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  What is the warranty for hybrid batteries on Toyotas? 24 Dec 2024 (Ask HJ)
  Toyota's warranty for EVs is when it gets below 70% range it will be replaced under warranty. But that does not include hybrids or plugins. Do...
• Avoiding parking tickets 1 May 2003 (Forum)
  Question is how does he stand re. covering up his plate whilst parked on the pavement? It's still part of the highway and if a car driver covered up his plates with sticky tape I suspect it would raise eyebrows and warrant investigation.
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  I commute 80 miles a day - should I buy an EV? 7 Jan 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I am confused about which "green" car I should buy. I have a budget of £10k max and need to commute 40 miles each way without a charging point in my school.
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  Which are the best diesel automatic cars for under £4000? 8 Oct 2018 (Ask HJ)
  Which are the best diesel automatic cars for under £4000?
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  Laying up a car for extended periods - anything I've forgotten? 14 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My Honda CRV is kept in South Africa, and used 3-4 months of the year. Maintenance charging is not an option, so during storage I intend to: (1) Use...
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  Small car with flat load space 20 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I currently drive an Astra 1.6SXi, covering approx 10,000 miles pa, mostly motorway. The only problem is that the rear seats do not fold flat (I need...
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  Would a cracked alloy fall under warranty? 2 Nov 2020 (Ask HJ)
  We have a Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe and the warranty is three years old next year. We've had the car since July 2020, purchased from a reputable Jaguar...
• Please help- MOT negligence? 6 Apr 2021 (Forum)
  Luckily it wasn't a busy street otherwise I wouldn't be here now. RAC and mechanic told me my car should have never passed an Mot. Car has badly corroded rear arms, which snapped and caused the rear axle failure, repairs cost £ 800-900 . Now, on my MOT advisories it says: Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside Rear [1.1.11 (c)] and Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside Rear [1.1.11 (c)].
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  Would you buy a diesel car? 1 Jul 2020 (Ask HJ)
  If you were looking for a new or newish SUV with a view to keeping it over ten years, would you still buy a diesel?
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  What oil can I use in my classic car? 16 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 1993 Mini Mayfair that has only covered 30,000 miles and has been run on 20/50 Classic vehicle oils. I have been given five lots of Magnatec 10/30...
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  Changing from a Cee'd for lower mileages? 21 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have owned a '58 Kia Cee'd CRDi GS from new and have covered 39k miles. My annual mileage is decreasing yearly and is around 8k. I am very happy with...
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  Can single people add others to their insurance policy as named drivers? 12 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Are there any situations where singles could reduce car insurance by adding other named drivers to our policies, such as brothers, sisters etc? If not...
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  Oil smell inside car 2 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Ford Focus T-reg and I am getting a distinctive oil smell coming through the vents of the heater after idling for about five mins. I've noticed...
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  Insight information 15 Aug 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I have decided on the Honda Insight. As part of the deal, I have been offered an 'on the road pack’ that includes Asset Protector, which ensures I get...
• Ins Co gives back £20 Admin Fee for Policy Change 18 Oct 2007 (Forum)
  A few weeks back I changed the car and the Ins Co charged me £20.00 for changing car details from Honda Civic to X-trail. I wrote a 1 page letter as I was aggrieved at Esure charging me more (I have been with them 5 yrs x 2 cars and no claims) than a New Policy holder - offered me my £20.00 back today.
• Car Upholstery 26 Jul 2004 (Forum)
  Anyone with good ideas how to keep car upholstery looking as good as new (apart from getting seat covers)? My new Fiat Panda has great yellow upholstery (sounds a bit odd but it isn't) but I'm a bit concerned about how long it will stay looking good!
• 'Car junkies' (BBC2) 3 Mar 2003 (Forum)
  Anyone see last Sunday's programme? Covered a lot of ground - history of the UK car industry (one of the low points being the Austin Allegro); also motoring in general. Programme No.2 of 3 is tomorrow at 8 - theme: our supposed obsession with speed.
• Permitting a vehicle to used without insurance! 7 Oct 2009 (Forum)
  A fella that works for me got stopped in my car and wasnt covered by my insurance! The police are now asking me questions about wether i consented for him to drive my car? Any advice welcome?
• Citroen Xsara 1.4i - Misfire at low speed 9 Aug 2007 (Forum)
  I have a Xsara 1.4 i that misses at changing up and down gears car runs fine at higher speeds with no problem the car has covered 66000 mls .any replies much appreciated.......
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  Should a new clutch after just 7500 miles be covered under warranty? 6 Sep 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I purchased a new Vauxhall Astra in January 2017. l have done 7400 miles and they tell me l need a new clutch. Should this not be under warranty?