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Should I buy a used Toyota Yaris GR? 26 Aug 2022 (Ask HJ)
I have recently made enquiries of Toyota re the Yaris GR and have been told that there is a waiting list for this vehicle into 2024. I have checked a... -
How long after purchase should a new V5C log book arrive? 14 Aug 2022 (Ask HJ)
I bought a small used car for my daughter as a first car six weeks ago but have not yet received the new V5C in her name. The 'one man band' dealer, who... -
My car has not used for two and a half years, how do I get it back on the road? 2 Aug 2022 (Ask HJ)
Since the beginning of the pandemic I have not been home to Wales. I am going again in September for 3 weeks. What do I need to have done to check the... -
Should I buy a diesel Nissan Qashqai+2? 13 Jul 2022 (Ask HJ)
I'm thinking about buying a 2011 Nissan Qashqai +2 1.5 dCi. It has done 130,000 miles and the seller is asking for £4,300. I quite like the car, it looks... -
Is a catalytic converter covered under warranty? 12 May 2022 (Ask HJ)
Does a new car warranty cover the cat? I have an MG ZS which is 18 months old and has done 3,000 miles. It was bought new. I have been told by the MG agent... -
My car has been damaged while parked - should I report it? 29 Oct 2021 (Ask HJ)
Someone damaged my parked car and left the scene. A passer-by took their registration and left the details under my wiper. Is it worth reporting the incident... -
I need a comfortable and relaxing car - should I choose electric or hybrid? 31 Aug 2021 (Ask HJ)
I want to buy a new automatic car and will consider electric or hybrid models. I often travel, for pleasure, 100 - 200 miles a day. I have increasing mobility... -
I'm looking to trade in my car when the scrappage scheme is announced. What electric hatchback do you recommend? 11 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
I currently have a 2004 Citroen C4 - which I'll part exchange when the new scrappage scheme is announced. I'm looking for a similar-sized car, automatic,... -
I had my MoT done before the extension. Should this then last 18 months? 9 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
My original MoT expiry date was 3 April 2020 but I had the test on 9 March 2020 and a new MoT was issued with an expiry date of 3 April 2021. Surely I'm... -
Can I tax my car without an MoT? 29 Apr 2020 (Ask HJ)
I plan to SORN my car for the month of May, at least. The MoT is due on 25 May, but presumably won't be done then. When I come to tax it again in June... -
Coronavirus means that I may need to cancel the car that I've just ordered - where do I stand? 20 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
I ordered an expensive Range Rover to my specification a few weeks ago, which the dealer advises is now ready. I paid a deposit at the time of order. Due... -
What do I do if my MoT ends while I'm self isolating? 20 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
I'm currently self isolating (am 70 next Friday), however, my service/MoT is due. Is there any news from the DVLA about how it plans to deal with this,... -
Which small crossovers have the best ride comfort? 2 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
My wife has a 2018 Vauxhall Mokka X with 18-inch wheels. We are disappointed with the ride comfort, At slow speeds over pitted road surfaces or over speed... -
I bought a car that's unfit to drive - what can I do? 5 Feb 2020 (Ask HJ)
I bought a car advertised as 'drives great'. On my way home from buying it I found it a death trap at higher speeds and a mechanic checked it and said... -
Should I pay extra for winter tyres on a hire car? 22 Nov 2019 (Ask HJ)
I am planning to fly to Lyon or Geneva in mid-March 2020 and will be hiring a car for a week to go skiing in Courchevel. Please can you tell me whether... -
What's the best portable jump starter? 21 Nov 2019 (Ask HJ)
I'm thinking of buying a small, portable jump starter to keep in the glovebox just in case I get a flat battery. Is there a specific model or brand that... -
What Christmas present should I buy someone who is into classic cars? 21 Nov 2019 (Ask HJ)
I've seen a few of your Christmas gift guides and wondered if you have one for classic cars? Stumped as to what to get someone this Christmas. Any help... -
What's the best replacement for an Evoque? 4 Sep 2019 (Ask HJ)
My grandmother currently has a 2015 Range Rover Evoque and she would like to change it. She wants a SUV of roughly similar size, but with better boot space... -
A third party damaged our car and has offered to pay for the repair or go through insurance - what is the better method? 5 Aug 2019 (Ask HJ)
My daughter's car was scraped in a supermarket car park. The driver of the guilty car has given her his insurance details and has said that she can put... -
What's the best polish to protect paintwork from bird droppings? 3 Jul 2019 (Ask HJ)
My son lives in Twickenham and keeps his car in a public car park which is covered in trees. His old car had several big marks in the paintwork on the...

