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  • What's the best electric van for towing? 15 Aug 2019 (Ask HJ)
    I need a three-seater van that can pull a horsebox. My husband wants to go fully electric, but most small vans simply don't have the power to pull a loaded...
  • A dealer won't send me the warranty for a car I bought two months ago - what should I do? 25 Jun 2018 (Ask HJ)
    Almost two months ago I bought a five year Range Rover from an authorised Land Rover in Guildford, Surrey. The salesman repeatedly says he is sending me...
  • Is the Lexus CT200 a wise used buy? 10 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
    I am looking to buy a newer car and have a budget of up to £11,000. I do a daily round trip of 45 miles: a mixture of dual carriageway, A road and town...
  • Porsche 911 starting problems 23 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
    I've recently purchased a low mileage and fairly mint Porsche 911, 997 manual. However, there is a slight starting problem, sometimes it turns over a couple...
  • Are you still a big fan of the Fiat 500 as a current owner? 4 Dec 2015 (Ask HJ)
    I am considering a second car for shorter city based journeys, tested a Fiat 500 1.2 Lounge and found it very enjoyable. There is a January 2012 model...
  • Are electric vehicles really 'pollution free'? 14 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
    Please could you explain to me why the electric car is deemed to be ‘pollution-free’? Charging a re-chargeable battery is a very inefficient process and...
  • Is the Toyota Prius hybrid's plug-in charge just a gimmick? 9 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
    After an enjoyable test drive, I am considering the purchase of a Toyota Prius plug-in hybrid to replace my trusty Honda Civic Hybrid which is no longer...
  • Problem with heated rear screen on a Ford Mondeo 6 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
    Last winter the heated rear screen stopped working in our 2006 Ford Mondeo - the 30A fuse had blown. I fitted a replacement (JCASE female type) but when...
  • A small petrol auto for 900 miles per year? 25 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
    My current car, a Honda Civic coupe, will be 13 years old next year. It will need a new cam belt and about £400 or £500 spent on it. I have really loved...
  • car not starting 17 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I have a Mercedes-Benz E320 CDI which is not starting. Over 2 visits to my garage we have replaced the glow plugs, pre and main engine bay fuel pumps,...
  • Does the Peugeot 3008 hybrid concept really work? 13 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I'm looking for a new SUV and am attracted to something environmentally friendly. I'm finding it difficult to ignore the Peugeot 3008 diesel hybrid. Is...
  • When should I sell my old car? 4 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I bought this car in 2001 with 18 miles on it, now it has 132K on the clock. It’s almost bomb proof, it’s a 1.8 SE Auto, with Recaros I had fitted because...
  • What have I done to my Ford Fiesta's electrics, as it now won't start? 28 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I was trying to get the part number of the alternator on my 54-plate Ford Fiesta 1.4-litre petrol model, and I had to take the live feed off because the...
  • Where can I get a replacement remote key for my Hyundai Coupe? 29 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
    The remote locking key unit for my Hyundai Coupe has just gone faulty. After fitting a new battery it still failed to work, so I contacted my local Hyundai...
  • White fan drivers 29 Aug 2009 (Ask HJ)
    I have a 2005 Peugeot 307 HDI and occasionally the fan comes on during and after driving for no apparent reason. This would last for between 10 and 15...
  • 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...
 

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