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The state of the roads - Holy places 15 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
You must have received thousands of letters about the state of our roads. However, after a three-mile drive to our town centre, I feel I must add my comments.... -
Strapping little fellow 28 Nov 2009 (Ask HJ)
We have a new baby arriving at the beginning of November. We've been used to driving round in our 3-door Corsa for the past few years, or me on my motorbike,... -
What's the best aftermarket tyre pressure monitoring system? 20 Aug 2021 (Ask HJ)
A recently experienced a slow puncture and this has made me think about getting a car tyre pressure monitoring system for my Skoda Roomster. Do you consider... -
Buying a Mazda 3 - petrol or diesel? 18 Jul 2016 (Ask HJ)
I am thinking of purchasing a new Mazda 3 but can't decide between the 2.0 165 PS petrol or the 2.2 150 PS diesel. I have heard that the petrol models... -
Need a 4x4 for towing a horsebox 4 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
We are looking to buy a second car, solely for towing a horsebox. We will only be using it once every two weeks or so for distances of between 10 to 100... -
What car is best for carrying dogs? 18 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
I need to replace our expensive to run 2007 Kia Sorento . It must accommodate up to three large dogs and cope with winter weather and rural roads for our... -
Can you suggest a replacement for our Smart Car? 2 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
I want to exchange my 2004 Smart Fortwo for a similar small car, predominately used for short in-town journeys. We have another car for longer trips when... -
Where do I stand legally with a dealer I bought a classic car from? 3 Sep 2019 (Ask HJ)
I bought a 1991 Roller from a dealer a couple of hours or so journey from me. On test drive the aircon was not blowing cold, so the dealer said he'd get... -
Should I charge my PHEV to 80% to preserve the battery? 5 Jun 2025 (Ask HJ)
Can you advise on this classic 'down the pub' argument please? Is it best to only charge my plug-in PHEV BMW X1 to 80% battery capacity and forgo the lost... -
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... -
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... -
What do you think will be the result if the Government is able to make all vehicles electric by 2035? 7 Oct 2019 (Ask HJ)
What do you think will be the result if the Government is able to make all vehicles by 2035 electric? I understand that the legislation will be all petrol... -
What's a good starter classic on a tight budget? 5 Aug 2019 (Ask HJ)
I have wanted to dip my toe into the classic car scene for a long time. I have a budget of £500 to £800 to get a starter car. I am open to anything so... -
Why is the ride unsettled in my 1990 Saab 900? 4 Jun 2018 (Ask HJ)
I have recently purchased a 1990 Saab 900 auto. It has travelled 126,000 miles.The full service history does not show any replacement of suspension parts.... -
Vauxhall Meriva rattling noise from engine 9 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2011 Vauxhall Meriva 1.3 diesel. When driving I get a serious rattling sound from the engine. It is a tinney sound like loose tappets or timing... -
Could you publish my positive experiences with Warranty Direct? 30 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
We have had Warranty Direct cover on our Citroen C6 for two years now. During that time we have had cause to make, I think, three claims, the latest after... -
Should I indicate before changing lanes on the motorway? 4 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
There appear to be a number of drivers who do not feel comfortable overtaking and it is not unusual to find yourself in a line of cars behind a slow moving... -
Which comfortable SUV with lots of boot space could I replace my X-Trail with? 28 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
I've had a 2.2 litre diesel X-Trail since new in late 2002 when I retired early. It’s a fantastic car and has given me no trouble whatsoever in all that... -
Budget Winter Tyres - a warning 5 Dec 2011 (Ask HJ)
This is not so much of a question as a warning to anyone contemplating the fitment of winter tyres. Last week my daughter purchased 4 winter tyres for... -
Poor fuel consumption - how do I improve? 2 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
From your info the "real" mpg of the i10 is well below claims. My new i10 1.2 achieves 42 mpg on open rural roads, few stops but short (flat) journeys...
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