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What PHEV estates can carry my mountain bike? 5 Feb 2025 (Ask HJ)
Can you recommend a vehicle preferably an estate that I can occasionally put a Trek Rail mountain bike (without having to take the wheels off or otherwise... -
Are EcoBoost engines reliable? 31 Jan 2025 (Ask HJ)
My wife and I own a 2020 Focus and 2022 Kuga both with the 1.5 Ecoblue diesel engine. Both are lovely cars with enough power, though the engine seems better... -
Can you overtake cyclists on double white lines? 28 Nov 2023 (Ask HJ)
A short way from my home is a hill approximately 2 miles in length. There are double white lines in the centre of the road. There are lots of cyclists... -
What could be the cause of my engine's loss of power? 10 Nov 2023 (Ask HJ)
I own a Renault Kadjar Dynamique Nav DCI with a 1461cc engine on a F plate. It is in what I believe is known as Limp Mode. There are 2 warning lights... -
I'm looking for estate or medium SUV for long road trips, what should I buy? 22 Mar 2023 (Ask HJ)
I drive about 18,000 miles a year; two 3000 mile road trips each year and then the rest is a mix of around town and 50 miles on the motorway. I'm looking... -
What causes my Vauxhall Zafira to blow a fuse? 22 Jan 2023 (Ask HJ)
My 2011 Vauxhall Zafira keeps blowing a fuse. The engine cuts out when the fuse blows and the starter motor won't turn over to restart the engine until... -
Can a relative from Australia visit UK for six months, buy and insure a car and take it to Europe for a while? 9 Jun 2022 (Ask HJ)
Early next year I will have a relative from Australia visiting me and staying in UK for around six months. Rather than hiring a car for such a long period,... -
I unknowingly bought a written off car and the seller says he didn't know. What can I do? 19 Jan 2021 (Ask HJ)
I bought a vehicle two weeks ago. I did the full Hpi check and sent the logbook off to put it in my name as I’m the new owner of the vehicle. I received... -
How can I get an MOT during lockdown if I'm shielding? 7 Jan 2021 (Ask HJ)
My Peugeot 207CC will be due for an MOT and service in February. I normally take it to the Peugeot garage, which is 18 miles away but even if I were to... -
What is better for a flat battery, a booster or charger? 1 Sep 2020 (Ask HJ)
What is better, battery booster or charger for a flat battery? Can you explain the difference, please? -
Is there any way to get driving lessons for a teen under 17 years old? 7 Jul 2020 (Ask HJ)
My son is just about to turn 16 and over the next 12 months I would like to give him the opportunity to get his driving skills up to the level where he... -
What cheap to run automatics can tow a small caravan? 11 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
We're an older couple and want an automatic to tow a small caravan with no heavy extras. Our budget is £15 - £20,000, less if we can. We're not sure if... -
Is it true that my SEAT can't be trickle charged due to specialised battery tech? 31 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
We own a SEAT Arona FR auto and we need to self isolate as we are in a high risk group so won't be driving the car for the next 3 weeks. We wish to put... -
What's the best option if I want to upgrade the touchscreen in our car? 27 Jan 2020 (Ask HJ)
I am thinking of a touchscreen upgrade to a 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS. What would be the best option in looks as well as price? -
Are signal blockers a good stocking filler? 27 Nov 2019 (Ask HJ)
Considering buying a few signal blocker pouches as stocking fillers. Some of them look a bit cheap and I’m not sure how effective they are. Are there any... -
Is a 1995 Ford Escort Cabrio a classic car? 25 Nov 2019 (Ask HJ)
I have a ‘black grape’ (purple) 1.6 litre Ford Escort Solar Cabrio bought from new in January 1995 so it’s a one-owner car. It has done just over 50,000... -
I recently had a hip replacement - when can I resume driving? 13 Nov 2019 (Ask HJ)
Five weeks ago I had a total hip replacement and would like to know the rules governing when I can resume driving? I’ve searched online and asked a doctor... -
I want a new Audi A6. My heart is saying petrol but the wallet is screaming diesel - which should I go for? 22 Oct 2019 (Ask HJ)
I’m considering buying a new Audi A6 next year, but I can’t make up my mind on which engine I should pick. I live in London and don’t do more than 6000... -
What's the best car for an elderly driver who needs a wheelchair? 18 Dec 2018 (Ask HJ)
I have a relative who is about 70 years old and she is looking to change her car and would like some advice. She often takes her mother out who is not... -
Do I have to have insurance even if my car is locked away and not being used for months at a time? 8 Oct 2018 (Ask HJ)
Now I’m retired I spend four to five months each year in Europe, where I drive my Dutch partners car, leaving my own car safely locked in my garage at...

