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  Was my accident due to a gearbox fault in my Kia cee'd? 21 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I drive 2008 KIA cee'd automatic which I've had since new. Last year, when attempting to reverse into a parking space, I put the car in reverse and without...
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  Why must I carry spare bulbs when driving my BMW Z4 in France when I can't change the bulbs myself anyway? 3 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have a BMW Z4 sDrive 3.5i and will be driving to France, Monaco and Italy this summer. I am keen to comply with all the regulations re travel, and have...
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  Diesel or petrol? 17 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I am trying to go 'eco.' Better for the enviroment and better for my wallet. I currently drive a 2.0litre Hyundai Coupe which is far from green and loves...
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  Vauxhall Astra 1.9 CDTi fault 4 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Our Astra came to a gradual stop, the ESP and ABS lights came on and the steering went heavy and it stalled. We tried to restart it but there was a clicking...
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  Should I avoid the ETG gearbox in the Citroen C1? 12 Sep 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I am thinking of buying a used Citroen C1 auto but have read the ETG gearbox is best avoided. Do you agree? Do you know why?
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  Do disabled car drivers need an MoT? 23 Aug 2023 (Ask HJ)
  My friend who is disabled say his car doesn’t need an MoT, is this correct?
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  Volvo XC60 - cam belt or chain? 14 Sep 2022 (Ask HJ)
  Has a Volvo XC60 D4 65 reg got a cam belt or chain drive? If it has a cam belt what mileage should it be changed at?
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  Small automatic car for a young driver - what should I buy? 1 Dec 2021 (Ask HJ)
  What are the best small, 1-litre second hand automatic cars for a young driver, please?
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  Is it time to change my car's battery? 10 Mar 2021 (Ask HJ)
  Is there a problem with the battery in my 2017 Discovery? It's losing voltage when left parked for two weeks.
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  Do I have to pay the full amount upfront for a used car when buying remotely? 25 Jan 2021 (Ask HJ)
  Do you have to pay in full for a car before you can do click and collect?
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  What's the best used SUV? 25 Aug 2020 (Ask HJ)
  What is the most economical, automatic, small SUV for me? I will be buying secondhand and have a budget of £8000.
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  What's the cheapest electric car? 18 Aug 2020 (Ask HJ)
  Which is the cheapest and most reliable electric city car for driving in London?
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  Can I tax a car without a new keeper slip? 10 Jul 2020 (Ask HJ)
  Is it possible to tax a vehicle bought privately without a new keeper slip as the whole V5C is still being updated at DVLA?
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  Is the Suzuki Baleno a good car? 16 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking at a Suzuki Baleno 1.0 auto. Is it a good choice?
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  Is there a simple car out there with few gadgets? 16 Jan 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking for a car for my 81 year old mother with the least amount of gadgets. Is there a car out there that has buttons and levers for the radio and...
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  Will an electric car get through floods as well as a petrol or diesel car? 8 Nov 2019 (Ask HJ)
  Will an electric car get through floods as well as a petrol or diesel car?
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  What hybrid car would you recommend? 15 Apr 2019 (Ask HJ)
  We are thinking of buying a hybrid car for up to £20,000. Which would you go for and why?
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  Does my car have a DPF? 26 Jun 2018 (Ask HJ)
  My friend has ownes a 10-plate Kia Soul diesel automatic for years, he drives around town all the time and never has any DPF problems, so he thinks that...
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  The low oil pressure warning light has come on - what does this mean? 3 Jan 2018 (Ask HJ)
  The low oil pressure warning light comes on in my 2013 Mazda 2.2d. What does this mean?
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  Can you recommend some products to improve van security? 20 Oct 2017 (Ask HJ)
  My van was stolen from my drive a few weeks ago. I now have a replacement Ford Transit and I'm thinking of fitting deadlocks. Is this a good idea or is...