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Why do roadworks now extend for so long? 12 Nov 2021 (Ask HJ)
When I started driving in 1968 even major roadworks were only slightly disruptive of traffic flow and usually managed by a man holding a stop/go board.... -
What should I look out for when buying a Honda CR-Z? 13 Sep 2021 (Ask HJ)
My son is considering buying a 2011 Honda CR-Z with 84,000 miles on the clock for just over £5000. Is there anything, in particular, he should look out... -
Who is responsible for the upkeep of road signs? 31 Aug 2021 (Ask HJ)
Over the past few months, I have covered thousands of miles driving up and down England. Many of the direction signs are covered by vegetation/trees and... -
My insurance company won't cover a claim for stone chips. What do you suggest? 16 Jul 2021 (Ask HJ)
My car is covered in small stone chips that happened on a motorway drive. The paintwork is ruined but my insurance company refuses to recognise it as accidental... -
A trader wants to buy my car. What should I be wary of? 11 Jun 2021 (Ask HJ)
A trader has offered to buy my car at an acceptable price with no test drive, sight unseen, paying by bank transfer. He will trailer it away and says he... -
Which cars are the cheapest to insure for a learner? 10 May 2021 (Ask HJ)
What's the cheapest car to insure for a learner driver? -
Do you think electric cars are putting buyers off internal combustion engine cars? 7 Oct 2020 (Ask HJ)
Do you think that Elon Musk's recent announcement that electric vehicles will soon be as cheap as internal combustion driven cars has destroyed the market... -
What's the best first car for a first time driver? 7 Sep 2020 (Ask HJ)
My daughter will hopefully pass her driving test soon, and we are helping her to buy a small automatic car. Budget is roughly £5000. Is this doable? I... -
What EV charging networks should I sign up to? 19 Aug 2020 (Ask HJ)
We’ve just taken delivery of the new Honda e. We have a home charger which gives us the range we need in London, but I need to think about charging it... -
Will a Kia E-Niro's electric range suit long drives? 5 Aug 2020 (Ask HJ)
I'm thinking of buying. Kia E-Niro. Can it be charged at home and how long will it take to charge? I travel 150 miles twice a week, is this car any good... -
Can you recommend a reliable car for £5000? 3 Aug 2020 (Ask HJ)
My friend has up to £5000 for a car. She does a 30 mile round trip three times a week and doesn't want something too slow. She needs something reliable... -
Which is the best used family saloon? 2 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
We need to replace our SEAT Altea. We have a £4500 budget and two growing children, but only a small commute. I'm taken with the idea of a Volkswagen Passat,... -
What's the best secondhand car for lots of motorway commuting? 13 May 2020 (Ask HJ)
I'm opting out of the company car scheme so need to buy my own, secondhand preferably. I'm going to do lots of miles - over 25,000 a year - so need something... -
Can you recommend a budget-friendly, reliable, no frills 4x4? 2 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
We're looking for a second car. Something with no frills; a proper 4x4 (rural Highlands and Islands) with a raised driving position, reliable and preferably... -
Should we scrap an old car that hasn't moved for 25 years? 18 Feb 2020 (Ask HJ)
I was wondering if you had any ideas to help with my dad's car. He owns a Morris Minor Traveller that has not been used for about 25 years. It is parked... -
Is there anything on the market to protect my alloy wheels from being kerbed? 27 Nov 2019 (Ask HJ)
I have just purchased a new Skoda Karoq Scout with 19-inch wheels as standard. In the past three days I have managed heartbreakingly to kerb two of the... -
Which rear-engined cars arguably had the most ideal suspension layout? 25 Nov 2019 (Ask HJ)
Despite the unfashionable engine placement at the rear, historically speaking which rear-engined cars arguably had the most ideal suspension layout? I... -
Does Dynamic Chassis Control (DCC) in a Volkswagen make a significant difference to ride comfort? 10 Oct 2019 (Ask HJ)
We have a Golf GTI performance edition (2017 model) and love it to bits. The firm ride is great for the times when you want to push on. But - we find the... -
Why will my Citroen Xsara not rev properly? 9 Oct 2019 (Ask HJ)
Do you have any advice as to why my Citroen Xsara 1.4 petrol won’t rev properly? I’ve changed the throttle body and added fuel treatment. It runs and drives... -
I need a low budget 4WD for low mileages - what do you suggest? 27 Sep 2019 (Ask HJ)
I drive lower than average miles per year, 6000 perhaps. I prefer to be sitting up-right, as in a little 4WD. I would like as economical a car as possible,...
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