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My space saver spare wheel is only 16 inches but my wheels are 18 inches - is it safe to use on the driven wheels? 26 Jul 2023 (Ask HJ)
I have a Mini Clubman which has 18 inch alloys with low profile tyres. I have purchased a 16 inch space saver which I have been assured is suitable for... -
Why are there so many delays on new car orders? 20 Jun 2023 (Ask HJ)
I ordered a new VW Golf PHEV in March 2022 with VW saying it would take 8 to 12 months. 16 months later we still have no build date for the car, do they... -
Why is my insurer asking for a copy of the V5C? 21 May 2023 (Ask HJ)
My granddaughter has just become 17 and is learning to drive. As my wife is no longer allowed to drive we have made her car available for her to learn... -
I need a 4WD petrol estate with a manual gearbox - what are my options? 23 Mar 2023 (Ask HJ)
We have a Mazda 6 petrol estate which we like, but would like to have the option for 4wd. We use the car largely to drive heavily laden between the Home... -
Is is possible to buy a back-up battery for an electric car? 22 Mar 2023 (Ask HJ)
With a petrol/diesel car you can carry a can of fuel for emergencies - what's the equivalent for an EV? I have seen ZipCharge units in the USA, but they... -
My son needs a car that can take three child seats, what are his options? 21 Mar 2023 (Ask HJ)
My son has already has a daughter and is now expecting twins. What cars can fit three child seats side by side, and do these have to be Isofix fittings? -
Electric range on my PHEV is reducing, what can I do? 28 Dec 2022 (Ask HJ)
I purchased a Citroen C5 Aircross PHEV in September 2021. At that time I was getting over 30 miles on electric power. This, as expected, declined during... -
Should I buy a MINI Countryman PHEV? 17 Jun 2022 (Ask HJ)
I am thinking of buying a used MINI Countryman - either a 1.5 or 2.0 petrol auto, or the hybrid. Firstly, with careful driving would there be any real... -
What is the maximum weight we can tow? 10 May 2022 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2014 Toyota Land Cruiser. Its weight is 2.2 tonnes and the listed towing weight is 3.0 tonnes. We tow a horse box. Half of our friends say the... -
Parking fine for overstaying in a supermarket car park - is the ticket valid? 4 Apr 2022 (Ask HJ)
I have been issued with a fine for staying over two hours in a supermarket car park. The signage says that "the car park allows two hours of free parking... -
Why have fuel prices not reduced at my local BP petrol station? 27 Mar 2022 (Ask HJ)
I drive a BMW M2 Competition and from new I have endeavoured to use BP Ultimate. On 17 March I filled up at my local BP and paid £1.739 per litre. I... -
Should I buy an old, low mileage car or a Cat S car? 24 Mar 2022 (Ask HJ)
I have seen a few very low mileage, one owner Kia Venga and Honda Jazz 2008 for sale. Mileage as low as 15,000 miles. Are they a good buy or should I... -
Spare wheels - do we really need them anymore? 19 Jan 2022 (Ask HJ)
When we bought my wife's Honda Jazz it came with a tyre repair kit but we could buy a spare, and this came in handy when she hit a kerbstone and ruptured... -
Do I need proof I have passed my driving test while I wait for my licence? 18 Nov 2021 (Ask HJ)
I passed my driving test this morning but I didn’t give my provisional to my examiner to exchange for a full licence because it is my only form of ID,... -
How can I check if my car has been cloned? 19 Aug 2021 (Ask HJ)
Today, I received a letter from Transport for London (TfL) warning me that my vehicle may not meet the ULEZ standards. As I live more than 250 miles from... -
Will short journeys in a diesel car cause issues? 3 Aug 2021 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2014 Mercedes SLK diesel roadster. Will making multiple short journeys of 5-10 miles cause a problem with the exhaust system? If so, would some... -
Why doesn't everyone use all-season tyres? 7 May 2021 (Ask HJ)
Is there a good reason that all drivers shouldn't be using all-season tyres? -
I need to sell my car but it has an outstanding recall notice. What do I do? 23 Mar 2021 (Ask HJ)
I recently bought a car from my brother, which means I need to sell my current car. I was about to advertise it but have just had a recall notice in the... -
Given the different between claimed MPG and real MPG, are hybrids worth buying? 2 Mar 2021 (Ask HJ)
Which has just revealed their latest test results of real-time driving/ MPG on hybrids. Given that there's a notable disparity with claimed MPG on most... -
How do I safely pay for a car in lockdown? 8 Feb 2021 (Ask HJ)
I'm in Manchester and there's a rare car in Kent that's available privately. I've spoken with owner extensively and we have agreed on a deal. But how do...
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