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I don't have a mains socket to charge my car. Can I use a portable jump starter instead? 14 Apr 2020 (Ask HJ)
I’ve been reading the questions about trickle chargers for cars that can’t be driven during the Covid-19 lockdown, but because I don’t have access to a... -
Is my J Reg (1992) Defender 90 a classic? 16 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
I own a J Reg (1992) ex-MOD Defender 90; 69HP, naturally-aspirated diesel. I am concerned that I will be caught out by tax changes based on the CO2 it... -
How complicated is it to export a British car from the UK to France? 29 Jul 2019 (Ask HJ)
My brother who is French and lives in France would like to buy a right-hand drive classic car. He is torn between a Triumph Spitfire and a Healey Frogeye.... -
My new car can't be registered due to WLTP - what can I do? 27 Nov 2018 (Ask HJ)
My new Volkswagen Golf was delivered to the Volkswagen dealer on Nov 1st 2018. They have told me that the DVLA cannot register the car as it has a 2019... -
What is the 'death rate' on older and classic cars? 14 Sep 2017 (Ask HJ)
On the review of the Volkswagen Polo MkII, it says that the car has a '9 point death rate'. Would you be able to explain what this means and, if possible,... -
Can I reject my used car after 9 months? 9 Jan 2015 (Ask HJ)
Nine months ago I bought a 14 month old Jaguar XF with 7000 miles on the clock. Since buying the car, it has spent 10 weeks with the dealer, with a number... -
What is my Honda CR-X worth and what should I replace it with? 29 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have owned a Honda CRX for 24 years. It is due for some rust treatment and a respray later this month. However I am now 55 and my wife and friends feel... -
Confused about which car to buy - can you help? 24 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am one of those guys who do tons of research before buying a car, yet always regret the choice within few weeks. I have owned five cars and it happened... -
“It’s draining - draining in my car.” 29 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
We have a Honda Jazz Hatchback 1.4 i-VTEC EX, purchased September 2011, when 18 months old. During the first 6 months we had to have the battery replaced... -
Best policy? 28 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
Our 17-year-old daughter is learning to drive and we are trying to work out the most cost effective way of getting her on the road once she passes her... -
Car crash insurance claim 9 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
On Sunday my car was backed into in the church car park. The driver of the other car left a note on the windscreen giving her phone number saying she... -
Are car prices in the UK about to go up? 8 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
I'd normally be looking to trade in my car for a new one in about a year's time when it's three years old. I've heard that UK car prices could rise by... -
Committing Peugeotry 7 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
It’s time to change our car and we finally decided on a Peugeot 308S 1.6 petrol. We are looking for a fairly new low mileage vehicle. Most of the 308s... -
Which reliable, economical manual car would you recommend for my 18-year-old daughter? 1 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
I am looking to buy a secondhand car for my daughter (she will be 18 in July) who is presently having driving lessons. I am looking for good reliability,... -
Distance relation 14 Nov 2009 (Ask HJ)
My 27-year-old son has just landed a new job that will entail daily travel around the Middlesex area. With occasional trips to Cornwall and Manchester... -
Healthy option 19 Sep 2009 (Ask HJ)
I was wondering if you could advise me on a tricky question. My employer wants me to drive a company car that I know has faulty brakes. I have asked numerous... -
Is a Volkswagen T6 a good used buy? 29 Jul 2025 (Ask HJ)
I’ve managed to got some funding from Bristol to council to trade in my old car for something that is Clean Air Zone compliant. The funding lasts until... -
How can I restore the interior plastic trim on my car? 14 Jul 2025 (Ask HJ)
I have a six year old Ford Focus which has some damage to the centre console, in front of the gear stick. The matt coating on the plastic has come off... -
How do I track down an old number plate? 20 May 2024 (Ask HJ)
I owned an E-Type Jaguar Convertible in the 1980s and sold it in 1989. Why does it not come up when I type in the reg no YJO 25? I would assume the reg... -
What's a good replacement for a Ford S-MAX? 25 Sep 2023 (Ask HJ)
After engine failure on my much loved 12 year old Ford S-MAX (the third used petrol Ford in my family to have engine failure) I am looking for a replacement...
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