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Will a PHEV recharge itself when driving? 11 Aug 2021 (Ask HJ)
Do plug-in hybrids recharge the battery whilst moving like standard hybrids? -
How can I listen to my USB music stick in my old Jaguar X-Type? 9 Aug 2021 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2005 Jaguar X-Type. On my previous Jags I have had a USB connection for my music stick but I cannot find a USB connection in my current car. How... -
I'm looking for a medium-sized hatchback. What's the best model to buy? 23 Feb 2021 (Ask HJ)
I've got up to £25k to spend. I'm looking at the Volkswagen Golf Mk8 (either the Style or the R). It's a Golf-size car I want, with a diesel engine and... -
How far can I go to get an MOT done? 16 Feb 2021 (Ask HJ)
How far can you drive for an MOT during the lockdown? -
I do 60 miles per day. Should I go for petrol or diesel? 21 Jan 2021 (Ask HJ)
I currently do 60 miles a day to work and back, mainly dual carriageway and B roads. I was looking at buying a used Skoda Octavia Estate with the automatic... -
Do I need to buy and fit a child seat for just one trip? 24 Nov 2020 (Ask HJ)
I need to collect my 3-year-old grandaughter and mother from the airport as a one-off journey. Do I need to buy and fit a child seat for one trip? -
Will touching an infotainment screen while driving be banned? 20 Oct 2020 (Ask HJ)
With the restrictions on touching the screen of a smartphone while driving being considered, I assume all the cars with touchscreen controls for the radio,... -
I have a Ford Kuga PHEV on order. Should I cancel due to the fire recall? 18 Aug 2020 (Ask HJ)
Would you please give me your view about the news that Ford has suspended sales of this model due to fires affecting the High Voltage battery? I have one... -
Which brand of premium petrol is best? 6 Jul 2020 (Ask HJ)
Could you please advise which is the better petrol: Tesco 99RON or Shell’s 98RON? -
I want a premium, comfortable car. What do you suggest? 8 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
I'm thinking about going down to one car. I'm selling my 2004 Jaguar S-Type and my 2016 Honda Jazz. I'm considering a secondhand Jaguar F-Pace. I want... -
Why isn't using touchscreens in cars illegal? 12 May 2020 (Ask HJ)
If it is against the law to use your phone while driving, except hands-free, then surely using computer touchscreens to operate car systems and even to... -
How often should a trickle charger be used on a car that's only used once weekly? 8 Apr 2020 (Ask HJ)
I only use my car once a week. How often should I be charging the battery? -
A garage lost our fully stamped service book, what difference does this make to the value of the car? 31 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
My son's 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco was recently serviced by our local autocentre, which lost the fully stamped service book. We are dealing with it through... -
I'm self isolating and my car won't be used for a while. Can you offer any advice? 25 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
I am self isolating because I am a vulnerable person. My car is on an open drive and it will be idle for some time by the look of it. Any suggestions as... -
How long do I need to run my car to keep the battery charged if I'm quarantined because of Coronavirus? 18 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
I am about to be quarantined for three months. I propose to run my car weekly. How long do I need to run it to keep the battery charged? Anything else... -
Is there a good sporty estate or SUV I should consider? 10 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
I'm a new dad and now want to move from an Audi S3 to a more suitable estate or SUV that I will use as a daily drive but would like something sporty. I... -
What is the best front and rear parking assist system with a screen? 12 Feb 2020 (Ask HJ)
What is the best front and rear parking assist system with a screen? -
How long can I expect a hybrid car to last for? 31 Jan 2020 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2014 Toyota Auris Hybrid. When can I expect to start having expensive repairs such as a replacement battery? -
How many Datsun 260C are left in the UK? 10 Dec 2019 (Ask HJ)
In the 70’s, my neighbour had a lovely brown Datsun 260C, registered in 1973. I believe the C stood for Cedric. What would be the Japanese equivalent today... -
Is a ten year old Ford Transit prone to rust? 11 Nov 2019 (Ask HJ)
My son, a carpenter, is set on buying a Transit Trend T350 but I have heard it said the model generally is prone to rusting underneath. Do you know if...

