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Best used medium hatchback? 7 Nov 2022 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking to buy a used medium sized hatchback and wondering what you would recommend for £6,000? Or do I need to spend more like £8,000? I recently... -
Ford Fiesta EcoBoost cam belt failure, can I claim? 24 Jun 2022 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2014 Ford Fiesta EcoBoost. In October 2020, at 37,000 miles, it was fitted with a new engine free of charge by Ford because there were apparently... -
Should drivers give way to cars joining from a side road? 17 Jun 2022 (Ask HJ)
Down here in the South East, a habit seems to have developed where drivers stop to let other drivers out of a side road onto the main road. This is very... -
Can I claim compensation for a cam belt failure? 18 Nov 2021 (Ask HJ)
My Ford Fiesta 1.0-litre EcoBoost, registered/made in early 2016 with 67,000 miles, has just had a cam belt failure which has destroyed the engine. The... -
Downsizing from a Nissan Qashqai - what should I buy? 11 Oct 2021 (Ask HJ)
I'm on my third Nissan Qashqai since 2013 and this current one (petrol/automatic) will be three years old in May 2022. Recently my partner bought a Mazda... -
Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, Honda CR-V or Lexus RX - which would you choose? 5 Jul 2021 (Ask HJ)
I have a 5-year-old Audi Q5 and the fuel costs and servicing are ridiculous. It was £2300 for a recent service and two days later the turbo unit packed... -
Should I buy a high mileage car? 9 Nov 2020 (Ask HJ)
Are high mileage cars good value? -
My battery has lasted 17 years. Is that common? 5 Nov 2020 (Ask HJ)
This is not really a question as such but I've seen your advice that car batteries are designed to last 3-5 years. I have owned a 2003 Citroen Xsara Picasso... -
The DVLA has had my V5C for two months. How do I get it back? 10 Aug 2020 (Ask HJ)
I bought a used car on 8 June. As required, the selling dealer sent off the old V5C to the DVLA (I've double-checked with him and he assures me this was... -
I haven't swapped my winter tyres during lockdown - will they be fine in the warmer weather? 27 May 2020 (Ask HJ)
I usually drive a lot, including on icy country roads in winter so I had both summer and winter tyres. They're usually swapped in April and November. With... -
My car battery went flat during lockdown. Have I got any recourse with the manufacturer? 13 May 2020 (Ask HJ)
Three years ago, I bought a hybrid Toyota C-HR. In the light of lockdown, we have not used it for 13 days. On trying to take it out for food shopping,... -
The DVLA is ignoring calls and emails. Are they still open? 4 May 2020 (Ask HJ)
I have friend who has a mild form of glaucoma. Having reported it to DVLA, he was asked to get a test at an optician from a list advised by DVLA. He was... -
As long as they don't exit their vehicle, can over 70s still drive when in isolation? 23 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
You gave out info regarding driving while in isolation/over 70's, saying that if taking the car out we could not exit the car for any reason. You said... -
Can you recommend a petrol crossover or SUV with some guts to get me up the hills where I live? 5 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
I bought a 2010 Honda CR-V last year. This was my first purchase after many years of loaning a car. However, I’m a single mum and only do short school... -
Are any of the reliable dashcams currently on sale powered by battery only? 5 Feb 2020 (Ask HJ)
Are any of the reliable dashcams currently on sale powered by battery only? I am reluctant to have one hard wired or have cables going all around and used... -
What's the best dash camera for recording footage at night? 5 Nov 2019 (Ask HJ)
My girlfriend had a serious crash recently and her dash camera didn’t register anything but headlights with the other vehicle involved. What dash cam would... -
I'm replacing my Renault Grand Modus soon - is it smart to stick with a diesel or swap to an electric car? 29 Oct 2019 (Ask HJ)
I've owned a Renault Grand Modus for the last 7years. I Iike the car very much, but it's showing it's age. I have £7000 - £10,000 to spend on a used car... -
Is using a car cover a good idea? 4 Sep 2019 (Ask HJ)
I use my car very occasionally. I park it in the driveway and I have bought a car cover to protect it from the elements. Is there anything I need to know... -
Should I choose a hybrid or a PHEV? 2 Sep 2019 (Ask HJ)
I need to replace my Land Rover Freelander with an SUV or estate and I like the look of electric options. I'm ruling out all-electric because I do some... -
Why does my 2003 Nissan Micra keep cutting out on start up? 19 Aug 2019 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2003 Nissan Micra 1.2 that has recently been giving trouble. At first, it was just kangarooing for 30 seconds after moving off, then it got worse...

