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What should I do before I garage my car for a few weeks? 16 Sep 2020 (Ask HJ)
My son wishes to store Land Rover Freelander for several weeks in a barn. The local garage has told him to disconnect his fully charged battery but I have... -
I discovered that EVs are significantly heavier than the petrol counterparts. Aren't they supposed to be environmentally-friendly? 14 Apr 2020 (Ask HJ)
Last year we bought a Honda Jazz petrol auto, less than a year old, which we have taken to France on a car trailer three times. Total weight of car and... -
What's the best dash cam with a parking mode? 3 Dec 2019 (Ask HJ)
My car keeps getting scratches, scuffs and even dents from dishonest drivers who I suspect damage my vehicle whilst it is stationary and unattended and... -
What car for 32 mile daily commute? 4 Sep 2019 (Ask HJ)
My new commute has me travelling 16 miles each way per day - 8 miles of A/B roads and 8 miles of motorway, around 8k miles per year. My 2008 Focus 1.8... -
What's the best position for my dash cam? 23 Aug 2019 (Ask HJ)
I own a 2018 Jeep Compass and wish to use a Nextbase 312GW dash cam. Can you advise the best position for it and how best to wire it? I do not wish to... -
What used electric car should we get on a £10k budget? 5 Jun 2019 (Ask HJ)
My daughter has a MINI One but now she needs a four-door car. She wants a MINI-size, or slightly bigger electric car. They are very pricey at the moment... -
I plan on storing my car for six months of the year - what can I do to avoid any problems? 3 Apr 2019 (Ask HJ)
I am intending to keep my 2005 Toyota Celica in storage. Occasionally using it every summer which means six months+ without use from time to time. What... -
I'm storing my classic car for six months, should I leave petrol in the tank? 21 Aug 2018 (Ask HJ)
I will put my classic car into my garage with a fitted cover in October for six months. Would it be best to fill the tank up with petrol to stop the condensation... -
What could be causing the starting problems in my 2003 Renault Clio? 29 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2003 diesel Renault Clio 1.9. The engine turns over, but there is no ignition. There is a strange whirring noise coming from the engine bay. So... -
I've been offered a rarely used 1993 Rover 416 GSi - will it need a lot of maintenance? 1 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
I've recently become in need of an automatic car due to a health problem. I was going to purchase a used Nissan Micra, however, I have also been offered... -
Long term ownership maintenance work - how does this sound? 17 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
Our Vauxhall Corsa D 1.2 petrol breeze is now over 8 years old (bought new in 2008) and has done 51k miles. It’s been an excellent car, and so far nothing... -
Toyota Hiace - why has the engine management light come on? 28 Aug 2016 (Ask HJ)
My Toyota Hiace van has the engine management warning light on. It has also gone into 'limp mode' permanently. The code fault has been read as "fuel pressure... -
Dashboard cluster issue - MOT issue? 14 Dec 2015 (Ask HJ)
My Fiat Panda 1.2 dash cluster has been behaving rather strange recently. It relates to the 'left' directional indicator lamp on the cluster, as it fails... -
Leaving car unused for three weeks 14 Dec 2015 (Ask HJ)
I will be away for three weeks over Christmas and New Year and will be leaving my car unused. I do not have a closed garage and therefore, it will be parked... -
Auxiliary belt failed and seized engine 23 Sep 2015 (Ask HJ)
My Qashqai is seven and half years old. Full service history with a Nissan dealership. last service only 6 months ago, and has done approx 53k miles. About... -
Central locking and electric window issues 21 Aug 2015 (Ask HJ)
I have a few issues regarding the electrics in my SEAT Leon Cupra 2003. I have had it for a year now. When I purchased it the rear passenger central locking... -
Is the Honda Civic a reliable used car? 11 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
I am looking to buy my first car and am debating buying used or investing in something nearly new. I need something reliable to get me to work each... -
Do you have any idea what is causing an engine fault on my Renault Scenic? 3 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
My Renault Scenic 1.9 DCi recently cut out when being driven out of the local supermarket car park. It could not be re-started and the AA was summoned.... -
I want to reject my faulty secondhand motorhome but the dealer wants to repair it - where do I stand? 29 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
Last Friday I collected a 2006 motorhome based on a Renault Master 2.5 with 25,000 miles from a reputable dealer. From paying the deposit to collecting... -
Why has this rental company removed all means of repairing a puncture from their rental Volkswagen Up? 8 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
Last week we hired a Volkswagen 'Up' from Alamo at Edinburgh station. It's a very nice, albeit 'buzzy', three cylinder Bluemotion car. Our first problem...