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My car's DPF is blocked. Can it be cleaned or does it need replacing? 6 Nov 2020 (Ask HJ)
I've owned a diesel 2013 Volvo V40 for nearly two years and it has now covered 28,000 miles (short journeys since I have owned it). Recently the message... -
I'm trying to avoid the London cognition charge. Should I go hybrid or electric? 28 Oct 2020 (Ask HJ)
I have a really difficult decision to make and I am struggling, so any help would be appreciated. I work as a private hire driver in London and currently... -
What should I do before I garage my car for a few weeks? 16 Sep 2020 (Ask HJ)
My son wishes to store Land Rover Freelander for several weeks in a barn. The local garage has told him to disconnect his fully charged battery but I have... -
How do I keep white leather seats clean? 30 Jul 2020 (Ask HJ)
About to buy a Volvo XC60 with blonde leather faced seats on the basic Momentum spec. Can you recommend how to give some protection for these seats from... -
Will keeping my keys in a tin protect my car from keyless theft? 29 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
My Toyota Landcruiser has keyless entry. You recently recommended Faraday bags to keep the fobs in to protect it from keyless theft. My keys won’t fit... -
I discovered that EVs are significantly heavier than the petrol counterparts. Aren't they supposed to be environmentally-friendly? 14 Apr 2020 (Ask HJ)
Last year we bought a Honda Jazz petrol auto, less than a year old, which we have taken to France on a car trailer three times. Total weight of car and... -
There's a fault warning showing, should I stop using the car til the outbreak ends in case it's a warranty repair? 26 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
My Mum's 2017 Ford KA+ has started showing a message saying 'ABS malfunction. Contact Service'. She got an email from Ford saying they were shutting their... -
Are catalytic converters easy for thieves to steal? 26 Feb 2020 (Ask HJ)
Is the catalytic converter on a 2014 SEAT Leon fairly easy to steal? -
What should we do if we break down in the live lane of a Smart motorway? 3 Feb 2020 (Ask HJ)
What should we do if we break down in the live lane of a Smart motorway? Should we ring 999, for example? -
What's the best dash cam with a parking mode? 3 Dec 2019 (Ask HJ)
My car keeps getting scratches, scuffs and even dents from dishonest drivers who I suspect damage my vehicle whilst it is stationary and unattended and... -
How can I protect my car from catalytic converter theft? 14 Oct 2019 (Ask HJ)
With the increasing theft of catalytic converters from parked cars, is there really anything the average motorist can do to protect their vehicle? -
What is the long term life of EV batteries? 1 Oct 2019 (Ask HJ)
I am selling my Audi A4 Allroad 3.0 TDI and am trying to decide upon either a hybrid or EV. Is there any data available on the rate of decline in performance... -
I think I got caught running a red light, can I appeal based on not seeing the traffic lights? 14 Aug 2019 (Ask HJ)
I was driving into London on a section of road with three lanes when the traffic bunched up just before a set of lights. There was a slow moving London... -
What used electric car should we get on a £10k budget? 5 Jun 2019 (Ask HJ)
My daughter has a MINI One but now she needs a four-door car. She wants a MINI-size, or slightly bigger electric car. They are very pricey at the moment... -
How can I clean bee droppings from my car paintwork? 21 May 2019 (Ask HJ)
I keep bees and have an ongoing problem of cleaning the bee droppings off the paintwork of my black (should have thought it through!) BMW X3. It's quite... -
What would you recommend for cleaning light-coloured fabric upholstery? 23 Apr 2019 (Ask HJ)
What cleaner/shampoo would you recommend for cleaning seatbelts and light-coloured fabric upholstery? -
Is there a way I can carry two bikes on my convertible? 23 Apr 2019 (Ask HJ)
I own a 2015 Mercedes E350 Cabriolet. I wanted to have a towbar fitted but apparently, it is not approved for this which surprised me. I want to carry... -
Is it a risk to replace the spare wheel with a can of foam sealant in my MG RV8? 25 Mar 2019 (Ask HJ)
I have an MG RV8 with the usual spare tyre in the limited boot space. Considering it would cost about £60 to replace a tyre and I have only had five problems... -
My nephew's car was damaged while being serviced - should he inform his insurance company? 19 Feb 2019 (Ask HJ)
My nephew's car suffered body and wheel damage while it was left for a routine service at a garage. He noticed the damage when he was collecting the car,... -
Is a used Tesla S a sensible buy? 18 Jan 2019 (Ask HJ)
There are many three or four-year-old Tesla's on the market, probably because the four year 50k warranty has expired. I have read many horror stories regarding...

