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What is a reasonable fair use deducton when rejecting a used car? 24 Jan 2023 (Ask HJ)
I am in the process of rejecting a faulty used car. I purchased it six weeks ago from a dealership but my local garage has identified £2,000 worth of problems... -
What is the best used diesel hatchback for under £9,000? 13 Jan 2023 (Ask HJ)
I am looking to upgrade to a newer diesel hatchback. I have up to £9,000 to spend and have singled out the Toyota Auris 1.6, Vauxhall Astra 1.6 and Volkswagen... -
Will the cost of charging an EV remain less than an ICE car? 11 Aug 2022 (Ask HJ)
With the price of petrol and diesel lowering slightly and the price of electricity likely to double if not more, will the cost of fuelling an electric... -
Should I buy a Kia Niro hybrid or PHEV? 20 Jul 2022 (Ask HJ)
I'm interested in buying the new 2022 model Kia Niro, probably the 3 trim level. I need to decide whether to buy the hybrid or PHEV version. The published... -
Should I buy an electric, diesel or petrol vehicle or keep my current car? 21 Apr 2022 (Ask HJ)
I don't know what to do about purchasing a new car. Should I buy an electric, diesel or petrol vehicle? I have heard from various friends who have purchased... -
Will short journeys in a diesel car cause issues? 3 Aug 2021 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2014 Mercedes SLK diesel roadster. Will making multiple short journeys of 5-10 miles cause a problem with the exhaust system? If so, would some... -
Will my old car battery charger work on my new car? 25 Mar 2021 (Ask HJ)
I have an old, reliable car battery charger and, until today, owned an oldish car. I have noticed on modern chargers that some (more expensive ones) say... -
What's the difference between D and B on my automatic gearbox? 9 Mar 2021 (Ask HJ)
Just wondering if you can answer a question I'm getting conflicting views on - even from different people at my Honda main dealer! My new Jazz Hybrid has... -
My car has been stuck abroad for over a year. What should I check when I get back to it? 2 Feb 2021 (Ask HJ)
I've had a Volkswagen Passat Estate parked in an underground car park in Spain. The battery is disconnected. We have not been to Spain since November 2019... -
Would a plug-in hybrid work for me? 13 Jan 2021 (Ask HJ)
I have a Toyota Prius, which is approaching 3 years old and 53,000 miles. In normal circumstances, which I hope we can return to soon, I drive approximately... -
Should I tow with all-terrain or all-season tyres? 18 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
Which should I buy for towing, all terrain or all season? What's best for longevity and mainly grip? Thanks. -
Could you recommend me a powerful, off-road vehicle? 27 May 2020 (Ask HJ)
I'm a sheep shearer and I'm struggling to identify the right vehicle that meets my needs: • Room for all my shearing equipment (stand, toolboxes, motor,... -
Which car tyre inflator is best? 11 Feb 2020 (Ask HJ)
Can you recommend a car tyre inflator? Most seem to be rubbish and I'm wasting lots of time (and fuel) going to filling stations to inflate my tyres! -
I'm looking at two used cars, one LPG and one diesel - which is the better choice? 25 Oct 2019 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking to buy a secondhand, seven-seater car that runs on LPG. I wanted an LPG car because I'm looking for a way to save money on fuel costs. However,... -
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... -
Our two-year-old van has a fault and is off the road - can we claim compensation for loss of business? 29 Nov 2018 (Ask HJ)
My 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro has been having issues not starting - I was told it is an intermittent fault. It has had two parts fitted under warranty but Vauxhall... -
I need help narrowing down my options for a car purchase? 14 Sep 2018 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking for a 4WD car to tow two large horses, so towing capacity must not be less than 2.5 tonnes. I travel some 12,500 miles per year, most of it... -
Why is my car trying to regenerate constantly after the DPF was cleaned? 29 Aug 2018 (Ask HJ)
I have a Ford Focus 1.5 diesel, which I bought very recently second-hand from a main dealer. A couple of weeks ago a fault code indicated a blocked DPF.... -
Can you suggest a small, economical car to replace our old diesel? 5 May 2018 (Ask HJ)
We feel that we need to sell our beloved Land Rover Freelander 2 because it's a diesel. We've started to look for a car which won't cost a fortune to own... -
The dealer who sold me a vehicle with a broken engine won't replace it - what are my options? 1 Apr 2018 (Ask HJ)
I bought a 2011 Volkswagen Caravelle with the 180PS engine 10 weeks ago. Since owning, it has been burning oil at an alarming rate - way higher than Volkswagen...