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Scabballoys 12 Mar 2010 (Ask HJ)
Please can you tell me why alloy wheel paints and lacquers seem not to last nowadays? I've always handwashed mine, never used a power hose or those dreadful... -
Did you know that a former police officer has been disputing your advice regarding left-foot braking in automatics? 2 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
I thought you would be interested in the views of a listener to LBC, identified as ‘Roy of South Morden’ and his opinion of your advice about driving an... -
Should I be concerned that my fuel economy is below the quoted MPG? 4 Nov 2025 (Ask HJ)
I purchased a brand new Hyundai Tucson Ultimate and I am generally happy with all the toys. But two big disappointments to me are the fuel economy and... -
Bad diagnostics from BMW dealer - can I demand a refund? 20 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
I own a 2006 BMW X3 2.0d Sport, which at 53,000 miles has suddenly lost all power. At the time it lost power, the car was towing a car and caravan. I... -
Why doesn't the Citroen service agreement include three services? 5 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
Nearly three years ago I bought a new Citroen C4 Grand Picasso 1.6HDI, plus the Citroen 3-year service agreement from a Citroen UK Main dealer in Coventry.... -
Uncontrollable urge 3 Apr 2010 (Ask HJ)
I had a crash in October 2009, when I was parking my automatic medium size estate car. As I engaged reverse, and pressed the throttle pedal, the car took... -
Why does my Kia Picanto Mark 2 automatic have a slow creep speed? 9 Jan 2024 (Ask HJ)
I have recently bought a 2017 Kia Picanto SE automatic (Mark 2 not mark 3). I learnt to drive in a Polo and the Picanto feels very different when first... -
Electric range on my PHEV is reducing, what can I do? 28 Dec 2022 (Ask HJ)
I purchased a Citroen C5 Aircross PHEV in September 2021. At that time I was getting over 30 miles on electric power. This, as expected, declined during... -
My car has been stuck abroad for over a year. What should I check when I get back to it? 2 Feb 2021 (Ask HJ)
I've had a Volkswagen Passat Estate parked in an underground car park in Spain. The battery is disconnected. We have not been to Spain since November 2019... -
My car keeps stalling - is there an obvious reason? 17 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
I've had a Nissan Qashqai 1.2 from new for two years. I quite like the car but even after two years I still stall it, usually at an inconvenient moment.... -
Which tyres are best for the Jeep Compass? 25 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
I'm need new tyres for my three year old Jeep Compass, but am not sure what tyres to fit. The size is 215/55/18 V95, currently on original Continentals,... -
Old RAV4 with a stuck throttle 10 Jul 2014 (Ask HJ)
I recently had to crash my beloved RAV4 into a steel supporting pillar in a multi-storey car park to avoid pedestrians, when my throttle jammed on and... -
Can you recommend a warranty plan for our 3-year-old Skoda Yeti? 3 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
We bought our Yeti 1.8TSI 4WD new in September 2010 and have been absolutely delighted with it. We bought a Monthly Service Plan at £15.57 per month to... -
Undefined error code with Vauxhall Corsa 1 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have recently changed the engine in my 2004 Vauxhall Corsa C, engine Z12XE. The car runs fine, but the mechanic who replaced the engine (very reliable... -
What do you think of the Eco-Drive on the Jaguar XF? 4 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have recently taken delivery of a new Jaguar XF 2.2d and find it a very comfortable motorway cruiser, if a little underpowered but manage 45mpg at a... -
Will you run a made-up question in your column to help us pressure the government over compulsory eye examinations? 21 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
I'm getting in touch from Specsavers with a view to sharing with you statistics found as part of their Drive Safe campaign, in conjunction with road safety... -
Why is undertaking still considered 'careless driving'? 2 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
What is this latest nonsense of classifying passing on the nearside as careless driving? On a journey from Inverness to Birmingham at the beginning of... -
Honda Jazz is missing advertised air-con 3 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
Bought a Honda Jazz from 'The car shop megastore' in Doncaster, which was advertised online as having air con. When I went I didn't know what to look... -
Should I switch off my Audi A4's ESP to improve control in snow and ice? 6 Dec 2010 (Ask HJ)
I bought a new Audi A4 2.0 TFSI (211) Multitronic in May last year. In winter weather I missed my old 2.5 auto X-Type, which had AWD and seemed much more... -
Audi ABS/ESP 2 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
Last year I bought an Audi TT roadster, 1781cc, quattro on a 55 registration, (25.1.06), mileage approx 13,000. In July this year the orange warning triangle...
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