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Are PHEVs expensive to run and maintain? 18 Nov 2022 (Ask HJ)
I haven't seen any discussion on maintenance costs for PHEV. Presumably, it must be quite expensive since you are maintaining an EV plus an ICE? -
I bought a used car with old tyres and a faulty clutch, what are my rights? 23 May 2022 (Ask HJ)
I bought my Volkswagen Touran from a used car dealer, only to discover that the rear brakes are 75 per cent worn, the rear discs are scored, the clutch... -
Mazda 5 ABS pump failure 10 Jun 2016 (Ask HJ)
I own a 2008 Mazda 5. Last week a warning light came on. I took it for a service and have been advised that the ABS pump needs replacing. The part has... -
Will 16-inch wheels clear the brake calipers on my Peugeot 308 CC? 17 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
I asked you where I could purchase different size wheels for a Peugeot 308 CC TVi Allure to improve its ride. It is currently on 225/40 R18s. You suggested... -
Which automatic should I replace my 2010 Volkswagen Golf with? 4 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
I would value your opinion on which would be the best automatic for me. At present I own and run a 2010 Volkswagen Golf 1.4TSI Match DSG. I have had the... -
Is it normal for the rear brake hubs to corrode on our new BMW X3? 19 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
Our May 2012 UK-supplied BMW X3 has quite severe corrosion on the rear brake hubs. I contacted the local dealers' service dept, was initially ignored,... -
EU winter tyre grading system - how does it work? 12 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have just purchased a set of Vredestein Wintrac 4 Extreme tyres for use on a Kia Sportage. This was the first time I have come across the new EU tyre... -
Handbrake seized 14 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
Can adjusting the handbrake cause the rear calipers to seize? The reason i'm asking is that I had the handbrake adjusted on my MR2 and I was told the brakes... -
Which diesels have torque convertors? 28 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
You replied to DLR from Sevenoaks that the way to avoid DMFs on diesels is to get one with a torque converter. Can you suggest some? We'll replace our... -
Do all Audi A3 automatics suffer from jerky pickup when accelerating? 6 Dec 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2006 Audi A3 2.0TDI 170 with the DSG gearbox bought from an Audi dealer nearly a year ago. I have had continual dissatisfaction with very jerky... -
Why are speed humps installed in places where slowing down can encourage pedestrians to cross the road? 13 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
I had a near miss last week due to a speed hump. The ones near where I work in Kempston have tiled tops and are breaking up. I braked approaching one and... -
It’s only rock n’ roll 7 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have a three-year-old BMW 320D with automatic transmission. Recently I have noted that occasionally the car rocks from side to side, as if being subjected... -
News summery 12 Sep 2009 (Ask HJ)
Both Motorpoint and Bob Gerard admit that their “new” S2000s were manufactured 9 months or so ago. Motorpoint’s are registered from Nov 2008, which is... -
Koroda? 7 Mar 2009 (Ask HJ)
My 2006 Skoda Octavia has done 21,000 miles and is still under warranty. One of the rear brake discs has developed rust over part of the surface, evenly... -
Leak prospects 7 Feb 2009 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2002 Peugeot 406 Coupe 2.2 petrol. I have just been told that intermittent electrical fault - causing 'Brake System Defective' message to appear... -
Can a hybrid be modified? 13 May 2022 (Ask HJ)
Can the 2022 Toyota Camry Hybrid get a factory upgrade to improve top speed and performance or is it permanently limited? -
Is there any point in servicing a low mileage car? 18 Aug 2020 (Ask HJ)
My MoT is due next month and a year will have passed since its service. Due to Coronavirus and personal reasons, it has only done 965 miles. Is there any... -
Which space saver will fit my car? 25 Jun 2019 (Ask HJ)
I have an Audi A3 with 225/45 R17 wheels. What size space saver can I use? -
Where can I buy parts for a 1940s Morris? 7 May 2019 (Ask HJ)
I have found a Morris 8 Series E 1946 that has been locked away in a garage for 20+ years. Where can I buy parts i.e brake cables, fuel pump and a new... -
How much does it cost to repair an ESP module? 23 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
I've got an ESP light on the dashboard of my 2007 Volkswagen Golf TDI. Where can I get this repaired and what will it cost?
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