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  Will a 2002 Volkswagen Passat be a reliable buy? 30 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I am wondering about buying a 2002 Volkswagen Passat Estate 4.0 W8, automatic, 91,000 miles, full VWSH. It is advertised at an independent garage for £4995....
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  Buying a second hand van - what do you recommend? 6 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
  For various reasons we need a second car. I have a small business and I am thinking of buying a small van. It would be second hand. People say that second...
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  Has my Mercedes-Benz A-Class got a chain cam? 21 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Has a 2007 Mercedes-Benz A-Class A150 Elegance SE automatic got a timing chain or timing belt and, if a belt, when is the recommended interval for changing?
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  Repair of a CVT transmission 30 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I own a VOLVO 340GL Automatic (CVT) and after around ten minutes driving, the idling speed becomes too high when the car is put in neutral causing the...
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  How might I get further discount on a new BMW 5 Series? 26 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have just made a deal with BMW dealer for a 520d automatic due out in July, but I will be having it in September with a new registration. As these are...
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  Our car was hit from behind and the third party insurer has offered to pay for all the damage if we use their repairers - is there a catch? 6 Feb 2019 (Ask HJ)
  My daughter's car was involved in a double rear-end shunt at low speed but it caused some light damage to two panels. We contacted our insurance company...
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  Are parts hard to get for Japanese imports? 13 Nov 2024 (Ask HJ)
  Are parts hard to get for Japanese imports like the Toyota Elgrande?
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  Does VED on hybrids go up next year? 7 Nov 2024 (Ask HJ)
  Will hybrid cars costing £40k have to pay higher RFL in 2025?
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  Should a warranty use used or refurbished parts? 30 Sep 2024 (Ask HJ)
  Is it ok for a warranty company to use second hand or refurbished parts?
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  How long should a hybrid battery last? 13 Aug 2024 (Ask HJ)
  How long should the battery last on a Hyundai Tucson (2021 on) 1.6 T-GDI Hybrid. And how much to replace with new or used?
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  Where can I buy an autopass for French motorways? 11 Apr 2024 (Ask HJ)
  You recently answered a question about driving in France. I gather for driving on French motorways you can buy a pass in advance which at toll booths lets...
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  How can I improve the headlight performance of my son's VW Polo? 1 Apr 2024 (Ask HJ)
  My son has the above Polo and the headlights are not good enough to safety drive at night as they do not give a bright enough light. Could you please confirm...
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  What is a good car safety windscreen breaker to buy? 10 Nov 2023 (Ask HJ)
  Car safety window breaking tool, any views where to buy from?
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  Will the DVLA give me the details of a hit and run driver? 30 May 2023 (Ask HJ)
  If a car damages mine and does not stop will the DVLA give me the name and address of the owner if I have the number plate?
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  Can I fit seat belt extensions to my car? 16 Jan 2023 (Ask HJ)
  My Hyundai Kona Electric is very difficult to fit the seatbelt into the clip on the driver's side. Would there be any problem if I bought a seat belt extender?
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  Do you have any feedback on fuel-saving devices? 15 Aug 2022 (Ask HJ)
  Do you have any feedback on fuel savers that plug into a car's tuning system that are being marketed at the moment?
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  Can you recommend a used car for a £30,000 budget? 4 Jul 2022 (Ask HJ)
  What is the best second hand car for £30,000
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  Which tyres do you recommend for my Land Rover Freelancer 2? 9 Feb 2022 (Ask HJ)
  Which mid-tyres would you recommend for my Land Rover Freelander 2 2007? It's used for towing a caravan, no off-road use.
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  Which DVLA form do I use for an over-70 driving licence application? 30 Jan 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I have applied to renew my mother's over 70 driving licence online. The email response from the DVLA states that I need to send an application completion...
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  Can you recommend a transmission specialist? 26 Jan 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I have an RAC warranty on a 2016 BMW 520. A seal on the transmission inlet needs replacing but the warranty only covers labour at £50 an hour not the...