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Are electric vehicles really 'pollution free'? 14 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
Please could you explain to me why the electric car is deemed to be ‘pollution-free’? Charging a re-chargeable battery is a very inefficient process and... -
Should I replace my MkVI Volkswagen Golf with the new MkVII? 26 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2009 Volkswagen Golf Mk VI 1.6 TDI with 40,000 miles on the clock. It has run perfectly for four years, but I am concerned about future reliability.... -
Mazda CX-5 - 2WD or AWD? 17 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
We are looking to replace our family car with a compact SUV for school runs and holidays. We like the space and efficiency of the Mazda CX-5, and the Sport... -
DVLA accusing me of having no insurance - what can I do? 16 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have received a letter from the DVLA saying I wasn't insured on 10 July this year. I believe this is not true as I was on a garage policy for my car... -
Should I buy a Ford Focus or Volkswagen Golf - or consider a hybrid? 28 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
A change in circumstances means that my Mercedes-Benz E220 auto has to go. I have a budget of £9000 to source a decent spec automatic with enough boot... -
Should I buy a Ford Focus or Volkswagen Golf - or consider a hybrid? 28 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
A change in circumstances means that my Mercedes-Benz E220 auto has to go. Much as I love the refinement it's completely the wrong car for the 5,000, mostly... -
Can you recommend an automatic with a high seating position for short journeys? 21 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
We've recently moved to the Isle of Wight and need a car to replace our 11-year-old Zafira. It will be used mostly for short runs of a couple of miles... -
How much pollution do diesel engines really create? 14 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
I appreciate that diesel has many advantages but I have always been concerned that even with the best systems, NO2, PM5s and more especially PM2.5s could... -
What's causing my Rover 75 to overheat when towing? 14 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
My 2002 Rover 75 CDT has been a good car for me over the past eight years but is now suffering from an overheating problem when towing my caravan. It was... -
High Mileage Audi 2.0 TDI 30 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
Hi there, I'm looking at buying a new car and have seen a 59 Plate Audi A4 2.0 TDI S Line. It's a beautiful car with immaculate body work and besides a... -
Why is my Mercedes-Benz using so much oil? 24 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
Can you tell me why my Mercedes-Benz is using so much oil? It’s a 2007 C-Class automatic with 39,000 miles on the clock, but it is now consuming 2.5 litres... -
What is the Aston Martin MGB prototype, currently in the Classics section, worth? 24 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
What value would you put on the Aston Martin MGB in the Classics section of your website? This was a prototype MGB built by Aston Martin in 1979 with the... -
Air Conditioner - how often should it need re-charging? 13 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
My 2009 i10 had it's fourth annual service recently. At the same I asked for the air con to be checked as it didn't seem to be cooling down at all. They... -
Turbo boosted petrol engines - are they any good on the motorway? 3 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
The 1.0-litre 'Ecoboost' petrol engine in the Ford C-MAX is amazingly swift and responsive, can such an arrangement really deliver long-term on A-roads... -
Motorcycles need to make a lot of noise to make car drivers aware of their presence. 27 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
Your reply about motorcycle exhaust noise was spot on. Motorcyclists need to do everything they can to make car drivers aware of their presence, from day-glo... -
Disabling EGR valves? 15 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
Several companies advertise products that modify diesel cars to disable the EGR valve. This is acheived either by means of a software update or a blanking... -
Is the Toyota RAV4 Sport likely to be reintroduced, and if not what is a good substitute? 13 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am mightily grateful to Toyota for saving me tens of thousands of pounds by discontinuing the 3-door Sport version of the RAV4 some years ago. My family... -
Would you recommend a petrol-engined car for short journeys to the golf course? 13 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
I wonder if you would be so kind as to give me some advice regarding my next car. I have been driving a BMW 530d since 2003 and using it to make very frequent... -
Which Motability car for camping trips? 12 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
I'm almost due to start looking for a new Motability car and could use some recommendations. I have a Peugeot 207 1.4 Diesel that does 55mpg combined and... -
Problem with heated rear screen on a Ford Mondeo 6 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
Last winter the heated rear screen stopped working in our 2006 Ford Mondeo - the 30A fuse had blown. I fitted a replacement (JCASE female type) but when...
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