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Tesla seem to build good cars, yet they are a smallish company, without any glorious tradition. I have spent much of my 67 years by reading about the magic of Mercedes-Benz, Jaguar and BMW. How much of...
My wife does 200 miles to work in a week and takes M25, she was caught on a speeding camera doing 65 mph in a 50mph zone. M25 has variable speed limit with max 70mph and then changes to 50mph in between...
Not so much a question as an endorsement. Just fitted a set of MichelinCross Climate Tyres to my wife's 2008 Honda Jazz. what a difference in the ride quality, the in-cabin noise and refinement. The previous...
I fully agree with Jim Walkden. I also read your askhj daily. Thanks for providing this great source of 'real world' information and advice for motorists. Why is it that motoring is so much part of...
Hi, I asked for an upgrade of the factory fitted towbar electrics on my Honda CRV 2.2iCDTI from a 7 pin to 13 pin system to future proof the car as there was a fault with the old hook up. I paid £250...
On 28th November 2015 I took delivery of a new Fiesta from Evans Halshaw, Milton Keynes. The V5 certificate showed the wrong colour. The dealer kept the V5 saying they would get it amended. I am still...
My Nissan dealer is to provide a loan car when mine is being repaired. They have requested my National Insurance Number. During these times of identity theft I wonder if it is government legislation...
The Agony Column is always interesting and sets you apart from other motoring websites as someone who actually knows his stuff. Why is it so hard to find? Whether I use a desktop computer, a tablet,...
Hi John, I've enjoyed your website and insight on matters motoring for some time; we occassionally differ (I love my DSG gearbox for example) but its good to get a fresh perspective. In all honesty...
It appears that Toyota will change the battery in some instances in this model. http://www.gt86ownersclub.co.uk/forum/flat-battery_topic2085_page1.html Standard is supposedly a 45A which they replace...
 

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