -
How do I improve the harsh suspension of my van? 2 Aug 2018 (Ask HJ)
The ride of my new Citroen Berlingo van is so hard. It doesn't absorb any bumps, it just thuds every time I go over any type slightly damaged road surface.... -
I'd like a classic Mercedes-Benz - but not a convertible - what do you recommend? 25 Jun 2018 (Ask HJ)
I have recently retired and would like to own a classic car which I would run only in the summer months. I live in Scotland and salt on the roads is the... -
I'm faced with a huge bill for turbo issues with my diesel car - should it be repaired under warranty? 10 Mar 2018 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2015 Vauxhall Insignia. I’ve only had the car just over a year, but a couple of weeks ago it broke down with white smoke belting out the back... -
Buying a Kia Niro - what paint protection, tyres and petrol would you recommend? 1 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
I've recently placed an order for a Kia Niro and am hoping it will be an economical, safe and reliable car for my family that won't be entirely lacking... -
Chipping a Ford Ranger 3.2 diesel 20 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
The vehicle is in Thailand. Tempted to use Superchips bluefin modification claimed to increase torque by 117 nm from 417nm and power by 45hp from 197hp. Apparently... -
Are daytime running lights dangerous? 2 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have just read the letter on your website complaining about the dangerous blinding LEDs and Xenons. The writer is certainly not the only one. I am a... -
Are Volkswagen likely to make a large capacity diesel Passat? 11 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
I have had my own company for 20 years now and have always run BMW company cars for my reps, from 318is to recent 320ds. I have 20 reps and, one by one... -
Why is our FIAT 500 TwinAir returning just 30mpg? 10 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
I badly need your help. We bought a FIAT 500 TwinAir recently because it’s a quirky car, has no road tax, is Congestion Charge-free and we were told it... -
Is the garage which sold my daughter a faulty MGTF liable to repair the engine? 24 Dec 2010 (Ask HJ)
My daughter recently bought (mistakenly in my opinion, but she didn’t tell me until after she had bought it) a 6-year-old MG TF soft-top with 30,000 miles... -
Under achiever 10 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
We exchanged our SEAT Ibiza 1.9 diesel, which had given us trouble free service achieving and sometimes exceeding the mileage figures quoted by the manufacturer,... -
Recommend a long-lasting family car with room for five and a dog, with low running costs? 18 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
We are a family of 5 looking for a safe car that will last at least 10 very economical years and which can be serviced by our fantastic local backstreet... -
False alarmist 12 Dec 2009 (Ask HJ)
I am concerned about the previous ownership of my car after reading a recent newspaper report (Daily Telegraph article by Jon Swaine 15th September 2009).... -
Can you buy battery powered dash cams? 14 Jul 2025 (Ask HJ)
Are there any dash cams which operate only on battery? Either rechargeable or replaceable? I do not like wires from car power point/cigarette lighter trailing... -
How much is my Vauxhall Combo worth? 13 Nov 2024 (Ask HJ)
I have a 20 year old Vauxhall Combo with nearly 158,000 miles on clock. It runs well and has been well maintained since 2013 when I bought it. I want to... -
Is supermarket fuel poor quality? 16 Nov 2023 (Ask HJ)
Is supermarket fuel quality being compromised due to the large mark up they are being allowed to charge? My 25k mile Audi Q7 engine light came on recently... -
What should I do before leaving my hybrid parked for five weeks? 2 Oct 2023 (Ask HJ)
In January I will be going on a cruise for five weeks. My car, a Lexus RX hybrid, will be left on my driveway. What advice would you give me on leaving... -
My Citroen C4 Grand Picasso needs a new gear selector and cambelt, should I repair or replace the car? 3 Aug 2023 (Ask HJ)
We have had a C4 Grand Picasso for six years, it is an 11-plate. There is an issue with the gear selector and requires £845+VAT and a new cambelt at £380+VAT. Is... -
What's the best small car for high mileages? 13 Jun 2023 (Ask HJ)
I need to replace my car. I do 35k miles a year all over the country, have a wife and two kids and a budget of £8000. I want something as economical and... -
Should I buy an ex-press car? 19 May 2023 (Ask HJ)
I have seen a Mercedes AMG E63S for sale, it was formally a Mercedes-Press car and I have seen it featured in press articles. Should I be put off by this...
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