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What's the best first car to buy that's also fun? 10 Feb 2023 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking to buy my first fun car as a 24 year old graduate with a budget of £5-6k. I'm looking for a petrol, manual, hatchback ideally but an estate... -
Are PHEVs expensive to run and maintain? 18 Nov 2022 (Ask HJ)
I haven't seen any discussion on maintenance costs for PHEV. Presumably, it must be quite expensive since you are maintaining an EV plus an ICE? -
Should I buy a hydrogen car? 11 Aug 2022 (Ask HJ)
Please can you explain what using a hydrogen fuel cell car would actually be like? Is it readily available to fill up and how would it compare to a standard... -
Can you recommend a reliable used car? 8 Aug 2022 (Ask HJ)
I need to replace my current Mercedes-Benz E-Class with a vehicle suitable for a 91-year-old passenger, (plus others) which can also carry a motorised... -
Should I buy a Mk5 Volkswagen Golf? 14 Dec 2021 (Ask HJ)
I'm thinking of buying a Mk5 Volkswagen Golf (2004) 2.0 FSI GT with approx 120,000 miles on the clock, two previous owners and part SH. Does this sound... -
What is the best AWD SUV to replace a Toyota RAV4? 6 Dec 2021 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking to change our 14 year old Toyota RAV4 XT5 soon. I'm wondering whether to go hybrid or stick with diesel again? I live in the countryside and... -
I want to buy a classic car, but will they be outlawed in the UK in the near future? 22 Jun 2021 (Ask HJ)
I'm planning to buy a Mercedes W123 as a daily driver. There's an independent Mercedes mechanic who specialises in W123 repairs just 2 miles away. Do... -
We're changing our car next year. Should we go all-electric or hybrid? 16 Mar 2021 (Ask HJ)
We're looking to change our current car (SEAT Ateca) next year and wondered whether to go all-electric or hybrid. Normally (out of lockdown) we would only... -
Can we skip our car's full service this year? 12 Feb 2021 (Ask HJ)
My wife’s 9-year-old Nissan Micra will only have done about 1200 miles since it’s last service and MOT as she has worked from home and the car has mainly... -
I need to get a reliable car urgently. Do you advise a PCP? 6 Jan 2021 (Ask HJ)
I wonder if you can help as I'm a bit desperate. I have a 2005 Renault Clio with a broken gearbox, which was mis-sold 2 months ago. I have a second Renault... -
Can I stop my car pumping out blue smoke? 30 Nov 2020 (Ask HJ)
I've had a diesel 2011 Volkswagen Passat for four years. Around every 50- 60 miles, it will put out blue smoke - which I've been told is because it's doing... -
Could you recommend a petrol SUV with a low boot lip? 3 Nov 2020 (Ask HJ)
Unfortunately, our 1998 Toyota RAV4 has a slipping clutch and signs of rust. We're looking for a high-seated petrol SUV, preferably with a low boot lip... -
Should I keep my diesel car if my mileage has dropped? 13 Oct 2020 (Ask HJ)
I own a diesel 2015 BMW 5 Series estate with 51,000 miles - which I love. However, since retiring, my mileage is very low. A pre-owned 5 Series PHEV is... -
Dealer has been unsuccessfully trying to fix an issue for weeks. What if it can't be fixed? 8 Oct 2020 (Ask HJ)
I purchased a BMW X3 last November at 33,030 miles. Warranty was due to run out on 19 September, but in August a knock started when going over a bump.... -
I own a diesel car. Should I sell it or keep it? 28 Sep 2020 (Ask HJ)
I currently own a 2013 BMW 520d Touring (but have £8k left on credit). It has 87,000 on the clock. Would you advise I sell my BMW now, considering the... -
Do I need an MoT during lockdown? 6 Jul 2020 (Ask HJ)
The MoT has just expired on my motorcycle. Assuming I want to ride it now, do I have to get the MoT carried out straight away? I've had the bike from new... -
Is a 15-year-old car too old to be looking at? 4 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
I've got £3000 to buy a car with and it must be automatic and big enough to accommodate two big child seats. At the moment I've landed on a BMW 3 Series... -
Can I make essential shopping trips without a valid MoT if it can't be done because of coronavirus? 17 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
Our car MoT runs out on 3 April. We have to self isolate as my wife receives annual flu jabs. Will I be able to make essential food shopping journeys if... -
My mum is in her 70s and need a used car - what do you recommend? 10 Feb 2020 (Ask HJ)
My Mum is in her 70s and a good driver (recently done a refresher course). She would like some advice on what car to buy to replace her ageing Ford Focus... -
What's the best car for a family of five? 12 Dec 2019 (Ask HJ)
Can you advise on a used family car for us? The car will barely be used Monday to Friday but will be used for short trips into town at weekends. It will...
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