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Can you buy standalone windscreen insurance? 7 Dec 2021 (Ask HJ)
Is there such a thing as windscreen insurance that's not otherwise an add-on to car insurance, a bit like SMART/Alloys etc.? The company insures my car... -
Why won't the door locks work with my keyfob? 4 Jul 2017 (Ask HJ)
The driver's door and the driver's side rear locks wont work with the fob on my 2006 Honda Ridgeline. What can I do to fix this? I really don't want to... -
Should I buy a workshop manual for my Toyota Previa which has an ignition fault? 2 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have a Toyota Previa II 2.4i 16v Manual 1991 which would run very ragged after warming up. I was advised to get hold of a new coil and No.1 HT lead,... -
Why does the Skoda Enyaq have drum brakes on the rear? 21 Mar 2023 (Ask HJ)
The spec for the Skoda Enyaq says that it only has disc brakes at the front and that the rear are drums. That seems like a throwback to the 1970s. Is it... -
Downsizing from a Nissan Qashqai - what should I buy? 11 Oct 2021 (Ask HJ)
I'm on my third Nissan Qashqai since 2013 and this current one (petrol/automatic) will be three years old in May 2022. Recently my partner bought a Mazda... -
Is buying an older hybrid a bad choice? 7 Sep 2020 (Ask HJ)
Partly because I love the model and partly because I think they (presently) fly under the ULEZ radar, I was contemplating buying a petrol or hybrid Volkswagen... -
How realistic are official fuel consumption and CO2 figures for new cars? 22 Apr 2020 (Ask HJ)
I'm thinking of buying the new Ford Kuga PHEV 2.5. The fuel consumption figures are 201mpg and CO2 of 26g Are they serious? I’ll never achieve that, will... -
Are Tile trackers worth buying? 21 Nov 2019 (Ask HJ)
I want to get some Tile trackers for my family. Are they any good and which version would you recommend? Are any of the alternatives to Tile any good? -
What's the best budget dash cam? 5 Dec 2018 (Ask HJ)
I had rubbish fly off a lorry that damaged my car. It was going the other way so I have no idea who it was, so have to claim off my own insurance. If I... -
My Ford Focus ST needs an expensive repair for a known issue - can I claim the money from Ford? 17 Mar 2018 (Ask HJ)
My 2013 Ford Focus ST experienced uneven engine running in December. A Ford dealer traced the problem to the engine wiring harness - a problem for which... -
Why is my diesel car emitting blue smoke upon starting up? 25 Nov 2017 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2007 Peugeot 207 1.6 HDI, with 83,000 clocked miles. Basically, the longer the car sits unused, the more blue smoke it puts out when it starts... -
I recently bought a van that now seems faulty - can I reject it? 28 Oct 2017 (Ask HJ)
I bought a Volkswagen Crafter, with 61,000 miles on the clock, for £10,400 a week ago. The price seemed about right, although my gut told me it’s had heavy... -
Is a car that's been standing for 18 months likely to have engine issues? 24 May 2017 (Ask HJ)
I'm thinking of buying a 2013 Volkswagen Passat Estate 1.8 TSI that's apparently been standing for 18 months. The owner (one from new) has passed away,... -
Renault Clio III problems 15 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
I purchased a Clio 3 1.5 DCI manual last summer and so far have been very happy with it. The car is efficient and easy to drive, and the amount of included... -
Should we keep or trade in our old Ford Galaxy? 24 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
My son is wanting to change his Ford Galaxy 2.0 diesel. The car is a 2007 model and has great bodywork, with 96,000 miles from new and dealer maintained.... -
I think this is why copper grease works well to prevent metals bonding together. 30 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
Further to the recent comments from readers about metals becoming bonded together (principally aluminium alloy wheels and iron hubs). Harking back to my... -
BMW 7 series starting problems 3 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have a lovely, quite low mileage BMW 740i. Sometimes - unpredictably - it won't start on the first, second... even 13th or more turn of the key. It can... -
Why do used car salesmen try to sell so many unwanted add-ons? 27 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
I recently decided to update my car and, having seen a suitable car on the forecourt of our local Ford dealer, I arranged a test drive. This was fine and... -
Is there still a market for small, basic, economical cars? 27 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
We bought our 1998 Fiat Panda 0.9-litre for 1400 Euros six years ago. It has now covered over 150,000km, and we have done 54,000km of those. It will comfortably... -
Is my 2006 Toyota Avensis diesel approaching a 'danger zone' of potentially expensive faults? 6 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
I note on occasions your correspondents refer to the approaching 'Danger Zone' for expensive repairs to their (diesel) vehicles. I have owned a Toyota...
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