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Restarting car after two years off the road - what should I check? 30 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
My Ford Mondeo has been off the road for the last two years. It has only done 60,000-miles and is in good condition. I’ve charged up the battery, but was... -
I want to recommend Keyfobrepair.co.uk for keyfob refurbishment. 28 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have just had the key fob from my wife’s 11-year-old Fiat Punto refurbished at www.keyfobrepair.co.uk. They replaced the microswitches, battery and top... -
My Skoda Fabia's illuminating the ESP warning light. Is this common? 14 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2006 Skoda Fabia 1.9TDI PD. After driving for about 10 minutes the ESP light comes on and stays on. Once you stop and turn the ignition off, the... -
How do I reset my 2004 Ford Fiesta's immobiliser? 5 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
My 2004 Ford Fiesta 04 Flame 1.4's battery has died, so I tried to jump-start the car and a red padlock light started flashing and the car wouldn't start.... -
Please warn your readers to carefully check their service indicators after a service. 8 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
I thought you would be interested to hear of a couple of things affecting my Audi A3s. I have a 2.0T FSI Quattro owned from new, serviced within the Audi... -
Is it worth replacing the clutch on my 10 year old Jazz? 15 Oct 2025 (Ask HJ)
Is it worth replacing the clutch on my 2015 Honda Jazz 1.4 at 82,000 miles or should I start to look elsewhere for a different car? The price of replacement... -
How is the MPG for PHEVs calculated? 4 Oct 2024 (Ask HJ)
How are the figures calculated for a Lexus NX 450 PHEV - that has a published mpg of 256.7mpg? -
What used electric car should we replace our Honda CR-V with? 7 Sep 2023 (Ask HJ)
We are looking to replace a petrol Honda CR-V automatic with an electric SUV and exploring what's best? Our Honda CR-V has been super reliable and we value... -
What should I look for when buying an imported Honda Jazz Hybrid? 24 Aug 2023 (Ask HJ)
My partner has seen a 61 plate Honda Jazz Hybrid online that has just been imported from Japan that she is interested in, it looks a very nice car and... -
How can I compare running costs for petrol, diesel, electric and hybrid? 8 Aug 2023 (Ask HJ)
I want to buy a used car for my company. How to work out the fuel / electric cost so I can compare? -
What are the pros and cons of electric vs plug-in hybrid? 17 Mar 2023 (Ask HJ)
We are looking to replace our four year old Skoda Karoq in the next year. Our preference is for a similar sized SUV. Can you advise us on the pros and... -
Is it worth turning the engine off at traffic lights? 10 Oct 2022 (Ask HJ)
A lot of cars nowadays automatically shut off the engine when the car stops. I do in it my 10 year old Mazda MX-5 at temporary traffic lights under the... -
Does the 2021 Honda Jazz have a CVT gearbox? 18 Jul 2022 (Ask HJ)
We have a 2021 Honda Jazz and I am puzzled as to whether, when the petrol engine is driving the car, if this is through a direct drive or through a CVT... -
The ECU in my van has failed. Should I get it repaired or just replace it? 1 Jul 2021 (Ask HJ)
I bought a Mercedes Citan 109 CDI long wheelbase panel van, registered 2018, in Feb 2019. It had approximately 8,000 miles on the clock. It now has approx.... -
Are the official fuel economy figures for plug-in hybrids accurate? 10 Feb 2021 (Ask HJ)
Are the mpg figures for the Jaguar F-Pace petrol plug-in believable? How are they calculated? -
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...
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