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Is the Mercedes A250e a good plug-in hybrid? 14 Jun 2021 (Ask HJ)
I'm thinking of buying a Mercedes-Benz A250e. Is there something you would recommend which is better? The 44 electric miles is the attraction. -
Would I be better with a diesel or an EV if I do a lot of miles? 12 Mar 2021 (Ask HJ)
What might be the better (used) purchase, an Audi Q7 diesel or a Q7 e-tron? I do mainly motorway journeys but with some town and non-motorway driving.... -
Which small cars are the cheapest to tax? 5 Feb 2021 (Ask HJ)
Which make and modes have the cheapest car tax? It also needs to be good for very short journeys i.e. 3 miles per day, not driven much at weekends. Thanks. -
Is the Toyota Aygo with the auto gearbox any good? 20 Jul 2020 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking for a first car - which needs to be economical, compact, reliable and automatic. I've found a 2007 Toyota Aygo 1.0-litre with 46,000 miles... -
Do I need to charge my stop-start car's battery in AGM mode? 2 May 2020 (Ask HJ)
I have a stop-start car and a CTEK trickle charger. The charger seems, when it is switched on, to auto select battery mode. But, being stop-start, does... -
Will over 70s in isolation get a reduction on the price of their VED? 24 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
Cheeky question. Is it likely that those over 70, who've had to permanently park their cars for three months (or more) due to Coronavirus, will get a reduction... -
Can a SORN'd car be test driven by a prospective buyer without tax? 23 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
My car is SORN'd, as it's no longer in use, pending a sale. Can it be taken on a short test drive without having to tax it for a whole month. If so, would... -
Need a reliable used car for £3000 - any suggestions? 15 Nov 2019 (Ask HJ)
I am looking to replace our trusty old Nissan Micra. I would like a small car that's cheap to run and very reliable. I have up to £3000 to spend. -
Where is the best place to try and sell a Volvo 960 Estate which has failed its MoT? 7 Oct 2019 (Ask HJ)
Where is the best place to try and sell a Volvo 960 Estate, L-reg, 3.0-litre petrol, which has failed its MoT? -
What is the best product to restore the clearness of dull headlight glass? 1 Oct 2019 (Ask HJ)
What is the best product/method to restore the clearness of dull headlight glass? -
How can I get rid of a light scratch caused by some grit left on a sponge? 16 May 2019 (Ask HJ)
I have a light scratch mark on the bonnet of my car from some grit left on a sponge - it's not deep. Can you recommend something to polish it out? -
Does the Rover 45 have a Japanese engine? 2 Apr 2019 (Ask HJ)
I've read that the engines in the Rover 45 vary in quality and that the Japanese engines were best? How can you tell? My parent's car is playing up and... -
When does my classic car become tax exempt? 14 Sep 2018 (Ask HJ)
I have an MGB Roadster - registration JSA 189G - can you tell me when my car becomes tax exempt? -
What's the best way to give my paintwork a makeover? 4 Aug 2018 (Ask HJ)
I have just bought a Ford Mondeo on a 60 plate. I'd like to give the paintwork a bit of a makeover - it's not bad but needs freshening up a bit. What do... -
Should I get a Kia Rio or Renault Clio via the scrappage schemes? 30 Oct 2017 (Ask HJ)
I want to buy a new car via the scrappage schemes. I need a boot of about 350 litres, which brings my final choice down to the Renault Clio or Kia Rio.... -
The fan in my Volkswagen Golf keeps coming on - is this a symptom of the emissions fix? 31 Jul 2017 (Ask HJ)
This will be the third time I have taken my Volkswagen Golf to the garage that did the emissions fix. Is it normal for the fan to come on randomly (on... -
Which tyres are best for high mileages? 4 May 2017 (Ask HJ)
I have a Renault Captur that has done 68,000 miles and needs a full set of new tyres. Which tyres should I get? -
What insurer would cover a London black cab for private use? 19 Apr 2017 (Ask HJ)
I am looking at buying an ex London black cab as my new daily runner. Most insurance companies won't insure them because they say it's too old or it's... -
Would buying a Porsche Boxster in Macadamia Brown Metallic adversely affect the resale value? 23 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
I've been thinking of buying a 2008 Porsche Boxster 987 in Macadamia Brown Metallic. It's a nice car but do you think this would be a silly colour to buy... -
Why has my 2013 Honda CR-V gone into limp mode with no warning lights showing? 23 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2013 Honda CR-V i-VTEC 2.0-litre with 6 gears that has suddenly started to go into limp mode and will not get out of second gear or go over 20mph....

