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  • Suggestions for a car please 14 Nov 2007 (Forum)
    this is why I loved it: great looks, stealthy, and in dark perlescant blue, a real head turner (yes I know this is subjective) gorgeous leather interior well kitted out, CD Changer, AIRCON, electric sunroof (after market fit), Good value, I found an immaculate example with 80K miles on it, R Reg, for under £4K.. lovely responsive automatic Smooth power delivery Fast cruiser as opposed to hard core sports appeal Exclusive, you simply do not see many around - I like that. Friends were stopping and asking me what it was. In original (un modded form) avoids boy racer image But, i wrote it off after 2 weeks, first road accident in 18 years of driving.
  • Towing Trailers..... 18 Apr 2002 (Forum)
    There was a change on 1 January 1997 to the category of licence issued to a driver on passing the car driving test. Previously, categories B, B+E and C1+E were granted automatically, but Since that date it has become necessary for further tests to be passed. This does not apply to holders of licences issued before 1 January 1997, where "grandfather rights" apply. In other words, the additional categories are not removed.
  • What dash cam should I buy and should I fit both front and rear facing cameras? 24 Sep 2018 (Ask HJ)
    I had Nextbase dash cams fitted to the front and rear of my car recently. I was not entirely satisfied with the fitting (by a well known supplier) or the...
  • Consumer rights 9 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I bought a 2 year old Corsa from a franchised Vauxhall garage last month and I have received what I would call "shocking" service levels from them. There...
  • What tyres would you recommend for a Toyota RAV4? 1 Dec 2025 (Ask HJ)
    I have a new Toyota RAV4 and the only issue in my mind are the tyres fitted at the factory. They are Dunlop Grand Trek PT30 (225-60-18) and they do not...
  • Will changing my run flats improve the ride quality? 12 Nov 2024 (Ask HJ)
    I have purchased a BMW 320d SE Estate. I think it would normally come as standard with 17-inch alloys but the one I purchased has 18-inch. Continental...
  • Should I service my car myself? 17 Jun 2024 (Ask HJ)
    I own a 2020 BMW 320i Touring and have recently had a major service completed by my local main dealer. This service came up as due on the cars iDrive system...
  • My Ford Puma rear discs are suffering from repeated corrosion, what could be the cause? 16 Oct 2023 (Ask HJ)
    I bought my new Puma in October 2020. At the two year service, I was advised the rear discs were badly pitted and corroded, and as I noticed some uncomfortable...
  • How do I solve AdBlue problems with my diesel Jaguar? 12 May 2023 (Ask HJ)
    I own a Jaguar XE 180 2.0 diesel with an Ingenium engine which has done only 53k miles. For the third time in six months a message is displayed "Incorrect...
  • Can I reject my new EV which refuses to charge? 10 May 2023 (Ask HJ)
    I took delivery of a new MG EV4 Long Range Trophy on the 29th of April. They were only able to charge it to about 100 miles due to various problems at...
  • Can anyone change a Jaguar F-Type battery? 16 Jan 2023 (Ask HJ)
    I own a 2018 Jaguar F type 3.0 (380) with 14,000 miles on the clock. Recently, I've started to experience battery issues. The car only does 2,000 miles...
  • What are the VED rules for camper vans? 11 Nov 2021 (Ask HJ)
    I purchased a Mercedes-Benz Marco Polo in December 2017. My V5 document has it in taxation class as diesel car but it is in fact a camper van with fitted...
  • What causes windscreen wiper scratches? 8 Sep 2021 (Ask HJ)
    My daughter recently bought a used Micra from a Nissan Dealership. But when using the windscreen wipers for the first time, following a spell of dry weather,...
  • What should I know about Cat S cars? 26 May 2021 (Ask HJ)
    What is a Category S car? Can you offer some advice on Cat S?
  • Are electric scooters legal in the UK? 30 Apr 2021 (Ask HJ)
    I see people riding electric scooters all the time on pavements and on the road, but aren't they illegal? How can people rent electric scooters in London...
  • What's the best way to sell my car? 9 Dec 2020 (Ask HJ)
    What’s the best way to (reluctantly) sell my blue, one owner, 2004, 2.2-litre Z4 with 50,000 miles and FSH in great condition.
  • Can you recommend a product to keep plastic trim looking good? 1 Oct 2020 (Ask HJ)
    I'm looking for a good product that can be applied to black exterior plastic. There are plenty of products that make the plastic look good when applied,...
  • Do I need to change my paper driving licence for a photocard? 3 Aug 2020 (Ask HJ)
    My wife will be 67 next January. She has an old paper license in immaculate condition. Does she need to change to a new photocard license before she is...
  • My car needs £16,000 worth of repairs for a water-damaged engine - am I liable? 23 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
    I purchased a 2018 BMW X6 with a full service history and warranty until 25 October 2020. It has 22,500 miles on the clock. 140 miles into a journey, a...
  • What's the best in-car mobile phone holder on the market? 12 Aug 2019 (Ask HJ)
    I want the best mobile phone holder on the market. I use a Samsung S9 plus phone with cover. What type of phone holder would you say is the best on the...
 

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