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Timing belt problems 7 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
I may just be unlucky but it seems I am experiencing (by proxy - my son is the driver of these vehicles, but bank of Mum & Dad is involved) two cases of... -
Should I charge my PHEV to 80% to preserve the battery? 5 Jun 2025 (Ask HJ)
Can you advise on this classic 'down the pub' argument please? Is it best to only charge my plug-in PHEV BMW X1 to 80% battery capacity and forgo the lost... -
Do I have grounds to reject my faulty car? 19 May 2025 (Ask HJ)
I was sold a Range Rover Velar in December 2024, on the day of collection an hour into the drive home the engine light came on. I reported this immediately... -
Can I contest a parking ticket for parking on private land? 19 Mar 2025 (Ask HJ)
Once a week I attend a social function at a church hall for about 2 hours. I am aware that this is covered by a Parking Company called Civil Enforcement... -
Skoda Superb diesel or PHEV? 27 Sep 2022 (Ask HJ)
I've pretty much narrowed my search down to a Skoda Superb Estate in SportLine Plus guise. I initially thought the 200PS diesel was going to be my best... -
Is my car susceptible to keyless theft? 22 Mar 2019 (Ask HJ)
In light of recent concerns over the easy way thieves are accessing keyless entry cars I have been trying to find out if my 3008 can also be attacked by... -
Is keyless theft a genuine problem on new cars? 5 Oct 2018 (Ask HJ)
Keyless hacking is in the news a lot. How real is it? I understand there are three types of keyless systems - ones that unlock the doors but still have... -
My daughter's insurance was wrongfully cancelled, then reinstated - will she need to declare this in future? 30 Mar 2018 (Ask HJ)
My daughter has a Peugeot 108 on their Just Add Fuel agreement. She's 20 with a perfect driving record. Everything has been okay until she went to university... -
Why does my diesel Volkswagen Golf engine cut out and restart when I slow down? 19 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
I bought a brand new diesel Volkswagen Golf in January. There was a series of minor problems at first; tyres at the wrong pressure, pulling left, a burning... -
Why does ANPR make so many errors in vehicle number plate identification? 11 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have noted, from time to time, that you have commented about the problems of Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) systems and it seems that you... -
The Phantom Splutter 11 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
I purchased a second hand 2008 (58) Mini One (petrol) two months ago from a private seller. Everything had been great for the first few days until the... -
Why are obstructions in the road not being marked or illuminated properly at night? 6 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
In late November last year I was driving along a two-way urban 30mph road at 6.30pm, in pouring rain and dense traffic I suddenly felt two nasty bumps... -
Why do insurers act like they do? 10 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
Dear Honest John To say I don't really like insurers is an understatement. We pay them to take on our risks then they'll find any and every opportunity... -
Why does my new Toyota RAV4 return such poor fuel economy? 6 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
I read with interest your comment about fuel economy and that no car will match the published figures. I bought a RAV4 (our third) in December 2011 from... -
S172 Name of Driver Required? 22 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
I received a 'Notice of Intention to prosecute' asking for the name & address of the driver of my car, due to a recording of excessive speed (38 in a 30... -
Why do BMW's wheels seem to get damaged so easily? 5 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
I’ve just finished reading a long-term wrap-up test of a BMW 535i. One of the points the raised was with respect to the wheels and tires. During the course... -
I'm very please with my new Honda Civic 1.8 Si. 28 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have only had my brand new Honda Civic 1.8 Si 5 speed torque converter Auto for 10 days but I agree that the handling and grip are fantastic, even on... -
Can we return our Nissan Juke for failing to achieve its quoted mpg? 21 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
My wife has just purchased a new Nissan Juke automatic 4-wheel drive from Charles Hurst, as her health dictates an automatic. Nissan states combined fuel... -
Buying a car at auction 12 Dec 2011 (Ask HJ)
Just arrived in the UK last week and looking to buying a relatively new car at a good price. Was told to check the car auctions and saw that BCA is holding... -
Faulty Gear Change 15 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
My daughter kept complaining about driving along a dual carriageway, approaching a roundabout and not being able to select any gears at all, works fine...
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