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Who can value my Subaru Legacy taking its LPG conversion into account? 7 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
My 2007 Subaru Legacy REN automatic petrol is factory-fitted for LPG fuel. It's done 37,500 miles from new, is dealership maintained and in excellent condition.... -
Should we use a diesel additive? 16 Jun 2024 (Ask HJ)
I bought VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI 2015 but we do not do a lot of miles as we used to. We hardly do 2000 miles a year and mainly short journeys. We are aware of... -
Is the stop start system in my Honda Jazz more trouble than it is worth? 4 Mar 2024 (Ask HJ)
I have some doubts about the benefit of this facility. Every time I come to a stop with foot held on the brake the engine stops and release the brake and... -
Are Cat N cars more expensive to insure? 8 Feb 2024 (Ask HJ)
I have found some interesting cars for sale at a fairly local used car place. The cars seem good but he deals only in cat N cars, which he does body work... -
Is all AdBlue the same? 4 Jan 2024 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2016 VW Touareg Escape with an Ad Blue tank. When I bought the car I had no experience of this AdBlue stuff. There is no way to check the tank... -
Can an MoT advisory be challenged? 17 May 2023 (Ask HJ)
My car has just passed its MoT but with an advisory to monitor/repair a 'slightly distorted' road wheel. Although it's only an advisory, it's still quite... -
What car would be suitable for myself and my wife, who is five feet tall? 30 Mar 2023 (Ask HJ)
My wife is approximately five feet tall and has difficulty with visibility and reaching the controls in many cars. We currently have two cars, a Ford Kuga... -
Does the 2011-2017 Kia Picanto have a torque converter gearbox? 28 Dec 2022 (Ask HJ)
I am looking at buying a small automatic that has a good reliable gearbox and decent all round reliability. I currently own a 2015 Honda Civic SR high... -
Best used medium hatchback? 7 Nov 2022 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking to buy a used medium sized hatchback and wondering what you would recommend for £6,000? Or do I need to spend more like £8,000? I recently... -
What's a smaller alternative to my wonderful Honda CR-V? 10 Nov 2021 (Ask HJ)
I like the idea of downsizing marginally from my current 2015 Honda CRV - the newer model is wider as well as slightly longer. Its replacement needs... -
Do insurers know about the DVLA's 11-month licence extension? 2 Oct 2020 (Ask HJ)
I learned recently that driving licenses expiring this year have been extended by 11 months. Are the authorities and insurance companies aware of this?... -
Are Volkswagen DSG auto gearboxes troublesome? 9 Sep 2020 (Ask HJ)
I bought a new Volkswagen Golf auto in 2015. It's had its yearly service at Volkswagen authorised dealers just last week. The car has only done 9300 miles... -
Can you suggest a good dog guard for my car? 27 Nov 2019 (Ask HJ)
What’s the best dog guard for an Audi Q2? I’ve looked at a few, but I’m not unsure as to what to go for. Also, do what gift recommendations do you have... -
Are Tile trackers worth buying? 21 Nov 2019 (Ask HJ)
I want to get some Tile trackers for my family. Are they any good and which version would you recommend? Are any of the alternatives to Tile any good? -
Which sat nav for under £100 would you recommend? 20 Nov 2019 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking to buy a sat nav as a Christmas present for my dad. What's the best model for under £100? -
We want to buy a van-conversion campervan - does the Fiat Ducato have a reliable engine? 30 Oct 2019 (Ask HJ)
We're buying a new or nearly new van conversion-type campervan in the next year or two, most likely a 6m long Knaus. Most big brands like Knaus are based... -
Is using a car cover a good idea? 4 Sep 2019 (Ask HJ)
I use my car very occasionally. I park it in the driveway and I have bought a car cover to protect it from the elements. Is there anything I need to know... -
What's a good hire car for tackling steep inclines in Greek island roads? 11 Jul 2019 (Ask HJ)
What would you recommend with a really good low bottom gear and hill-climbing ability from the budget Greek island hire car range? Is a Fiat Panda likely... -
Is GPS important when buying a dashcam? 23 Apr 2019 (Ask HJ)
I like the Z Edge dashcams you have reviewed. However as you mention they do not have GPS. How important is this? If there is a crash in front of you which... -
What's the best way to clean suede car seats? 17 Apr 2019 (Ask HJ)
My son has an Audi Q7 with half leather seats. What is the best way and the best products to use to clean the suede type upholstery in the middle of the...