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How much charge will a PHEV battery lose over five years? 10 Jun 2019 (Ask HJ)
I am thinking of buying a PHEV. I intend to keep the vehicle for five years and I do 15000 miles per year. I am a little concerned at battery deterioration... -
A colleague has removed the DPF on his car - is this illegal? 5 Jun 2019 (Ask HJ)
My work colleague has had problems with the DPF blocking up on his 2012 Mondeo. He has had the DPF removed and been told it is only illegal to remove the... -
I'm driving in France in June but my insurance company will not issue a Green Card until the date Brexit is announced? 13 May 2019 (Ask HJ)
My WW2 Jeep is taking me to Normandy with a group from the Military Vehicle Trust from the 1st to the 10th June for the 75 anniversary of D day. The MVT... -
Can you suggest a PHEV that can be fitted with a tow bar for carrying bikes? 23 Apr 2019 (Ask HJ)
We currently run a BMW 2 Series Active Tourer PHEV Hybrid. We also have a couple of e-bikes. The car can't be fitted with a tow-bar, for attachment of... -
Can I service my new car at an independent garage without voiding the warranty? 8 Apr 2019 (Ask HJ)
Is it true that to ensure the validity of a vehicle's three-year warranty, you have to have it serviced by the supplying main dealer? I've just bought... -
What battery pack to jump start a car do you recommend? 4 Apr 2019 (Ask HJ)
We have two 2.0-litre cars in our household. Which starter power pack do you recommend to start either car if the battery is flat? -
A relation died recently who had a few classic and vintage cars in various conditions - how can we get them valued? 18 Mar 2019 (Ask HJ)
A relation died recently - he had a few classic and vintage cars in various conditions. Would you have any recommendations as to who we could contact for... -
Are there any worthwhile electric medium-sized vans on the horizon? 15 Mar 2019 (Ask HJ)
Are there any worthwhile electric medium-sized vans on the horizon? -
What can I do to reduce the emissions on my Rover 75? 5 Feb 2019 (Ask HJ)
What can I do to reduce the emissions on my 2003 Rover 75 Connosieur? -
How can I prevent the suction mount for my dash cam coming off the windscreen? 21 Jan 2019 (Ask HJ)
When the sun gets on my windscreen, the suction cup for my dash camera comes adrift. Any ideas how to prevent this? -
Should you give way on a slip road? 10 Dec 2018 (Ask HJ)
Surely on a slip road one should give way to a lane they want to enter? Braking for a vehicle wanting to join could cause an accident. One has to be aware... -
Electric gates damaged my but the owners of the house won't return my calls - what can I do? 7 Dec 2018 (Ask HJ)
After viewing a house for sale via an estate agents (but shown around by the vendor) the electric gates of the property closed on my car. The vendor agreed... -
Can you tow away a car that's been parked on your drive? 26 Nov 2018 (Ask HJ)
Could I, although a lawyer, offer a practical response to the reader's problem of a car unlawfully parked on their drive? First, physically block the car... -
What are the advantages and disadvantages of getting a new car on a PCP? 1 Nov 2018 (Ask HJ)
What are the advantages and disadvantages of getting a new car on a PCP? My present car has a guide value of £4620 but is eight years old although its... -
What is the point of indicators? 19 Oct 2018 (Ask HJ)
If Tim Kelly is right about ignoring indicators at junctions (the Highway Code says 'should' not 'must') what is the point of indicators, which are required... -
I got a fine for driving in a bus lane at 1am - is that fair? 23 Sep 2018 (Ask HJ)
I have a PCN for driving in a bus lane in an area that isn't familiar to me. I had been to a wedding reception and it was 12.50am, so assumed that there... -
Will putting my keys in a biscuit tin prevent my car from being stolen? 20 Aug 2018 (Ask HJ)
I put my key fobs in a small biscuit tin in the house. Is this just as good as a Faraday Bag I could buy online? -
Why does my TPMS keep giving me a warning? 26 Jul 2018 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2009 Jaguar XFR. 12 months ago the tyre pressure warning came up on the dash. I pulled over and checked but the pressures were fine. Since then... -
Does my 1974 Triumph TR6 need an MoT? 24 Jul 2018 (Ask HJ)
My 1974 Triumph TR6 is a year from its last MoT. DVLA have taxed it at zero rate with the phrase “this vehicle may or may not need an MoT”. How on Earth... -
My friend damaged someone's uninsured car - should she just settle it herself without involving her insurance? 9 Jul 2018 (Ask HJ)
My friend's caused slight damage to a neighbour’s car, which was parked on a public road. She admitted liability and asked for his insurance details. He...

