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Is my 1977 reg Jaguar XJC tax exempt? 1 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
I wonder if you could clear up when cars over 40 years old become toad tax exempt? I own a 1977 Jaguar XJC first registered August 1977. Will the car become... -
What would be a good petrol equivalent to my Land Rover Discovery? 12 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2015 Land Rover Discovery and wish to change to a petrol equivalent vehicle. It needs to be an automatic with comfortable seats and a raised seating... -
What car should an elderly driver get for £20,000? 2 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
An 80 year old friend is looking for a new car and has difficulty getting into cars which are too low down. She previously owned van like cars when her... -
Buying a car on PCP - why are the fees from brokers so high? 23 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking at buying a new BMW 1 Series on PCP and interested in brokers as the prices are a lot cheaper. They are charging anywhere from £199 to £395... -
Why is the road tax on my BMW 2 Series Gran Tourer so high? 11 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
We bought our 65-plate BMW 2 Series Gran Tourer last January. One of the reasons for the purchase was the low VED for £20. However, we have just received... -
Looking for a hybrid on Motability - what should I get? 26 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
I'm due to replace my current Motability car soon. I test drove a BMW i3 the other day and really like it, however it is not available on Motability, so... -
BMW active cruise control does not detect stationary cars - is it a fault? 25 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
I bought a new BMW 420D Gran Coupe seven months with active cruise control. The system detects the car in front and maintains a safe distance, would I... -
Honda CR-V refusing to start 2 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
My one year old Honda CR-V refused to start last week. After about five minutes of opening and closing the doors, it started and I regarded it as a one-off... -
Which SUV is most comfortable for a disabled driver? 20 Mar 2016 (Ask HJ)
I have recently become disabled and need a comfortable automatic car. I am 6'4 tall and need comfort and powered seats for both the passenger and driver.... -
Jaguar XE transmission problems 27 Feb 2016 (Ask HJ)
I took delivery of my Jaguar XE 2.0 petrol automatic six months ago. However, it has developed a noise in the transmission somewhere (as well as other... -
Looking for a good MPV for the taxi trade 26 Oct 2015 (Ask HJ)
I am a looking to buy an MPV that would be used as a taxi. I would prefer an automatic. I would be using the extra seats quite often so ideally the extra... -
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi CVT problem 14 Oct 2015 (Ask HJ)
I had my automatic gearbox on my Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi, Registered 11/2006, replaced in May 2014, as it was making a very loud noise which was diagnosed... -
Unfair traffic penalty - can I appeal? 16 Dec 2014 (Ask HJ)
A friend of mine is the co-ordinator of a monthly entertainment event which takes place in a chain coffee shop in Leeds. The cafe is located on a pedestrianised... -
Buying a new SUV - Nissan Qashqai or Mazda CX-5? 10 Jun 2014 (Ask HJ)
I am looking to purchase a new SUV for both work and long runs to Scotland to see the in-laws. I have narrowed the search to a Nissan Qashqa (1.5d or 1.6d)... -
Can you suggest a car with high seating? 25 Apr 2014 (Ask HJ)
My wife is a youthful pensioner and wants to change to a car with a high seating position like Skoda Yeti, Nissan Qashqaii etc which can be new or nearly... -
New company car - Volvo XC70 or Subaru Outback? 20 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am just about to get a new company car and have been given two choices: Volvo XC70 or Subaru Outback - both 4x4. I prefer the Subaru personally (mainly... -
Why are tyres for my Vauxhall Insignia so expensive? 28 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
I retired in 2011 and purchased my 2009 2.0-litre diesel automatic Vauxhall Insignia Elite company car from my employer. It has now covered around 33,000... -
How can I force a dealer to repair a gearbox fault on a Hyundai Tucson under warranty? 29 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
I could do with a little help regarding my brother’s 2007 Hyundai Tucson. He bought the car less than year ago from a franchised dealer in Norfolk and... -
What is causing my Mercedes-Benz E320 diesel to smoke under acceleration? 25 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2002 Mercedes E320 diesel automatic estate. It has done 115,000 miles and I now use mainly Shell V-Power or other brand fuel, but I have been... -
Do you recommend the Ford 'CitiStop' system? 25 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
I run a six-year-old automatic Skoda Roomster. I like it and I find the warning bleeps when I reverse close to an obstruction helpful. I am nearly 80 and...