Refine by channel:
Forum (5074)
Ask HJ (1532)
News (283)
productReview (122)
Article (113)
FAQs (7)
Good Garages (4)
Sort by: Relevance | Newest first | Oldest first
-
How quickly do brake pads wear? 7 Feb 2025 (Ask HJ)
During a recent 'free health check', my Toyota Dealer has advised the rear brake pads are 60% worn. Bearing in mind, at the time, my vehicle had completed... -
Is it possible to run the heating on electric while parked in a hybrid car ? 13 Dec 2024 (Ask HJ)
Is it possible in a full hybrid to run the heating on electric while parked? For example, waiting to pick the children up from school, or sitting somewhere... -
What used two-seater convertible do you suggest? 19 Feb 2024 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking to buy a 2-seater convertible to keep at our holiday home. Budget of £8-10k. I really like the look of the Mercedes SL, but have heard that... -
Can I use puncture-resistant tyres on my Honda? 11 Oct 2023 (Ask HJ)
My car has no spare, nor room for one due the batteries, and I am reluctant to solely rely on the Tyre Slime to get me home. I have been looking to fit... -
Which 4x4 do you recommend for towing and general farm work? 24 Feb 2022 (Ask HJ)
We're looking for a vehicle with tolerable road driveability and 4x4 capability for light towing and lugging across our fields and general farm work. I... -
I bought a non-runner - how much will I need to spend? 14 Dec 2021 (Ask HJ)
Had a rush of blood to the head. Bought a boy racer (2015 Peugeot 208 GTI Limited Edition turbo petrol three-door hatchback), without reading fine print.... -
How reliable is the BMW i3? 8 Dec 2021 (Ask HJ)
My BMW i3 is just about to exit its 3 year warranty and I have been offered extended warranty at £700-plus per annum. This seems quite a lot of money for... -
I need a comfortable and relaxing car - should I choose electric or hybrid? 31 Aug 2021 (Ask HJ)
I want to buy a new automatic car and will consider electric or hybrid models. I often travel, for pleasure, 100 - 200 miles a day. I have increasing mobility... -
I've been offered a car that's been sat around for a year. What should I check before I consider buying it? 15 Apr 2021 (Ask HJ)
I have been offered a car from my grandpa. It hasn't been driven for at least a year and has been sitting in a garage. It also doesn't have an up to date... -
How will electric cars perform if snowed in by the weather? 9 Feb 2021 (Ask HJ)
How do you think electric vehicles will perform when completely stuck in a traffic jam due to snow or ice compared to petrol and diesel vehicles given... -
I want one last great diesel estate car. What would you recommend as a simple option? 1 Feb 2021 (Ask HJ)
I drive 25,000 business miles per year and do not think battery-electric would be suitable for my next vehicle. I recently saw an advert for the advanced... -
Can you recommend a plug-in hybrid family car? 17 Aug 2020 (Ask HJ)
We're a family of 5 looking to replace our recently dead 'station car' with a hybrid - which my wife will use to take the children to school (30 mile round... -
Honda CR-V CDTi - Crank, No Start 25 Jun 2020 (Forum)
It’s not just one light that’s causing a no start, it’s all of them, so I’m currently ruling out things like a battery, fuel pump etc. the issue seems to be more of a “core” component. It's baffled me what might cause this, especially as its intermittent and the fact that turning the ignition off fixes it, but then causes the airbag light fault and always in that particular order. -
Key fobs to the cars in our street all stopped working at once. Is someone trying to steal a vehicle? 24 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
Recently, my daughter couldn't get into her car with the key fob a number of times. She had the car checked by a garage and no problem existed at the time,... -
Ford Fiesta - EAC Fail 7 May 2020 (Forum)
Error Message : Short to ground.\N{ }P1632 - Unknown fault. Error Message : .\N{ }P1794 - Battery voltage. Error Message : Outside specified range.\N{ }P2107 - Engine control unit (throttle valve monitoring). Error Message : Malfunction.\N{ }P0625 - Alternator charging voltage. -
What would be the ballpark figure of running a 15 year old Bentley? 24 Feb 2020 (Ask HJ)
What would be the ballpark figure of running a Bentley that has full service history, low mileage and is 15 years old? Considering it would be weekend... -
What's the best portable jump starter? 21 Nov 2019 (Ask HJ)
I'm thinking of buying a small, portable jump starter to keep in the glovebox just in case I get a flat battery. Is there a specific model or brand that... -
What's the difference between a BEV, PHEV, HEV and MHEV? 5 Aug 2019 (Ask HJ)
I have been viewing July's sales figures and I'm confused by the BEV, PHEV, HEV and MHEV classifications. Could you please give me an example of each? -
What should I do to prepare my car for winter storage? 12 Nov 2018 (Ask HJ)
I recently purchased a 1986 Mercedes Benz SL 300 (R107) and I'm about to lay it up for the winter in a garage. Would you recommend adding a fuel stabiliser... -
Do I need a licence to drive an electric scooter limited to 15mph? 23 Oct 2018 (Ask HJ)
I am thinking of getting a electric scooter that is limited up to 25km/h. Would I need a licence for this and can I use it to commute?