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Over 70s driving licence out of date, what do I do? 4 Jan 2022 (Ask HJ)
I was reading an answer to a question about over 70s driving licence renewals from your latest newsletter which prompted me to check mine. It is over 12... -
Car rental insurance claim - do I have to declare it? 4 Jan 2022 (Ask HJ)
I will be switching insurers when my renewal is due next month and have been reviewing costs on comparison websites. On holiday abroad this year, the... -
Are bigger wheels best for car comfort? 9 Aug 2021 (Ask HJ)
I have severe and chronic back pain. Road conditions these days are generally not very good, especially with speed humps, potholes and even driving over... -
When should I change the cam belt on my Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI? 26 Jul 2021 (Ask HJ)
I have just bought an immaculate, used Volkswagen Golf Estate 1.4 TSI SE from a main dealer. The car is a 2017 model with 39,800 miles on the clock and... -
Why does the Skoda Citigo make a clicking sound when I change gear? 23 Jul 2021 (Ask HJ)
I am thinking about buying a Skoda Citigo but I can hear a clicking noise when changing up through the gears, is this a sign of a gearbox problem? The... -
Can you recommend tyres for a high mileage driver? 12 Nov 2020 (Ask HJ)
I need to replace the front tyres on my car. Should I replace all four with Michelin’s Cross Climate or just replace the front two with standard tyres?... -
Why won't stop-start work when it's cold? 20 Oct 2020 (Ask HJ)
My 2018 Citroen C3 only does short journeys on average, say, 10 -15 miles. With the advent of the recent colder weather, the stop-start no longer operates... -
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.... -
Can you recommend a reasonably priced electric car? 1 Sep 2020 (Ask HJ)
I'm hoping to help my grandson buy a used EV. Most of the journeys are local, with the occasional 200-mile trip. It's easy in my Renault Zoe, but can you... -
Full Electric, petrol or a Hybrid but twith 7 seats 31 Jul 2020 (Ask HJ)
A family member has a diesel Ford S-MAX. It's nearing time for a newer model and they require seven seats. They have always liked the Ford but London has... -
What spec Ford Fiesta should I get? 13 Jul 2020 (Ask HJ)
How would you rate the specs of the Ford Fiesta? Is the Vignale the top spec? How does it rate with the Titanium X and the ST X Line? I'm looking at all... -
When is the DVLA going to get back to me about my application? 3 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
Does anyone have any information or idea when DVLA will be open again? They must have an enormous backlog of mail. I sent in an application 12 March to... -
Can you recommend a car that fits my long list of requirements? 1 May 2020 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking for a used car, SUV or Estate. I'd like it to have the following: torque converter auto gearbox, spare wheel or spacesaver, decent performance... -
My new car has rust marks on it. Should the dealer fix this issue? 20 Apr 2020 (Ask HJ)
I just bought a new Volkswagen Golf. I polished the car as it felt slightly gritty on parts of the roof. When working on the roof, I saw some rust marks... -
When should I realistically get a timing belt replaced? 3 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
I recently had my five-year-old Skoda Fabia serviced at the Skoda dealer. It has a full service history and has always been serviced at the dealership.... -
Is the 40 years tax exemption from the date of manufacture or the date of registration? 23 Jan 2020 (Ask HJ)
After 40 years vehicles are exempt from road fund tax? Is the 40 years from the date of manufacture or the date of registration? -
How long is it before diesel cars are banned from towns and cities? 11 Nov 2019 (Ask HJ)
How long is it before diesel cars are banned from towns and cities? I am 75 and need an automatic estate for my next car. -
Are front engine, rear wheel drive cars more stable in the wet than front engine, front wheel drive? 10 Sep 2019 (Ask HJ)
Are front engine, rear wheel drive cars more stable in the wet than front engine, front wheel drive? -
Why don’t manufacturers build range extender cars? 2 Sep 2019 (Ask HJ)
We’re seeing more hybrid and pure electric cars but very few electric range extender cars (e.g. BMW i3 REx). Why do we not see more of these? Your normal...
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