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Why do electric cars have a low top speed? 20 Jan 2023 (Ask HJ)
Most electric cars seem to have good acceleration but the top speed is poor compared to their petrol equivalents - Why? -
Average cost to recharge a 70kWh electric car? 3 Jan 2023 (Ask HJ)
What is the average cost to recharge an electric vehicle with, let's say, a 70kWh battery, or even, say, a Volkswagen Golf? -
Are CVTs noisy? 10 Oct 2022 (Ask HJ)
What does CVT mean and are they noisy? -
What do you recommend to clean and protect alloy wheels? 8 Oct 2019 (Ask HJ)
Having just paid £400 to have corrosion on the alloy wheels of a six-year-old car rectified, what do you recommend, firstly, to clean alloy wheels and... -
Was there an automatic Citroen 2CV? 22 Jul 2019 (Ask HJ)
I am thinking of buying a Citroen 2CV6 Special automatic 1985. Is it fully automatic Can you explain the automatic controls? -
Will the 307 SW spare wheel cradle hold a full size spare? 8 May 2015 (Ask HJ)
I recently bought a 2007 Peugeot 307 SW. When I lowered the emergency steel spare wheel to check it I found it was filthy dirty and very rusty. I have... -
Ford C-Max - will it suffer DPF problems? 20 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
My Motability scheme car is up for renewal and I’m considering a Ford C-Max diesel. Should I worry about DPF problems? I only do 5000 miles a year. -
Reparing seawater damage 7 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
My car was left in the Port of Dover’s official car-park during a recent storm. Unlike other cars in the same car-park, which suffered major wave damage,... -
Which family car? 6 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
I am looking for the best family car I can buy. I need it to be automatic and cost effective and safe. I've listed Peugeot 308 SW, Vauxhall Zafira, Ford... -
Should we buy a self charging hybrid or not? 28 Jan 2025 (Ask HJ)
We are a retired couple in our early 70s. We need a car although our actual weekly mileage is tiny, only 20 to 30 miles a week maybe. We are driving an... -
What's the best SUV for seniors? 21 Oct 2024 (Ask HJ)
Currently driving a Honda HRV and after 10,000 miles very satisfied with its performance to date, in both comfort and economy (55-57 mpg) My only fly in... -
Are protruding side steps legal? 3 Jul 2024 (Ask HJ)
What's the legal situation with regard to vehicles that have protruding foot steps? I regularly see MPV taxis with side access steps fitted, sometimes... -
Do you rate the Citroen C1? 22 Nov 2022 (Ask HJ)
I have really appreciated your advice in the past so I would be so grateful if you could advise me again now. I have driven various Honda Jazz models... -
Selling a car privately - do I provide a warranty? 7 Dec 2021 (Ask HJ)
I'm currently selling a 2016 Peugeot 5008 with 66,000 miles on the clock on behalf of a friend. It's a one owner car with full history, no faults at all,... -
My daughter wants a diesel hatchback. Can you recommend a used model? 1 Oct 2020 (Ask HJ)
My daughter's leased MINI is coming up for renewal but she's leaning towards buying a 2 or 3-year-old car, with a diesel Golf in mind. Diesel due to her... -
My new car has an electric parking brake - how do I use it on a hill? 27 Jun 2019 (Ask HJ)
My recently purchased Peugeot 3008 comes with an electric parking brake as standard. This is the first car I have owned with this type of brake, and I... -
What's best for a campervan - a Euro5 or Euro6 engined van? 13 Aug 2018 (Ask HJ)
I want to buy a l second hand low mileage LWB panel van to convert into a motorhome. I plan for a professional converter to carry out the work over the... -
Why is my diesel car emitting blue smoke upon starting up? 25 Nov 2017 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2007 Peugeot 207 1.6 HDI, with 83,000 clocked miles. Basically, the longer the car sits unused, the more blue smoke it puts out when it starts... -
Which is more comfortable and quiet, the SEAT Ateca or Volkswagen Golf Estate? 23 Jun 2017 (Ask HJ)
My 10 year old Peugeot 307 SW, which I have enjoyed, needs replacing. Both the new SEAT Ateca 1.4 petrol DSG (18-inch wheels) and the new Volkswagen Golf... -
What car should I buy for my retirement? 8 Jun 2017 (Ask HJ)
I have recently retired and am looking to change my six year old diesel Ford Focus for a long term replacement. I'm looking at a petrol engine as my estimated...
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