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Why is my DSG jerky? 8 Aug 2025 (Ask HJ)
I have inherited a 2018 VW Polo with the 1.0 Turbo engine and DSG transmission. It's great in many ways, but is strangely jerky setting off from rest sometimes.... -
Is it okay to leave my EV parked for a month at the airport? 17 Jul 2025 (Ask HJ)
I have just purchased a Citroen e-C3 EV Max. Twice a year I go away for a month and leave my car at the airport after a month but would the EV battery... -
What do you suggest as a second hand budget car for high mileages? 29 Apr 2025 (Ask HJ)
I am looking to replace my current car with a budget of no more than £6000. The requirements are an estate or SUV with good boot space (dogs annd camping... -
What very comfy, quiet motorway cruiser do you suggest? 21 Mar 2025 (Ask HJ)
Due to a chronic health condition I am going to have to trade in my BMW 520d M Sport as the seat is too low and the ride is too firm for me these days.... -
Should I buy a Dacia Bigster? 13 Feb 2025 (Ask HJ)
I’ve put a pre deposit down on a new Dacia bigster 155 hybrid journey which comes to 30k I am lucky enough to get discount on new cars being ex forces... -
Can I turn off lane keep assist? 2 Apr 2024 (Ask HJ)
I read today Judith Ridgers question on a replacement for an Outlander PHEV. I had one of the last of these and there was no lane assist. I replaced it... -
What used electric car should we replace our Honda CR-V with? 7 Sep 2023 (Ask HJ)
We are looking to replace a petrol Honda CR-V automatic with an electric SUV and exploring what's best? Our Honda CR-V has been super reliable and we value... -
How can I compare running costs for petrol, diesel, electric and hybrid? 8 Aug 2023 (Ask HJ)
I want to buy a used car for my company. How to work out the fuel / electric cost so I can compare? -
How do I mothball my Fiat motorhome? 14 Jun 2023 (Ask HJ)
I need to store my motorhome for two years at home under cover. I can move it to stop flats on tyres but am not keen on emptying the radiator as I need... -
Is it worth turning the engine off at traffic lights? 10 Oct 2022 (Ask HJ)
A lot of cars nowadays automatically shut off the engine when the car stops. I do in it my 10 year old Mazda MX-5 at temporary traffic lights under the... -
What's the best small SUV for older drivers? 28 Mar 2022 (Ask HJ)
My wife and I are in our late eighties and we are looking for a replacement for our 2015 Seat Leon 1.4 TSI FR. We want a petrol automatic that is easy... -
How can we get a good deal on a new car? 12 Jan 2022 (Ask HJ)
We have a 2017 Volvo V90 D5 that has done 50,000 miles. It is bigger than we need.Given the price of second hand cars we wonder whether we should just... -
What's the best auto SUV for under £30,000? 23 Aug 2021 (Ask HJ)
I am considering changing my 2019 Ford Focus auto (with the dial selector) for a new Skoda Karoq 1.5 TSI DSG. I am very disappointed with the Ford auto... -
Can I skip the oil and filter change on a low mileage car? 3 Apr 2020 (Ask HJ)
I bought a Jaguar XK Convertible 5-litre last August. It was serviced in March 2019 at 76,600 miles and has travelled only 4000 miles since. It's used... -
When can I register my March 1978 car as historic? 1 Apr 2019 (Ask HJ)
I have a 1978 Triumph Stag that becomes historic this year. It was 1st registered 1st Mar 1978. The MoT runs out 18th April 19 and the tax runs out 1st... -
Changing from an SUV to hot hatch 20 Aug 2016 (Ask HJ)
I currently have a Renault Kadjar 1.6 dCi. I like the car, but the engine feels sluggish compared to the same engine I had in my previous Nissan Qashqai. I... -
Which tyres are best for low road noise? 15 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
Most cars I go in disappoint me with the level of tyre roar. Am I right in thinking low profile tyres are partly to blame? Could you recommend me some... -
Honda CR-V - should we sell or keep it? 16 Oct 2014 (Ask HJ)
Our Honda CR-V (petrol, automatic) needs new tyres before the winter, which I guess will cost £600+. We’ve done 74,000 miles in the Honda and are quite... -
Is the 2011 BMW 320d particularly susceptible to DPF faults? 13 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
I am about to trade in my 2003 BMW 320d for a 2011 example of the same model but with automatic transmission. My current car is manual and does not have... -
Why has my Mercedes-Benz B150's gearbox failed at four years old? 12 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
I purchased a Mercedes-Benz B150 automatic new just over four years ago. I currently have 91,000 miles driven. It is serviced at six-month intervals by...
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