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Will a K&N filter be more efficient at filtering in dusty conditions? 10 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have a 1996 Lexus LX450 that I use in Luanda, Angola. It spends a lot of time going down dusty, sandy, tracks so I change the air, oil and fuel filters... -
Narrowing it down 9 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
My 2005 Jaguar XJ 3-litre petrol is wonderfully quiet, smooth and comfortable on long journeys, especially for my wife, who has a bad back. It has also... -
Which SUV could I replace my Nissan Murano with which will be cheaper to run? 21 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
I have a 4-year-old sports utility, a Nissan Murano, but running it is breaking the bank as it only does 20 miles to the gallon and road tax is a mind-boggling... -
Will the W204 Mercedes-Benz C200 really never need replacing? 5 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I own a 2004 Ford C-Max TDCi with over 100,000 miles on the clock, which will need replacing fairly soon. I seem to remember you writing that if one bought... -
Silent partner 17 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
This isn't a wind up. I just have no mechanical knowledge. I recently bought a used Lexus RX400h and I cannot hear the engine when pulling away. I was... -
Exchange rate 6 Mar 2010 (Ask HJ)
For past 12 years I have run BMW 325i convertibles and change every two years. I have noticed the cost to switch increasing every time I change. It was... -
Back crack 13 Jun 2009 (Ask HJ)
I took delivery of my new company car, a red Lexus IS220D SE, one month ago and have been suffering from constant backache, which I did not have with my... -
Would an older hybrid car suit a 500-mile weekly commute? 7 Jul 2021 (Ask HJ)
I'm about to go from 100% home-based to a 400/500-mile per week commute. Currently, I have a 2009 Land Rover Freelander 2 with 144,000 miles on it, going... -
What should I replace my Range Rover Sport with? 24 Mar 2025 (Ask HJ)
As I approach retirement I probably need to give up my long term affair with Range Rover Sports and settle for something a bit more modest. I love the... -
What is the best car to buy for reliability? 22 Jan 2024 (Ask HJ)
I have previously owned three BMW series 3 models and enjoyed driving all three. I am now looking to purchase a used vehicle to replace my last BMW and... -
Can we afford an eco-friendly car? 6 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
We currently have a diesel Skoda Superb. We are looking to change it for the most eco-friendly car we can afford. The Superb is a 2016 model with about... -
Hybrid/petrol company car recommendations 13 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
I'm about to order a new company car. My business mileage is negligible and my daily commute is 12 miles of country roads. The only long journeys are 2-3... -
Driving 35K miles a year - which car offers the best economy? 19 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
I will be driving 35,000 miles a year. I'd like to know what the most cost-effective motoring solution would be (overall cost, covering depreciation, servicing... -
Which car do you recommend for a disabled driver with easy access and good performance? 11 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have just had the lower half of my left leg removed and will have to learn to adapt to life with a disability. It also means disposing of my Jaguar XF... -
Windscreen cracking noises 15 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
My car is a recently acquired 2008 Lexus iS250L. It has an unusual fault which is quite alarming. At completely random intervals there is a loud cracking... -
Are my rear brake discs wearing prematurely? 22 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
I need some guidance on the expected life of the rear brake discs on my Lexus LS600hL. The car is three years old, has just completed 30,000 miles and... -
Buying a very quiet car 17 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have been what I think is a canny buyer of used petrol premium cars - buying something a little unliked and keeping it for several years. I have... -
Which convertible? 3 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
My wife has a Saab 9-3 convertible (53) which she has loved. Recently things have started to go wrong, mostly electrical - windows, central locking... -
When will hybrid versions of the Peugeot 3008 be available in the UK? 24 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
Can you tell me when the 3008 Hybrid will be available in the UK and have there been any reviews yet? -
Did you know that old Rolls-Royces had trouble with runaway automatic gearboxes too? 2 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
Your tragic emails about runaway automatics reminded me of a true incident, circa 1960. A friend had a wealthy uncle who had an automatic Rolls-Royce....

