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Why has the Volkswagen 1.5 TSI timing belt interval changed? 22 Aug 2023 (Ask HJ)
I own a VW Passat GT 2018 plate with the 1.5 TSI engine, it has 28,500 miles on the clock and is in lovely condition. All services are done at that dealer... -
I need to replace two SUVs with a single 4x4 with a large boot, what would you suggest? 4 Aug 2023 (Ask HJ)
Currently I drive a 2005 Mitsubishi Shogun Sport 2.5 TD with 120,000 miles on the clock and my wife a 2002 2.0 Suzuki Grand Vitara which has done nearly... -
Can I swap named drivers on my insurance to keep both our no claims bonus? 30 Jun 2023 (Ask HJ)
During our 25 years together my wife and I have always had our own cars. Last year that changed when we decided that one car would suffice and we sold... -
Can I get multi vehicle insurance for three cars? 14 Apr 2023 (Ask HJ)
I'm the owner/driver of two vehicles, a VW Transporter, business use fully comp and Insured for max mileage of 5k per annum and my runabout Ford Mondeo... -
Should I adjust tyre pressures in hot weather? 27 Jun 2022 (Ask HJ)
In response to another question recently asked on tyre pressure and temperature, I've just come back from a high speed Germany tour in 35-plus degrees... -
My car has XL tyres - can I change them? 15 Mar 2022 (Ask HJ)
In 2020 I replaced my 13 year old Mercedes S Class for a 2 year one with a premium pack. On my last one I replaced the Continental Tyres with what I thought... -
Long delivery times for Cupra Formentor - is this reasonable? 14 Dec 2021 (Ask HJ)
We originally ordered the Cupra Formentor 190bhp in April 2021, changed the order in May to a 2 litre 190bhp, which was originally not available. Cupra... -
Should I replace my E-Class diesel with an EV? 31 Aug 2021 (Ask HJ)
I presently have a Mercedes-Benz E-Class diesel but am thinking of a greener option for the future. However, I am sure I am not alone in seeing "range... -
Will a hybrid car that's been sat around for months have battery issues in the future? 7 Jun 2021 (Ask HJ)
I'm on the lookout for a car and saw a good 2-year old (April 2019) Lexus RX L with 2500 miles on it. Surprisingly, it had done 2300 miles in the first... -
Can I buy a Bluetooth aftermarket reversing camera for my car? 28 May 2021 (Ask HJ)
I have a Honda Jazz and would like to connect a reversing camera to the cars display screen. Is there a Bluetooth camera that can do this? -
Are tyre pressure monitoring systems (TPMS) reliable? 11 May 2021 (Ask HJ)
How sensitive are tyre pressure monitors? My wife’s Skoda Fabia’s tyre pressure warning came on recently and when I checked the pressures they were all... -
We want to swap the old diesel car we use for local trips to an electric car. What do you suggest? 23 Mar 2021 (Ask HJ)
We have a diesel 2004 Skoda Fabia Estate, which still has only 91k miles on the clock. It's a second car and is only used locally for shopping trips, transporting... -
Buying a used car - is four previous owners too many? 26 Nov 2020 (Ask HJ)
When buying from a dealer, should I be put off if the car has had lots of previous owners? I've found a nice Lexus CT 200h with 63k miles on the clock,... -
Can you recommend some all-season run-flat tyres? 18 Nov 2020 (Ask HJ)
My wife hit a rock in the dark and totally destroyed two tyres. I was going to switch to all-season tyres on replacement anyway, so this might be a good... -
Is it legal to sell a car with MoT advisories without telling a potential buyer? 27 Oct 2020 (Ask HJ)
Can a trader sell a car with an MoT with advisories without telling the buyer? -
self-driving cars on motorways - Insurers don't like 23 Oct 2020 (Forum)
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2020/oct/23/uk-insurers-warn-against-go-ahead-for-self-driving-cars-on-motorways Plans for cars to drive themselves on UK motorways as soon as 2021 are unlikely to go ahead after insurers warned government proposals were risking lives and “hugely wrong”. Cars with the technology to keep in lane, accelerate and brake automatically will be on the road next year, and ministers had proposed that drivers could relinquish control to their vehicles at speeds of up to 70mph on motorways. However, the Association of British Insurers and the independent Thatcham Research institute have warned the use of automated lane keeping systems (ALKS) would be a severe threat to road safety if the systems were legally classed as “automated”, meaning drivers could take their hands off the steering wheel. -
Is buying an older hybrid a bad choice? 7 Sep 2020 (Ask HJ)
Partly because I love the model and partly because I think they (presently) fly under the ULEZ radar, I was contemplating buying a petrol or hybrid Volkswagen... -
2008 Ford Focus Mk2.5 Titanium 1.8 Duratec Petrol - 08 Ford Focus 1.8 Weird Revs/Idle No Codes But S 4 Sep 2020 (Forum)
If I coast with the car in neutral / clutch down, the revs drop to around 1.2K but hunt between 1.2 and 2K as if someone is blipping the accelerator The car will sometimes automatically rev up to 3K when at a standstill and the only way to stop it is to engage a gear. I like like a right knobhead at traffic lights sometimes! I've noticed the current MPG counter shows 99.9mpg when I have it in say 4th or 5th but aren't giving it any gas. -
Are there still issues with the 1.5-litre engine in Volkswagen/Skoda models? 1 Sep 2020 (Ask HJ)
The petrol 1.5-litre engine in the Volkswagen Group range is supposedly fixed by software, but I rang my local garage and the sales guy didn't know about... -
I can't get through to the DVLA to sort out my licence renewal. What should I try? 30 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
I’ve tried to renew my licence (over 70) online but DVLA can’t match my details to anyone on their database. I have an original paper licence and we have...
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