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What car do you suggest for an older female?

I'm a 75 year old female looking for a 'new' smallish, second hand car. I would require the following: hatchback, economic to maintain, 2020 or younger,...

Why has Jaguar disabled the charge to 80% feature on the I-Pace?

Recent correspondence on HJ referred to only charging your EV to keep it in the sweet spot of 20 to 80%, which I understand and practice with our Tesla...

What's the best used small automatic car for under £9000?

In the past I have followed your advice and bought a Toyota Yaris, followed by a Hyundai i10. Both had trouble free automatic transmission. My lovely Hyundai...

Do any cars come with a light coloured interior and upholstery?

What cars available in the UK come with a light coloured interior and upholstery?

Can I claim for a failed cambelt?

I recently replaced the cambelt on my 2013 Ford Focus. Unfortunately, 5 days later the new cambelt failed, a tensioner bolt snapped. I lost the cost of...

Should older drivers be tested for reactions as well as eyesight?

While I fully agree with over 70's having eye tests, at 82 I have had a two yearly one for over 20 years and have 18/20 vision, without glasses. I believe...

Should I charge my PHEV to 80% to preserve the battery?

Can you advise on this classic 'down the pub' argument please? Is it best to only charge my plug-in PHEV BMW X1 to 80% battery capacity and forgo the lost...

Is a solar trickle charger good for a hybrid?

During the summer months, both my wife's car (2025 - Suzuki Swift Hybrid) and my vehicle (2021 - Toyota RAV4 Hybrid) will be unused for approximately 3+...

How is my Land Rover Freelander ULEZ compliant?

I have 2012 Land Rover Freelander. It's showing as ULEZ compliant with TfL. However according to my CoC he Nox is 150 mgs/k. Also the PM is shown as 1.25...

Where is best to advertise an amphibious car sale?

Where is the best place to advertise an amphibious car sale?

Should I switch from petrol to an EV if I want long term reliability?

I've owned my 15 year old MkVI Golf TSI for 12 years and it's reliably covered over 160,000 miles. However, expensive problems are occurring and there...

Which £30k sports car should I buy?

I'm in the fortunate position of being able to buy a nice car with a £30k budget. I've narrowed it down to a Jag F-Type V6 or Porsche Cayman 2.7. Which...

What small SUV will suit me?

I currently drive a Honda Jazz but and am looking to replace it with a small SUV or hatchback. I would like to be able to park it in my carport. I drive...

What spacious family estate car do you recommend?

We need a new family car with space across the back for 2 child seats and an adult plus a large boot. We currently we have an Astra Estate. We prefer petrol...

What's the maximum no claims bonus I can protect?

After over 50 years of driving and accruing 22 years NCD I unfortunately had a minor motor accident. Although when I took out the policy I provided proof...