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Are classic cars exempt from the London Congestion Charge? 24 Feb 2021 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking to buy a 1960 Morris Minor. I live in Central London. I understand that cars over 40 years old are exempt from the ULEZ, however, I can't find... -
Are there alternatives to speed bumps for slowing down drivers? 19 Jan 2021 (Ask HJ)
I'm the administrator of a resident's association, the sole purpose of which is to maintain a Restricted Byway access road. It has speed bumps, which some... -
Do I need to replace the water pump along with the timing belt? 11 Jan 2021 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2016 Volkswagen Golf and have received differing advice about replacing the water pump with the timing belt. Some garages have said to me the... -
Can electric vehicles tow a trailer? 7 Dec 2020 (Ask HJ)
Are electric cars able to tow caravans and trailers? -
Does headlights restoration work? 24 Nov 2020 (Ask HJ)
Does headlight restoration work and how long does it last for? My car is 15+ years old and I don't want to replace the headlights. What do you advise? -
Why does a wing mirror replacement cost £550? 9 Nov 2020 (Ask HJ)
The passenger door wing mirror on my 2017 SEAT Ateca needs replacing. I've been quoted £550 by the SEAT garage. Does this not seem a bit excessive to... -
Should I be in Drive or Neutral at traffic lights? 27 Oct 2020 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2018 MINI Countryman auto. I've read that the gearbox allows for stopping at lights while still in Drive. But I've also read that it's best to... -
What's the best car to share with a young driver, considering reliability and insurance? 5 Oct 2020 (Ask HJ)
What would be the best car to buy for my 19-year-old and myself to share? Budget is around £5000 and it would only be to use on short journeys. What... -
Can you trade-in a car that's worth more than the vehicle you are buying? 26 Aug 2020 (Ask HJ)
A friend of mine has a three year old Mercedes-Benz A-Class, valued at around £16,000. She wants to buy a new Fiat 500 and expects to spend £14,000. Is... -
I bought a car for less that £40,000 but this year's tax is £465. Can that be right? 10 Aug 2020 (Ask HJ)
Last September I bought a new Honda CR-V Hybrid at full price - which was less than £40,000. I've now received a reminder for this year's car tax stating... -
How long will the DVLA backlog last 20 Jul 2020 (Ask HJ)
My lease car agreement expires early next year and the car carries my private registration plate. Given the current backlog at DVLA, when would you suggest... -
Do you recommend 4WD or winter tyres? 7 Jul 2020 (Ask HJ)
Which is better, getting four-wheel-drive as an extra or fitting winter tyres? -
My diesel is doing getting a low fuel economy, should I add an additive? 16 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
I just got a diesel 2018 Honda Civic with just 4500 miles on it. I'm only getting 39mpg. Should I put a fuel additive in? -
What's the best big engined car for £3000? 29 May 2020 (Ask HJ)
I have a small budget of about £3000 and I see I can afford old Chrslyer 300C, old Audi A8 or A6, old BMW 7 Series and a big Lexus. I like big engined... -
Can you recommend some cheap to insure cars for young drivers? 16 Apr 2020 (Ask HJ)
What cars are reasonable to insure for 18 or 19 year olds? -
Should a car with start-stop still be put into neutral when stopped? 13 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
I test drove a Skoda Scala 1.0 DSG and noticed the car switched off the engine at the lights with the car still in Drive because of start-stop. Does this... -
Why do you never recommend the SsangYong Tivoli as a practical value for money SUV? 24 Feb 2020 (Ask HJ)
Why do you never recommend the SsangYong Tivoli as a practical value for money SUV? Having owned two top of the range models, one diesel and one petrol.... -
Which cars have the simplest to use touchscreen systems? 23 Jan 2020 (Ask HJ)
I am looking at small SUVs but there is a load of difference in their touchscreen infotainment systems. I’m mid-70s and I don’t want to distract from my... -
Can I fit non-runflat tyres to my BMW X1? 8 Dec 2019 (Ask HJ)
Can I swap the runflat tyres on my BMW X1 XDrive M Sport auto for non-runflats? -
Why has the battery in my car failed after just three years? 26 Nov 2019 (Ask HJ)
What type of stop/start battery is fitted to my Mercedes B-Class and why has it failed? The car is less than three years old and the mileage is 28000.
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