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Used car for long commute 31 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
I am looking to buy a used car for a weekly commute (180 miles each way at the beginning and end of the week). From what I have previously read a diesel... -
Could you recommend a more economical replacement for my wife's Subaru Forester? 10 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
My wife is using a Subaru Forester XT 2.5 auto which we bought in 2009. I anticipated that the annual mileage would be around 6000, but in fact it's double... -
Towed, on the whole 20 Mar 2010 (Ask HJ)
I need a practical beast that will comfortably tow a 1,500kg caravan for about 3,000 miles a year, and carry 4 adults and accommodate 2 Labradors and walking... -
Can I add DPF fluid manually? 29 Apr 2024 (Ask HJ)
Can a DPF fluid be added manually to each full tank of diesel on my Volvo V50 as my Filter Additive tank is showing a sensor failure and erratic level... -
What is a mild hybrid? 11 Mar 2024 (Ask HJ)
What does 48v mild hybrid mean and what is it meant to do? -
Is it worth remapping the ECU in my car? 6 Oct 2023 (Ask HJ)
Is it worth the cost of a remapping of the cars ECU on my BMW X1 2.0d? -
What hatchback should I buy for 15,000+ miles a year? 14 Sep 2023 (Ask HJ)
I need help to decide what car to buy. I'm looking a premium hatchback to buy for business and personal use, circa 16k miles per year. Looking at a second... -
Are there still issues with the Ford 1.0 EcoBoost engine? 23 Mar 2023 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking at buying a Ford Fiesta, between 2016 - 2019 plate. Are there still issues with the EcoBoost engines? -
Is a petrol Toyota Yaris good for motorways or should we switch to a small diesel car? 20 Mar 2023 (Ask HJ)
My grandson commutes 64 miles each day on mostly motorways. He has a 2016 Toyota Yaris petrol with 44,000 miles on the clock. Would you advise him to change... -
How can I check the price of road tax on a used car? 16 Jan 2023 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking to buy a used car and want to avoid the £40,000 premium car rate. How can I check if a car was over £40,000 when it was new? -
Will the 2030 ban cause diesel camper van prices to go down? 17 Aug 2022 (Ask HJ)
I'm considering buying a new Volkswagen T6 camper van. Will spend between £50,000 to £60,000 but am worried it will devalue lots as a fossil fuel vehicle.... -
How can I tell when the DPF is regenerating? 4 Jan 2022 (Ask HJ)
Is it possible to purchase anything that lets you know when your diesel particulate filter (DPF) is regenerating e.g. something simple like a bulb lighting... -
How long will an EV battery last? 16 Oct 2020 (Ask HJ)
How long do you think a battery in an electric car would last if you do an average 15,000 miles a year? -
Why are their differing mpg ans CO2 figures for some models? 13 Sep 2020 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking to buy a used Hyundai i10 but am confused by the differing mpg and emissions data for the 2017 - 2019 1.0-litre models. I did not think that... -
The DVLA lost my V5C and now want me to pay for a replacement? 11 Aug 2020 (Ask HJ)
I sent my V5C logbook to the DVLA with a change of fuel notification. After a month I called them and they said to wait longer but they could tax it over... -
Is it a good time to go all-electric? 7 Aug 2020 (Ask HJ)
My wife and I have a Toyota Yaris hybrid, mostly used locally. I have up to £15,000 plus part exchange and would like to go all electric. With Covid and... -
I want a 4WD SUV but they're all diesels and I do less than 10,000 miles per year. What should I do? 10 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
I was thinking of buying the Skoda Kodiaq 4 wheel drive, but it is only available as a diesel. I was trying to get away from diesel, especially as my annual... -
Is a hybrid car a good choice for long distance driving? 20 Feb 2020 (Ask HJ)
I regularly drive from York to Stirling and all points inbetween for my new job I'm not paid very much so would the Suzuki Ignis mild hybrid do the job? -
Best £1000 car for a new driver? 17 Dec 2019 (Ask HJ)
What is the best car for my grandson to buy as a first car for around £1000? It must have cheap insurance, be good on fuel and reliable. -
What's the difference between yellow top and blue top Reliant engines? 15 Nov 2019 (Ask HJ)
What's the difference between yellow top and blue top Reliant engines?
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