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De-spare-rate 30 May 2009 (Ask HJ)
I would much appreciate your comment on a very odd discovery when I checked on the spare wheel of a recently purchased 6-year-old second-hand Honda Jazz... -
Dual mess flywheel 14 Feb 2009 (Ask HJ)
I have a three-year-old MkV Golf 1.9TDi with 36,000 miles, almost all of which have been clocked up on cruise control in fifth gear at between 60-70mph.... -
Should I be worried about my Citroen C5 leaking fluid? 28 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
My 2008 Citroen C5 Tourer is leaking fluid. The leak is inline with the front wheels, but more on the driver's side. The fluid drips like water but has... -
Can I reject a car that does not have a full service history as advertised? 1 Nov 2023 (Ask HJ)
I have recently purchased a car from a National Car Dealership under the distance online regulations. The car was delivered last week just before I was... -
Do I buy my own ‘black box’ or does the insurance company supply it? 28 May 2021 (Ask HJ)
What is black box insurance? Do I buy my own ‘black box’ or does the insurance company supply it? -
Why are some dealers dishonest when recommending the replacement of parts on my BMW X5? 4 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
I wonder whether the 18-month-old Polo that needed new front discs and pads after 8500 miles really needed them? In my experience the worst people for... -
Drive shafted 17 Apr 2010 (Ask HJ)
I am appalled by some of the tales of dodgy behaviour by dealers. Here's one to add to the list. In February 2009 I bought a used 05 VW Passat 2-litre... -
What do you recommend we replace our Honda Civic with? 3 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
We have a 2013 Honda Civic 1.8 EX and like the car, including the heated seats. We would like a car with a higher seating position but the width of the... -
Is Nissan servicing expensive? 29 May 2025 (Ask HJ)
I have heard numerous horror stories about charges from Nissan main dealers to service the simplest of cars like the Micra. Is this true? -
Are modern car safety systems actually safe? 27 Mar 2025 (Ask HJ)
My 2024 Mazda 3 is fitted with so called 'safety' systems which on some occasions have caused me problems. Intelligent Speed Assist telling me the speed... -
Is it possible to run the heating on electric while parked in a hybrid car ? 13 Dec 2024 (Ask HJ)
Is it possible in a full hybrid to run the heating on electric while parked? For example, waiting to pick the children up from school, or sitting somewhere... -
What's the difference between self-charging and plug-in hybrids? 1 Apr 2024 (Ask HJ)
What is the difference between a self charge hybrid and a plug in hybrid and which one would you recommend -
I only do around 1000 miles a year - would a hybrid suit my needs? 21 Jun 2023 (Ask HJ)
My current car is a BMW 320i, bought new in 2014 and has 12,800 miles on the clock. Would my usage suit a hybrid or would the battery be a problem with... -
Best petrol tow car for £10,000? 28 Dec 2022 (Ask HJ)
I am currently running a 2007 Land Rover Defender. I love it, but towing a medium sized caravan brings consumption down to 17mpg and for normal use 28mpg.... -
Can you suggest a sporty replacement for my Mercedes-Benz SLK? 22 Nov 2022 (Ask HJ)
I currently own a Mercedes-Benz SLK 300. I love its acceleration, looks and quality. However, I feel I now need a larger car with more boot space and rear... -
My car has not used for two and a half years, how do I get it back on the road? 2 Aug 2022 (Ask HJ)
Since the beginning of the pandemic I have not been home to Wales. I am going again in September for 3 weeks. What do I need to have done to check the... -
Can you recommend a replacement for a Nissan Juke? 20 May 2022 (Ask HJ)
I’m looking to replace a petrol Nissan 2015 Juke in Tekna trim. My wife now needs an electric handbrake. I’d like good all round visibility and a raised... -
What should I check before buying a Ford S-MAX? 27 Apr 2022 (Ask HJ)
I am about to purchase a 2014 Ford S-Max 2.0 TDCi Powershift with 85,000 miles on the clock for my son (private seller). It appears to have been well looked... -
Is it legal to overtake on the left? 22 Apr 2022 (Ask HJ)
Have I missed some change to the Highway Code and driving law whereby overtaking on the inside i.e. on the passenger side of the car is legal? I am experiencing... -
Could you recommend a plug-in hybrid that can tow a small trailer? 9 Mar 2021 (Ask HJ)
I tow a small trailer, which I use to transport horse muck, firewood, pallets etc with my 2011 Mini Countryman diesel. I was looking to replace it with...
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