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Do you think EV prices will come down, and the better ranges will be worth waiting for? 3 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
My wife and I are thinking of buying an electric car. We have a 10-year-old diesel Ford S-Max with 70,000 miles on the clock. We got it as a family workhorse... -
What car do you recommend for ride comfort on rough city roads? 25 Nov 2019 (Ask HJ)
I currently drive a six-year-old Peugeot 2008. A great car but has the major drawback of feeling every bump in the road. And when you live in a poorly... -
Should I keep or sell my old Polo? 1 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
I have had my 2008 Volkswagen Polo 1.4 TDI since new. It has covered 37,000 miles and hasn’t given me any major problems. I am wondering if I should keep... -
Buying a second hand estate for £10k - any recommendations? 27 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
My wife and I are in the market for a second hand estate; we want a car that's three to five years old and costs up to £10k. We are happy to have a fairly... -
Should I buy a diesel? 15 Dec 2014 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking to buy a diesel; mainly for the long distance drive I usually do and the tax rates. However my friend recently told me that diesel cars... -
What should I do about my Peugeot 206 XS that cuts out at traffic lights? 6 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2000 Peugeot 206 XS 1.6. Recently, and with random spontaneity, I am experiencing engine cut-outs. These happen when I am slowing down for, or... -
Toyota Yaris - Hybrid or petrol? 15 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
I recently changed my 10 year old Mercedes C-Class for a new Toyota Yaris 1.0 VVR-I Edition, purely on the grounds of economy, such as no road tax in the... -
Which small, economical manual car for my mother-in-law? 17 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
My mother-in-law (who is nearly 80) wants to replace and update her car. She currently has a 1.2 petrol Corsa which is many years old, and wants to stay... -
Ford Fiesta cutting out? 15 Sep 2015 (Ask HJ)
My wife's Fiesta 1.6 Ghia (54) is cutting out while driving. The water pump and thermostat housing were replaced at the garage along with the timing belt... -
How much should a replacement engine cost? 27 Apr 2016 (Ask HJ)
I own a five year old Renault Scenic with 36,000 miles on the clock. I've owned it from new and had it fully serviced by the same dealer. It has covered... -
I need to swap my Mazda 2 for something with a bigger boot, what would you suggest? 30 Mar 2023 (Ask HJ)
I recently purchased a Mazda 2 auto hybrid. The car is okay but the boot is too small for my needs. Can you recommend a similar spec but with bigger luggage... -
How can I trace the owner of my old Volvo P1800? 10 Jan 2023 (Ask HJ)
Between 1986 and 1993, I owned a Volvo P1800. When selling the vehicle, I retained the original registration. I now no longer have use for the number and... -
The clutch has burnt out on my car. Will it be covered under warranty? 2 Jul 2021 (Ask HJ)
I have burnt the clutch out on my Subaru Forester of 45,000 miles. With the engine running, it won't go into any gear. The warranty is for 5 years and... -
Our car needs an £800+ repair just 5 days out of warranty. Any advice on what to do? 15 Apr 2021 (Ask HJ)
The throttle valve has failed on our 3-year-old, low mileage Volkswagen UP. It’s 5 days out of warranty. The garage wants £880 to fix and will offer a... -
I'm about to replace my SEAT Leon FR with an Arona FR - is there a big difference between them? 23 Oct 2019 (Ask HJ)
I'm going from a SEAT Leon FR to an Arona FR. What is the difference speed-wise, please? -
Why are PHEVs less efficient than normal hybrids? 16 Nov 2018 (Ask HJ)
I have read your report about poor real life mpg for plug-in hybrids if not plugged in. Why are they less efficient than conventional hybrids if used in... -
What do you think about the Kia Cee'd? 11 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
I'm thinking of buying a 2 year old Kia Cee'd. The nature of my motoring means I need either the 1.6 petrol or the 1.6 diesel. My preference would be for... -
Audi A4 emissions fix - will it impact performance? 5 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
I have a three year old Audi A4 with the 2.0-litre TDI engine. As with all owners, I have been contacted by Audi to have a software update made to my car... -
Need a used MPV with an automatic gearbox 27 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
I want to buy a used MPV with an automatic gearbox and cruise control. The car must have loads of space be practical as I'm a keen golfer. I've test driven... -
Nissan X-trail vs Discovery Sport - Which is easier to get in and out? 19 Jun 2016 (Ask HJ)
How easy is it to get in and out of the Nissan X-Trail or the Land Rover Discovery Sport? These are my two favorite choices but I need easy access for...