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  Will car tax go up in April due to WLTP changes? 25 Feb 2020 (Ask HJ)
  We are looking to buy a new/nearly new car and have tested a Peugeot 5008 over the weekend. The dealer mentioned something about people buying cars now...
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  My car is going to be delivered later than expected - can we hold off registration a few days to get the 68-plate? 11 Jul 2018 (Ask HJ)
  My husband ordered a new car for me in May for delivery near my birthday (end of June). I'm now informed that it will be in this country for 4 August,...
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  My new car can't be registered due to WLTP - what can I do? 27 Nov 2018 (Ask HJ)
  My new Volkswagen Golf was delivered to the Volkswagen dealer on Nov 1st 2018. They have told me that the DVLA cannot register the car as it has a 2019...
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  How can Ford justify increasing tax on my new car by £300 if the WLTP hasn't been introduced yet? 5 Jun 2018 (Ask HJ)
  The Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicle Test Procedure (WLTP) is being introduced for all new cars registered from 1 September 2018 and the new car I had...
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  What SUV has the longest electric range? 25 Feb 2019 (Ask HJ)
  Please can you tell me what SUV has the longest electric range?
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  Was I missold a car because it's not getting the mpg I was told? 22 May 2020 (Ask HJ)
  What do the WLTP phases mean in real terms? Is the extra high phase just motorway driving? Basically, I bought a new Hyundai Kona 1.6 hybrid as I wanted...
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  Why are their differing mpg ans CO2 figures for some models? 13 Sep 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking to buy a used Hyundai i10 but am confused by the differing mpg and emissions data for the 2017 - 2019 1.0-litre models. I did not think that...
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  What is the Real MPG fuel economy of the Ford Focus EcoBoost? 5 Dec 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I'm only getting 37mpg from my 2017 Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost 140. That's well below any figure I've seen published by Ford. Any idea why this is the case?...
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  Why are there so few small cars offered with automatic gearboxes? 20 Sep 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I am thinking of buying a small car but would prefer automatic. The choice seems very limited - can you advise why this is. The Volkswagen Up is no longer...
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  Is it a bad idea to buy a BMW X1 considering BMW are stopping production of some models? 23 Mar 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I'm thinking of buying a used, 2017 BMW X1 M Sport diesel. Is this a bad move given that BMW are stopping production of some models?
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  I traded in my old car for scrappage discount on a new car - should this be honoured even if the scheme has ended? 16 Jun 2018 (Ask HJ)
  We’ve ordered a new Volkswagen Tiguan and we're getting rid of the old car under the scrappage scheme. The Tiguan was ordered in January, but since then,...
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  Can I get a refund on a deposit if I cancel my new car order? 22 Jul 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I've placed a new car deposit of £1000 for a Land Rover Discovery Sport. The build date is end of August and delivery is mid-September. Due to a change...
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  Our Skoda was due to be delivered in September but has been delayed until the new year - what can we do? 9 Oct 2018 (Ask HJ)
  We ordered a new Skoda Kodiaq in June for my husband via the motability scheme. Sadly due to worsening of his multiple sclerosis he now requires hand controls...
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  When is the best time to buy a new car? 10 Jun 2019 (Ask HJ)
  When is the best time to buy a new car?
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  Why are waiting times for new car orders so long? 12 Jul 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I would like to purchase a new car and have been looking at the current generations of Audi Q5 and Volvo XC60. I have been quoted lead times of seven and...
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  What PHEVs have the longest range? 30 Mar 2023 (Ask HJ)
  What is the best PHEV to buy with a 50+ mile range?
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  I've discovered that I can't have a towbar fitted to my new car - what are my rights against the dealer? 8 Nov 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I am having problems getting a towbar fitted to my Nissan Qashqai. They never told me that the car was fitted with an Adblue tank and because of that I...
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  I have heard that all cars built before 31st August must be sold by that date - is this right? 14 Jul 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I have heard that all cars built before 31st August must be sold/registered by that date. Does that mean there will be lots of pre-reg bargains, please?
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  Will my new Volkswagen Golf GTI automatic be reliable? 15 Feb 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I've recently ordered a new Golf GTI 245 Performance DSG which is a factory order due to options and colour choice. The dealer expects delivery time to...
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  Which automatic cars under £10k have the best mpg? 22 Aug 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I’m looking for an automatic under £10k that has good mpg figures. I’ve previously been recommended the Hyundai i20 and the Kia Picanto but the mpg ranges...