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Where can I get performance car insurance? 27 Dec 2023 (Ask HJ)
I'm thinking of buying a 6-7 year old performance car from Jaguar or Maserati which comes with a very high insurance group. Even with 30+ years NCB I suspect... -
What stop/start battery do you recommend? 11 Aug 2023 (Ask HJ)
What stop start battery would you recommend for my Skoda Octavis vRS? Prices seem hugely variable, as do warranties. How do I choose? -
The battery in my key keeps draining, what could the problem be? 28 Mar 2023 (Ask HJ)
My 3 year old 14,000 miles Volkswagen Golf (which I love) is eating through key batteries and the keys were replaced last June under warranty. It’s still... -
Is the Skoda Yeti the right car for me? 17 Mar 2023 (Ask HJ)
I am interested in buying a Skoda Yeti. I have a budget of up to £10,000. We drive a max of 5000 miles a year and are not off-roaders in any sense! Would... -
What's the best small hybrid car for performance? 2 Sep 2022 (Ask HJ)
I am considering buying a mild-hybrid car with low fuel costs. I want a small hatchback and I like the Toyota Yaris Cross, but am put off by its slow 0-62mph... -
Will a broken coil spring cause my car to fail the MoT? 5 Apr 2022 (Ask HJ)
I took my car to my local dealer for service and MoT. I asked them to investigate a clanking noise at the rear of the vehicle at the same time. The car... -
Is there a dash camera/sat nav combo? 27 Apr 2020 (Ask HJ)
Is there a dash cam and sat nav combination available anywhere? -
My van was converted to a camper - do I need to change its status on the V5C? 22 Jan 2020 (Ask HJ)
I have bought a secondhand Volkswagen T5, which was professionally converted to a pop-top camper. It is still registered with the DVLA as a transporter... -
Can I change my Rover 45 from fuel injection to carburettors? 15 Oct 2018 (Ask HJ)
Is it possible to change this car from fuel injection to carburettors? -
My car was damaged by a marquee blown away in the wind - why have I lost my no claims bonus? 8 Oct 2018 (Ask HJ)
My car was damaged by a marquee belonging to the police blowing onto my car and the metal frame damaging nearly every panel of my 16 month old Volkswagen.... -
What small used car should I buy on a £600 budget? 17 Sep 2018 (Ask HJ)
I just had to get rid of my 2003 Volkswagen Polo due to engine problems. I'm looking to buy a used car, but I’m limited money to £600. I want something... -
Service history documents for a used car I bought haven't been provided - what can I do? 22 Aug 2018 (Ask HJ)
I recently purchased a Volkswagen Polo via a private sale advertised online. It came with a Full Service History and 12 months MoT. I decided to buy the... -
We had a minor bump on a garage forecourt - and now the police are involved? 16 Jan 2018 (Ask HJ)
My wife recently bumped into a parked car on a garage forecourt. She got out, looked at the car, found no damage and so drove off. Now we find an insurance... -
I want to claim road tax exemption on my Ford Capri - how do I find the build date for proof? 13 Nov 2017 (Ask HJ)
I need to prove the build date of my Ford Capri so I can claim road tax exemption. Unfortunately, unlike British Leyland products - there doesn't seem... -
How do I go about getting an agreed value on a classic car insurance policy? 13 Nov 2017 (Ask HJ)
I have a 1990 Audi 90 20v and a 1990 Audi 80 Coupe 20v, can I get classic insurance for them? How would I go about an agreed valuation as I’ve seen recent... -
Are driver assist systems practical or just gimmicks? 24 Jul 2017 (Ask HJ)
Are driver assist systems, like lane keeping, adaptive cruise control, speed sign recognition, practical aids or gimmicks? I wish to buy a car to prolong... -
I have £6000 for a fun, economic and reliable car - any suggestions? 27 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
I have about £6000 to spend on a used car. I'll use it for a daily 25 mile commute in rush hour and, as my wife has a Volkswagen Up!, it will be our main... -
What's the most economic petrol car I can get to do 20,000 miles per year? 18 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
I currently drive a 2005 Volkswagen Golf Plus 2.0 TDI that has done 182,000 miles. What should I replace it with on a maximum budget of £12,000? I need... -
What small pickup truck do you recommend? 6 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
I want a small single cab pick-up truck, not as huge as a Ford Ranger or a Mitsubishi Warrior type but much more modest and lower to the ground. You mention... -
What car has a lot of boot space and does good mpg? 23 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
I tour for a living and my Golf Plus 2.0 TDI is about to die. I need something with more boot space than the Volkswagen Golf, but don't know whether to...

