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Can you get a crossover hybrid with a manual transmission? 1 Feb 2021 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking to replace two cars with one. My wife loves her Nissan Qashqai and I need an estate type car. We would like to change to a petrol hybrid. Can... -
Can I defer my MOT during lockdown? 6 Jan 2021 (Ask HJ)
Can I defer a due MOT test due to the lockdown? -
Can I keep a low fuel level in a hybrid? 30 Jul 2020 (Ask HJ)
I recently bought a Volkswagen Passat GTE. My local commute is only 10 miles round trip so I'm running almost exclusively on electricity except if I make... -
Why has DVLA not returned my V5 in six months? 16 Jul 2020 (Ask HJ)
I sent my new owner slip off to DVLA back in January, I taxed the car online and they take my monthly payment, so the car I sold taxed and it must be registered... -
Can I keep the issued registration number on a car when I sell it? 13 Feb 2020 (Ask HJ)
I'm considering purchasing a car with an interesting number plate (to me). It's not a private or cherished number, but the original plate from new. When... -
What does the future hold for petrol cars? 30 Apr 2019 (Ask HJ)
What is the life span now for petrol cars? With electric cars coming in the research I have done says 2040 petrol cars will be phased out. If you own a... -
Considering the concerns over identity theft, is it wise to pass on all the service history when I trade in a car? 18 Jan 2019 (Ask HJ)
I am considering trading in my car. In the past when I sold a car privately I passed on the service history together with bills, records of payments etc.... -
Do optional extras count for the £40,000 tax threshold? 6 Jan 2019 (Ask HJ)
If I buy a car for the list price, say £38,000, I would pay the standard rate for the first year rate depending on the CO2 emissions and whether it was... -
Why is the gear selector on my 1991 BMW 525 very stiff? 27 Sep 2018 (Ask HJ)
I recently wrote to you about problems with a 1991 BMW 525 SE automatic. After a very robust drive in a hilly domain the selector of the gearbox selector... -
What's the best way to sell a modern classic? 6 Apr 2018 (Ask HJ)
I'm trying to get rid of my 20 year old Mercedes-Benz SL280 with 141,000 miles on the clock. It has over six months MoT left, but I've struggled to get... -
Why is my second year car tax more than I expected? 21 Feb 2018 (Ask HJ)
My Kia Sportage has CO2 of 175g/km and I understood that my second year tax rate was £140 but I have just received my reminder and it states £220 for the... -
Reversed into post due to failty parking sensors - can I sue the dealer? 17 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
My new Mercedes-Benz E-Class has suffered bodywork damage after I reversed into a post. The parking sensors on the car stopped working and I didn’t know... -
Buying a long lasting car? 12 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
My last 3 cars (all manuals) have each achieved 270k over 10 years driving at little cost (Scirocco and two diesels - a 405 estate and Passat estate) before... -
My HID headlights don't seem to self-level 4 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
I'd appreciate your advice - I bought a new Mercedes-Benz C220CDI Sport Estate just over a year ago. The 'Intelligent Lighting' has never seemed to be... -
Which used diesel saloon? 8 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
I need an economical saloon for commuting and visiting a sick relative on a regular basis. I want something that has prestige, torque, is economical... -
Where can under-17s learn to drive? 29 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
I took my 16-year-old son for his first driving lesson on Saturday. We used a place in Hornchurch, Essex which has 12 acres of private roads where you... -
Wheeler Dealers TV show 5 Oct 2003 (Forum)
for a profit. Last night we had a Mini Mk2 850 and a Saab 900 Turbo. Later cars (from what I could make out from the opening titles) will be Porsche 924, Mercedes Benz 280E (W123), Ford Capri Mk3, and VW Golf GTI Mk1. Must say I thought it was quite enjoyable entertainment. The buying and selling bit -
Why do I lose my No Claims Bonus if I lose my Motability entitlement? 23 May 2018 (Ask HJ)
I've recently been awarded the new P1P on the Motability scheme (no VAT) and have put a deposit on a new Mercedes-Benz GLA. After three years I'll be re... -
Bad time to buy diesel? 15 Sep 2014 (Ask HJ)
After a long and frankly exhausting search for a car to replace my under powered and noisy 2006 Ford Focus Estate 1.6 auto, I have settled on the Mercedes-Benz... -
Thanks for your information on depreciation on Fords. 1 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
Thank you for your recommendations. I must admit surprise at the number of Fords listed, knowing how quickly they depreciate, but I like the look of the...