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My new car has an electric parking brake - how do I use it on a hill? 27 Jun 2019 (Ask HJ)
My recently purchased Peugeot 3008 comes with an electric parking brake as standard. This is the first car I have owned with this type of brake, and I... -
Could a cheap second-hand EV ever exist given the limited battery pack life? 20 May 2019 (Ask HJ)
My most recent purchase was a three-year-old Skoda which cost just under £7000. I'd love to replace it at some point with an EV but I don't see how the... -
What's the difference between a plug-in hybrid and a self-charging hybrid? 2 Apr 2019 (Ask HJ)
Can you explain the difference between a plug-in hybrid and a self-charging hybrid? What are the relative advantages/disadvantages of the two technologies? -
Is there a way to cheaply maintain a DPF? 11 Nov 2018 (Ask HJ)
I would be interested in your opinion about DPF problems and whether some mechanics and main dealers make a big deal out of problems that are otherwise... -
What's the better campervan investment - petrol or diesel? 15 Oct 2018 (Ask HJ)
We’re considering buying a new Volkswagen California, or alternatively a T6 Transporter Kombi for conversion. Though the default choice would obviously... -
Will my old diesel car fail the emissions test? 20 Jul 2018 (Ask HJ)
Is my old Honda Civic 1.7 diesel likely to fail the new emissions test and would it be expensive to correct? If it is trash should I go for a new one... -
Is the Volkswagen Caddy van worth its premium price? 25 Jun 2018 (Ask HJ)
Is the Volkswagen Caddy van worth its premium price? I drive Fiat Doblo for work which is comfortable enough and okay to drive. A Caddy would be double... -
What's the best van to use for courier work? 22 Jun 2018 (Ask HJ)
Can you advise me what van would serve me better as a courier and what would be the best way to finance it? -
My Ford Focus ST needs an expensive repair for a known issue - can I claim the money from Ford? 17 Mar 2018 (Ask HJ)
My 2013 Ford Focus ST experienced uneven engine running in December. A Ford dealer traced the problem to the engine wiring harness - a problem for which... -
How much is my Ford Mondeo Mk1 worth? 4 Jan 2018 (Ask HJ)
My insurance company has asked me for the value of my car, a 1997 Ford Mondeo with 65,000 miles on the clock. I have a valid MoT and it has been serviced... -
My car will fail it's MoT if I put winter tyres on - what's the alternative? 21 Dec 2017 (Ask HJ)
I've had my Hyundai i30 from new in December 2009. Each winter, I put on my set of steel rims shod with winter tyres with a result that my TPMS amber warning... -
How much is my 1982 Austin Mini worth? 11 Aug 2017 (Ask HJ)
I have a 1982 Austin Mini HL, X reg, that's done 23,000 miles on it and has been in storage since 2004. It is perfect condition, just a bit dusty. Only... -
What car should I buy for my retirement? 8 Jun 2017 (Ask HJ)
I have recently retired and am looking to change my six year old diesel Ford Focus for a long term replacement. I'm looking at a petrol engine as my estimated... -
Is a car that's been standing for 18 months likely to have engine issues? 24 May 2017 (Ask HJ)
I'm thinking of buying a 2013 Volkswagen Passat Estate 1.8 TSI that's apparently been standing for 18 months. The owner (one from new) has passed away,... -
A delivery van hit my grandson and refuse to give their details- what do you advise I do? 10 Apr 2017 (Ask HJ)
The van driver cut in front of my grandson, luckily he was not hurt but his bike was run over. The driver apologised but left the scene without leaving... -
Should I buy an Audi A3 diesel or hybrid? 30 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking at changing my 2013 petrol Renault Clio 0.9 TCe for a diesel as my commute to work is now 134 miles (67 miles each way). I make this commute... -
Should the garage have to cover the cost of repairs for my low mileage Honda Civic? 23 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
My 2013 Honda Civic failed its MoT on 'excessive handbrake travel'. I've been told by my local garage that it will cost in excess £850 but they will pay... -
Why does the frequency and price of fixing faulty VWG vehicles seem at odds with their popularity? 6 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
I enjoy reading your column on a Saturday morning. I have noticed over the years that VWG products seem to feature quite significantly, both in frequency... -
Has anyone else suffered starting problems after the emissions fix on a Volkswagen Golf Plus? 2 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
Has any one else suffered starting problems after the emissions fix on the Volkswagen Golf Plus 1.6 TDI. If so, what action was done to fix the fault as... -
Should I get the emission 'fix' for my diesel Audi A5? 2 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
I have a two year old Audi Q5 (bought new) which has the EA189 engine. I have received a few letters from Audi to say that they will be fixing it one day...
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