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Is there a major fault with the DPF-equipped Mazda 6 diesel engine? 27 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
The Mazda 6 diesel engine, from its first incarnation to the current model, has a new form of diesel engine with a diesel particulate filter. According... -
Electric shock 24 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
There is a lot of talk and action regarding the future of electric/hybrid cars as if this technology is going to save the world. To my mind, pure electric... -
Pants on fire 29 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2002 Volvo V70 estate. This week my wife was driving the children to school in the morning and had the heated seats on to combat the cold. Suddenly... -
Questionable judgement - I paid my bit; he didn't pay his! 25 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have been having some terrible problems sorting out a money matter. As far as I am concerned I have made full and final payment to the company involved... -
Hard times - high fuel prices 21 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
I was grateful for all the help you gave me in the past so I thought I would give you a feed back on the effect of these high fuel prices in country areas... -
Shifting circumstance 5 Dec 2009 (Ask HJ)
I was interested to read the letter in your column from RH of Alresford. I have owned three Jazz: the older model in both manual and CVT form, and the... -
One learner owner 14 Nov 2009 (Ask HJ)
As you are the owner of a FIAT 500, what are your views on the effect on resale values of FIAT 500s in the future now that we are seeing flocks of them... -
Un RAVelled 31 Oct 2009 (Ask HJ)
My wife has a very trusty (and not rusty) RAV-4. She bought it new on a 2001Y plate, and it's now covered 92,000 miles and never missed a beat, it still... -
Jazz tised 19 Sep 2009 (Ask HJ)
For four years I had a Jazz with CVT and found it quite excellent, in fact the best car I’ve driven in over sixty years of motoring and smooth as silk.... -
Photo finishers 7 Feb 2009 (Ask HJ)
There has been much in the press about photocard licence renewal and I was delighted to read your recent tip that DVLA would now accept a digital photo,... -
Is it safe to jump-start a hybrid car? 12 Dec 2025 (Ask HJ)
Is it safe to jump-start a hybrid car? My CR-V battery is 7 years old and, although not yet a problem, I wonder if I should keep a set of jump-start leads... -
Why does the start/stop in my car not work consistently? 9 Oct 2025 (Ask HJ)
I have recently bought a 2019 Volvo XC60 D4 with a low mileage - 20,000 miles approx. The auto start did not work at all for the first week and now it... -
What's the best small automatic car for an older person? 18 Jul 2025 (Ask HJ)
We have an 80+ year old female friend who needs to replace a 2002 Skoda Fabia Auto. The reality is that she will not be driving for many more years would... -
Why are the pedals on my new car so small? 14 Mar 2025 (Ask HJ)
My new MG ZS Hybrid+ brake and accelerator pedals are tiny and set quite high. Ive noticed that a number of new cars have much smaller pedals than older... -
What vehicles can be driven on a B1 licence? 26 Feb 2025 (Ask HJ)
My wife only has a full motorcycle licence and her new photocard licence says she can drive 'B1' vehicles - four wheels and up to 400Kg, or 450Kg if a... -
How long should brake discs last? 20 Feb 2025 (Ask HJ)
I recently had my 5 year old Kia Sportage AWD serviced and MoTd and athough it passed I was told that the brake discs were pitted or scored and would have... -
Which fun car should I choose? 7 Nov 2024 (Ask HJ)
I can afford up to £13000 for a fun car. I rarely have a pasenger. A MINI Cooper 3 door would be fine. Or a VW Up GTI. Both are good but is the Up easier... -
What's the best car for a family with two children? 2 Jul 2024 (Ask HJ)
My London-based son and his family need to replace their problematic Mazda CX-5 in a hurry. They need a car to accommodate their two small children and... -
Will claiming on car hire excess cover affect my car insurance price? 28 Jun 2024 (Ask HJ)
What is the position in regards to damage to a holiday hire car? A friend hired a car in Cyprus and arranged separate car hire excess cover. His car was... -
My automatic Polo does not creep forward when I come off the brakes, is there something wrong? 24 Apr 2024 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2015 automatic VW Polo TSI. I have noticed when I am stationary and in Drive that the car is not rolling forward like my old auto used too do....
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