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  Do you need to disconnect the battery from the car to charge with a trickle charger? 17 Apr 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I'm concerned about attaching my CTEK CT5 battery charger to my cars with the battery still connected to the car in case the charger fries the ECU. I've...
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  Should I get 2WD or AWD? 15 Apr 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I've decided to buy a new or nearly new Toyota RAV4 and need a quick delivery after lockdown. Don’t really need AWD but like the security of extra traction....
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  What would be the ballpark figure of running a 15 year old Bentley? 24 Feb 2020 (Ask HJ)
  What would be the ballpark figure of running a Bentley that has full service history, low mileage and is 15 years old? Considering it would be weekend...
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  Best small and reliable automatic car? 10 Feb 2020 (Ask HJ)
  We need a new or nearly new reliable small car. It must have an automatic gearbox, 4/5 doors, petrol engine and be large enough for long 200-mile trips....
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  What 3 tonne trolley jack do you recommend? 28 Nov 2019 (Ask HJ)
  Is the Sealey Trolley Jack 3010CX man enough to lift a Nissan X-Trail and would I have to buy an extra pair of axle stands? I am thinking of buying all...
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  Should I pay extra for winter tyres on a hire car? 22 Nov 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I am planning to fly to Lyon or Geneva in mid-March 2020 and will be hiring a car for a week to go skiing in Courchevel. Please can you tell me whether...
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  What's the best portable jump starter? 21 Nov 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I'm thinking of buying a small, portable jump starter to keep in the glovebox just in case I get a flat battery. Is there a specific model or brand that...
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  What Christmas present should I buy someone who is into classic cars? 21 Nov 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I've seen a few of your Christmas gift guides and wondered if you have one for classic cars? Stumped as to what to get someone this Christmas. Any help...
• Garage hasn't fixed car properly, what to do? 8 Feb 2019 (Forum)
  old and possibly burning oil and that would / could be throwing the sensors off and advised we get rid of the car sooner rather than later. That was 2 weeks ago and now the light is back and the same error code is back, it isn't hesitating but I am guessing, s before, that comes next. I
• How/Where to report a scammer? 24 Dec 2018 (Forum)
  wanted £500 back as I had sold him a car fradulently, or he would sue me. I told him he was talking s*** & I wasnt gonna refund anything. Now, 3 days later he has advertised the car for sale, at £7000, calling it "the best example in the UK" and "only 69,000 miles", making
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  Do you have any suggestions for obtaining a classic car insurance policy with an agreed value? 12 Nov 2018 (Ask HJ)
  Do you have any suggestions for obtaining an insurance policy with an agreed value of £8000 for a 1999 Saab 9-3 Viggen? It has done 81,000 miles, is completely...
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  I want a dash cam to sit hidden inside my car's grill - what do you recommend? 9 Jul 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I'd like a dash cam, but would prefer a hidden unit in the grill. want something waterproof, but I can't seem to find one. Am I best just looking at motorbike...
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  The solicitors dealing with my accident claim will not pay the VAT - is this right? 25 Jun 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I was the victim of a rear end shunt in March. So far the claims handling firm of solicitors have only produced an agreement for me to sign appointing...
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  I had an accident in a work vehicle - do I need to notify the insurer of my own vehicle? 16 Apr 2018 (Ask HJ)
  A few weeks ago I had a accident in a lorry I drive for work. I drove into a ditch, and no other vehicles were involved. My company claimed off their insurance...
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  Water is leaking through a windscreen replacement - is the dealer liable for selling me a faulty car? 13 Apr 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia. I noticed dampness in the drivers footwell so I took it to a Vauxhall dealership under warranty. After a long investigation,...
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  What issues should I look out for on a 20 year old motorhome? 26 Mar 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking at a 1998 Fiat Ducati Lanka motorhome to buy. Can you tell me what issues to look out for and how they compare to the Hymer B544 of the same...
• Ford Focus Zetec - ECU failure not covered by warranty 21 Mar 2018 (Forum)
  residue – which Stewart had already done whilst replacing the engine(s)) and £227.98 for performing diagnostics for an injector or PCM problem). We declined to pay these costs, collected the car from Ford on December 18th 2017 and were charged £42.49 – a ‘token gesture
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  My daughter has 15 years accident free driving on my policy, but zero NCD - will insurers take this into account? 1 Mar 2018 (Ask HJ)
  My daughter is 32 years old and has been a named driver on my policies since she was 17. She has had 15 years of accident free driving, but this does not...
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  European insurers focus on the vehicle rather than the driver - why don't UK insurers operate like this? 15 Feb 2018 (Ask HJ)
  After living in France for some years, and insuring a car which covered all drivers, I cannot understand why UK insurers base prices on the driver rather...
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  Are Cat N vehicles safe to buy? 5 Feb 2018 (Ask HJ)
  My 17 year old daughter is looking for her first car. Her budget is about £3500 - £4000, and she really wants a Citroen C1. She’s seen a local garage,...