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What's the best used EV for around £12,000? 18 Oct 2023 (Ask HJ)
As a family we have an Audi Q4 (my wife’s work car) and a Land Rover Discovery Sport (now 6 years old). I would love to be completely EV, but the 3+ long... -
Should you switch the air conditioning off in a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV)? 25 Feb 2022 (Ask HJ)
You recently advised to keep air con on at all times to avoid damage to seals and gas escape etc. I have a Kia XCeed plug-in hybrid electric vehicle... -
Is the Toyota RAV4 subject to extra tax for 5 years due to the £40k price? 2 Aug 2021 (Ask HJ)
I decided to buy the very impressive, but expensive, Toyota RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid. I will take delivery on September 1st. The Toyota dealer doesn’t seem... -
If an electric car runs out of power in a traffic jam, how can it be moved? 25 Jun 2021 (Ask HJ)
I have a couple of questions about electric vehicles. There are known issues associated with Sub Stations and strong EMF from devices. How safe is it to... -
Problems with faulty Renault Zoe - what should I do? 20 Nov 2018 (Ask HJ)
I bought a new Renault Zoe 13 months ago. It broke down with charging problems (recovered to the dealer) six months ago and has failed three more times... -
Our fusebox caught on fire - do we have any recourse as we've only owned it five months? 21 Sep 2017 (Ask HJ)
We've owned a 2013 Volkswagen Passat for the past five months. This morning, while my wife was driving to work, she heard a crackle and thought it was... -
What new, small hybrid should I get to replace my Toyota Yaris? 17 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
I only do up to 2000 miles a year. A hybrid seems like a good option but I don't think I'll make it before April - am I right that then the road tax exemption... -
Do air conditioning repairs, such as the one carried out on my CR-V, need to be so expensive? 13 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
Before retiring I was the technical director of a company supplying OE parts to Honda UK, hence I know just how demanding their standards are and what... -
Starting issues with a 2004 Megane 12 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have been experiencing an intermittant starting problem with my Renault Megane II for several weeks now. I press the start button, the engine turns over... -
What is the lifespan of a shock absorber? 17 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
What is the typical lifespan of a shock absorber (to the point of MoT failure)? Most people I know have only had to replace them at high mileages, but... -
Rejecting a car because of a fault 22 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
I own a BMW 1 Series 120D M Sport which was purchased from new in March 2008. Since the beginning of this year I have noticed that the Efficient Dynamics... -
Calculating EV emissions 29 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
I was considering buying an electric car (EV), but couldn’t find any site on the Internet to tell me what the total CO2 emissions were for these vehicles. So,... -
Is the Nissan Leaf likely to be discounted soon? 12 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
I’m interested in the Nissan Leaf and have been quite impressed by a test drive. The price keeps going up though, and I’m concerned I pay a fair price... -
I bought a Toyota IQ-2 which missed its first service by 1000 miles - what problems could this have caused? 22 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
I bought a July 2009 Toyota IQ-2 from a reputable dealer last weekend after receiving a good trade-in value for my car. The advert said that the Toyota... -
Is it possible to get figures which show the environmental impact of a vehicle over its whole life? 20 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
Much is made of the low carbon dioxide emission needed to meet various targets and the drive towards zero emission objectives through all electric vehicles,... -
How much will my Renault Espace's road tax renewal cost? 30 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
How much is the 12-month road tax renewal for my 2001 Renault Espace likely to cost me? -
Marrried guidance 14 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
Eight years ago I contacted you on behalf of my wife. She wanted a small, new, 5-door hatchback with aircon for under £10k. Your reply consisted of two... -
No recollection 22 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
This is a copy of my letter to VOSA: “I wanted to speak to someone about the following but there is no appropriate option on your automated telephone service.... -
Warranty extras - Nice little earners? 21 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
When I recently bought a new Auris hybrid, I was offered various "extras" in insurance and protection and wonder which, if any, you would recommend taking... -
What will road tax on a £40,000+ electric car be in 2025? 30 Mar 2023 (Ask HJ)
What will road tax on a £40,000+ EV be in 2025?
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