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Is unit stock finance and pre-registration normal practice? 30 May 2024 (Ask HJ)
We've found a good couple of franchised dealer cars recently but HPI has shown outstanding finance on the basis of "unit stocking". The dealers have assured... -
Should I use E10 fuel in a classic car? 12 May 2023 (Ask HJ)
I'm now coming across contradictory information regarding the use of E10 fuel in classic car engines. I was under the impression that it was a big no no... -
Are my tyres causing a problem with road noise? 12 Sep 2022 (Ask HJ)
I recently bought an early 2019 Volvo V90 T4 petrol estate. I am delighted with it in every way except I find the cabin noise just a bit higher than I... -
When should I replace the cam belt on my Audi A3? 8 Jun 2022 (Ask HJ)
My Audi A3 1.4 TFSi is now five years old and has covered 50,000 miles. I took it in for its cam belt change today and my local dealer has now advised... -
Why do you advise against left foot braking? 24 Jan 2022 (Ask HJ)
You recently advised against left foot braking, I completely disagree. I am a qualified advanced driver with over 50 years experience and I use left foot... -
Is the Toyota RAV4 subject to extra tax for 5 years due to the £40k price? 2 Aug 2021 (Ask HJ)
I decided to buy the very impressive, but expensive, Toyota RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid. I will take delivery on September 1st. The Toyota dealer doesn’t seem... -
My tyres are perishing at 12,000 miles. Do you have any advice about seeking compensation? 29 Jul 2021 (Ask HJ)
Four years ago, I purchased four Pirelli Scorpion Verde Tyres for my SUV. As an advertised premium brand with a lifetime warranty, I was willing to pay... -
Is it worth getting a ceramic coating on my car? 18 Jun 2021 (Ask HJ)
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We want a small car for less than £2000. What advice would you give to a clueless buyer? 16 Feb 2021 (Ask HJ)
We need a second car for local trips (the school run, popping to the shops etc - no long motorway journeys). I don't want to spend more than £2000 and... -
What is going to happen with commercial vehicles after 2030 as they are all diesel-powered at present? 18 Nov 2020 (Ask HJ)
Is this new 2030 ruling for the UK only? If so, what is the rest of the world doing on this? Also, as the majority of our cars are now made outside of... -
How can we protect our car from corrosion cause by rock salt? 20 Jan 2020 (Ask HJ)
Living up North our roads can be liberally sprinkled with copious amounts of corrosive rock salt. I do believe it has become a 'finer' salt that is used... -
Is a Ford Puma Black a future classic? 9 Jan 2020 (Ask HJ)
I own a year 2000 Ford Puma Black Special Edition with 53500 miles on the clock which has been a much-loved family owned second car for around 14 years.... -
Where should I sell a Mercedes 190E? 5 Feb 2019 (Ask HJ)
A friend has a 1992 one-owner Mercedes 190 1.8 automatic with very low mileage (under 50K). It has hardly been used for the last 11 years and was last... -
Where can I sell a bog standard Vauxhall Nova saloon? 19 Jan 2019 (Ask HJ)
I am wondering what is the best way to sell a G-reg Vauxhall Nova Merit four-door saloon that is part of a deceased estate? The car was bought from new... -
I let a passenger out at an airport zebra crossing and received a penalty - should I ignore it? 16 Aug 2018 (Ask HJ)
In October 2017 I took a business visitor to Birmingham airport to catch a flight to Sweden. As I made my way around the perimeter road I had to stop at... -
Could you recommend a good SUV that doesn't cost too much? 17 Jan 2018 (Ask HJ)
We moved to the North East of England from the South and would like to replace my wife’s 2016 Ford Fiesta (6500 miles, Titanium Ecoboost) with a small... -
Should I buy a Skoda Yeti for long journeys? 16 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
I've been looking at the Skoda Yeti. It seems lovely. I really wanted the 2-litre TDI engine with DSG gearbox in a two-wheel drive, but they only do a... -
Are company car drivers taxed unfairly? 18 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
I am very concerned about the amount of car tax that company car drivers are having to pay. I have read this tax is to encourage companies to buy cheaper... -
Why are police ANPR systems so inaccurate? 26 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
I was stopped in a brand new car (a few days since delivery) by police saying my number plate had come up as a 'stolen car' on their ANPR equipment. When... -
What can I do to pinpoint a hesitation problem in my diesel Hyundai i30? 28 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
At about 1500 revs, from cold at about 20/30 mph and with the temperature about half/two thirds to optimum, my Hyundau i30 diesel automatic hesitates as...
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