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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... -
Is a 10 year old Mazda MX-5 a good buy? 1 Mar 2024 (Ask HJ)
My local BMW dealer has a 2014 Mazda MX-5 1.8i SE manual for sale at £7990. Mileage is 60,000. It comes with 12 month warranty. Do you think this is a... -
Is it worth having comprehensive insurance on an older car? 29 Feb 2024 (Ask HJ)
Is it worth having comprehensive insurance on an old car (Citroen Belingo MPV 2007) or is third party as good as it gets? -
My spare key won't hold its code, what are my options? 5 Jan 2024 (Ask HJ)
The spare key for my VW Passat refuses to hold its code. We first noticed this shortly after taking receipt of the car 2 years ago. Our local garage has... -
My TPMS system shows a warning when the car is cold, but disappears when it is warm. Should I inflate the tyres more to avoid this? 28 Nov 2023 (Ask HJ)
I have a Toyota Yaris Cross and recently the in-car tyre pressure readout keeps showing a number of tyres as being below the required pressure. However,... -
Do modern automatics offer any engine braking? 2 Aug 2023 (Ask HJ)
Over the years I have had several cars with an auto gearbox and have always been very happy with what seems to be appropriate engine braking when going... -
Why will my insurer not cover my new car? 18 May 2023 (Ask HJ)
I've just bought a Ford Focus ST-Line X 2020, and when I tried to insure it with my current car insurers, they just replied we don't insure that type of... -
What's the best first car for a 17 year old? 12 May 2023 (Ask HJ)
My grandson's family are considering purchasing a car for a 17 year old, the budget is £6000 to £8000. Which car would you recommend and suggest they look... -
Best way to sell a new car (delivery mileage only)? 14 Oct 2022 (Ask HJ)
I have a Volkswagen Tiguan on order which is expected for delivery next month (which will be almost one year after ordering!). I no longer need the car... -
Which used car do you recommend for family life and towing a boat? 8 Nov 2021 (Ask HJ)
We have a Volkswagen Caravelle as a day-camper and all-round family lugger ,and a MINI. My wife has a new job and will have to visit rural sites in the... -
The gearbox system has failed in my newly-bought 2017 car. Is the dealer liable? 13 Jul 2021 (Ask HJ)
I need your advice, please. I purchased a 2017 Volkswagen Golf Estate 4 months ago from an independent dealer. The car had done 15,000 miles with an elderly... -
Why was I fined for not having insurance on a car that's parked on a private driveway? 6 Jul 2021 (Ask HJ)
I have a car that is fully taxed but not insured. The car is parked on a private driveway and always has been since the insurance ran out in April. It's... -
I do 15,000 miles a year and have £20k to spend. What car do you suggest I buy? 4 Mar 2021 (Ask HJ)
I'm currently driving a Volkswagen Golf convertible but its time to change after a very close near miss on the motorway. I do a lot of motorway driving... -
I covered 200,000 miles on my car in the last ten years. Should I buy another diesel now? 17 Nov 2020 (Ask HJ)
Having had my 2004 SEAT Leon Cupra diesel for over 10 years and hitting just under 200,000 miles, I find myself at the stage where the engine requires... -
Why can't I get in contact with the DVLA about my V5C? 4 May 2020 (Ask HJ)
It is now 10 weeks since I bought my new car. It was taxed online at the dealers. The form for the V5C was sent off, I have the green part. I had brief... -
There's a fault warning showing, should I stop using the car til the outbreak ends in case it's a warranty repair? 26 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
My Mum's 2017 Ford KA+ has started showing a message saying 'ABS malfunction. Contact Service'. She got an email from Ford saying they were shutting their... -
How do I obtain a V5C for a car that's a Cat S write off? 12 Nov 2019 (Ask HJ)
I am buying a Mk2 Volkswagen Golf GTI 16 valve from a friend which has light structural damage and has been written off as Category S. But is very repairable... -
Is there a child car seat that you can recommend for a Nissan Juke? 27 Jul 2019 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2016 Nissan Juke, but I'm really struggling to find a child car seat that fit because of the limited room in the back. I'm looking for a Group... -
When can I register my March 1978 car as historic? 1 Apr 2019 (Ask HJ)
I have a 1978 Triumph Stag that becomes historic this year. It was 1st registered 1st Mar 1978. The MoT runs out 18th April 19 and the tax runs out 1st... -
What is the definition of business use and does it vary between insurance companies? 29 Oct 2018 (Ask HJ)
What is the definition of business use and does it vary between insurance companies? My daughter, an experienced driver aged 50, is a named driver on my...
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