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Do CO2 levels only affect the first year VED? 8 Jul 2025 (Ask HJ)
With the VED changes of 1/4/2025, from the second to sixth year, does a £40k BMW and a £400k Rolls Royce pay the same VED ie £195+ £425? Does the CO2 value... -
How can I restore the headlights on my car? 7 Apr 2025 (Ask HJ)
The perspex on the headlights of my 2013 My Suzuki Alto were starting to go misty so I cleaned them up with T-Cut which removed the misting. However I... -
How much is a good radar detector? 3 Jan 2025 (Ask HJ)
How much should I spend to buy a reliable speed camera/ radar detector for my car and how good are they? -
Do I need to tax my car if the VED rate is zero? 30 Dec 2024 (Ask HJ)
I own a Skoda Citigo GreenTech which is tax exempt, do I have to reapply to keep free tax? -
Is it worth spending £6000 to repair my nine-year-old Mercedes-Benz? 11 Sep 2023 (Ask HJ)
My 2014 Mercedes C220 Estate, mileage 95k, needs a partial engine rebuild which is estimated at £6k. Is it worth doing? -
Which has the more rear space - the Mercedes A-Class or BMW 1 Series? 24 May 2023 (Ask HJ)
I am looking to buy a new premium hatch and was wondering if you could advise, which of the Mercedes A-Class and BMW 1 Series has more space for rear passengers? -
If I take my SORN car for an MoT, do I need to tax it if it passes? 12 Apr 2023 (Ask HJ)
My car is on SORN. If I take it for an MoT and it passes, do I need to tax it immediately or can I leave it on SORN and tax it later in the year? -
How do I insure my Ford Escort XR3i that has had an RS Turbo engine fitted? 17 Mar 2023 (Ask HJ)
What is the correct way to insure a Ford Escort XR3i which has had an engine from an Escort RS Turbo fitted to it? -
Are service plans good value? 14 Sep 2022 (Ask HJ)
Are service plans good value? -
Should I buy a Jaguar XF or a Skoda Superb as a private hire vehicle? 11 Jul 2022 (Ask HJ)
I am struggling to decide which car to purchase for use as a private hire taxi: a 2016 Jaguar XF 2.0 Portfolio or a Skoda Superb 2.0 TDI CR SE L Executive... -
Which cars have a low boot lip and enough space for a big old dog? 25 Jun 2021 (Ask HJ)
I have a big dog (a 10-stone Leonberger) and we're expecting it to have rear leg problems in later life. I'm looking for a reliable car with a low boot... -
Why does my car's history show two MoT tests every year? 8 Apr 2020 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking at buying a car but the DVLA check shows the car as having two MoT tests every year. Could this car be cloned or is there another explanation? -
What's the best electric SUV? 19 Feb 2020 (Ask HJ)
What are your views on electric SUV's, new but not more than £40K? I've heard about the Kia and Hyundai electric vehicles and which one to consider? Or... -
Where can I buy an ex-Motability car from? 5 Feb 2020 (Ask HJ)
I would like to buy a three-year-old ex Motability SEAT Alhambra. Other than going to my local SEAT dealership is there anywhere else I should try? -
Can you recommend a practical and good to drive PHEV? 26 Nov 2019 (Ask HJ)
Can you recommend a PHEV? It needs to be able to fit a full set of golf clubs and electric trolley in the back (with seats down). Range is important and... -
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... -
Is a Volvo V70R a good buy? 30 Oct 2019 (Ask HJ)
Volvo V70R models have suddenly come down in price with only Japanese imports available previously. I know they are a wolf in sheep's clothing but at £5000... -
What are some important towing tips I should know? 21 Oct 2019 (Ask HJ)
Could you offer some towing advice? -
What sporty small car do you suggest for around £10k? 3 Jul 2019 (Ask HJ)
My wife has a Skoda FabIa Monte Carlo 1.2 TSI. She wants to hand it back and purchase something more sporty for around £10K. Her annual mileage is around... -
What is the best diesel option - Volvo S40, Volkswagen Passat or Jetta? 2 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking for the best diesel option out of an 07/08 Volvo S40, Volkswagen Passat or Jetta. Reliability and fuel economy are my most important considerations....

