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Can I permanently disable lane keep assist? 15 Sep 2025 (Ask HJ)
I have a new Kia Sportage which has Lane Assist. This can ONLY be manually turned off when you get above 40mph. I was recently driving in our country lanes... -
Where can I get parts for my classic Honda? 21 Jan 2025 (Ask HJ)
I have owned my low mileage 1993 Honda Accord for 11 years, but am now experiencing enormous difficulty finding replacement parts for it, mainly because... -
My BMW broke down overseas and I'm being asked to pay for the repair labour, is this fair? 2 Apr 2024 (Ask HJ)
I own a 430d x drive and in October 2022 it failed in France. It was recovered to a BMW dealer in France and diagnosed as an EGR failure. BMW UK refused... -
Is it worth appealing a PCN when the parking app didn't work correctly? 29 Sep 2023 (Ask HJ)
I received a PCN for not displaying a valid parking ticket but there was an issue encountered when attempting to pay using RingGo, their parking partner,... -
What is the battery degradation in PHEVs? 11 Aug 2023 (Ask HJ)
I am considering purchasing a new Lexus NX 450+ which I expect to keep for several years. If I maximise the use of the PHEV battery, it occurs to me... -
Is poor range from an electric car grounds for rejection? 31 Jul 2023 (Ask HJ)
My wife and I wanted to replace a three year old EV. We went to a dealer and bought a brand new EV which was essentially the same as the old one. The... -
I think my car has been given a fraudulent MoT - what should I do? 31 Mar 2023 (Ask HJ)
I bought a used Smart Fortwo in February. I had intended to place the car into storage for a few weeks around 30 miles away. During the drive, I noticed... -
Can you recommend a replacement for a BMW 528i Touring? 13 Oct 2022 (Ask HJ)
I need your advice on replacing my much loved (from new) and well-cared for BMW E39 of 1999 vintage because come next summer, if the Mayor of London has... -
Can you recommend an electric SUV? 4 May 2022 (Ask HJ)
I am contemplating changing my large automatic SUV vehicle to an electric or plug-in hybrid. I don’t quite understand the cost of charging compared to... -
Should I buy a used Jaguar I-Pace or Porsche Taycan? 1 Apr 2022 (Ask HJ)
I purchased a new Nissan Leaf Tekna in November and am very pleased apart from the range. In real terms I can only go around 45-50 miles and back unless... -
Dealer wants to charge £1.49 per mile for usage - what are my rights? 10 Feb 2022 (Ask HJ)
I have a problem with a car I recently purchased from a dealer in the South. On the face of it, the vehicle was ideal and we agreed to meet half way for... -
Can I get a small EV with a 350 mile range? 18 Jan 2022 (Ask HJ)
I live in a townhouse with no off-street parking. I have a garage in a block but it is unpowered. As I would like to buy an EV, I monitored my driving... -
What grant can I get for an electric car home charger? 9 Dec 2021 (Ask HJ)
I have a Toyota Rav4 PHEV and I want to make a decision about an external 32amp charge unit. I am able to plug in to my domestic ring main but I have... -
How do I prepare my Volvo XC90 for driving in Europe? 20 Sep 2021 (Ask HJ)
I am trying to get my 2017 Volvo XC90 through the German Tüv (MoT). I am spending most of my time in Germany and wish to register my car in the country.... -
Can you suggest a reliable car to go off-road and carry around kayaking gear? 2 Aug 2021 (Ask HJ)
It’s time to replace my 2010 Volkswagen Polo 1.4 but there are so many options! I still make a few regular short trips to the shops, allotment and tip... -
When can private car sales resume under lockdown? 22 Mar 2021 (Ask HJ)
You recommend waiting until the lockdown is over before trying to sell a car privately. At what stage during the Government road map out of lockdown for... -
The garage didn't service my car properly before I bought it. What should I do now? 20 Jan 2021 (Ask HJ)
I bought a 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan two years ago. We have had snow today so it's the first bad road conditions since I bought the vehicle. The four-wheel-drive... -
What dual dash cam should I buy? 21 Jul 2020 (Ask HJ)
I'm bewildered by the range of dash cams on offer and would be grateful for your advice. I would like a hard wired system with front and rear cameras that... -
Are dash cams a wise investment as extra insurance? 18 Jul 2019 (Ask HJ)
My son has recently passed his test and I am about to add him to my car insurance. We will switch to a black box company to get a better price. I also... -
Do car air purifiers actually work? 8 Jul 2019 (Ask HJ)
I came across a 'gadget round-up' recently. One of the products recommended was a car air purifier. The article purports that when driving in traffic,...

