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Which reliable car for £2000? 26 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
I need to trade down and as such am looking to spend up to £2000. It would need to be reliable, cover 30 miles per day with the odd longer trip. Other... -
Selling a car 10 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
I am intending to sell my Lexus IS with integral SatNav, Sun Roof, (one of the last sold before the new model, so loaded with extras). WhatCar estimates... -
What spec Ford Fiesta should I get? 13 Jul 2020 (Ask HJ)
How would you rate the specs of the Ford Fiesta? Is the Vignale the top spec? How does it rate with the Titanium X and the ST X Line? I'm looking at all... -
Are CHAdeMO chargers being phased out? 6 Aug 2025 (Ask HJ)
We are looking at a new Lexus UX300e which has a CHAdeMO connector. We will be charging it almost exclusively at home, but if we do need to charge it publicly... -
Is it possible to get repatriation cover while in Europe? 8 Aug 2023 (Ask HJ)
We are taking delivery of a brand new VW campervan and planning on taking it to Europe in September. The VW warranty provides breakdown cover in Europe... -
What's the most reliable small SUV that can cope with snow? 5 Jul 2023 (Ask HJ)
My daughter has just started as district nurse in the wonderful but very hilly area of the Pennines, West Yorkshire. She needs a reliable automatic, probably... -
Is buying a low mileage electric car as risky as buying a low mileage diesel? 9 Oct 2020 (Ask HJ)
I've seen a 2017 BMW i3 range extender at a main dealer with only 4363 miles on the clock. It didn't have its first service til June 2020 with 3136 miles... -
Time to switch? 15 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
Not usually indecisive but can't decide whether its time to trade in my relaiable Volvo V50 2.4i for something diesel. There's quite a few good deals out... -
Our insurer couldn't recover repair costs after a no fault accident - is it fair they've now increased our premium? 15 Feb 2018 (Ask HJ)
My wife’s car was struck by a metal object which came from an open lorry going in the opposite direction. The damage was estimated at £1600. We contacted... -
Can you recommend a modern replacement for my Fiat Coupe? 16 Sep 2021 (Ask HJ)
I recently lost my beloved 1998 Fiat Coupe 20v Turbo, after a head-on collision with a drunk driver. We were lucky to walk away. Having owned the car since... -
Should I pay extra for winter tyres on a hire car? 22 Nov 2019 (Ask HJ)
I am planning to fly to Lyon or Geneva in mid-March 2020 and will be hiring a car for a week to go skiing in Courchevel. Please can you tell me whether... -
Why is No Claims Bonus only valid on one vehicle at a time? 12 Feb 2018 (Ask HJ)
We've built up a NCB of over nine years with the same insurer on one car. Recently we acquired a second car and insured it with the same insurer, who in... -
Best sports car for £15,000? 26 Apr 2014 (Ask HJ)
I'm 61 and want to be a car. Due to my age, this will be my last chance to get a big boy's toy before senility and a Honda Jazz hit the horizon. I want... -
I'm trying to rescue an abandoned Triumph, how do I find the owner? 12 Apr 2023 (Ask HJ)
There is a Triumph GT6 slowly rotting into the undergrowth in a garage area behind my son's house. The number plate can be clearly seen. Is it possible... -
What small automatic should I buy for £2000? 5 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
My car has just been totalled by a white van man. I have to buy a replacement. I only bought my car in October and now have to look again. I need easy... -
Should my warranty cover a failed turbo seal on my 2007 Mercedes-Benz E-Class? 10 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I bought my 2007 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 320 CDi estate in May 2010. It broke down in June and emptied half a tankful onto the ground, squirting out from... -
Are used motorhomes with low mileages going to cost a lot in future bills? 17 Jul 2020 (Ask HJ)
I have seen a very nice 2011 Peugeot Boxer diesel motorhome for sale with very few miles on the clock. It appears to be immaculate but I wonder if the... -
What happens if an electric vehicle loses charge on a motorway? 26 Nov 2021 (Ask HJ)
What happens if an electric car loses charge on a motorway? Can a breakdown company do a rapid charge from one of their vans? Does the car need to be towed/transported... -
Which dash cam do you recommend? 5 Aug 2019 (Ask HJ)
I am looking to install a dash cam in my BMW 218d Active Tourer. Which camera do you recommend as a good fit and which doesn't look out of place? -
Is there a camaera that can record any incidents - such as vandalism - when my car is parked? 20 Dec 2018 (Ask HJ)
My car got keyed recently which got me thinking about recording while away from my car. What is the best/cheapest option when looking to purchase something...

