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Why are EVs not fitted with dynamos? 5 Aug 2025 (Ask HJ)
Is there a self charging electric car using dynamos? Electric motors could drive the car from a battery to the front wheels, while the dynamos on the... -
Do motorway speed cameras operate when no limit is shown? 7 Apr 2025 (Ask HJ)
I have received a notification of prosecution from West Midlands Police for travelling at 81 mph thus exceeding the 70 mph speed limit. This was recorded... -
Is a car whose airbags have deployed automatically a write off? 27 Jan 2025 (Ask HJ)
Is it true insurance companies will generally write off a car whose airbags have deployed? -
What's a good modern classic to use as a daily car? 9 Jul 2024 (Ask HJ)
My son would like a modern classic car. However it would have to be his main car and be up to being used daily all year round. Are there any cars suitable... -
What's a suitable replacement for a Ford B-MAX? 1 Jul 2024 (Ask HJ)
My daughter needs to replace her 2016 Ford B-MAX for something with more luggage space. She likes the sliding doors and wants an automatic and can add... -
What's the best first car for a new driver? 3 May 2024 (Ask HJ)
My daughter will be finishing university in June and wants help to buy her first car. She will be 22 and we just require a car thats reliable and cheap... -
Can you still get insurance that covers a car to be driven by anyone? 4 Mar 2024 (Ask HJ)
I am 92 and I seem to remember that about 70 years ago my father used to insure his car comprehensibly to be driven by 'any driver' When did that option... -
My dealer says my Mercedes E-Class Auto needs a gearbox service but it's only done 33,000 miles, is this necessary? 25 Sep 2023 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2018 MB E-Class, it’s done 33,000 miles. The dealer tells me it needs an automatic gearbox service this year - £375 + VAT. Is it strictly necessary,... -
Has the private parking code of practice been scrapped? 2 Aug 2022 (Ask HJ)
I've just come across the headline: "Private Parking Code of Practice scrapped." Seriously, after all the hype, all the waiting, all the hope of a fairer... -
Which cars use a steering column gearshift? 11 Jul 2022 (Ask HJ)
I have an injury to my hand and find my Mercedes-Benz great to drive, as it has the gear changer on the steering column. I want to update my car but have... -
Will TPMS-equipped tyres cost more to replace? 25 Apr 2022 (Ask HJ)
My Hyundai ix20 has wheels that are equipped with a tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS). Will these cost more to replace? And if so, how much extra? -
Which cars are ULEZ compliant? 22 Apr 2022 (Ask HJ)
Which cars pass the London Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) restrictions? -
What do wheel markings stand for? 9 Feb 2022 (Ask HJ)
At the back of the alloy wheel there is a serial number like '7.0Jx17H2ET40'. What is it? Another alloy has a '7.5Jx.....etc.' What is the difference between... -
What are the most comfortable car tyres? 17 Mar 2021 (Ask HJ)
I own a Volkswagen Golf SV, tyre size 205/55 R16. We need a new set of tyres that offer the most comfortable ride for my wife, who's suffering from back... -
Are there alternatives to the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV? 8 Jan 2021 (Ask HJ)
I wish to purchase a 4X4 AWD commercial SUV. I was looking at the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, but heard that Mitsubishi will soon withdraw from Europe.... -
What's the best 3.5 tonne tow car for under £15k? 16 Nov 2020 (Ask HJ)
My partner is looking for a vehicle that is capable of towing 3.5 tonnes (horsebox and horses). Ideally, an automatic that costs less than £15,000 to buy... -
Which secondhand car would be the best buy from a low emissions point of view? 13 Oct 2020 (Ask HJ)
I can't buy an electric car (nowhere for a charging point) and I don't like automatics so hybrids are out. Which secondhand car would be the best buy from... -
Do you recommend the new car paint protection offered by dealers? 14 Sep 2020 (Ask HJ)
Is it worth having my car treated with the paint protection offered by car dealers? -
Are CVT auto gearboxes good? 10 Sep 2020 (Ask HJ)
I'm thinking about getting a vehicle with a CVT transmission. Possibly Honda HR-V or Nissan Qashqai. My preference would be a torque converter auto, though... -
My car has developed a suspension issue less than a month after purchase. What are my rights? 14 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
My car has developed serious suspension and air con issues 28 days after purchasing from a dealer. If not covered by warranty, what are my rights? The...
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