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Why are Toyota's mpg figures so far removed from reality? 2 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
It can surely be little short of misleading to promote the Toyota Prius based on one particular quality, which, in real life, will never be displayed or... -
Porsche logging 'exceeded revs' from ECU 4 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have owned several Porsches for more than 10 years and have always properly maintained them with dedicated Porsche garages and warranties. On renewing... -
I fitted all-terrain tyres to my Honda CR-V for use in snow, with excellent results. 14 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
I live in a remote Cornish village with many bends and steep slopes, and following a year or so of icy driving conditions in which my two wheel drive Honda... -
I urge your readers to write to their MPs over the Protection of Freedoms Bill. 12 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
I have for many months read your replies regarding experiences with members of the British Parking Association (BPA), and how they have used the DVLA to... -
The excess wording on my insurance policy is not clear - can you help? 28 Jun 2024 (Ask HJ)
I am trying to fully understand the terms of the policy excess for my car. The document states under "Accidental Damage" the following: "£350 (this includes... -
I'm selling my car - will fitting budget tyres put buyers off? 10 May 2024 (Ask HJ)
I have an Audi Q7 with 55k miles on the clock. I'm hoping to trade up to another Q7 in the coming weeks/months. The tyres at the moment have approx 3mm... -
Should I avoid buying a used car that only comes with one key? 29 Apr 2024 (Ask HJ)
My sons have seen a number of decent FSH used cars (keyless entry and start) at reputable dealers (but not franchised) but have been put off when they... -
Can I disable keyless entry? 19 Feb 2024 (Ask HJ)
Purchased Mercedes GLA in November. Vehicle parked in locked garage overnight. On a number of occasions boot has opened and scraped against garage door... -
My winter tyres have cracked after 15,000 miles, is this normal? 12 Feb 2024 (Ask HJ)
I replaced all the tyres on my Toyota Verso in 2019 with Michelin Cross Climates, now after 15,000 miles cracking has appeared on the front two. Is this... -
Can I just replace the front tyres on my car? 31 Jan 2024 (Ask HJ)
The front tyres on my Kia Sorento are MOT advisory, the back tyres are fine. All four are Michelin Cross Climate SUVs 235/60R/18 and are 3 years old. Can... -
Our numberplate was cloned and we received a parking ticket, what can we do to appeal? 10 Jan 2024 (Ask HJ)
My wife recently received a parking fine from Euro Carparks for overstaying in a Sainsbury’s car park in Surrey. At the time the vehicle was parked on... -
My spare key won't hold its code, what are my options? 5 Jan 2024 (Ask HJ)
The spare key for my VW Passat refuses to hold its code. We first noticed this shortly after taking receipt of the car 2 years ago. Our local garage has... -
Do I need to declare an insurance claim I withdrew? 5 Jan 2024 (Ask HJ)
I purchased a Saga Plus car insurance which runs out this month. In the first year of cover I hit a concrete bollard in a car park whilst distracted by... -
My TPMS system shows a warning when the car is cold, but disappears when it is warm. Should I inflate the tyres more to avoid this? 28 Nov 2023 (Ask HJ)
I have a Toyota Yaris Cross and recently the in-car tyre pressure readout keeps showing a number of tyres as being below the required pressure. However,... -
How can I improve the performance of my headlights? 2 Nov 2023 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2007 Toyota RAV4 XT5. The headlight lenses are not yellowed but not as clear as they were. I have tried a cleaning kit and there was minimal... -
What impact will Euro 7 emissions regulations have? 29 Sep 2023 (Ask HJ)
I have seen that Euro 7 is programmed for 1st July 2025. The requirements for this are greatly beyond Euro 6. Is this definitely the future for the UK... -
How does the ULEZ scrappage scheme work? 8 Aug 2023 (Ask HJ)
My daughter has an 11 year old diesel Mercedes M class that is current valued at approx £11K but is non ULEZ compliant. She lives within the boundary of... -
What steering wheel lock would you recommend? 18 Jul 2023 (Ask HJ)
I have a Lexus NX 450+ with a tracker fitted. There was a theft of a Land Rover Discovery in our area. The vehicle had a tracker on and was stolen without... -
What is the lifespan of hybrid batteries? 19 Jun 2023 (Ask HJ)
While there has been considerable research on the life of full EV batteries, I wondered if you have any advice on battery life in hybrid cars. I am looking... -
Is it safe to have 'new' tyres fitted that are five years old? 14 Jun 2023 (Ask HJ)
I have ordered four new Dunlop tyres for my Jaguar XJ from an online company. The tyres are to be delivered to a nearby Halfords for fitting next week. I...
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