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Can I upgrade the headlamps in my Range Rover Evoque? 8 Aug 2023 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2014 Range Rover Evoque Pure. The headlights are Halogen HB3 60w. Can you suggest or recommend a replacement bulb which should give me more light... -
Do I need an E5 additive for my classic Daimler? 4 Aug 2023 (Ask HJ)
I am fortunate to have and look after a 1969 Daimler Sovereign (420). I am having to use E5 fuel and would appreciate your guidance on which additive(s)... -
Can I buy a hybrid even if I don't use it during the winter? 31 Jul 2023 (Ask HJ)
I am looking at a Toyota Yaris, the car will not be used in the winter months and garaged. Will this affect the life of the lithium batteries if not used... -
Should I carry my driving licence at all times? 8 May 2023 (Ask HJ)
I was stopped by the police yesterday, who took exception to the fact that I didn't have my driving licence on me. I'd always understood that you could... -
If I buy a new PHEV at more than £40k what will the VED be? 12 Apr 2023 (Ask HJ)
If I buy a plug in hybrid worth £46,000, how do I stand with road tax? -
Are disabled drivers exempt from road tax? 24 Mar 2023 (Ask HJ)
My wife is the registered keeper of our car, she has received adult disability benefit from September last year. How does she claim for exemption from... -
Can the RAC charge my daughter for a burst tyre? 17 Mar 2023 (Ask HJ)
My daughter had a tyre burst on her MINI Cooper after she grazed a curb near her house, trying to avoid a big truck coming her way. When she called the... -
Can you recommend a reliable, premium used car? 20 Oct 2022 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking at a 2009 Audi Q5 3-litre, a 2010 Volkswagen Golf GTI or a 2013 BMW 330d xDrive, which is more reliable and a better overall car to drive?... -
Is swapping from petrol to diesel a good move? 25 Aug 2022 (Ask HJ)
I am on the cusp of trading in a 2016 TSI VolkswagenTiguan (Mk2) for a 2018 TDI Volkswagen Touareg (Mk3). Putting the cash differential to one side (the... -
What octane petrol should I use in my JCW MINI? 15 Aug 2022 (Ask HJ)
What octane petrol should I use in my John Cooper Works MINI? The handbook recommends Super Plus, with 98 RON. One of the leading supermarkets sell a 97... -
Should I order a new car now or wait for stock? 4 Jan 2022 (Ask HJ)
I would like to purchase the BMW i4 M50. I understand that delivery could be in June 2022 if I order one now but am concerned that this could take longer... -
How can I find a car's build date? 13 Sep 2021 (Ask HJ)
I am going to see a new Audi A6 which at the moment is being stored at the garage with its wrappers on. The salesperson says it has only been in storage... -
Will my car insurance policy cover me to driver my son's sports car? 14 Aug 2021 (Ask HJ)
My son is moving back to London from Scotland. During the move my son is borrowing our huge estate car to transport his stuff, leaving us with his snazzy... -
There's potentially water in my car's fuel tank. What should I do? 29 Jul 2021 (Ask HJ)
I left the fuel cap off my petrol Kia. I didn't find this out for 3 weeks whilst on holiday. Rain probably got into the fuel tank. What should I do? -
What's the best electric car for towing a caravan? 26 Jul 2021 (Ask HJ)
We have a 2009 Ford Focus, which is used mostly for short trips. We also have a 2008 Freelander 2 mostly used for longer trips and for towing our caravan... -
My car tyres have been flagged as perished by an MOT. Shouldn't they last much longer than 3 years? 11 May 2021 (Ask HJ)
A recent MOT stated all four tyres are advisory items as they've perished, yet my 2018 car has only 15,900 miles on the clock and just does two or three... -
We aren't using our diesel car enough during lockdown. Can we do anything to prolong the time before problems start? 13 Apr 2021 (Ask HJ)
We have a BMW X3 diesel, which we have had for five years. It's a 2012 model with 65,000 miles on the clock. Understandably, we have only done 3000 miles... -
Will a car that's been sat around for a while have mechanical issues to be wary of? 25 Mar 2021 (Ask HJ)
I've been considering a vehicle on sale for some time (over 6 months). It's a 5-year-old Audi Q3 petrol auto, fully fitted with all extras with average... -
Do I need N-rated tyres for my Porsche? 22 Mar 2021 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2016 Porsche Macan. At a recent MOT, I got an advisory on a rear tyre for some damage (probably caused by a speed bump) - which will need replacing.... -
Why is the road tax on my 2005 car so high? 5 Nov 2020 (Ask HJ)
I want to know why my 2005 Honda Accord has such expensive car tax. Some people pay nothing or very little and I pay a fortune.

