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  Is the MOT extension only applicable to people vulnerable or self-isolating? 3 Apr 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I have heard conflicting information on MOTs in that the six-month exemption only applies to those people with Coronavirus or those self-isolating. I am...
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  Is the MoT extension only for those suffering from coronavirus? 26 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
  Some clarification is required on the MoT exceptions. Is it that only those that are suffering from the virus may take advantage of the MoT extension....
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  I'm moving house - do I need to inform my insurer of an address change immediately? 1 Aug 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I’m moving house in August from an urban to a rural address, some 70 miles away. My car insurance renewal is due some 19 days later. Would it be cheaper...
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  I want an automatic hybrid to replace my Toyota RAV4, do you suggest the Toyota CH-R or the Lexus NX? 31 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I currently have a 2014 Toyota RAV4 2.2d automatic (34,000 miles) to trade-in. My lady loves it but I find it slightly underpowered and thirsty. I did...
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  Automatic gearboxes and towing - what do I need to know? 25 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
  Could you tell me what I need to look out for on my Volvo XC60 when towing a 1500kg caravan? The car has the eight-speed automatic gearbox, will I need...
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  Help with Ford Powershift clutch packs 17 Nov 2015 (Ask HJ)
  Last year my B-MAX 1.6 auto was in and out of a dealership while they tried to find the cause of juddering when accelerating out of corners or up hills....
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  Buying a diesel BMW - is the 2.0 engine reliable? 22 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I need to replace my 15 year old Lexus IS 200. I’d like a used BMW (2014 model), either a 1 or 3 Series. However, I’d most likely go for the 2.0 diesel...
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  Buying an automatic SUV- what would you recommend? 18 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
  My father would like to change his car. Right now he owns a 2011 Audi Q5 2.0-litre petrol with a manual gearbox, with 75,000 miles on the clock. He would...
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  What should I replace my Honda CR-V with? 18 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I am replacing my 2007 Honda CR-V. I like the Honda and feel it has a high specification, especially when compared to BMW/Audi. I find the BMW X3 to be...
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  Which automatic would you pick from the B-Max, C3 Picasso and Nissan Note? 1 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have decided its time to trade in my old Renault Scenic auto. I have narrowed my search down to three models, the Ford B-Max, Citroen C3 Picasso and...
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  What's the trade-in value of my BMW 3 Series? 25 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
  What is the value of 2008 BMW 320d automatic?
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  Can you recommend a 4x4 for towing? 18 Jul 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I need a car with 4wd in order to tow glider trailers out of farmer's muddy field. However, most of the driving will be on ordinary road so I need the...
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  Downsizing from a Nissan Qashqai - what should I buy? 11 Oct 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I'm on my third Nissan Qashqai since 2013 and this current one (petrol/automatic) will be three years old in May 2022. Recently my partner bought a Mazda...
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  I want a diesel, manual estate or hatchback. Could you suggest some models? 12 Jan 2021 (Ask HJ)
  My 2010 Saab 9-3 Sportwagon has died and we have parted company. I’m struggling to decide what I should buy to replace it. I need a hatch or estate to...
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  My car was damaged at a recovery depot - but the company won't make good the damage? 10 Jul 2019 (Ask HJ)
  My car was recovered from France to the UK after an automatic gearbox failure. The vehicle was "dropped off a forklift truck" at a storage depot run by...
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  Clutch broke on our new car after 1400 miles - would skipping gears fix this issue? 22 Aug 2017 (Ask HJ)
  Four months ago we bought a Citroen C3 Picasso 1.2 PureTech. At 1400 miles, it had a burnt out clutch on a very busy road. The dealer blames our driving...
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  What SUV/crossover will offer the most comfortable ride and best back support? 11 Jul 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I want a new Crossover/SUV and it has to be a petrol automatic. I'm not concerned about handling or how fast it can go. I'm after a vehicle with the softest...
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  New car up to £50k - quiet, smooth ride, automatic, preferably 4wd 21 Jul 2016 (Ask HJ)
  Looked at your list of quiet cars. Not entirely happy with some of the models - the Skoda Superb tyres are noisy on coarse grained road, ride in BMWs is...
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  Buying a new family car - Mazda 6 or Skoda Superb? 14 Feb 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Mazda 6 Sport Nav (175 Manual) 2013 version which on the whole I am happy with especially the safety pack (Lane & rear view monitoring etc). I...
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  What's the best medium-sized estate/SUV for £25k? 24 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
  We will shortly be replacing our seven year old Honda Jazz after 100,000 miles. Although much of our mileage is for trips under 15 miles on the European...