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  How can I protect my car from the elements? 12 Sep 2024 (Ask HJ)
  I am lucky enough to own a Porsche Cayman S which I normally SORN for approximately 5 months over the winter period. I am about to move & although the...
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  Will a used Subaru from 2006 still have a warranty? 1 Aug 2024 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking for a replacement car and have a budget. I have seen a Subaru Legacy that I like from what seems a reputable used car seller. However, I am...
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  Are car drag coefficients a con? 21 Mar 2024 (Ask HJ)
  Not so long ago manufacturers use to quote drag coefficients to demonstrate how aerodynamic their cars were. A good example was the Citroen XM, the front...
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  What are the risks of leasing for the over 80s? 3 Jan 2024 (Ask HJ)
  My current VW ID.3 lease will end next year shortly before my 80th birthday. I am currently in good health and I would like to continue to lease electric...
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  Can I get a regular garage to service my Porsche with official parts? 17 Apr 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Porsche Macan S 2019 we bought from a main dealer and they have said it’s due a service and want £2000. I want to know if I get the parts from...
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  Should I buy a used Toyota Yaris GR? 26 Aug 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I have recently made enquiries of Toyota re the Yaris GR and have been told that there is a waiting list for this vehicle into 2024. I have checked a...
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  Can you recommend a modern replacement for my Fiat Coupe? 16 Sep 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I recently lost my beloved 1998 Fiat Coupe 20v Turbo, after a head-on collision with a drunk driver. We were lucky to walk away. Having owned the car since...
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  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...
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  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...
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  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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  Need a spacious family car - Skoda Superb or Kia Optima? 26 Sep 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I've currently got a 2014 Citroen C4 Picasso which I love for the spacious interior but it has proven unreliable, with five major mechanical issues in...
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  What small, petrol cars have a big boot? 7 Jul 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I currently have a Mazda 3, which my son will be taking over. I need to replace this with a much smaller car (in length) due to parking space restrictions...
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  Which electric cars have higher seating positions? 10 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
  Can you point me in the direction of affordable electric cars with higher seating positions? I'm 83 and reasonably fit but higher seating does help. Currently...
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  Which small crossovers have the best ride comfort? 2 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
  My wife has a 2018 Vauxhall Mokka X with 18-inch wheels. We are disappointed with the ride comfort, At slow speeds over pitted road surfaces or over speed...
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  I'll be moving to a more rural area soon - is buying a Porsche Taycan a smart idea? 28 Oct 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I'm downsizing my home and hope to return to my West Lancashire roots next year; somewhere rural with a garage. I fancy a Porsche Taycan - I love its looks...
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  Will a Honda Civic Jordan ever be a classic car? 15 Oct 2019 (Ask HJ)
  We're a two-car family, but as both of us are retired our Honda Civic Jordan now only does a 1000 miles a year. It's a one owner, garaged, 66,000 miles,...
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  What's the life span of a battery in an EV? 17 Sep 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I am becoming more interested in purchasing an electric car and at the age of 72 and a low mileage driver want it to last a long time. I imagine that the...
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  Can I use a battery conditioning charger through a 12v socket in my car? 5 Dec 2018 (Ask HJ)
  Can I use a battery conditioning charger (I think that’s the term) through a 12v socket in my car’s cabin? Obviously not one wired through the ignition...
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  Need an electric car to cope with an 800-mile journey - do they exist? 21 Nov 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I currently run a three-year-old Renault Kadjar diesel. I am looking to replace it with an electric car. Trouble is, I drive to Spain twice a year and...
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  What's a suitable car for a 70-year-old? 15 Nov 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I drive an Audi A3 which I have had for seven years and am pleased with. However as we get older, we find long journeys are less comfortable and have thought...