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Gas trick influencer 4 Apr 2009 (Ask HJ)
Many adverts for LPG converted Range Rovers claim that vehicles so converted, will be TfL congestion charge exempt, yet a conversation with someone from... -
Vol no vo 28 Mar 2009 (Ask HJ)
I own a year 2000 Volvo V70 Estate, and am having trouble starting. Sometimes the engine will fire and run for about two seconds and then cut out as though... -
Taking a back seat 21 Feb 2009 (Ask HJ)
As a Mum of two I, like most Mums, share the school run with other Mums. My husband tells me that I should not let my children sit in the rearmost seats... -
What tyres should I run my MINI Cooper on? 12 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
What brand of tyre, runflats or normal, should I use for a 2007 petrol MINI Cooper? It's currently on 205/45 ZR/17. -
Is it time to sell my C5? 13 Dec 2011 (Ask HJ)
My Citroen C5 diesel estate is seven years old in February 2012. Should I run it or change it? -
Vauxhall Combo lacking power 10 Jul 2015 (Ask HJ)
My van runs okay but is lacking power when accelerating. When the engine revs increase there is a warning light that comes on and the power fades. -
Fiesta EcoBoost - belt or chain cam? 7 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
Regarding the Ford Ecoboost 100PS engine - does it have a timing chain or belt? -
What hybrid car should I buy for commuting long trips? 1 Feb 2018 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking for a new company car and l'm interested in hybrid vehicles due to the lower BiK rates in comparison with diesels. I will be doing regular... -
Ford Mondeo - should I sell it or run it into the ground? 27 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2007 Ford Mondeo 1.8 TDCI Titanium X estate. It was my company lease car, which I bought a year ago on leaving the firm for £2500. It has 114,000... -
Is it worth spending money on a 20-year-old Volvo or is it just good for spares? 5 Aug 2019 (Ask HJ)
My sister has a 1998 Volvo 740 GL SR Sedan with 190,000 miles on the clock. The MoT and tax are due to run out next month. It runs well but the engine... -
My fence runs along the edge of a supermarket's car park - are they responsible for shoppers that drive into my fence? 12 Dec 2017 (Ask HJ)
My fence was damaged again on Sunday by a vehicle using the neighbouring supermarket's car park (it runs along my boundary line). The supermarket were... -
Need a low cost running car, with a large boot for my cycling business - what do you advise? 29 Jun 2017 (Ask HJ)
I've started my own up-cycling business and I don't want to use a third party. My largest piece is 54-inches long and 45-inches high and pretty heavy,... -
Ca n you offer any tips for looking after a new car? 12 Mar 2014 (Ask HJ)
I am in the process of buying a new Volkswagen Golf 1.4 petrol, which I plan to keep for five years. I have declined the paint treatment offered by the... -
Should I get a second car? 19 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2006 E-Class 280 diesel estate with 120k miles which has proved an extremely reliable and comfortable car for our family use and annual long drive... -
Replacing a Mondeo ST220 with an XF? 18 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
Back in 2005, you recommended a Mondeo ST220 to replace my company car. I have been really pleased with it, but it is now nearly 7 years old, the grandsons... -
Replacement for a Focus? 21 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
We will be replacing our 2001 Focus Estate Ghia 1.8 (85,000 miles, average condition) soon. We’ve been quite happy with the Focus, so will by another... -
Will it be more economical for me to run a petrol CR-V than my current diesel CR-V? 15 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
I am considering changing my 2009 diesel Honda CR-V for a new petrol CR-V. Is there an annual mileage limit whereby it makes it more economical to run... -
My Mercedes-Benz E220 Coupe returned almost 60mpg on a long trip - which cars can beat that? 21 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
Your correspondent LD of Weybridge should ditch his Fiat 500 TwinAir and buy a Mercedes-Benz. I have just driven my four-month-old E220 Coupe from Northallerton... -
Time to switch? 15 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
Not usually indecisive but can't decide whether its time to trade in my relaiable Volvo V50 2.4i for something diesel. There's quite a few good deals out... -
Can I alter my 2002 Ford Ranger's wheels and/or gearing for better fuel economy when cruising? 22 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
I own a 2002 Ford Ranger pick-up and use it for work and pleasure. I have noticed that on a motorway run, at 70mph it is running at just over 3,000rpm....