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All season 4x4 or winter tyres? 31 Aug 2015 (Ask HJ)
I have just bought a 2010 Range Rover sport 3.0D HSE, which has 275/40/20 summer tyres fitted. Given that I now have 4x4 traction, would fitting 275/40/20... -
Saab 9-3 turbo problems 11 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
I own a Saab 9-3 1.9 TDI (2006) and recently the engine management light came on, with lots of black smoke coming out of the exhaust. The EGR was replaced,... -
Is the Jaguar X-Type a good replacement for my Ford Mondeo? 15 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
I'm swapping my ten-year-old Ford Mondeo TDCI estate with 140,000 miles, which I've owned from new. It has been virtually faultless with no clutch or DMF... -
How can I identify where a boot seal is leaking? 28 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
On collecting my wife's Skoda Fabia from a long-stay airport car park recently, we found that the spare wheel well was full of rainwater. As the car is... -
What spacious family estate car do you recommend? 3 Jun 2025 (Ask HJ)
We need a new family car with space across the back for 2 child seats and an adult plus a large boot. We currently we have an Astra Estate. We prefer petrol... -
Do modern cars still have sidelights? 23 Jan 2025 (Ask HJ)
While driving this afternoon it became a little gloomy, I switched on my sidelights to make my car more visible. Virtually everyone else was using full... -
Which PHEVs are efficient on petrol power alone? 3 Jan 2025 (Ask HJ)
Which PHEV gives decent petrol consumption when running on engine alone ie long journey? -
Should my brake discs become too hot to touch? 10 Dec 2024 (Ask HJ)
If my brake discs are slightly too hot to touch during normal running does that indicate that there is a problem ? -
Should repainted double yellow lines be placed exactly over the original ones? 24 Apr 2024 (Ask HJ)
Should repainted double yellow lines be placed exactly over the original ones? Ours have moved forward and now run over the painted "keep clear" writing... -
Can I safely change my low profile tyres and wheels? 15 Apr 2024 (Ask HJ)
The low profile tyres on our BMW 530d xDrive are easily damaged by potholes, as are the alloy rims. Is there a safe alternative? -
Will using a turbcharged car only once a week cause damage? 23 Aug 2023 (Ask HJ)
Is it ok to drive an Astra 1.4 Turbo 150 once a week? With it sitting for days with no oil going to the turbo when it’s cool will that hurt components? -
Can you deactivate the car alarm on a Ford Kuga? 3 May 2023 (Ask HJ)
My friend runs a Ford Kuga and wishes to know how can she disable her alarm when she leaves her dogs in the back of the car? -
My car occasionally won't start - is it time for a new battery? 24 Apr 2023 (Ask HJ)
My 2016 Nissan X-Trail occasionally won't start The battery shows 11.8v and the dash lights up but the car only clicks when the ignition key is turned,... -
What's the best first car for a tall driver? 19 Apr 2023 (Ask HJ)
I've recently past my test and I'm currently looking at cars but I'm 6ft10 and need good legroom. What do you suggest? -
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? -
Sat-nav error - will it have to be fixed by main dealer? 28 Dec 2022 (Ask HJ)
The sat-nav on my 2019 Volkswagen T-Cross has 'lost' the car. It puts us driving across fields etc. Is there an easy fix? Or a trip to the main dealer?... -
Why is my car slow to start in the winter? 28 Dec 2022 (Ask HJ)
Why does my 2018 BMW 120D Sport (with 21,000 miles) seem hesitant to start on icy cold mornings? -
What temperature should my MINI run at? 21 Sep 2022 (Ask HJ)
Is 106 degrees celsius too hot for the engine of my 2007 MINI? The warning light has not come on but the bonnet gets very hot. -
Honda Jazz or Toyota Yaris? 18 Jul 2022 (Ask HJ)
I have narrowed my list of new cars down to two. I want something small, reliable and with automatic transmission. It's between a Honda Jazz and a Toyota... -
When should I replace the cam belt on my Fiat Ducato camper? 27 Apr 2022 (Ask HJ)
I’ve got a 2005 Fiat Ducato camper van. I am trying to find out how often the cam belt needs changing. Can you help?
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