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Will adding a younger driver to my policy as a named driver reduce my premium? 26 Jun 2025 (Ask HJ)
As I get older my insurance premium seems to gradually creep up each year, in spite of many years of claim free motoring. There seems to be quite a lot... -
Is it possible to buy a nearly new automatic small SUV with a budget of £15,000? 22 Apr 2025 (Ask HJ)
Is it possible to buy a nearly new small suv automatic with a budget of £15,000? If so what would you recommend? -
How can I prevent my tyres getting damaged by potholes? 3 Mar 2025 (Ask HJ)
MY 2022 BMW M340i Touring failed its first mot yesterday. Yes, you’ve guessed, pothole damage to the front near side tyre. This will be the third tyre... -
Does the government have a plan to expand charging? 24 Feb 2025 (Ask HJ)
Does the government have a plan for EV charging for people that can't have a home charger. Where I live the only charges are over a mile away and limited... -
How is the MPG for PHEVs calculated? 4 Oct 2024 (Ask HJ)
How are the figures calculated for a Lexus NX 450 PHEV - that has a published mpg of 256.7mpg? -
I'm struggling to get insurance now I'm over 80 - what can I do? 29 Feb 2024 (Ask HJ)
I am over 80 and a very experienced driver but my recent quotes from mainstream insurance companies have more than doubled my quotes. My main car is a... -
Do I need to declare an insurance claim I withdrew? 5 Jan 2024 (Ask HJ)
I purchased a Saga Plus car insurance which runs out this month. In the first year of cover I hit a concrete bollard in a car park whilst distracted by... -
Do petrol cars have particulate filters? 20 Sep 2023 (Ask HJ)
Do petrol cars have particulate filters which can clog? I have a Hyundai i30 2018. A light came on the dash board and when I took it to the workshop they... -
What's the best way to maintain a DPF? 9 Sep 2023 (Ask HJ)
I own a 2007 Volvo XC90 with 118k on the clock. Lovely motor and mostly trouble free but it's recently started missing the odd beat and intermittently... -
I bought a used car which I have now discovered has over 20 MoT advisories, can I reject it? 8 Aug 2023 (Ask HJ)
I purchased a car on Friday and was assured that it had good history. The car only cost £1750 but when i got home i felt the need to do some searching... -
What car should I buy to transport my disabled mum? 7 Aug 2023 (Ask HJ)
I'm going to have to change my car to help transport my disabled mum. She has been in a Nissan Juke and Skoda Karoq both of which she can get into more... -
What is the lifespan of hybrid batteries? 19 Jun 2023 (Ask HJ)
While there has been considerable research on the life of full EV batteries, I wondered if you have any advice on battery life in hybrid cars. I am looking... -
How do I mothball my Fiat motorhome? 14 Jun 2023 (Ask HJ)
I need to store my motorhome for two years at home under cover. I can move it to stop flats on tyres but am not keen on emptying the radiator as I need... -
What's the best first car for a 17 year old? 12 May 2023 (Ask HJ)
My grandson's family are considering purchasing a car for a 17 year old, the budget is £6000 to £8000. Which car would you recommend and suggest they look... -
I need a secondhand family car to accommodate my two teenagers, what should I go for? 31 Mar 2023 (Ask HJ)
I have two teenagers aged 11 and 13yrs. I am looking for a fairly new car, ideally with one owner, ULEZ compliant and leather seats. I occasionally travel... -
What are the pros and cons of electric vs plug-in hybrid? 17 Mar 2023 (Ask HJ)
We are looking to replace our four year old Skoda Karoq in the next year. Our preference is for a similar sized SUV. Can you advise us on the pros and... -
Is it worth turning the engine off at traffic lights? 10 Oct 2022 (Ask HJ)
A lot of cars nowadays automatically shut off the engine when the car stops. I do in it my 10 year old Mazda MX-5 at temporary traffic lights under the... -
ULEZ-compliant substitute for my Peugeot 406 estate? 5 Sep 2022 (Ask HJ)
I have a 1999 Peugeot 406 diesel estate. It has 160k miles on the clock and I bought it for £2000 12 years ago. The expansion of the London ULEZ means... -
Why is the BMW 330e plug-in hybrid zero road tax? 3 May 2022 (Ask HJ)
How is it that the new BMW 330e plug-in hybrid variant can be zero tax rated when after 25 miles it has to run on its petrol engine when my BMW i3 can... -
How do we store a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) for six months? 1 Apr 2022 (Ask HJ)
We leave our diesel vehicles stored for up to six months with the tanks full to avoid condensation pollution. We're considering changing one of them to...
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