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What new, small hybrid should I get to replace my Toyota Yaris? 17 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
I only do up to 2000 miles a year. A hybrid seems like a good option but I don't think I'll make it before April - am I right that then the road tax exemption... -
Buying a used automatic - which is best for £9000? 1 Jan 2015 (Ask HJ)
Till recently I had a company leased car - a Ford Focus 1.6 diesel , Titanium X trim, with plenty of optional features (driver assistance pack, blind spot... -
Should I buy a Skoda Yeti for long journeys? 16 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
I've been looking at the Skoda Yeti. It seems lovely. I really wanted the 2-litre TDI engine with DSG gearbox in a two-wheel drive, but they only do a... -
Why are low profile tyres becoming more common? 27 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
I am puzzled by the way tyre profiles have changed in the new millennium. On many cars they are now of such low profiles as to resemble a bit of tape wound... -
Why does the battery on my Alfa Romeo 159 TI discharge after two weeks without use? 8 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
Last year I purchased an Alfa Romeo 159 TI from new. I was travelling 50 miles to and from work each day. Initially the car was near perfect and I certainly... -
Can a car trader park his cars all over our residential road? 22 Apr 2021 (Ask HJ)
We have a new neighbour who is apparently a trade plate delivery driver. A couple of weeks ago, his wife door-stepped me, complaining that my works van... -
How do I prepare my Volvo XC90 for driving in Europe? 20 Sep 2021 (Ask HJ)
I am trying to get my 2017 Volvo XC90 through the German Tüv (MoT). I am spending most of my time in Germany and wish to register my car in the country.... -
What will happen to new and used car prices after the pandemic? 15 Apr 2020 (Ask HJ)
You gave an opinion to a question about whether or not, after the pandemic, there would be some bargains on new cars. You said no. I think that after this... -
What's the best dash cam for a car with panoramic windscreen? 26 Nov 2018 (Ask HJ)
I bought a 2016 Citroen Grand Picasso but want to fit a dash cam. Have you any suggestions? The thing that makes it tricky is knowing where to mount it.... -
Buying a used MPV - Which model is best? 3 Jul 2016 (Ask HJ)
We are interested in buying a used seven-seat MPVv and have seen a 2015 Fiat 500L MPW 1.6 Popstar diesel on offer for 10.5K with around 5500 miles on the... -
Why did it take so long for BMW to arrange a replacement tyre for my X3? 8 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
I thought you might be interested in my saga with BMW and tyre replacement. I am the owner of a BMW X3, factory fitted with runflat tyres type Pirelli... -
Which large cruiser will accommodate us and our baby? 14 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
We're looking to change our three-door BMW 3-Series convertible for something that will accommodate our baby. Overall we currently do less than 10,000... -
Faulty Gear Change 15 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
My daughter kept complaining about driving along a dual carriageway, approaching a roundabout and not being able to select any gears at all, works fine... -
Cooling fan operation 6 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
I've been driving my 405 GL since its manufacture. It is a model fitted with air-con. Five years ago I was forced to replace the entire engine. Since... -
Irreparable damnage 25 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
I work within the car body repair industry and you are right in branding it a semi-legal rip-off. It is becoming virtually impossible to run a car body... -
Inside infirm nation 25 Jul 2009 (Ask HJ)
I bought a new model Skoda Superb and took delivery on 1st December last year. Model is 2.0 Elegance with the 170BHP CR engine. I live in Welwyn Garden... -
Can I insure my 2003 BMW X5 as a classic? 15 Nov 2023 (Ask HJ)
I live in Enfield where i have to pay ULEZ. Vehicle is currently off road declared SORN, however I want to get the vehicle back on road in a month or two.... -
Do I need to change all four tyres at the same time on a BMW xDrive model? 4 May 2023 (Ask HJ)
We have a BMW 18d. The dealer says although it is an X drive, in normal driving 100% of the power is sent to the front and the rear is only used when extra... -
A dealer won't send my car's documents, so I can't tax or insure it - what do I do? 14 Mar 2018 (Ask HJ)
I bought a used car online. The seller said he was a trader and the car was advertised as a part-exchange, just MoT'd with a one year warranty. I booked... -
I overstayed in a car park, but during a free parking period - can I fight the PCN? 4 Sep 2017 (Ask HJ)
I received a PCN from Parking Eye for overstaying. I paid for 120 minutes and stayed 147 minutes. We planned to pay for any excess when we left by buying...
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