Showing results in 
Ask HJ [Show all channels]
Sort by: Relevance | Newest first | Oldest first
-
Is a petrol Toyota Yaris good for motorways or should we switch to a small diesel car? 20 Mar 2023 (Ask HJ)
My grandson commutes 64 miles each day on mostly motorways. He has a 2016 Toyota Yaris petrol with 44,000 miles on the clock. Would you advise him to change... -
How can I check the price of road tax on a used car? 16 Jan 2023 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking to buy a used car and want to avoid the £40,000 premium car rate. How can I check if a car was over £40,000 when it was new? -
Will the 2030 ban cause diesel camper van prices to go down? 17 Aug 2022 (Ask HJ)
I'm considering buying a new Volkswagen T6 camper van. Will spend between £50,000 to £60,000 but am worried it will devalue lots as a fossil fuel vehicle.... -
How can I tell when the DPF is regenerating? 4 Jan 2022 (Ask HJ)
Is it possible to purchase anything that lets you know when your diesel particulate filter (DPF) is regenerating e.g. something simple like a bulb lighting... -
How long will an EV battery last? 16 Oct 2020 (Ask HJ)
How long do you think a battery in an electric car would last if you do an average 15,000 miles a year? -
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... -
The DVLA lost my V5C and now want me to pay for a replacement? 11 Aug 2020 (Ask HJ)
I sent my V5C logbook to the DVLA with a change of fuel notification. After a month I called them and they said to wait longer but they could tax it over... -
Is it a good time to go all-electric? 7 Aug 2020 (Ask HJ)
My wife and I have a Toyota Yaris hybrid, mostly used locally. I have up to £15,000 plus part exchange and would like to go all electric. With Covid and... -
I want a 4WD SUV but they're all diesels and I do less than 10,000 miles per year. What should I do? 10 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
I was thinking of buying the Skoda Kodiaq 4 wheel drive, but it is only available as a diesel. I was trying to get away from diesel, especially as my annual... -
Is a hybrid car a good choice for long distance driving? 20 Feb 2020 (Ask HJ)
I regularly drive from York to Stirling and all points inbetween for my new job I'm not paid very much so would the Suzuki Ignis mild hybrid do the job? -
Best £1000 car for a new driver? 17 Dec 2019 (Ask HJ)
What is the best car for my grandson to buy as a first car for around £1000? It must have cheap insurance, be good on fuel and reliable. -
What's the difference between yellow top and blue top Reliant engines? 15 Nov 2019 (Ask HJ)
What's the difference between yellow top and blue top Reliant engines? -
Is a normal hybrid or PHEV better for stop start driving in traffic? 1 Oct 2019 (Ask HJ)
I have a daily commute of approximately 14 miles each way in traffic. I am thinking of buying a hybrid - possibly a Kia Niro. Given the stop-start nature... -
What's the better choice - petrol or diesel? 31 Jul 2019 (Ask HJ)
I am 64 and want to buy my final car. I can’t make my mind up between petrol and diesel but would like a car with top spec used up to £20k. Will diesel... -
What is the long term battery life on a BMW i3? 31 Oct 2018 (Ask HJ)
Is there any information available yet regarding the degradation or actual battery life of the BMW i3? I drive the 94Ah range extender on a (66) plate.... -
Are there any seven seat hybrids? 29 Oct 2018 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking for a possible replacement to my current seven-seater Toyota Verso. Are there any hybrids? Fuel efficiency will be really helpful. If it drives... -
Do 'no smoke' treatments actually work? 1 Oct 2018 (Ask HJ)
Can you advise me on Wynns Stop Smoke oil treatment or similar products. Do they actually work? I have a diesel and have been told it needs either a new... -
What's a good small automatic that's economical and reliable? 25 Sep 2018 (Ask HJ)
I have a budget of around £4k and am looking for a small automatic that will mostly do city driving and school runs for my wife. I have read that MMT (Yaris)... -
Are there set workshop times for specific jobs? 14 Sep 2018 (Ask HJ)
Are there official times for specific jobs on a Volkswagen T5 Transporter? I have been charged what I think is an excessive price for changing the fuel... -
I need a heavy duty pick-up. Does anything exist in the UK? 1 Aug 2018 (Ask HJ)
I am looking for a pick-up truck that can carry a 1.5 tonne load, in the shape of an American slide-in demountable camper. All of the pick-ups available...
Elsewhere on 
