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• Tracking 2 Aug 2001 (Forum)
  How important is it that I get my tracking done on my Golf. Every single time I go to get some new tyres at the garage they tell me I should have my tracking done to save on fuel consumption. I`ve heard conflicting reports on whether tracking does owe anything to mass fuel consumption. Am I paying
• Toyota Tundra SR5 4.7l 2WD - DVLA won't issue a replacement V5C 30 Nov 2013 (Forum)
  I have recently purchased a Toyota Tundra pick-up from a reputable, long established American car dealer. The vehicle was manufactured in 2003 and imported into the UK from Florida in 2005. Since being imported it has had approximately 3 registered owners
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  I want to buy an imported Toyota Celica GT4 but I'm worried about the low mileage. Can this be checked? 23 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  There a particular Toyota Celica GT4 that I have been wanting to buy for a while. The car is a completely standard 1995 Japanese import that came to UK...
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  What is the best procedure if you are involved in an RTA and the police cannot attend? 2 Nov 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I was involved in an accident with a driver who smelt of alcohol and refused to exchange details. I contacted the olice who said they had nobody who could...
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  Haldex 4WD oil change intervals - is mileage or age more important? 11 Jul 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I have an 11 year old Skoda Yeti 4wd with 78,000 miles on the clock. The last Haldex oil change was three years ago at 59,000 miles. I was advised to change...
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  What cheap 4x4 is good off-road? 10 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I do a bit of shooting and would like to buy a cheap 4x4 to enable me to carry my kit into fields and woods. This could involve a mile or more up tracks...
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  I want a comfortable, economical car to replace a Smart? 29 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I am about to get rid of a 10-plate Smart car and I am used to getting between 45 to 50mpg. I have a budget of around £3000 for a second hand car and am...
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  Family car for living 1km up 29 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  We're a family of two adults, a 2.5 year old and a 6 month old. We currently own a Hyundai i30 estate diesel (the best car we've ever had, and a complete...
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  Merky past 12 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I want to sell my Mercedes C180 Classic FG52 LFK (88,000 miles) and buy a new C220 CDI SE BlueEfficiency manual. My current car was an Irish import, flat...
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  Are PHEVs expensive to run and maintain? 18 Nov 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I haven't seen any discussion on maintenance costs for PHEV. Presumably, it must be quite expensive since you are maintaining an EV plus an ICE?
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  What car has a lot of boot space and does good mpg? 23 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I tour for a living and my Golf Plus 2.0 TDI is about to die. I need something with more boot space than the Volkswagen Golf, but don't know whether to...
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  Is it legal to use a phone in a holder while driving? 23 Sep 2024 (Ask HJ)
  Is it legal to use my iPhone as a sat nav while driving if the phone is mounted in a holder on the dashboard in my car ?
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  Can I safely change my low profile tyres and wheels? 15 Apr 2024 (Ask HJ)
  The low profile tyres on our BMW 530d xDrive are easily damaged by potholes, as are the alloy rims. Is there a safe alternative?
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  Can I hire a car in Spain and drive into Portugal? 5 Jan 2024 (Ask HJ)
  Aged 83 I am planning a May 2024 visit to the Douro Valley in Portugal, where the upper age limit for car rentals is 80 years. Spain has no such upper...
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  Which automatic is the most reliable? 13 Apr 2023 (Ask HJ)
  Which five-year-old SUV has the most reliable automatic gearbox?
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  When does my car insurance expire? 2 Apr 2023 (Ask HJ)
  How can I find out when a car's insurance expires?
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  What's the best SUV to buy? 24 Mar 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I've been offered either a Nissan Qashqai or a Citroenn C5 Aircross on similar finance. I'm not sure which one to go for can you help?
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  When should glow plugs need changing? 10 Oct 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2016 Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI with 44,000 miles on the clock. It appears that all my glo plugs need replacing - is this unusual? How much should this...
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  Cheap estate car recommendation? 20 Sep 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I have maximum £4,000 to spend on a spacious car (preferably an estate for the wider boot opening) which will be used primarily for ferrying me and my...
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  What paperwork do I need to take my Motability car abroad? 3 May 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I am due to take a trip to France this month. I have a Motability vehicle so Motability keeps the V5 as they own the vehicle. How do I deal with this when...