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Do you need to disconnect the battery from the car to charge with a trickle charger? 17 Apr 2020 (Ask HJ)
I'm concerned about attaching my CTEK CT5 battery charger to my cars with the battery still connected to the car in case the charger fries the ECU. I've... -
A dealer is refusing to fix my faulty car - do I have to take him to court? 1 Jun 2017 (Ask HJ)
I have a Jeep Grand Cherokee that I purchased from a dealer and after seven days it overheated, causing damage to the engine. He's refusing to do anything... -
Should we fit all-season tyres to our Ford Puma ST? 27 Jan 2022 (Ask HJ)
My wife is getting a Ford Puma ST soon and currently switches between regular and winter tyres on her Polo GTI. Are we better off getting a set of all-season... -
What car should I buy after owning a Saab? 23 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
We will have to change our car next year and I am struggling to find one that is as spacious, comfortable and efficient as my current diesel Saab 9-3 twin... -
Ford Mondeo TDCI - 2006 Mondeo TDCI EGR Valve - Help Please!!! 29 Oct 2012 (Forum)
I have a 2006 Mondeo TDCI Ghia (full service history, 47k miles) and have read all of the conversations regarding black smoke and issues with the EGR Valve. Having cleaned the valve and having had the car in with a Ford dealer for a week now, I am pulling my hair out - Ford says it can -
Vauxhall Vectra C (2002 - 2008) - Car seats - not what they used to be... 15 Jul 2008 (Forum)
that his friend works for a company supplying equipment to J-----n C-----s that make car seats (and other items for cars) in Europe. Apparently, most EU car makers have now sub-contracted their car seat manufacture to this company who makes them for the GM group (Fiat, Vauxhall/Opel) and Ford. He also -
When can I register my March 1978 car as historic? 1 Apr 2019 (Ask HJ)
I have a 1978 Triumph Stag that becomes historic this year. It was 1st registered 1st Mar 1978. The MoT runs out 18th April 19 and the tax runs out 1st... -
Will modifications make my son's car more expensive to insure? 13 Feb 2019 (Ask HJ)
I have purchased a 2011 Ford Fiesta 1.6 petrol Zetec S that my son will insure when he passes his test. I do realise this will be expensive - quoted £1600... -
Advice on buying a Fiesta 9 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
Several years ago following your recommendation, I bought a 2007 Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Zetec. I have been looking at possible replacements and as I do a... -
Can you extend the range of an electric car by driving economically as you can in a petrol or diesel car? 22 Mar 2023 (Ask HJ)
Is it possible to extend driving range in an EV by driving more carefully/slowly similar to how you can gain 10% or so in a petrol or diesel car? -
What is the definition of business use and does it vary between insurance companies? 29 Oct 2018 (Ask HJ)
What is the definition of business use and does it vary between insurance companies? My daughter, an experienced driver aged 50, is a named driver on my... -
Ford diesel experts - advice needed 25 Feb 2003 (Forum)
come in: How many Diesel variants have their been in the NEW mondeo since it's introduction? Was the 1st 2.0 "TD" New mondeo a bored out version of the old Mk2's 1.8TD? Are the 115TDCi and 130TDCi the same engine with slight tuning differences. What about the new TDCi due from ford/PSA -
Volvontary redundancy 17 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have had a 2007 Volvo V50 2litre diesel since new (company car) and have covered over 80,000 miles in it. I note that you do not normally recommend this... -
audi A3 2.0 TDI 2015 184 - Audi 2.0 TDI 184 H.G issue? 2015 4 Feb 2024 (Forum)
Hi all, in the past few months i have had 3 or 4 ''coolant low' warning lights, but each time i top up, i have no problem for a few weeks! manual... -
Should I buy a petrol or diesel car in 2023? 8 Sep 2022 (Ask HJ)
In this current climate should I replace a diesel car with a petrol car? -
How much is the difference in price for an insurance group 6 and group 11 vehicle? 2 Oct 2017 (Ask HJ)
How much is the difference in price for an insurance group 6 and group 11 vehicle? The cars I'm looking at are the 2015 Citroen C1 1.2 PureTech Flair and... -
An extra mot is showing on mot history, which did not happen 24 Mar 2016 (Ask HJ)
Today 23/03/2016 I got my BMW its MoT. On checking the certificate it says a MoT took place on 05/08/2015. However I only bought the car on 29/07/2015,... -
Honda Jazz or Skoda Fabia - which is better? 16 Dec 2015 (Ask HJ)
Which is better - a Jazz SE or Fabia 1.2 SE? It will be used mostly for trips of 6 miles on country lanes into town, 22 miles into city and rare long distance... -
Why is the 2015 BMW 320iSE hard to drive in stop start traffic? 7 Dec 2015 (Ask HJ)
I am the proud owner of a new 2015 model BMW 320i SE manual. I am very surprised at how notchy the gearchange is when selecting 1st, 2nd and reverse gears.... -
What should we replace our RAV4 with? 25 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
My wife has a 10 year old Toyota RAV4 and loves it. However, she now needs to replace it. What do you suggest she buys? It must have a high driving position...