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Roving sigh 9 May 2009 (Ask HJ)
I read your page in The Telegraph every Saturday and know that you do not favour very low mileage second-hand cars. There is the opportunity to purchase... -
Is a first generation Honda Insight a good buy? 4 Sep 2019 (Ask HJ)
What are your views on a 2001 Honda Insight? I am very keen on them for aesthetics and economy, cheap tax. Are there things I should ask the owner about?... -
Renault Scenic door won't open - why? 22 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
The driver's door on my Renault Scenic will not unlock, even on the inside. Any ideas? -
Why does my ford Mondeo misfire? 26 Jan 2015 (Ask HJ)
My 2001 Ford Mondeo 2.0 petrol has developed a misfire at around 1500 - 2000rpm. Any idea what the problem might be? -
Jaguar XK Convertable roof problem 2 Jun 2014 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2006 Jaguar XK convertible 2006 and the roof has stopped working. Do you or know of any inherent problems with the electric control systems on... -
Auris hybrid - good long term bet? 3 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
Toyota main dealers are selling two year old Auris Hybrids with up to 50k miles for about £9,500 - with three years warranty remaining. Do you think this... -
How do I get a new code for my CDR500 radio? 28 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I've put a new battery into my car and I can't find a code for my CDR500 VDO radio. How do I get a new code? -
Why does charging an EV have to be such a complicated process? 1 Nov 2018 (Ask HJ)
I have just bought a 2017 Nissan Leaf with a 30kW battery. I have been looking at recharging points across the country and in France but am now very confused... -
What is Ford doing about the fire issue on the new Kuga PHEV? 25 Sep 2020 (Ask HJ)
What is Ford doing about the fire issue on the new Kuga PHEV? I can't charge my car so what is the point in having it? Ford has not contacted me even though... -
What's the best petrol or hybrid family car? 14 Nov 2018 (Ask HJ)
My mother-in-law is spending more time back in the UK and is in need of a car. The car will be used mainly in a London suburb but it will need to head... -
Should my Suzuki SX4 have been sold with newer tyres? 14 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
The original tyres have perished on my April 2012 Suzuki SX4. A report prepared by Kwikfit states that the tyres were manufactured in week 33 of 2010.... -
Store car 5 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
I have recently purchased a 15 year old 1996 P Jaguar XJ Executive from an elderly gent who has decided to hang up his driving gloves. The car has full... -
What's the safest way to drive a hybrid in floods? 6 Nov 2024 (Ask HJ)
The accepted advice is that driving through floods should be avoided. If it is felt necessary then a low gear should be selected, slip the clutch and keep... -
The fan on my car keeps running when it's switched off - what is the cause? 7 Oct 2024 (Ask HJ)
My 2015 Peugeot 3008 fan keeps running after switching off the engine. It suddenly dies off but immediately you start the car and turn it off, the fan... -
Do electric cars require a specialist fire extinguisher? 8 May 2024 (Ask HJ)
We have just changed from an ICE to an electric car. Is it reasonable to transfer our car powder extinguisher across, or should we get a different type?... -
What are the advantages of hybrids compared to petrols and EVs? 30 Oct 2023 (Ask HJ)
Can you tell me please the advantages of buying a self charging petrol car over a straight petrol engine car or full electric car? -
What is the fire risk of electric cars parked in garages? 9 Aug 2023 (Ask HJ)
I hear news reports of battery fires. Do you think its safe to garage an EV at a residential property? Particularly in a garage which is attached or integral... -
Should I buy a hydrogen car? 11 Aug 2022 (Ask HJ)
Please can you explain what using a hydrogen fuel cell car would actually be like? Is it readily available to fill up and how would it compare to a standard... -
Should we turn stop-start off? 9 Aug 2022 (Ask HJ)
My 22 year old granddaughter has just bought her first car (on a pcp). It’s a Toyota AygoX automatic. I’ve been given to understand that it has the stop/start... -
My EV is off the road and I've been given a petrol car, can I claim fuel costs? 12 Apr 2022 (Ask HJ)
My electric vehicle has been involved in a no fault accident. I've been given a petrol equivalent but get just 30mpg. I've asked for an EV instead as I...