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Old Getz 9 May 2009 (Ask HJ)
My elderly mother, aged 73, currently drives a small Citroen C3. Her partner (89 years old) a Hyundai Getz 1.1. He wants to buy a scooter to use in town,... -
Air today 7 Mar 2009 (Ask HJ)
Our Lexus GS 300 with 175,000 miles needs an exchange air-con pump at a cost of £1,300. The Lexus dealer considers that the car once repaired is capable... -
What' causes intermittent starting problems? 20 May 2015 (Ask HJ)
I have a Renault Scenic which has an intermittent starting problems. Any idea what might be causing it? -
Engine warning light on Mazda 3 27 Aug 2014 (Ask HJ)
Seven months ago I bought a 2010 Mazda 3 diesel. It has 71,000 miles on the clock and is out of warranty. Yesterday, whilst driving down the motorway,... -
What should I look at when buying a used car that has stood for six months? 17 Dec 2024 (Ask HJ)
I may have the opportunity to buy a Ford Fiesta from a friend who is emigrating to New Zealand. It is a 2017 Automatic 1.0 Ecoboost . By the time they... -
How can I make my car more reliable? 6 Nov 2024 (Ask HJ)
Is there anything i can do to make my 2020 Dacia Duster more reliable, e.g. fit a premium quality battery, performance air filter, kevlar fan belt, etc?... -
What company car do you suggest for a growing family? 24 Jun 2024 (Ask HJ)
My company are encouraging me to take advantage of a company car due to increasing mileage. The timing of this coincides with us expecting our 3rd child.... -
What's the best small car for up to £9000? 3 Oct 2023 (Ask HJ)
What is the best solution for my needs. I spend the summer in England and would like a smallish car for that period. Price range £8000 to £9000. I will... -
Hyundai i10 - how should the central locking work? 27 Jun 2022 (Ask HJ)
I have just bought a 2011 Hyundai i10 Comfort 1.2 and I need a bit of advice regarding the central locking. My key opens all the locks (except boot), but... -
Where can I charge my electric car? 17 Dec 2021 (Ask HJ)
I have a Kia e-Niro. I live in the west of Scotland and have friends and family in Warwickshire and Derbyshire, so will need to recharge the battery when... -
What effect does towing a caravan or trailer have on an electric vehicle's range? 22 Nov 2021 (Ask HJ)
You answered a general question recently about whether electric vehicles could tow trailers and caravans and said it should be OK. However, nothing was... -
I have £4000 to buy a used Toyota Prius. Do you have any advice on what to look out for? 2 Aug 2021 (Ask HJ)
I’m looking for a used Toyota Prius as I think that’s the most affordable, reliable and economical used automatic family car for my budget. I’m also a... -
What's the reason that cars don't always come with a space saver wheel? 28 Jun 2021 (Ask HJ)
I recently purchased a Hyundai Tuscan Hybridon 19-inch wheels. The dealer was initially unable to source a spare space saver but eventually found one.... -
Should I keep or swap my diesel car for an electric model? 13 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
The lease on my Mercedes-Benz GLC is up in a few months and I’m tempted to buy it at £23,000 with only 30,000 on the clock. Before, it would still be worth... -
Is the Tesla 3 a realistic option for a regular commute from Cardiff to Heathrow? 23 Sep 2019 (Ask HJ)
I live in Cardiff and regularly travel to Heathrow and Guildford. I am tempted by a Tesla Model 3 Long Range but am concerned at its all year suitability... -
Are there any dash camera apps you'd recommend? 16 Apr 2019 (Ask HJ)
I saw an advert for a dash camera app for my iPhone. Are any of dash cam apps worth getting and would they be as efficient as a proper dash cam? -
How should I store my classic in the winter? 19 Dec 2018 (Ask HJ)
How should I store my car in the winter? I can't drive on roads because of salt and I'm not sure if it's a good idea to start the car every two months... -
What's the modern equivalent of something like a Mercedes 190E or Saab 900? 6 Sep 2018 (Ask HJ)
in the 1990's I owned a Mercedes 190E and a Saab 900 both of which seemed to able to run for ever with strong build and not much electronics. I'd like... -
Rain water is getting into the boot well of my car - what's causing this? 13 Mar 2018 (Ask HJ)
My 2017 Vauxhall Astra has a large quantity of water sitting in the well under the boot floor where all the battery and fuses are located. It has stopped... -
Do the new van weight rules mean I can drive 4000kg on my standard licence? 15 Jan 2018 (Ask HJ)
Is the weight which you can drive on a standard license increasing from 3500kg to 4000kg? I can drive up to 3500kg at present, but any heavier and I need...