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Lexus deals on Drivethedeal 2 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
I recently saw that "Drivethedeal" are offering large savings on the Lexus IS220 SE. As these prices are less than say a Mondeo diesel or a Mazda 3 or... -
Ford Kuga, Hyundai ix35 or Kia Sportage? 24 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have narrowed my search for what is possibly my last car to the Ford Kuga Zetec, Hyundai ix35 or Kia Sportage. I know that the Hyundai and Kia have long... -
Should Ford fix the ESP fault on my Ford Focus Ghia? 15 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have a Ford Focus Ghia 2-litre TDCI which is now four years old. When it was three years old the "ESP System Fault" message came up. I live in France... -
Can you recommend a specialist to look at my Volvo S80's ABS? 5 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2000 Volvo S80, mileage 112,000. The ABS light has come on and my main dealer says the part will need replacing at an overall cost of roughly... -
Honda CR-V heater on driver's side does not warm up, how can I fix this? 28 Jul 2023 (Ask HJ)
Having done the due dilligence (HJ Reviews etc) I took a 13 plate Honda CR-V for a test run two days ago which was a warm day so was pleased that the air... -
Should Volkswagen replace my my Golf's EGR for free? 12 Jul 2017 (Ask HJ)
I own a 2011 Volkswagen Golf Mk6 1.6 TDI, bought in in December 2015 from a local independent Volkswagen dealer. My mechanic noticed a water leak after... -
Why does my dropside have oversized door mirrors? 8 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
I bought a new Citroen Relay Dropside truck from my local dealer in April. I've not used it much as i have been building my business in the background... -
Should an extended warranty cover clutch failure? 5 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
I bought my 2011 Qashqai from a local Nissan dealer. We were concerned about our previous second hand car and clutch problems, so were offered the extended... -
Are your readers aware of all the major issues with electric cars? 21 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
Your column has correctly picked up on one of the fallacies of electric cars and you are the only writer that I can find that has told the truth about... -
Of particulate interest 9 May 2009 (Ask HJ)
I am sure that you are aware of he problem that exists with the DPF on diesel Zafiras. The Zafira in question (Elite 150 bhp) was bought brand new in May... -
How does hire car excess insurance work? 28 Nov 2025 (Ask HJ)
How does a rental excess insurance policy work? What is covered and what isn't? Who pays for damage to the hire car and same for third party? What are... -
Do I need to tell my insurance that I have received a fixed penalty notice? 13 Oct 2025 (Ask HJ)
After 52 years of driving, 19 years claim free and just 2 FPNs (1984 and 2006) I was annoyed last night to receive one. No question of the 36mph in a 30mph... -
How can I solve a choke problem on my Honda Accord? 6 Jan 2025 (Ask HJ)
I have owned a 1993 2.0 fuel-injection Honda Accord Coupe for 11 years and it has always run very smoothly. However, after being off the road for 3 months... -
I'm getting speeding fines for a car I don't own - what can I do? 3 Jun 2024 (Ask HJ)
Last year I got a speeding fine for a car I have never owned or know anything about. So I filled in the fine details explaining I do not own this car,... -
Are average speed cameras accurate? 11 Dec 2023 (Ask HJ)
I travel through both inner and outer London boroughs and several cameras are in 20mph zones. However the other week I noticed a camera (the older style... -
A newer version of the same model car has higher CO2, why is this? 21 Nov 2023 (Ask HJ)
I have just purchased a 2021 (21 plate) Ford Focus ST-Line 1.5 diesel 120hp and part exchanged a 2019 (19 plate) Ford Focus ST-Line 1.5 diesel 120hp because... -
What's the best car for a disabled driver? 23 Oct 2023 (Ask HJ)
I have severe upper limb mobility and struggle to drive even with a steering spinner as my Mini Clubman is so low. I cannot operate tailgates at all by... -
What do I look for when buying my first car? 21 Jul 2023 (Ask HJ)
I am finally looking to buy my first car (having been driving my mothers for about 10ish months). I am particularly interested in the Peugeot 107 (or Citroen... -
What are the best all terrain tyres for my Nissan X-Trail? 12 May 2023 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2006 diesel Nissan X-Trail 4x4 and occasionally use it in forestry which can be mud snow or ice, also farm tracks which are either bone dry or... -
Should I repair my current car or buy something newer? 17 Mar 2023 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2008 Peugeot 407 SW. I bought it for towing and it proved to be an excellent tow car. I no longer tow but although old, I still love it. I know...

