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What should I replace my Volkswagen Phaeton with? 10 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
After running two 3.0Tdi Phaetons, the lease deals that attracted me are no longer available. I have loved running the Phaetons but the time has come to... -
Why won't my SLK unlock? 12 Nov 2019 (Ask HJ)
My Mercedes SLK 250 won't unlock. Last Sunday it sat on my drive during very heavy rain and hasn't let anyone in since. The key raises the button but the... -
My friend says the engines in Honda scooters are made in Thailand, is this true? 7 May 2021 (Ask HJ)
My friend tells me that the engine in the Honda SH300i scooter is the same as in many other scooters and is made in Taiwan or Korea. It's a general product... -
My daughter hit a car at 5mph and the driver is claiming whiplash - can we do anything about this? 19 Mar 2018 (Ask HJ)
My 22-year-old daughter was second in line at a local roundabout in rush hour traffic. The Mercedes-Benz GLA in front went, but then slammed on his brakes... -
Why have prices of the MGF plummeted? 20 Nov 2017 (Ask HJ)
The most spectacular crash in any car's value in recent years has to be the MGF. Please give me any reasons that would explain this phenomenon. Are they... -
How can I restore my headlights? 26 Jun 2024 (Ask HJ)
I have a 55 reg Honda S2000, the headlight glass has over the years become very dull. I’ve tried a couple of products to restore the brightness but none... -
How do I clean a gearbox oil spill on a brick driveway? 12 Sep 2023 (Ask HJ)
My car has leaked some automatic gear box oil on my brick drive. Any suggestions as how to remove, please? -
Does the top speed of an electric car drop when the battery is low? 23 May 2023 (Ask HJ)
The top speed of my electric bike drops slightly when the battery charge is low. Does the same thing happen with electric cars? -
Why does my hybrid give better economy in the summer? 12 Apr 2023 (Ask HJ)
My Yaris Hybrid can touch 80mpg in summer but drops down to about 60mpg in winter. Any reason for that? -
Are the engines good in a Volkswagen T5? 12 Oct 2022 (Ask HJ)
Are the engines good in a Volkswagen T5 (2004-2008)? -
Has a bad MoT and service destroyed my SLK? 11 Oct 2022 (Ask HJ)
I own a nine-year-old Mercedes-Benz SLK with 60,000 miles on the clock. I recently took it for an MoT and service. Three weeks later the engine goes bang... -
Do I need to have a home charging point if I want to buy a hybrid? 16 Feb 2021 (Ask HJ)
I'm considering purchasing a self-charging hybrid car but I'm not keen on the thought of having to install an outside electric charging point at my house.... -
Can you get a crossover hybrid with a manual transmission? 1 Feb 2021 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking to replace two cars with one. My wife loves her Nissan Qashqai and I need an estate type car. We would like to change to a petrol hybrid. Can... -
Can I defer my MOT during lockdown? 6 Jan 2021 (Ask HJ)
Can I defer a due MOT test due to the lockdown? -
Can I keep a low fuel level in a hybrid? 30 Jul 2020 (Ask HJ)
I recently bought a Volkswagen Passat GTE. My local commute is only 10 miles round trip so I'm running almost exclusively on electricity except if I make... -
Why has DVLA not returned my V5 in six months? 16 Jul 2020 (Ask HJ)
I sent my new owner slip off to DVLA back in January, I taxed the car online and they take my monthly payment, so the car I sold taxed and it must be registered... -
Can I keep the issued registration number on a car when I sell it? 13 Feb 2020 (Ask HJ)
I'm considering purchasing a car with an interesting number plate (to me). It's not a private or cherished number, but the original plate from new. When... -
What does the future hold for petrol cars? 30 Apr 2019 (Ask HJ)
What is the life span now for petrol cars? With electric cars coming in the research I have done says 2040 petrol cars will be phased out. If you own a... -
Why is the gear selector on my 1991 BMW 525 very stiff? 27 Sep 2018 (Ask HJ)
I recently wrote to you about problems with a 1991 BMW 525 SE automatic. After a very robust drive in a hilly domain the selector of the gearbox selector... -
What's the best way to sell a modern classic? 6 Apr 2018 (Ask HJ)
I'm trying to get rid of my 20 year old Mercedes-Benz SL280 with 141,000 miles on the clock. It has over six months MoT left, but I've struggled to get...

