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Should I buy a MINI Countryman PHEV? 17 Jun 2022 (Ask HJ)
I am thinking of buying a used MINI Countryman - either a 1.5 or 2.0 petrol auto, or the hybrid. Firstly, with careful driving would there be any real... -
What is the maximum weight we can tow? 10 May 2022 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2014 Toyota Land Cruiser. Its weight is 2.2 tonnes and the listed towing weight is 3.0 tonnes. We tow a horse box. Half of our friends say the... -
Parking fine for overstaying in a supermarket car park - is the ticket valid? 4 Apr 2022 (Ask HJ)
I have been issued with a fine for staying over two hours in a supermarket car park. The signage says that "the car park allows two hours of free parking... -
Why have fuel prices not reduced at my local BP petrol station? 27 Mar 2022 (Ask HJ)
I drive a BMW M2 Competition and from new I have endeavoured to use BP Ultimate. On 17 March I filled up at my local BP and paid £1.739 per litre. I... -
Should I buy an old, low mileage car or a Cat S car? 24 Mar 2022 (Ask HJ)
I have seen a few very low mileage, one owner Kia Venga and Honda Jazz 2008 for sale. Mileage as low as 15,000 miles. Are they a good buy or should I... -
Spare wheels - do we really need them anymore? 19 Jan 2022 (Ask HJ)
When we bought my wife's Honda Jazz it came with a tyre repair kit but we could buy a spare, and this came in handy when she hit a kerbstone and ruptured... -
Do I need proof I have passed my driving test while I wait for my licence? 18 Nov 2021 (Ask HJ)
I passed my driving test this morning but I didn’t give my provisional to my examiner to exchange for a full licence because it is my only form of ID,... -
How can I check if my car has been cloned? 19 Aug 2021 (Ask HJ)
Today, I received a letter from Transport for London (TfL) warning me that my vehicle may not meet the ULEZ standards. As I live more than 250 miles from... -
Will short journeys in a diesel car cause issues? 3 Aug 2021 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2014 Mercedes SLK diesel roadster. Will making multiple short journeys of 5-10 miles cause a problem with the exhaust system? If so, would some... -
Why doesn't everyone use all-season tyres? 7 May 2021 (Ask HJ)
Is there a good reason that all drivers shouldn't be using all-season tyres? -
I need to sell my car but it has an outstanding recall notice. What do I do? 23 Mar 2021 (Ask HJ)
I recently bought a car from my brother, which means I need to sell my current car. I was about to advertise it but have just had a recall notice in the... -
Given the different between claimed MPG and real MPG, are hybrids worth buying? 2 Mar 2021 (Ask HJ)
Which has just revealed their latest test results of real-time driving/ MPG on hybrids. Given that there's a notable disparity with claimed MPG on most... -
How do I safely pay for a car in lockdown? 8 Feb 2021 (Ask HJ)
I'm in Manchester and there's a rare car in Kent that's available privately. I've spoken with owner extensively and we have agreed on a deal. But how do... -
Punto Van 1.3 Multijet ( temp return ex oilrag) - End of the Punto Van era ( 10yrs on (ex oilrag) 6 Dec 2020 (Forum)
I remember meeting a man who, seeing my obvious dedication to the ‘vehicle of the time’ told me “ the car is here to serve you. and not you the car” Of course, being the car enthusiast I was, I laughed at that, and continued serving the car as though, perhaps it was on an alter in some mysterious realm where touching it up with a Halfords paint tin, actually came before dinner... I’d sort of ‘automatically’ moved on from that in the last days of the van, as though it were some intrinsic survival mechanism- perhaps generated by these somewhat oldish bones being subjected to cold flagstones. I set a cut off point at 70yrs, for self car servicing, that is. -
Should I get Michelin or Continental tyres? 17 Nov 2020 (Ask HJ)
You recommend Michelin CrossClimate+ but they're not available in my tyre size. Are Cross Climate SUVs just as good or would Continental AllSeasonContact... -
Are used motorhomes with low mileages going to cost a lot in future bills? 17 Jul 2020 (Ask HJ)
I have seen a very nice 2011 Peugeot Boxer diesel motorhome for sale with very few miles on the clock. It appears to be immaculate but I wonder if the... -
Why do I still have to pay the same premium if I'm barely using my car in lockdown? 17 Apr 2020 (Ask HJ)
Are you aware insurers doing anything to address the fact that a high percentage of the cars they have on cover are now out of use for a considerable period... -
Can I trickle charge my car? 2 Apr 2020 (Ask HJ)
With the enforced lay-up of my 2018 Jaguar XF, can I use a C-TEK MVS 5-C trickle charger on my car? If so, where is the best place to connect it? -
Is it true that my SEAT can't be trickle charged due to specialised battery tech? 31 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
We own a SEAT Arona FR auto and we need to self isolate as we are in a high risk group so won't be driving the car for the next 3 weeks. We wish to put... -
Is a 1995 Ford Escort Cabrio a classic car? 25 Nov 2019 (Ask HJ)
I have a ‘black grape’ (purple) 1.6 litre Ford Escort Solar Cabrio bought from new in January 1995 so it’s a one-owner car. It has done just over 50,000...
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