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Suitable replacement for 1998 E-Class? 17 Jan 2022 (Ask HJ)
My dad drives a 1998 Mercedes E-Class with over 160,000 miles on the clock but it's now getting expensive to maintain. Could you suggest a suitable alternative... -
How reliable is the BMW i3? 8 Dec 2021 (Ask HJ)
My BMW i3 is just about to exit its 3 year warranty and I have been offered extended warranty at £700-plus per annum. This seems quite a lot of money for... -
Can my car insurance company make me use one of their approved repairers? 24 Nov 2021 (Ask HJ)
My insurer is pushing me to use one of their approved repairers. I would rather have the work done by a BMW approved repairer, can I insist on using the... -
Can we reject a Mazda 3 for a DPF issue? 11 Nov 2021 (Ask HJ)
Four months since buying a 2014 Mazda 3 2.2-litre diesel and on the day of collection the DPF warning light came on. The garage has attempted to repair... -
Are dealer insurance packages worth the extra? 17 Sep 2021 (Ask HJ)
I'm picking up a new BMW shortly and the dealer is keen to sell me GAP insurance, smart insurance (for the bodywork), tyre and alloy insurance, and ceramic... -
Can I fit leather seat covers to my new Peugeot 2008? 14 Sep 2021 (Ask HJ)
I have a new Peugeot 2008 1.2 PureTech Allure Premium and love it. My son and daughter have the latest GT models. I must admit I like the seats in their... -
Is electric car insurance affordable? 2 Sep 2021 (Ask HJ)
With more and more electric cars coming on the market with power much higher than some supercars. How is this going to going to reflect on insurance costs?... -
Will I be able to drive my Volkswagen Grand California after 2030? 23 Aug 2021 (Ask HJ)
I am contemplating buying a new Volkswagen Grand California, which after adding extras will probably set me back over £90,000. With the end of petrol and... -
We have a 10 year old car with a fault. Is it worth fixing or just selling? 5 Jul 2021 (Ask HJ)
Daughter #2 has daughter#1’s old Mini One, which is 10 years old, but has a full service history. A few years ago, it was run dangerously close to running... -
Do any carmakers offer dash cameras as standard? 18 Jun 2021 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking to install a dash camera in our Audi A3 and this got me thinking that all manufacturers should fit them as standard or at least offer them... -
What's the future for classic car owners amidst the move to electric? 10 Jun 2021 (Ask HJ)
Being in a position to indulge myself, I'm thinking of buying a classic car with a view to using it as a daily runner on short runs with the occasional... -
What's the best small, electric 4x4? 22 Feb 2021 (Ask HJ)
I'm planning to use our 2008 Mini Cooper Clubman for a deposit on an electric 4x4, some kind of lease deal. The question is, what 4x4 do we need? We share... -
Do you think electric cars come down in price as manufacturing improves? 18 Feb 2021 (Ask HJ)
Our Volkswagen Golf is coming to the end of its life so we want to buy an electric car. Would it be best to order one now or wait a while? Do you think... -
Would a plug-in hybrid work okay when driven without charging? 10 Feb 2021 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking for a new premium hatchback that I can keep for a few years and do a mixture of short journeys and long motorway trips - about 15,000-18,000... -
I'd like something that's fun to drive, good looking and reliable. Any suggestions? 21 Jan 2021 (Ask HJ)
My 2018 Land Rover Discovery Sport will be 3 years old in July, with about 20k miles on the clock. I usually change my car every 3 years when they go out... -
I can't decide which hybrid to buy. Can you help? 4 Jan 2021 (Ask HJ)
I'm interested in buying a new saloon but with the changing circumstances, I would like to get a hybrid. I'm considering several choices, which include: 1.... -
Can I run four tyres with different speed ratings? 9 Dec 2020 (Ask HJ)
Yesterday I fitted four new CrossClimate tyres to my Volkswagen Golf SV. The original tyres were rated at H. The fitter had fitted three H and one V... -
How is road tax calculated for cars over £40,000? 2 Dec 2020 (Ask HJ)
I'm mystified about the cost of road tax for vehicles over £40,000 when new. Does one pay the exorbinant amount for the life of the vehicle or is this... -
Does rapid charging damage electric vehicles? 30 Nov 2020 (Ask HJ)
Does the rapid charging of electric cars have any significant detrimental effects, i.e. shortening the battery's life? -
Should I trade in two cars to buy an electric vehicle? 9 Nov 2020 (Ask HJ)
I’m recently bereaved and I find I’ve got two cars, a 2017 MINI Clubman and a 2016 Audi Q3. I don’t need both cars and I could buy an all-electric car/SUV...
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