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Should I straighten my wheels when parking? 14 Jun 2023 (Ask HJ)
When I learnt to drive in the 1960s I was told to park with the wheels straight for two reasons: to avoid strain on the PAS in full lock and to facilitate... -
What's the best first car for a 17 year old? 12 May 2023 (Ask HJ)
My grandson's family are considering purchasing a car for a 17 year old, the budget is £6000 to £8000. Which car would you recommend and suggest they look... -
If I buy an electric car that's more than £40k, will I be liable for showroom tax from 2025? 20 Mar 2023 (Ask HJ)
If I buy an EV with list price £39500 and as an option have metallic paint at £555 will this make the car liable for the £40,000 'showroom tax' rate when... -
Can I get a spare wheel for my Lexus UX? 3 Apr 2022 (Ask HJ)
I've just bought a Lexus UX and it has a puncture repair kit but I've noticed that in other markets they offer a spare wheel and I think there may be room... -
Help me choose a used car please… 11 Aug 2021 (Forum)
I am looking for some advice on buying a used car please. So many cars to choose from and I have no idea what I should go for! My 2001 Honda Civic finally died and has been scrapped as it was uneconomical to repair. I walk to work and do very little driving so in the past 8 years have clocked up -
Small/mid auto SUV - any recs? 10 Aug 2021 (Forum)
which is also going to be needed!!). We've looked at (online mostly), or thought about, any of the following, but are we missing others? And what do you think about the ones we've considered so far: Mini Countryman (my wife's preference!); Mazda CX3; Renault Captur; Honda H-RV (but only -
Can you recommend an upmarket, used hybrid SUV? 28 Apr 2021 (Ask HJ)
My company car (Range Rover Evoque) goes back in May and I have to purchase my first vehicle in 14 years. My budget is £23k. I would love to purchase another... -
100 years of Mazda 7 Feb 2021 (Forum)
!. There was a section on innovations, such as that Mazda were the first company to use recycled materials on a car (1992). Four wheel steering, while Honda were the first company to fit this in a production car in 1987 (the Prelude), it was a mechanical system. The following year Mazda fitted the first electronic -
I'm stuck in Spain during lockdown but my MoT is due soon. What do I do? 12 Jan 2021 (Ask HJ)
I'm currently in Spain and not allowed to leave Valencia province. My MOT is due on March 7th and I don't know whether I will be able to return to the... -
What could be causing clutch judder first thing in the morning? 1 Feb 2020 (Ask HJ)
We have a 2014 Suzuki Swift 1.2 Dualjet with 40k miles on the clock. The car has recently developed a clutch judder when pulling away in first gear after... -
I put the wrong year of a speeding conviction when applying for insurance and am now being charged to cancel - is this right? 20 Jan 2020 (Ask HJ)
My car insurance was up for renewal so I went to a price comparison site and picked the one I thought was the best option. I gave them the details of two... -
What’s the most feature-packed dashcam on the market? 27 Nov 2019 (Ask HJ)
My son passed his driving test earlier in the year and we want to get him a dashcam for Christmas. What’s the best dashcam on the market? We want to get... -
Which pressure washer do you recommend for between £100-£150? 27 Nov 2019 (Ask HJ)
We’ve been suffering from flooding in recent weeks and, as a result, the roads around us are absolutely filthy. We don’t have a pressure washer, but I... -
I want a fairly cheap but sturdy roofbox - what do you recommend? 27 Nov 2019 (Ask HJ)
I need a fairly cheap, but sturdy, roof box for a bit of extra space over the holiday period. What’s out there? I don’t really want to spend any more than... -
VW Golf 1.4 Estate - First impressions - goodbye Civic hello Golf 23 Oct 2019 (Forum)
obsessiveness it won't be an issue. Its just been serviced so I wont need to shell out for another year but that will be much more than the Honda which had unbelievably cheap main dealer service with free MoT and breakdown. The VW menu service charge is the usual oil change and checks and the major -
My nephew's car was damaged while being serviced - should he inform his insurance company? 19 Feb 2019 (Ask HJ)
My nephew's car suffered body and wheel damage while it was left for a routine service at a garage. He noticed the damage when he was collecting the car,... -
We're looking at buying a used van - will the warranty be void if the servicing wasn't done by the manufacturer? 13 Nov 2017 (Ask HJ)
We're looking at a Renault Master van for our son's business. It's a 2016 model, priced with extras at £14,478. It's done 25,500 miles and has a warranty... -
I've been offered a rarely used 1993 Rover 416 GSi - will it need a lot of maintenance? 1 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
I've recently become in need of an automatic car due to a health problem. I was going to purchase a used Nissan Micra, however, I have also been offered... -
CVT gearboxes, are they really that bad? 7 Feb 2017 (Forum)
seating position. Last issue was the gearbox, as i still read plenty of stories to put me off either dual clutch or automated manual gearboxes. What this brought me to, after extensive research, was the honda jazz and toyota yaris. But both of these have cvt gearboxes, and very little i have ever -
What small automatic should I buy for £2000? 5 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
My car has just been totalled by a white van man. I have to buy a replacement. I only bought my car in October and now have to look again. I need easy...