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  Can I buy an electric or hybrid car for £4000? 10 Sep 2024 (Ask HJ)
  We are looking for a small electric or hybrid car, for under £4k, which can travel say 150-200 miles on a full charge and is auto. What would you recommend...
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  Do I need beam deflectors on LED headlights for driving in Europe? 12 Apr 2024 (Ask HJ)
  Does my 2018 Audi A5 S line with LED lights need beam deflectors to drive in Europe? I am told it has flat beam headlights.
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  Have I been overcharged for an oil change? 25 Mar 2024 (Ask HJ)
  My Peugeot 2008 1.2 Puretech had an MoT and oil change a year ago and I have just noticed I was charged £68.47 for oil ! This seems an extraordinary amount,...
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  Do I need to tell my insurer if I change from a named driver to the main driver? 12 Mar 2024 (Ask HJ)
  My wife's insurance shows her as the main driver and I am shown as a named driver. Unfortunately she has a back problem that has affected her legs so she...
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  What items do I have to keep in my car by law? 19 Feb 2024 (Ask HJ)
  Can you tell me what items I have to keep in my car by law please? There two things I can think of which may be required, a warning triangle and two yellow...
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  Do new tyres for an electric car have less tread depth? 17 Jan 2024 (Ask HJ)
  I have just had my front tyres replaced and find the tread is only 6mm. The tyre company tell me that this is correct for an electric car. The tyres are...
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  Should I buy a category S car? 15 Jan 2024 (Ask HJ)
  Is it sensible to buy a category S car?
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  What do you think will be a classic in the near future? 4 Dec 2023 (Ask HJ)
  Will a Mk1 SEAT Leon Cupra, MG ZR, Renault 19 or Abarth Grande Punto ever become a classic as I would like to buy one of these as I have previously owned...
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  How do I know a new reg car isn't several months old? 1 Dec 2023 (Ask HJ)
  If you order a new 74 plate car how do you know that it was not sat in the forecourt for many months?
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  My Toyota Auris has weak headlights, what can I do? 7 Nov 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 65 plate 2016 Toyota Auris Touring Sports Hybrid. I'm extremely happy with it with one exception, the headlights. They are dangerously weak, especially...
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  Do I need to keep my run flat tyres for insurance purposes? 16 Oct 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I have Mercedes E350 with run flat tyres, if I replace these with ordinary tyres would this affect the insurance or my Mercedes service and breakdown cover?
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  What are the implications if I change the aspect ratio of my tyres? 10 Oct 2023 (Ask HJ)
  The standard tyres on a VW UP GTI are 195/40 R17’s. The choice of tyre options in this size is limited and the tyres themselves do not help the ride. ...
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  Will ULEZ compliance rules change again in the future? 4 Aug 2023 (Ask HJ)
  Hi, I am having to change my beloved Volvo D4 for a ULEZ compliant car. If I buy a Euro 6 compliant vehicle, is the Mayor likely to change the criteria...
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  Are there still delays at the DVLA in re-issuing driving licences? 17 May 2023 (Ask HJ)
  Is there still a backlog with the DVLA regarding re-issuing driving licences after medical clearance from a consultant. If so is it known how many cases...
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  What's the best vehicle for towing a horse box? 17 Apr 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I need your advice for the most suitable towing vehicle for a horse box (with two horses). I need something that will be able to tow 3000kg to 3500kg....
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  Can I upgrade the headlights on a Mercedes-Benz B-Class? 19 Jan 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2012 Mercedes-Benz B-Class. I would like to uprate the headlight bulbs to H7. Can you tell me how I can do this?
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  Can I replace just two tyres on a four-wheel drive Audi? 26 Oct 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I’ve picked up nails in two of my Audi Q7 tyres and need to replace them. Should I replace all four tyres?
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  Ford Mondeo ESP warning light - what does it mean? 22 Sep 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I drive a 2009 Ford Mondeo 2.0 diesel Every now and again the ESP light comes on the dash, with a message stating "engine malfunction". When this happens...
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  Is a 60-day warranty legal? 20 Jul 2022 (Ask HJ)
  A national dealership is only offering a 60-day warranty, I thought that by law the consumer was protected for longer. Who is right?
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  I received my new driving licence within a few days - is this unusual? 6 May 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I received a reminder from the DVLA to renew my licence on Monday 25 April. I did it online the same day and returned my old licence to Swansea. The new...