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The tyres on my Peuegot 208 are noisy, are there quieter alternatives? 17 Mar 2023 (Ask HJ)
I own a Peugeot 208 GT fitted with Michelin Primacy 4 205/45/17 tyres, which are quite noisy. I understand that among others, the Hankook Ventus Evo 3... -
Can you recommend a PHEV with a long range? 21 Jun 2022 (Ask HJ)
We own a BMW i3 REX and love it. The pure electric range is around 100 miles, which is perfect for day-to-day use and the REX makes the rare longer journeys... -
What's the best in-car mobile phone holder on the market? 12 Aug 2019 (Ask HJ)
I want the best mobile phone holder on the market. I use a Samsung S9 plus phone with cover. What type of phone holder would you say is the best on the... -
What scooter should I buy? 3 Jan 2019 (Ask HJ)
I need a scooter for a holiday home in France with low seating and sufficient power to get up some steep hills. I've been told fuel injection is best so... -
Why don't keyless keys have an on/off switch? 8 Oct 2018 (Ask HJ)
It seems that keyless entry cars are being stolen at an alarming rate and that you recommend Faraday bags to put the keys in. Is there some technical reason... -
Buying a used car - Lexus or Peugeot? 10 Apr 2014 (Ask HJ)
We have a 'next-car' conundrum that we can’t stop agonising over and we really need some independent impartial advice. We would like a raised-height... -
Why is my Meriva's warranty invalid following a service performed by a local garage? 12 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
I bought a Meriva from a Vauxhall dealer two years ago. It came with a lifetime warranty and has 12,000 miles on the clock. It has just had its second... -
Classic mistake 9 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
I recently bought a 1994 Mercedes 280SL at Barons Auctions, Sandown Park, Esher. The car did not reach its reserve and when the auction was over I approached... -
Should Mercedes-Benz pay for my Mercedes-Benz E28CDI's alloy wheels to be refurbished? 4 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
I have a Mercedes-Benz E280CDI, which I bought new in November 2005 and which has patches of corrosion on all four of the alloy wheels. My local dealer... -
Starting a car that has been standing for a long tim 4 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
My relative has an original 1993 mk1 1275cc Mini which has been sat unused for two years or more. What would I need to do before attempting to restart... -
Towing infernal 17 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have had my 2.0 litre petrol Focus Estate for over 10 years now and done about 107,000 miles on the original clutch with only one change of exhaust and... -
Do you have a lot of complaints about faults on the KIA Venga? 20 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
I wrote to you some time ago about my KIA Venga diesel smelling of fuel in the cab. I've done 4500 miles in it now and it is still happening, though not... -
Alloymoney 15 Aug 2009 (Ask HJ)
Some 2 years ago you gave us very useful advise on the purchase of an April 2007 1.6 Fiesta Auto Ghia for my father-in-law. It proved a great success and... -
Keyano peeves 14 Feb 2009 (Ask HJ)
I have a 53-reg Audi TT 3.2 DSG. Last night when I arrived back at home from work and parked up, my TT would not lock with the central locking on my usual... -
What soft-riding convertible would you recommend? 6 May 2024 (Ask HJ)
As we age (over 75) we are finding our mk3 Mazda MX-5 automatic a firm ride. Is there a softer riding convertible which is not too large or expensive?... -
What items do I have to keep in my car by law? 19 Feb 2024 (Ask HJ)
Can you tell me what items I have to keep in my car by law please? There two things I can think of which may be required, a warning triangle and two yellow... -
What's the best extended cab pick-up truck with an auto gearbox? 17 Aug 2022 (Ask HJ)
I would like to buy a UK/EU pick-up truck with an extended cab (not full crew cab), that has automatic gearbox and as many creature comforts as possible,... -
Toyota Yaris Hybrid - Keep or trade-in? 19 Jun 2016 (Ask HJ)
Our Toyota Yaris Hybrid is coming up for three years old and we have to make a decision to keep or trade-it in for something else. In the summer it returns... -
Can you recommend a reliable garage in London? 16 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
I’m a new driver and have recently bought a 2006 Mercedes-Benz A-Class. However, the car is suffering from alternator problems and needs a new MoT soon.... -
What car would you recommend for both short trips and very long journeys? 24 Jun 2024 (Ask HJ)
I have just started a new job which will involve driving long distances at periods across all kinds of roads including motorways and single lane roads....