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Do you have any advice on storing or selling a car I can't currently drive? 27 Jul 2020 (Ask HJ)
I've been advised not to drive anymore, but I have an immaculate, low mileage V6 Rover 75. My plan is to back it out of the garage, perhaps every couple... -
How should we prepare our cars for winter hibernation? 5 Sep 2018 (Ask HJ)
We have a couple of 1950s classic cars. At the onset of salted roads, in the past we filled the cars up with petrol, over inflated the tyres and kept the... -
Problems with a Vauxhall Zafira 30 Aug 2015 (Ask HJ)
I bought this Zafira in November 2013 from a Vauxhall dealer. I had a long chat with them about what I needed the car for and the type of driving I would... -
What is 'sailing' mode and why does it only work occassionally? 1 Oct 2025 (Ask HJ)
I have purchased a Kia Sportage mild hybrid and it has a system called Sailing where when your are driving and take your foot off the accelerator the engine... -
Which electric cars have a mix of performance and range? 11 Dec 2024 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking at electric cars - what has the best balance between performance and mileage? It needs to be a family car. -
Will the stop-start system on my Fiesta damage my engine? 18 Sep 2023 (Ask HJ)
Does the auto start/stop system wear out the engine quicker and turbo? Also, what kind of battery does it have? And has the starter motor been made stronger... -
What electric or hybrid car should I buy for £10,000? 30 Dec 2018 (Ask HJ)
I don't have a car and need to buy one. I would like an electric or hybrid car, an automatic, it has to have easy access because I have a bad back. I will... -
We bought an electric car but it doesn't have the range that was promised - can we reject it? 19 Dec 2017 (Ask HJ)
My niece traded in a diesel 2013 Audi A1 for £6600 against a 2015 Nissan Leaf on PCP a week ago. This was on the basis that the Leaf would perform at least... -
Vauxhall Astra 1.6 SE petrol juddering under acceleration - what can it be? 29 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
I have a Astra 1.6 SE 2010 Petrol, 33,000 miles. I am experiencing a weird problem when accelerating the car stutters and judders. Not excessively that... -
How often should I service my BMW 320i? 27 Apr 2016 (Ask HJ)
I've just taken the plunge and bought a three year old BMW 320i. Following your advice, I am getting the oil changed at a maximum interval of one year/10k... -
Key fob is not working, rear doors locked, indicators not working and no rear wiper. HELP! 6 May 2014 (Ask HJ)
Key fob has stopped working, change of battery no different,rear doors are locked and cannot be opened at all,a lso indicators and rear wiper have stopped.... -
Can you recommend a car that we can leave in France for use when we're there? 12 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
My wife and I intend to make regular trips to Nice, France, in the future, and we are trying to decide which would be the best left-hand drive car to buy... -
How to solve a problem with me E-Class gearbox? 31 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
I purchased a Mercedes-Benz E320 CDI automaticin January and on a recent visit to a garage it exhibited the following faults: P220A The speed comparison... -
Loss of power after having work done on my Focus 23 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
I am the owner of a Ford Focus TDCi 2006 plate. I have just recently (yesterday) had the dual mass flywheel and clutch replaced as well as the concentric... -
Can I install an engine warmer on my 2002 Volkswagen Passat? 29 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
Back in the 1970s it was possible to fit an engine warmer retrospectively by removing a frost plug and screwing in a coiled electric element, like a small... -
Why aren't electric cars being aimed at older drivers in rural locations? 9 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
I no longer drive conventional cars, but I live in the country and much enjoy travelling our lanes on my electric buggy. I am a fairly tough old fella... -
Why doesn't the stop-start function work on my car? 27 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
The stop-start, function on my two year old Mercedes-Benz SL350 AMG seems to work on a completely random basis. Some days it becomes operative after a... -
Mondeo broken down 4 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
Two days ago my 2005 Mondeo 2.0 TDCi Ghia X broke down. The battery light came on while driving for a few seconds and also the ABS light for a bit. I thought... -
How do PHEVs heat the interior? 23 Jan 2024 (Ask HJ)
Do modern PHEVs use the ICE motor to heat the cabin? -
Why won't my car start? 7 May 2020 (Ask HJ)
My 2010 Nissan Juke will not start. The keyfob works but the ignition doesn't work at all. When pushing start button as usual, it just doesn't start. What...
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