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Should I buy a petrol 4x4 to tow a caravan? 3 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
I'm due to change my 2008 diesel Honda CR-V and wanted another diesel 4x4 to pull my caravan with a laden weight of around 1250kg. I would now prefer a... -
Wife drove off while I had our keyless fob in my pocket. Once she stopped, she then couldn't restart the car without the key. Is this an issue that manufacturers should rectify? 2 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
Why do keyless-start vehicles have key fobs that don't need to fit into an ignition type device in the vehicle to start it? Today, I got into my car and... -
Whats the best small car on a £1500 budget? 26 Feb 2020 (Ask HJ)
I currently drive a Land Rover Freelander. I love it, but my conscience says I need a less polluting small car for my 23-mile round commute on country... -
ULEZ Charge checker - will my private numberplate cause problems? 11 Feb 2020 (Ask HJ)
I just typed in my car registration on your ULEZ checker to find out if my car is OK: https://www.honestjohn.co.uk/ulez-ultra-low-emissions-zone-london/#how-can-i-check-if-my-car-is-ulez-compliant I... -
What's the difference between yellow top and blue top Reliant engines? 15 Nov 2019 (Ask HJ)
What's the difference between yellow top and blue top Reliant engines? -
Why do car manufacturers produce vehicles that can go beyond the 70mph limit? 11 Nov 2019 (Ask HJ)
Over the last month, the Uniti company has started to take orders for its three seater car, very similar to Proffessor Gordon Murray's T27 electric car... -
Could you please define what a survivor classic car is? 21 Aug 2019 (Ask HJ)
Could you please define what a survivor classic car is? -
What's the best first car for an 18-year-old? 8 Jul 2019 (Ask HJ)
My 18-year-old son has just passed his driving test. What car would you recommend we buy for him to start building up no claims? I would assume a very... -
What's the best off-road car that can cope with snow and carry a 45kg dog? 12 Jun 2019 (Ask HJ)
What would you say are the best cars that can go off-road, drive in snow and carry a large dog in the boot? And are also reliable and under £40k? -
Are there any Evoque-height EVs coming soon? 11 Jun 2019 (Ask HJ)
My wife's Range Rover Evoque was stolen last week. Her next car really ought to be all electric. She liked the height of the Evoque, a lot. She is short... -
What is causing wheel judder on my car when pulling out of junctions? 5 Apr 2019 (Ask HJ)
I own an Audi Q3 and there is slight wheel spin causing judder when setting off or turning out of junctions - but not all the time. Is it something to... -
What £60k car should I suggest for my mum? 26 Feb 2019 (Ask HJ)
My mum has a Nissan Qashqai and would like to replace it. A high driving position is a must for her, as is an automatic gearbox, she would like a high... -
What's the best used petrol estate for £10k? 19 Feb 2019 (Ask HJ)
I need an estate for my family and dog but driving short journeys probably means petrol. I'm looking for advice with roughly £10-11k to spend. There are... -
What's the most reliable family hatchback for £5000? 29 Jan 2019 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking to replace a 55 plate Ford Focus diesel with a similar-size family hatchback, this time petrol. Reliability and economy are top of the list.... -
What car cover do you recommend? 22 Jan 2019 (Ask HJ)
I have a Mitsubishi PHEV. I bought a nylon cover as it’s on my drive and only use it a couple of times a week. My present cover is not satisfactory. What... -
We need a family car for six - what do you recommend? 3 Jan 2019 (Ask HJ)
We have a seven year old Hyundai i800 which is used predominantly for holiday trips at home and in Europe. We have four teenagers and carry up to six bikes... -
Can I say I'm the main driver of a family car to make insurance cheaper for my daughter? 27 Dec 2018 (Ask HJ)
My daughter has received outrageous quotes to insure the old family car, a 2001 vintage 1.8 Ford Focus to drive herself. It was previously insured with... -
What crew cab van do you recommend? 26 Nov 2018 (Ask HJ)
I am looking to buy a petrol van for my gardening business that is a crew cab. What can you recommend? -
What is the long term battery life on a BMW i3? 31 Oct 2018 (Ask HJ)
Is there any information available yet regarding the degradation or actual battery life of the BMW i3? I drive the 94Ah range extender on a (66) plate.... -
What would you suggest as a good first car for our fashion-conscious daughter? 19 Oct 2018 (Ask HJ)
I am looking for a safe, insurable but fun first car for a fashion-conscious daughter. We live in the Yorkshire Hills and she will need to be doing rural...

