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How long will the battery last on a used EV? 21 May 2019 (Ask HJ)
Buying a second-hand electric car seems to be tricky. How do you know how long the battery will last? What other things would need looking at? -
I'm getting an injection in my hip soon - will I technically be insured to drive afterwards? 12 Mar 2018 (Ask HJ)
I need to have a Cortisone injection in my hip under general anaesthetic at a private hospital soon. I plan to drive there for 7am and leave my car at... -
Which 4x4 is most suitable for towing two horses in a trailer? 16 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
Which 4x4 would be the best for me? I need to be able to tow two horses in a trailer and would like a reliable, economical car that will be able to tow... -
Problems with faulty Renault Zoe - what should I do? 20 Nov 2018 (Ask HJ)
I bought a new Renault Zoe 13 months ago. It broke down with charging problems (recovered to the dealer) six months ago and has failed three more times... -
Which used Kia Rio should I buy? 6 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
I'm trying to help my brother-in-law buy his first car. He's in his early thirties, has little interest in cars and just wants reliable transport with... -
Does the Ford Fiesta ST have a known problem with windscreen glare? 2 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
Having fallen out of love with a Clio Gordini Renaultsport, and needing a little more space than my MINI John Cooper Works, my husband was rather excited... -
Accident management company trying to make me take a hire car? 4 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
I was recently hit from behind whilst static in a traffic jam (ironically trying to pass another accident). The other party admitted full fault and as... -
Buying a Toyota Yaris - why the Hybrid? 24 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
In the motoring section of The Telegraph (Sat 22nd Sep 2012) you intimated that the only current Toyota Yaris you would recommend was the Hybrid model.... -
Should I change to a new car? 17 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
I hope you find this interesting and can help me understand my own numbers. I currently have 2003 Renault Scenic 1.6v Fidji, I've driven it since new and... -
Can you recommend a family car for four children and up to four adults for under £12,000? 12 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
We already have one 2-year-old boy and my wife is pregnant. Just as we were considering trading in the trusty Astra estate for a normal people carrier... -
Used car for long commute 31 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
I am looking to buy a used car for a weekly commute (180 miles each way at the beginning and end of the week). From what I have previously read a diesel... -
Why did it take a week for a BMW dealer to replace a runflat tyre on my BMW 530D? 13 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
I ordered a new F10 BMW 530D on its launch date and took delivery early this summer. A couple of weeks after delivery, my wife picked up a puncture. She... -
What car has a low boot sill for an elderly dog? 13 Mar 2025 (Ask HJ)
I have a Honda CR-V and also a lurcher dog who at 14 years old has decided not to jump into the boot of the car. I have to lift her in. She won't walk... -
Can I MoT my car even though it is exempt? 12 Apr 2023 (Ask HJ)
I have a 1975 Triumph Stag and would like to have it MoT’d for safety reasons. It is MoT exempt but if it fails can I still use it legally on the road?... -
Do speed ratings on tyres need to match? 27 Sep 2022 (Ask HJ)
I have damaged a comparatively new tyre and need a replacement. It is proving difficult to match load and speed ratings. The damaged tyre (and remaining... -
Which small car do you recommend? 8 Nov 2021 (Ask HJ)
My daughter has a Hyundai i10 but will shortly be looking for a new car. She wants something similar in size to the i10 or not much bigger, at least as... -
How do you charge an electric or hybrid vehicle if you can't park outside your house? 17 Sep 2018 (Ask HJ)
Millions of owners of houses and flats are not able to park their cars outside their property. So how do they charge their electric cars? No article ever... -
Water pump failure on a used car - what are my rights? 14 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
I recently bought a 2007 MINI Cooper from a dealer with a three month warranty. Within a few weeks of ownership, the car suffered a water leak and I’ve... -
I need a 4x4 to tow a horsebox and carry two children - what do you recommend? 22 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
I want a 4x4 that will tow an Ifor Williams 505 trailer with two 500kg horses, and carry a large buggy and equipment for two babies. I currently tow with... -
BMW 318i - NOX and cam shaft sensor problems 23 Aug 2016 (Ask HJ)
Regarding: www.honestjohn.co.uk/askhj/answer/69825/bmw-318i---nox-and-cam-shaft-sensor-failure I too had a 318i (E91 Tourer) and had the same failure...

