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Need a £15k car with high seating position, automatic gearbox and petrol engine 25 Sep 2020 (Ask HJ)
We are both in our 70s with some knee and hip issues but generally quite mobile. My wife has a Suzuki Splash which she is happy with but I find it too... -
What are our rights after buying an unroadworthy car in a private sale? 22 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
My son bought a BMW 1 Series this week from a private seller for £2500. He has had it five days and only driven it 25 miles. Yesterday, it failed to start.... -
What do you think of the Honda HR-V? 17 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
My 2.2 diesel Honda Civic is now eight years old with 120,000 miles of trouble-free motoring. But it's getting harder to get in an out of as I age. The... -
What SUV do you recommend in terms of best value for money? 21 May 2020 (Ask HJ)
I'm currently running a Mazda CX-5, which is coming to the end of its PCP schedule. I love the car's handling, though not too keen on the low end power... -
I won't be driving for a few weeks - should I SORN my car or not? 21 Apr 2020 (Ask HJ)
I am in the 12-week isolation/vulnerable group. I only reinsured my car for 12 months yesterday so I called my insurance company and they are happy to... -
I need to tax my car but can't get it MoT'd - what do I do? 21 Apr 2020 (Ask HJ)
My car tax is due on the 30 April and my MoT also expires on that date. Today I received a letter from the DVLA stating that to continue paying my tax... -
I don't have a mains socket to charge my car. Can I use a portable jump starter instead? 14 Apr 2020 (Ask HJ)
I’ve been reading the questions about trickle chargers for cars that can’t be driven during the Covid-19 lockdown, but because I don’t have access to a... -
What should we do if we break down in the live lane of a Smart motorway? 3 Feb 2020 (Ask HJ)
What should we do if we break down in the live lane of a Smart motorway? Should we ring 999, for example? -
What’s the most feature-packed dashcam on the market? 27 Nov 2019 (Ask HJ)
My son passed his driving test earlier in the year and we want to get him a dashcam for Christmas. What’s the best dashcam on the market? We want to get... -
Which pressure washer do you recommend for between £100-£150? 27 Nov 2019 (Ask HJ)
We’ve been suffering from flooding in recent weeks and, as a result, the roads around us are absolutely filthy. We don’t have a pressure washer, but I... -
I want a fairly cheap but sturdy roofbox - what do you recommend? 27 Nov 2019 (Ask HJ)
I need a fairly cheap, but sturdy, roof box for a bit of extra space over the holiday period. What’s out there? I don’t really want to spend any more than... -
How much should I pay for a 1997 Mercedes-Benz W202? 9 Sep 2019 (Ask HJ)
I have been offered a 1992 Mercedes-Benz W202 estate with 60,000 miles on the clock. It has one owner from new and it's in good condition - what do you... -
How can a Euro5 diesel van be ULEZ compliant? 21 Mar 2019 (Ask HJ)
I'm considering buying a 2016 Renault Trafic S127 Energy dCi panel van (66 Plate) and have checked online with Transport for London's ULEZ Checker and... -
Which cheap car will be best for my 80-mile commute? 21 Nov 2018 (Ask HJ)
I need a car for my daily commute of 80 miles. The journey is packed with traffic and usually involves a lengthy motorway crawl. I'm thinking I need an... -
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... -
What items do I need to carry in my car to be legally allowed to drive in Europe? 27 Aug 2018 (Ask HJ)
Early next month I will be driving through Belgium, Luxembourg, Germany and France. I will be in a 2017 BMW X3. I have seen a lot of confusing and sometimes... -
Is converting my classic from an automatic gearbox to manual one wise? 2 May 2018 (Ask HJ)
I have a 1989 Jaguar XJS automatic. I'm considering converting it to a five-speed manual using a kit purchased from a reputable company. My car is still... -
My son became a taxi driver but hasn't told his insurer - will he face issues because of this? 5 Feb 2018 (Ask HJ)
My son became a taxi driver in April last year. He has failed to advise his insurer and still has "mature student" as his occupation with them. He has... -
Can an insurer refuse to pay out following an accident because of an MoT advisory on brakes? 5 Dec 2017 (Ask HJ)
The insurance company of a friend refuses to pay out. She went into the back of another car on the motorway because she was not paying attention and admits... -
What can I do if I don't agree with my insurer's write-off valuation? 24 Oct 2017 (Ask HJ)
What can I do if I don't agree with my insurer's write-off valuation?
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