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More reliable than a Mini Countryman? 7 Jan 2021 (Ask HJ)
I’m in my 30s, work in investment management and use my own car for commuting and business. I currently have a 2016 Mini One Countryman 1.6-litre petrol,... -
Have you heard that fast charging fries EV batteries after 40 charges? 11 Dec 2020 (Ask HJ)
I've done a lot of reading by various car writers on the subject of EV range and how it differs a lot from the makers' figures. The thing I'm more interested... -
Can you suggest a compact, reliable, petrol MPV for a small family? 5 Dec 2020 (Ask HJ)
I've been a Honda Jazz obsessive for the past 10 years, but now equipped with two little people, a dog and far too much stuff to lug between stays with... -
I want an electric car to replace two diesel cars. What do you suggest? 30 Nov 2020 (Ask HJ)
I drive a 2011 Ford Galaxy auto, mostly for transporting grandkids to school and long motorway journeys. I have a 2007 Fiat Panda for local runs around... -
My car isn't reliable and keeps refusing to start. Can I get my money back? 5 Nov 2020 (Ask HJ)
I got my car - a 2015 Mercedes A-Class - at the end of January. Twice it’s been recovered from my drive as it wouldn’t start. The dealer I got it from... -
I'm trying to avoid the London cognition charge. Should I go hybrid or electric? 28 Oct 2020 (Ask HJ)
I have a really difficult decision to make and I am struggling, so any help would be appreciated. I work as a private hire driver in London and currently... -
A seller didn't tell me the car's nav was broken. Should I worry about it? 23 Aug 2020 (Ask HJ)
I want to get a good, used Mercedes-Benz B-Class diesel around 6-7 years old. On a test drive, everything was good. Only that the car's sat nav screen... -
Can you recommend a reliable family car for £1000? 19 Aug 2020 (Ask HJ)
I'm currently looking for a second car that can double up as daily transport for short local journeys and taking the family and dog on local outings. We're... -
Does an electric city car suit our needs? 16 Jul 2020 (Ask HJ)
My wife's current car is a 2003 Renault Clio from new (probably the most reliable car we've had). She normally does about four short journeys a week and... -
Which small cars offer the most amount of space for adults in the back seats? 17 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
I'm searching for a car (2018 onwards) that'll offer a relaxing drive. Which are the best and safest small cars (B segment) to travel with adults comfortably... -
What SUV do you recommend in terms of best value for money? 21 May 2020 (Ask HJ)
I'm currently running a Mazda CX-5, which is coming to the end of its PCP schedule. I love the car's handling, though not too keen on the low end power... -
I'm tax exempt due to my daughter's disability. She just moved out so am I still exempt from car tax? 18 May 2020 (Ask HJ)
My disabled daughter no longer lives with me. l have a Blue Badge and I'm car tax exempt due to her disability. I will only be driving her occasionally... -
I won't be driving for a few weeks - should I SORN my car or not? 21 Apr 2020 (Ask HJ)
I am in the 12-week isolation/vulnerable group. I only reinsured my car for 12 months yesterday so I called my insurance company and they are happy to... -
Can I leave an electric car for months at a time without the battery going flat? 30 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
I'm considering buying a secondhand electric car but I go away for three months every winter. Will the battery go flat and cause irreparable damage if... -
There's a fault warning showing, should I stop using the car til the outbreak ends in case it's a warranty repair? 26 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
My Mum's 2017 Ford KA+ has started showing a message saying 'ABS malfunction. Contact Service'. She got an email from Ford saying they were shutting their... -
What's the best dash cam with a parking mode? 3 Dec 2019 (Ask HJ)
My car keeps getting scratches, scuffs and even dents from dishonest drivers who I suspect damage my vehicle whilst it is stationary and unattended and... -
What’s the most feature-packed dashcam on the market? 27 Nov 2019 (Ask HJ)
My son passed his driving test earlier in the year and we want to get him a dashcam for Christmas. What’s the best dashcam on the market? We want to get... -
What is the point of hybrid vehicles? 14 Oct 2019 (Ask HJ)
What is the point of hybrid vehicles? For a self-charging hybrid, all electrical power would come directly or indirectly from petrol (diesel) engine. Surely... -
Should we buy a PHEV to replace our diesel estate? 12 Sep 2019 (Ask HJ)
We have a Toyota Avensis Estate diesel which was bought new in May 2014. We followed the then-Government's advice to buy a diesel car. We assume the car... -
What car for 32 mile daily commute? 4 Sep 2019 (Ask HJ)
My new commute has me travelling 16 miles each way per day - 8 miles of A/B roads and 8 miles of motorway, around 8k miles per year. My 2008 Focus 1.8...
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