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  What caused the radio frequency of my Subaru Legacy's keyfob to go 'off beam'? 3 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Last week, when 40 miles from home, my key fob failed to start my 2004 Subaru Legacy. I had to phone my wife to bring the spare key, which worked perfectly....
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  Why does my Audi A4 Executive's radio come on automatically when I start the car? 5 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have an Audi A4 Executive saloon, bought new in September 2009. The radio comes on as soon as the engine is started. I have visited our local Audi dealer...
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  How can I prevent condensation freezing on the inside of my Honda Jazz and Peugeot 207's windscreens? 20 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Are there any tricks to prevent a windscreen icing up on the inside during winter? If it's unavoidable, what is the best way of dealing with it as quickly...
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  Where can I get a microfiche for a 2004 Vauxhall Vectra? I want to replace my EGR valve. 2 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Where can I find a microfiche for a 2004 Vauxhall Vectra 2.0-litre diesel? I'm trying to see the pipework for the EGR system. My local Vauxhall dealer...
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  Wet blank-it 10 Apr 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have valid VW Road Side Assist and VW Extended warranty for my 8-year-old VW Passat and the car is parked outside on my driveway. Unfortunately my Alarm...
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  Cameravan Club 14 Nov 2009 (Ask HJ)
  Regarding speed camera locators, I was bought a Novus GPS Rider for my birthday. This is advertised at about £95 and comes with free updates for life and...
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  Con current? 20 Jun 2009 (Ask HJ)
  Having read with interest the various recent articles on the recent crop of electric cars. One common thing strikes you about all of them, their huge purchase...
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  What's the wading depth for a plug-in hybrid? 4 Aug 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I want to buy a plug-in hybrid, but am worried about the wading depth for such cars: eg Outlander, Golf & A3? I'm not planning on driving through flood...
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  MINI Convertible - is it better to trade in or sell privately? 30 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I'm thinking of selling or trading my 2008 MINI Convertible with 13,000 miles and a full service history. Would I get better price by trading or private...
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  Can frozen wiper blades cause an electric fault? 8 Dec 2014 (Ask HJ)
  This morning I've tried to operate wipers when frozen. All I got was a lot of clicking in fuse box area. They worked eventually but now all the electrics...
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  Can you get a sat nav for bikes? 27 Nov 2019 (Ask HJ)
  Obviously I’m not expecting this to be a full sat nav like a Garmin or something like that, but is it possible to get a small sat nav system for a bike...
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  Why won't my SLK unlock? 12 Nov 2019 (Ask HJ)
  My Mercedes SLK 250 won't unlock. Last Sunday it sat on my drive during very heavy rain and hasn't let anyone in since. The key raises the button but the...
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  When should I sell my car? 8 Nov 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I've a 2014 Alfa Guiletta on 107k miles, which has had replacement front and rear suspension arms in last 18 months, new battery two years ago. It's reliable...
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  Will the cost of charging an EV remain less than an ICE car? 11 Aug 2022 (Ask HJ)
  With the price of petrol and diesel lowering slightly and the price of electricity likely to double if not more, will the cost of fuelling an electric...
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  Spare wheels - do we really need them anymore? 19 Jan 2022 (Ask HJ)
  When we bought my wife's Honda Jazz it came with a tyre repair kit but we could buy a spare, and this came in handy when she hit a kerbstone and ruptured...
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  My dash cam can't go behind the rearview mirror. Where should I place it? 10 May 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I'm thinking of fitting a dash cam to my 2016 Honda HR-V but the large sensor housing on the windscreen does not allow me to fit it behind the rearview...
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  I need to commute long distances — should I get a hybrid or diesel car? 27 Apr 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I'm about to start a new job where I will need to drive up to 800 miles per week until I move house to be closer (expect this to be at least 3-6 months...
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  Should I buy an extended warranty? 8 Mar 2021 (Ask HJ)
  in September 2019, I bought a 2018 Volkswagen Passat and I've been very pleased indeed with it. The only feature I've had any problems with is the WeConnectGo...
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  My car's electric range seems poor. What do you think? 26 Jan 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I purchased a Peugeot e-208 a few months ago. I have never been very impressed with its range so decided to drive it from fully charged until the battery...
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  Is a cam belt change necessary? 9 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I own a 2015 Audi A3 e-tron plug in hybrid, and find it brilliant in every way. It was our main car but 18 months ago I passed it on to my wife, who only...