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Which cars use a steering column gearshift? 11 Jul 2022 (Ask HJ)
I have an injury to my hand and find my Mercedes-Benz great to drive, as it has the gear changer on the steering column. I want to update my car but have... -
Will TPMS-equipped tyres cost more to replace? 25 Apr 2022 (Ask HJ)
My Hyundai ix20 has wheels that are equipped with a tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS). Will these cost more to replace? And if so, how much extra? -
Which cars are ULEZ compliant? 22 Apr 2022 (Ask HJ)
Which cars pass the London Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) restrictions? -
What do wheel markings stand for? 9 Feb 2022 (Ask HJ)
At the back of the alloy wheel there is a serial number like '7.0Jx17H2ET40'. What is it? Another alloy has a '7.5Jx.....etc.' What is the difference between... -
What are the most comfortable car tyres? 17 Mar 2021 (Ask HJ)
I own a Volkswagen Golf SV, tyre size 205/55 R16. We need a new set of tyres that offer the most comfortable ride for my wife, who's suffering from back... -
Are there alternatives to the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV? 8 Jan 2021 (Ask HJ)
I wish to purchase a 4X4 AWD commercial SUV. I was looking at the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, but heard that Mitsubishi will soon withdraw from Europe.... -
What's the best 3.5 tonne tow car for under £15k? 16 Nov 2020 (Ask HJ)
My partner is looking for a vehicle that is capable of towing 3.5 tonnes (horsebox and horses). Ideally, an automatic that costs less than £15,000 to buy... -
Which secondhand car would be the best buy from a low emissions point of view? 13 Oct 2020 (Ask HJ)
I can't buy an electric car (nowhere for a charging point) and I don't like automatics so hybrids are out. Which secondhand car would be the best buy from... -
Do you recommend the new car paint protection offered by dealers? 14 Sep 2020 (Ask HJ)
Is it worth having my car treated with the paint protection offered by car dealers? -
Are CVT auto gearboxes good? 10 Sep 2020 (Ask HJ)
I'm thinking about getting a vehicle with a CVT transmission. Possibly Honda HR-V or Nissan Qashqai. My preference would be a torque converter auto, though... -
My car has developed a suspension issue less than a month after purchase. What are my rights? 14 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
My car has developed serious suspension and air con issues 28 days after purchasing from a dealer. If not covered by warranty, what are my rights? The... -
Can I fit a nudge bar to my car? 1 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
l have a Honda CR-V. Can l fit a nudge bar? -
Can insurance be voided if an accident happens while undertaking a non-essential journey? 21 Apr 2020 (Ask HJ)
My sister and brother-in-law, who are both in their eighties, are insistent on driving into the countryside on non-essential journeys. Would this nullify... -
I have a UK licence, converted from a French licence - will I need to take a UK test to drive a motorhome? 17 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
I passed the driving test in 1989 in France and converted it to UK driving licence in 1998. I'm looking at motorhome and just realised my licence does... -
My car is stuck in park - what's the solution? 23 Feb 2020 (Ask HJ)
My Ford Mondeo automatic is stuck in park and will not start. The engine will only turn over once then it sounds like a starter motor noise. It will only... -
We need a car for towing a boat off a rough beach - is petrol or diesel best? 16 Jan 2020 (Ask HJ)
We now live in town and rarely use the car during the week, only every second weekend and holidays go to a cottage 100 miles away on mainly open roads... -
What's a good hybrid or electric small SUV? 9 Aug 2019 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking for an automatic SUV with a very high seating position. I am a learner driver and prefer something small. I'm also leaning more towards electric... -
I've forgotten which insurance company I'm with - is there any way of finding out? 7 Aug 2019 (Ask HJ)
I've forgotten which insurance company I'm with - is there any way of finding out? -
Is the Ford Powershift gearbox reliable? 25 Jun 2019 (Ask HJ)
I have conflicting information concerning the Mondeo Powershift gearbox. On the one hand I have read that the gearbox is unreliable and on the other hand,... -
What sort of diesel regeneration does my car have? 10 Jun 2019 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2013 Mercedes E250. What sort of diesel regeneration does it have? I drive 50 miles or more on main roads at least weekly.