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Slow starting Nissan Micra 5 Dec 2014 (Ask HJ)
My 2005 Nissan Micra (petrol) has been very slow to start from cold recently. It does start first time, but is sluggish until the ignition "kicks in" and... -
Should I buy an electric car? 2 Aug 2014 (Ask HJ)
I am considering purchasing a small electric car and have test driven the Nissan Leaf and the Renault Zoe. What are your views for a lady with mainly small... -
Why is Honda dropping the Accord from the market? 18 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
I refer to the email printed 6 April from "DH" regarding his possible purchase of an Accord and was shocked to read your reply suggesting the model might... -
Cars less liable to attract car park criminal damage 11 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
Because of persistent criminal damage to my 13 year old BMW 5 Series in Farnham car parks, I have decided not to replace it unless forced to do so by a... -
What can reasonably be considered a 'short journey' in terms of allowing the car to warm up? 5 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
Can you tell me how many miles you have to drive to avoid the symptoms of 'short run syndrome’? Talking to many OAP ladies on this subject, they seem to... -
Car key issues 20 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
The ignition key has the usual buttons to open and lock the car, also a key to go in the ignition. The key locks and unlocks the car as usual, but when... -
Problems with a new Golf 31 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
My new Golf 1.6 TDI DSG BlueMotion had a complete electrical shutdown whilst on the motorway with less than 50 miles on the clock. The on-site recovery... -
Is water ingress in the Volkswagen Passat a known problem? 15 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
I own a 2004 Volkswagen Passat Highline. Recently water has been ingressing the car and "ponding" in the passenger footwell behind the driver and occasionally... -
Why won't my Volvo V40 start? 23 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have recently bought a Volvo V40 on a 52 plate. It's a 1.9d, an excellent car and I am very happy. However earlier today I was sat at some lights. When... -
Silent partner 17 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
This isn't a wind up. I just have no mechanical knowledge. I recently bought a used Lexus RX400h and I cannot hear the engine when pulling away. I was... -
Why didn't this dealer provide RAC membership with a car he sold, as promised? 15 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
My daughter recently bought a car from a dealer. At the same time she paid for RAC breakdown cover. About six weeks later the car lights were left on and... -
Peugeotory 18 Jul 2009 (Ask HJ)
I wonder if you might be able to offer some advice please. Over the last couple of months I have had problems with my nine-year-old Peugeot 106 and despite... -
Would an older hybrid car suit a 500-mile weekly commute? 7 Jul 2021 (Ask HJ)
I'm about to go from 100% home-based to a 400/500-mile per week commute. Currently, I have a 2009 Land Rover Freelander 2 with 144,000 miles on it, going... -
Why won't the dealer help with wiring problems on my daughter's Volkswagen camper van? 1 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
You were kind enough late last year to answer my query regarding the larger engine size required to replace a failed engine in my granddaughters 1974 Volkswagen... -
Charge of the electric light brigade 9 May 2009 (Ask HJ)
So Gordon Brown wants us all to whizz around in electric cars because they are 'green'. I see plenty of downsides but not many upsides, except reduced... -
Should I replace my diesel SUV with a petrol hybrid? 20 Jan 2023 (Ask HJ)
I need to replace my diesel Ford Kuga with something newer and cheaper to run. I commute 23 miles each day and I can fit an EV wall box at home if required.... -
Why does my Focus keeping cutting out? 1 Sep 2014 (Ask HJ)
I am reaching the end of my tether with my 2003 Ford Focus. It started at the beginning of the year when it started cutting out. The breakdown guy diagnosed... -
How quickly do brake pads wear? 7 Feb 2025 (Ask HJ)
During a recent 'free health check', my Toyota Dealer has advised the rear brake pads are 60% worn. Bearing in mind, at the time, my vehicle had completed... -
Is it possible to run the heating on electric while parked in a hybrid car ? 13 Dec 2024 (Ask HJ)
Is it possible in a full hybrid to run the heating on electric while parked? For example, waiting to pick the children up from school, or sitting somewhere... -
What used two-seater convertible do you suggest? 19 Feb 2024 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking to buy a 2-seater convertible to keep at our holiday home. Budget of £8-10k. I really like the look of the Mercedes SL, but have heard that...
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