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Do I need to have four matching tyres on my car? 24 Jul 2025 (Ask HJ)
I have just got a BMW 2 Series Active Tourer M Sport which has three different makes of tyres. The rear two are Bridgestone weather control A005, 225/45... -
Will changing from run flat tyres mean a more comfortable ride? 16 Jul 2025 (Ask HJ)
My 2020 BMW 330i is excellent except that a back injury now necessitates a more compliant ride. The original run flat tyres are quite harsh on 19-inch... -
What engaging to drive car do you recommend? 2 Jul 2025 (Ask HJ)
I'm after a used car to replace my rapidly aging Peugeot 207. My criteria are a budget of £18k, 2017 or newer, 50k miles tops, manual petrol, sub 9-ish... -
What car is easy to get into for someone with restricted movement of the legs? 22 Apr 2025 (Ask HJ)
I have restricted movement of my legs and have problems getting in and out of cars. My VW Passat was a lovely car but low to the ground making it difficult... -
Where is the amp in my Rover 75? 13 Nov 2024 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2005 Rover 75 and am looking to fit a sat nav unit radio. I was told the amp is in the boot area. I’ve had both left and right panels stripped... -
What happens to a PCP agreement on death? 5 Aug 2024 (Ask HJ)
What is the position of a PCP agreement on the death of the purchaser? A relative recently passed unexpectedly and unfortunately BMW Finance have quoted... -
Are car dealers who operate by appointment only legitimate? 27 Mar 2024 (Ask HJ)
I've heard about car dealers who operate by appointment only and are usually home-based and claims it pre-dates the pandemic/lockdown push to work from... -
What do you suggest as a narrow car for a tight driveway? 11 Dec 2023 (Ask HJ)
My mum is looking to replace her BMW X1. It is too wide for her driveway and she has scraped it a few times. She needs a four door or hatch that's automatic.... -
I want a small, frugal car with good boot space that is fun to drive, what are my options? 21 Nov 2023 (Ask HJ)
I'm on my second Panda, now 15 years old. I really like it but time to change, what was good, 1.3 diesel power, suprising amount of fun and decent handling,... -
My car has failed the MoT on emissions - how can I fix this? 3 Oct 2023 (Ask HJ)
My BMW Z3 is failing the Irish NCT (equivalent to MoT) on CO2 emissions. Do I need to change the catalytic converter? -
I'm rejecting a car but the dealer is deducting £2000 for loss of value, is this fair? 31 Jul 2023 (Ask HJ)
I purchased a BMW X3 2019 model in Jan 2023 and it has developed issues with its brake discs. I have given the dealer four opportunities to repair but... -
Which Suzuki Swift model is best? 28 Jul 2023 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2015 1.2 Suzuki Swift but would like more power and refinement. A Suzuki salesman recommended the Swift with the Boosterjet engine which I eventually... -
What's the best small plug-in hybrid? 7 Jul 2023 (Ask HJ)
I'm elderly and being blinded with science. I want a small plug in hybrid whose battery will not cost a fortune when it dies as my available cash is about... -
What would you suggest as a cheap towing car? 23 May 2023 (Ask HJ)
I have about £6500 (including trade) to spend on something bigger to replace my Vauxhall Corsa. I need something that's able to tow our track cars (a 2003... -
Where can I find a list of torque convertor automatic cars? 11 Apr 2023 (Ask HJ)
Is there a website with a list of every torque convertor car available in UK? I am looking for a small/medium SUV sized car - with a TC box available... -
Replacing Land Rover Discovery Sport - what do you recommend? 11 Jul 2022 (Ask HJ)
I want to replace my wife's Land Rover Discovery Sport. We are interested in a plug-in hybrid. We owned a Mazda CX-7 for many years and are very interested... -
Can I use winter tyres in summer months? 16 Oct 2020 (Ask HJ)
I have a set of summer and winter tyres but the summer tyres need replacing and I'm thinking of changing to all-season tyres. However, the winter tyres... -
Can you advise the smallest car that can fit a stage 1 rear facing car seat in the back? 3 Jul 2019 (Ask HJ)
We currently have a 1 series BMW and with a rear facing child seat in the back, the front seat is unusable for long journeys as there is so little leg... -
How do I find out what EU rating my car is? 10 Jun 2019 (Ask HJ)
I would like to know what EU rating my BMW 520d is? It's registered 2012, but the VC5 left column K type approval number is e1*2007/46*0363*05. I read... -
Is the Lexus IS 300 a future classic? 23 Jul 2018 (Ask HJ)
My elderly father-in-law owns a 2003 Lexus IS300 Auto Limited Edition. He purchased it from the first owner who had done 17k miles in 2003. He has now...

