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How do I clean a gearbox oil spill on a brick driveway? 12 Sep 2023 (Ask HJ)
My car has leaked some automatic gear box oil on my brick drive. Any suggestions as how to remove, please? -
My Renault Zoe needs a new secondary battery - is this normal? 11 Apr 2023 (Ask HJ)
At my 4 year service on a Renault Zoe, I was advised to replace a secondary battery, not the one which drives the engine. The staff could not explain why... -
Which small electric car do you recommend? 4 Apr 2022 (Ask HJ)
My sister-in-law would like to buy a small to medium new electric car. Her use would be mostly local as she cannot drive long distances because of a medical... -
Can you recommend a 4x4 small van? 8 Feb 2022 (Ask HJ)
Does anyone produce a 4x4 small van other than the Volkswagen Caddy 4Motion? -
What secondhand, ULEZ-compliant cars do you recommend? 2 Aug 2021 (Ask HJ)
I'd like to buy a secondhand, ULEZ-compliant car to drive daily on the motorway. I have £8000 to spend. Which car would you recommend? -
Should faulty air con be covered a used car dealer? 30 Jul 2021 (Ask HJ)
My son bought a car on Sunday from a secondhand dealership. On the test drive, the air con was blowing but didn't seem very cold so he assumed maybe it... -
Why is blue smoke coming out of my car when I accelerate? 6 Apr 2021 (Ask HJ)
I was driving my car the other day and all of a sudden the car starts producing blue smoke. It wasn't much but it was noticeable in the rear mirror. The... -
I want a 4WD SUV but they're all diesels and I do less than 10,000 miles per year. What should I do? 10 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
I was thinking of buying the Skoda Kodiaq 4 wheel drive, but it is only available as a diesel. I was trying to get away from diesel, especially as my annual... -
I can't trickle charge my car's battery, so what can I do to stop it going flat during the Coronavirus lockdown? 27 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
During the Covid-19 crisis, my MINI will remain stationary in my drive. I do not have access to a power point to connect a trickle charger, so what steps... -
I'm looking to replace my Daihatsu Terios - what would be a suitable new car? 24 Oct 2019 (Ask HJ)
I love my Daihatsu Terios, which I have had now for about 10 years. I call it the Tardis as it is deceptively roomy. I'm now looking to buy something similar... -
Is a normal hybrid or PHEV better for stop start driving in traffic? 1 Oct 2019 (Ask HJ)
I have a daily commute of approximately 14 miles each way in traffic. I am thinking of buying a hybrid - possibly a Kia Niro. Given the stop-start nature... -
Can you recommend a fun to drive, economical, small car for £10k? 16 Aug 2019 (Ask HJ)
I've had a SEAT Leon for the last four years: zero road tax and 60+ to the gallon but the visibility is dreadful and I cannot get out of the car without... -
When will the UK have a standardised EV charging system? 5 Aug 2019 (Ask HJ)
When are we going to standardise the confusing muddle of charging EVs? When you go to a point you don't know whether you have to belong to a net, need... -
What does the future hold for petrol cars? 30 Apr 2019 (Ask HJ)
What is the life span now for petrol cars? With electric cars coming in the research I have done says 2040 petrol cars will be phased out. If you own a... -
Are there any seven seat hybrids? 29 Oct 2018 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking for a possible replacement to my current seven-seater Toyota Verso. Are there any hybrids? Fuel efficiency will be really helpful. If it drives... -
What's the best 4x4 van? 24 Sep 2018 (Ask HJ)
What's the best 4x4 van? -
What should we replace our BMW 1 Series with for a spacious boot, quality interior and a competent drive? 29 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
We need to change our 3 year old BMW 118d M Sport for a petrol automatic with a better boot than the 1 Series, an easy lift hatch, and the refinement you... -
Should I ignore the engine emission warning on my high mileage diesel Volkswagen? 22 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
I'm driving a 2005 Volkswagen Touran 2.0 DSG automatic diesel. It has done 138,000 miles. Is there anything I should get done? It drives well, however,... -
Is the Yaris CVT reliable? 30 Aug 2016 (Ask HJ)
I am thinking of buying used (65 plate) Toyota Yaris petrol with a CVT automatic gearbox. Are you aware of any problems with the Yaris CVT box - or anything... -
Performance, economy, reliability - what do I go for? 16 Aug 2016 (Ask HJ)
Hi, looking for petrol car that combines performance with economy as I'm currently driving a Mazda 3 sport 2.2 diesel 185 that provides all of the above,...

