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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.... -
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...
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