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Should I avoid a Ford Transit that has intermittent black smoke from the exhaust? 11 Dec 2025 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking at buying a Ford Transit Mk6 with 68K on the clock for £6k. Partially converted camper. All is well except intermittent black smoke. The owner... -
How can I look after my car to prolong its life? 4 Nov 2025 (Ask HJ)
Having previously owned two Alfa 159s I am currently the proud owner of a 2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia diesel 2.2 180 Super. I purchased it new I have now completed... -
Are these kits that increases EV battery capacity legal? 4 Sep 2025 (Ask HJ)
I have seen adverts for kits from China that increase battery capacity of BEVs. Are these modifications legal and do they have to be declared to insurance?... -
How can I prevent my Ford Fiesta from being stolen? 12 Feb 2025 (Ask HJ)
I understand that the Ford Fiesta, especially those with keyless systems are quite prone to theft. Is there any relatively straightforward and not too... -
Are classic cars going to have safety checks? 31 Dec 2024 (Ask HJ)
I read online a brief report that classic cars are due to come under the scrutiny of an MoT like safety check. Are any actual details known? -
Should I consider a high mileage used Toyota? 18 Apr 2024 (Ask HJ)
Is it a bad idea to consider purchasing a high mileage current version Toyota RAV4? My budget is around £16k and I really like the current-gen model (2019+),... -
Does it matter if one of my tyres has a different load rating? 27 Mar 2024 (Ask HJ)
Due to having had a puncture we now have a 95V rating tyre whereas all the remaining three original tyres are 91V. Is this illegal or dangerous? The supplying... -
What is the best car to buy for reliability? 22 Jan 2024 (Ask HJ)
I have previously owned three BMW series 3 models and enjoyed driving all three. I am now looking to purchase a used vehicle to replace my last BMW and... -
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... -
I need a car to go off-road but only cover 1000 miles a year - what would you suggest? 17 Aug 2023 (Ask HJ)
I have a need for a small,cheap car that can be used on the road but will mainly be used for travel to and from a small land holding. It wiii seldom go... -
Is pavement parking legal? 7 Aug 2023 (Ask HJ)
In your answer 'Is it legal to park on the pavement' you state "if he is wholly on the pavement it is less clear if he would be given a ticket or not." Can... -
My car broke down a month after its MoT - should this have been picked up? 17 Jul 2023 (Ask HJ)
My Ford B-MAX was MoTd in May with two advisories for tyres and dust caps. It then broke down the first week July, the gearbox had a serious oil leak which... -
Can I get the tax band of my car changed? 7 Jun 2023 (Ask HJ)
I have owned a 2014 Volkswagen Caravelle 2.0 TDI for the last 3 years and have pad £340, £360, and £395 car tax for those three years. It states on my... -
What's a good car to replace our BMW i3? 25 May 2023 (Ask HJ)
I love driving our BMW i3 Rand Extender but now we have a place in Spain, we need another car for journeys south. It should be comfortable with fuel range... -
Is it time to increase the licence renewal age from 70? 16 Apr 2023 (Ask HJ)
With state pension age going up and life expectancy increasing, is it time to increase the licence renewal age from 70? It is quite conceivable that if... -
Can you recommend a comfortable and fun replacement for my Skoda Yeti? 23 Jan 2023 (Ask HJ)
I love my petrol 2016 Skoda Yeti 4x4 but am thinking of replacing it. What has a similar spec, particularly the high driving position and ground clearance... -
How can I make hands-free calls in my Honda CR-V? 22 Nov 2022 (Ask HJ)
I've recently bought a 2018 Honda CR-V. I thought that it had a proper hands-free phone kit but I've discovered that once it's imported my phonebook/contacts... -
How do I register my car back in the UK? 4 Jul 2022 (Ask HJ)
Two years ago I moved from UK to Southern Ireland and exported my car, a 2.0 Skoda diesel. With some difficulty, I re-registered the car, along with the... -
I'm keeping my BMW X5 10 years, should I use a dealer for servicing? 11 Apr 2022 (Ask HJ)
We have just taken delivery of our new BMW X5 (GO5 model) 3.0-litre petrol MHT M Sport and intend keeping it for 10 years. Would it be best to have servicing... -
Can I check if an electric vehicle charging point is available? 27 Jan 2022 (Ask HJ)
If I owned an electric car, how would I know whether a particular charging point was available before I set off? This is very important because I would...
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