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Should we buy a self charging hybrid or not? 28 Jan 2025 (Ask HJ)
We are a retired couple in our early 70s. We need a car although our actual weekly mileage is tiny, only 20 to 30 miles a week maybe. We are driving an... -
Did hitting a pothole break my car? 18 Dec 2024 (Ask HJ)
In October I hit a pothole at speed. Immediately afterwards warning lights came on and the car started juddering and wouldn’t accelerate properly. Luckily... -
Which hybrids don't suffer from battery issues? 6 Nov 2024 (Ask HJ)
We currently own a Toyota Yaris Cross bought new in March 2023. Over this time we have had to call the AA several times to charge the small 12v battery... -
What's the best SUV for seniors? 21 Oct 2024 (Ask HJ)
Currently driving a Honda HRV and after 10,000 miles very satisfied with its performance to date, in both comfort and economy (55-57 mpg) My only fly in... -
I sold a car and now two months later the buyer wants a refund? 12 Jul 2024 (Ask HJ)
I sold a car which seemed fine but 2 months later the timing chain went and the new owner has asked for some of the money back. There were no signs of... -
My new hybrid keeps showing low battery warnings - should I reject it? 5 Jun 2024 (Ask HJ)
I've recently purchased a new Toyota Corolla hybrid. In the last four weeks, despite frequent driving with some long journeys, I've received repeated 12v... -
Is 7000 miles a year enough to justify a diesel? 24 Apr 2024 (Ask HJ)
I normally do 7000-8000 miles a year, mostly 5-10 miles journeys regularly and 5-6 trips of 150-200 miles in a year. I know people generally say diesel... -
Is the stop start system in my Honda Jazz more trouble than it is worth? 4 Mar 2024 (Ask HJ)
I have some doubts about the benefit of this facility. Every time I come to a stop with foot held on the brake the engine stops and release the brake and... -
What's the best small SUV with memory seats? 12 Jan 2024 (Ask HJ)
Now that hybrid working has settled down and insurance costs are going up, my partner and I are consolidating our two cars to one. However, a key essential... -
What should we buy when downsizing from two cars to one? 4 Jan 2024 (Ask HJ)
My wife and I are both in our early 70’s and are now slowly reaching the conclusion that it is hard to justify our running two cars now that we are both... -
How much is my Ford Mondeo worth? 2 Oct 2023 (Ask HJ)
I gave my car to a local garage to have substantial repairs done. The repairs were largely completed and the owner of the garage was giving it a last test... -
Can I get multi vehicle insurance for three cars? 14 Apr 2023 (Ask HJ)
I'm the owner/driver of two vehicles, a VW Transporter, business use fully comp and Insured for max mileage of 5k per annum and my runabout Ford Mondeo... -
Is my father's Citroen Saxo ULEZ compliant? 11 Apr 2023 (Ask HJ)
My father owns a 1996 Citroen Saxo 1.1 which he only drives occasionally. Our problem is that we live in Bexley which is going to be part of the ULEZ at... -
Do you rate the Citroen C1? 22 Nov 2022 (Ask HJ)
I have really appreciated your advice in the past so I would be so grateful if you could advise me again now. I have driven various Honda Jazz models... -
Best used medium hatchback? 7 Nov 2022 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking to buy a used medium sized hatchback and wondering what you would recommend for £6,000? Or do I need to spend more like £8,000? I recently... -
Should we buy a PHEV, mild hybrid or pure electric vehicle? 27 Sep 2022 (Ask HJ)
Nine years and 111,000 miles ago I bought a Mazda 5 on your advice which has served me well but is getting tired. My wife has a 13 year old Nissan Micra... -
My car has XL tyres - can I change them? 15 Mar 2022 (Ask HJ)
In 2020 I replaced my 13 year old Mercedes S Class for a 2 year one with a premium pack. On my last one I replaced the Continental Tyres with what I thought... -
Is the Hyundai i10 a good buy if I want to do some longer journeys? 8 Nov 2021 (Ask HJ)
I have seen a 2018 Hyundai i10 1.2-litre Premium five-door with 9522 miles on the clock at a price of £9,000. I do mostly short journeys, six miles each... -
Why are my tyres cracking? 22 Jul 2021 (Ask HJ)
I purchased a new set of tyres in October 2019 for my Vauxhall Vectra. I've done 1500 careful miles since then, during which I put 45PSI in them (50PSI... -
Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, Honda CR-V or Lexus RX - which would you choose? 5 Jul 2021 (Ask HJ)
I have a 5-year-old Audi Q5 and the fuel costs and servicing are ridiculous. It was £2300 for a recent service and two days later the turbo unit packed...
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