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How long should a set of tyres last? 26 Sep 2025 (Ask HJ)
I own a 2016 Skoda Yeti 1.2 TSI SEL. It has only covered around 33000 miles.It was fitted with Goodyear tyres so I replaced them with the same. It now... -
Are Ford Duratec engines durable? 3 Jul 2025 (Ask HJ)
My 2006 Ford Fusion has done 102,000 miles which I don't consider high mileage. Recently while waiting at traffic lights, after a 25 mile journey, I noticed... -
Is driving with an interior light on illegal? 23 Jun 2025 (Ask HJ)
My wife has some eyesight issues which can make driving in the dark difficult because of approaching headlights. An eye specialist has recommended that... -
Does my speedo or Google Maps show the correct speed? 4 Nov 2024 (Ask HJ)
Google maps shows the speed limit of the road you are on and your current speed. I’ve noticed that this is 4mph less than that displayed on my speedometer.... -
Do I need a sticker to warn people I am using a dash cam? 7 Oct 2024 (Ask HJ)
I have just fitted front and rear dash cams to my car and in the box is a sticker that you can put on a window to inform everyone you have a dash cam.... -
How much spare fuel can I carry? 26 Jun 2024 (Ask HJ)
What is the legal position on carrying in a private car a can containing spare E10 petrol? if it is legal so to do, what is the best currently available... -
When should I replace tyres on a motorhome? 20 Jun 2024 (Ask HJ)
I have read difference advice about the age at which tyres on a motorhome should be replaced - some guidance recommends 5 years from date of manufacture,... -
How can I improve the performance of my headlights? 2 Nov 2023 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2007 Toyota RAV4 XT5. The headlight lenses are not yellowed but not as clear as they were. I have tried a cleaning kit and there was minimal... -
What do Tiptronic and Kompressor mean? 18 Aug 2023 (Ask HJ)
I've been doing lots of research on Mercedes before I buy. What's Tiptronic and Kompressor mean? Currently investigating private sale, sounds good. 1.8... -
I'm trying to avoid the London cognition charge. Should I go hybrid or electric? 28 Oct 2020 (Ask HJ)
I have a really difficult decision to make and I am struggling, so any help would be appreciated. I work as a private hire driver in London and currently... -
What do you think of the Honda HR-V? 17 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
My 2.2 diesel Honda Civic is now eight years old with 120,000 miles of trouble-free motoring. But it's getting harder to get in an out of as I age. The... -
What's the best position for my dash cam? 23 Aug 2019 (Ask HJ)
I own a 2018 Jeep Compass and wish to use a Nextbase 312GW dash cam. Can you advise the best position for it and how best to wire it? I do not wish to... -
The ULEZ means I will no longer be able to go the 500 metres to my local supermarkets for my elderly mum - are Blue Badge holders exempt from the £12.50 charge? 12 Sep 2018 (Ask HJ)
I drive a 2009 diesel C4 Grand Picasso. I live in a postcode just outside the A406. TFL is proposing to bring in an Ultra Low Emissions Zone next year... -
I had a replacement windscreen fitted - is it my insurer's responsibility to pay for the rain sensor tech replacement? 29 Sep 2017 (Ask HJ)
I recently had fitted a replacement windscreen on my Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV. This was arranged through my insurer's approved suppliers, Autowindscreens,... -
Which hothatch is best? 28 Apr 2016 (Ask HJ)
Thirty five years ago I owned a lovely Golf GTI Mk 1, I would like to experience again the thrill of owning and driving a small, grippy and nippy car in... -
There's a puddle in the footwell of my Suzuki Alto 19 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2006 Suzuki Alto. In heavy rain a puddle forms in the drivers footwell and the driver's side back passenger foot well is also damp. There... -
Tyre problems with Jaguary XF Sportbrake 31 May 2014 (Ask HJ)
I took my Jaguar XF Sportbrake 3.0 V6 Portfolio for its first service on 06/12/13 (new in March 2013) having covered 17,802 mainly motorway miles. I was... -
Should I buy a diesel Citroen DS3 for short journeys? 19 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am thinking of replacing my Peugeot 206 with a Citroen DS3 and had been intending to purchase a petrol model. However, the salesman is recommending a... -
Why did my Citroen C5's engine fail after the turbocharger was replaced? 18 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
At 32,000 miles and ten months out of warranty, the turbo bearing failed on my 1.6HDi Citroen C5. The turbo was replaced by an official Citroen repairer... -
Problematic Kia Sorento geabox 26 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
From new the transfer box has been replaced twice under warranty on my Kia Sorento due to faults. The last time was in May 2012. In December 2012 I reported...

