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How do I protect my car key signal from being stolen electronically when my car is parked? 30 Apr 2019 (Ask HJ)
How do I protect my car key signal from being stolen electronically when my car is parked? -
How do black boxes work? 20 Dec 2018 (Ask HJ)
Can you please tell me how black box insurance works? I understand it records your driving but I have the feeling it could come back to haunt you? I am... -
How should I import a UK registered classic back to the UK? 26 Apr 2017 (Ask HJ)
I'm interested in buying a car from someone who has kept the car in Spain. The car is a classic and is registered in the UK, with a UK owner, who has an... -
What crossover should we get for £22,000 after our 2006 Honda Civic? 30 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
We're looking at changing our 2006 1.8 i-VTEC Honda Civic for a new crossover and would appreciate your view. Most journeys are 5 miles or less, with longer... -
Lots of problems/faults with a new Toyota Yaris, dealership unhelpful, unbiased advice needed please 8 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
Hello Honest John, we bought a new (16) Toyota Yaris Design, to replace a 13yr old (03) Yaris T Spirit, through Drive the Deal, the process went perfectly,... -
Bought an Aston Martin at auction that is not as described 14 Jun 2016 (Ask HJ)
I recently bought an Aston Martin at auction on an absent bid as I was away. The car was sold to me as a running and driving prototype. I plan to show... -
Under what circumstances should I allow my Mondeo's turbocharger to cool as it spools down? 13 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have queries on two issues on which you have advised several times. Firstly you have warned that a turbocharged engine should be left idling before switching... -
Which car do I lease? 5 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking for a recommendation for a company car choice that will keep my cost down, suite a family and that will suit 25k - 30k miles motorway driving... -
Does the new Skoda Octavia Elegance suffer from DPF problems? 27 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
My father has been generally very satisfied with his 2005 Skoda Octavia Elegance 1.9 TDI DSG, but it is beginning to show its age, having just required... -
What is causing repeated turbo failures on our Land Cruiser? 30 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
I wonder if you can give us some advice. Our Land Cruiser has done 90,000 miles with no problems whatsoever until the engine suddenly died while overtaking... -
A reader's letter to a police superintendent regarding the wrongful accusation of a driver. 23 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
I fully endorsed the prosecution of mobile phone users whilst driving. Made the point that a £60 fine and a 3 point endorsement seems grossly inadequate... -
What are my consumer rights against a one-man trader? 6 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
I bought a car from an individual that trades Clios from his home and works as a mobile mechanic. He sold me the car for £595 - a bargain. I asked... -
Why did our Ford C-Max automatic accelerate on its own? 19 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
Yesterday, my wife she was driving her aunt’s Motabilty car, a Ford C-Max diesel automatic. When she returned to the car with her aunt, she had great... -
C-MAX and road tax feedback 16 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have recently purchased an 09 C-Max (with then 15+K on the clock) mainly because of my wife. Not that she nagged me but because she is recovering from... -
Dispute over a Polo 17 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
I purchased a new Volkswagen 3 door 1.4 Polo from a local dealer in Hampshire (using VW Solutions Finance) in September 2011. Upon handover we noticed... -
Why did my neighbour take his car, which I'd damaged, to be repaired at an expensive garage? 10 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
My next-door neighbour's relative's car was parked on their drive, and I reversed into it and just scraped the side, and took a chip out of the light unit.... -
Which cars are in a low or exempt road tax bracket? 27 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
I want to change my big old car for something small and economical. There are so many to choose from, but what do you recommend? I want low tax group,... -
Can you recommend a good off-road 4x4 for use in sand here in Oman? 22 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
I hope you can help. I know this is a bit off your usual track. We are currently looking for a proper 4x4 to drive here in Oman. I am not planning to cross... -
Can I say how excellent the SsangYong Rodius is for large families? 10 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
I feel compelled to sing the praises of the SsangYong Rodius. We have had four kids for twelve years and we have owned, rented or test-driven just about... -
I bought a car with a badly chipped windscreen - can I reject it? 9 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
I just went to the local Nissan dealer to trade in my Nissan, and purchased a Vauxhall. I saw the Vauxhall on Sunday and everything looked ok. I went into...

