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I want to lease a small car. Is there a time of year when better deals are offered? 10 May 2021 (Ask HJ)
I currently drive a Land Rover Freelander but I'm considering changing to a smaller leased car for a few years until the newer hybrids improve on distance.... -
Are there any quiet sports tyres you could recommend? 23 Apr 2021 (Ask HJ)
This may sound like an odd question. I have just taken my 2003 Porsche 996 Turbo off SORN for summer. The wheels are standard Michelin Pilot Sport (18-inch)... -
Our car was stolen off our drive. What can we do to prevent this happening again? 4 Jan 2021 (Ask HJ)
As an early Christmas present, we had our keyless-start Mercedes-Benz GLC stolen off our driveway a week ago. Insurance payment on its way. What's the... -
My battery has lasted 17 years. Is that common? 5 Nov 2020 (Ask HJ)
This is not really a question as such but I've seen your advice that car batteries are designed to last 3-5 years. I have owned a 2003 Citroen Xsara Picasso... -
My daughter wants a diesel hatchback. Can you recommend a used model? 1 Oct 2020 (Ask HJ)
My daughter's leased MINI is coming up for renewal but she's leaning towards buying a 2 or 3-year-old car, with a diesel Golf in mind. Diesel due to her... -
Are Volkswagen DSG auto gearboxes troublesome? 9 Sep 2020 (Ask HJ)
I bought a new Volkswagen Golf auto in 2015. It's had its yearly service at Volkswagen authorised dealers just last week. The car has only done 9300 miles... -
What's the best petrol automatic for older drivers? 25 Aug 2020 (Ask HJ)
We are a couple in our later years. Healthy and active 70 and 80 year olds! We do a reduced mileage now average 5000 per year, but still envisage taking... -
I haven't swapped my winter tyres during lockdown - will they be fine in the warmer weather? 27 May 2020 (Ask HJ)
I usually drive a lot, including on icy country roads in winter so I had both summer and winter tyres. They're usually swapped in April and November. With... -
My car battery went flat during lockdown. Have I got any recourse with the manufacturer? 13 May 2020 (Ask HJ)
Three years ago, I bought a hybrid Toyota C-HR. In the light of lockdown, we have not used it for 13 days. On trying to take it out for food shopping,... -
Are any of the reliable dashcams currently on sale powered by battery only? 5 Feb 2020 (Ask HJ)
Are any of the reliable dashcams currently on sale powered by battery only? I am reluctant to have one hard wired or have cables going all around and used... -
I'm replacing my Renault Grand Modus soon - is it smart to stick with a diesel or swap to an electric car? 29 Oct 2019 (Ask HJ)
I've owned a Renault Grand Modus for the last 7years. I Iike the car very much, but it's showing it's age. I have £7000 - £10,000 to spend on a used car... -
Should I choose a hybrid or a PHEV? 2 Sep 2019 (Ask HJ)
I need to replace my Land Rover Freelander with an SUV or estate and I like the look of electric options. I'm ruling out all-electric because I do some... -
What's the difference between a plug-in hybrid and a self-charging hybrid? 2 Apr 2019 (Ask HJ)
Can you explain the difference between a plug-in hybrid and a self-charging hybrid? What are the relative advantages/disadvantages of the two technologies? -
Should I keep my BMW Z3 or sell it? 21 Mar 2019 (Ask HJ)
I have owned my 2000 BMW Z3 3.0 since I bought it from my sister in law in 2005. It has all the bells and whistles as extras such as a leather tonneau... -
I want a Volvo 850 T5-R - what are the pitfalls of buying a Japanese import 16 Jan 2019 (Ask HJ)
When I was a cop in the 90s, I considered the Volvo 850 T5 to have been the best ever police patrol car, and always hankered after buying one. Bringing... -
My son was given six points on his licence for not having 'commuting' on his insurance - what can we do? 18 Oct 2018 (Ask HJ)
My son was stopped on his way to work by the police for having a brake light out. When asked where he was going he told them to work. He has fully comprehensive... -
Why does my insurance premium keep increasing as I get older? 16 Oct 2018 (Ask HJ)
I had my first licence when I was 17 and have now reached 84 and have been a full time driver all my life with no insurance claims. Yet my premium increases... -
Our Audi A3 caught fire in the middle of the night - who can we claim from for possession damage and a hire car? 30 Aug 2018 (Ask HJ)
My partner's three-year-old Audi A3 caught fire on our drive at 4am (it was stationary and switched off at the time) and has been written off. The car... -
Will my old diesel car fail the emissions test? 20 Jul 2018 (Ask HJ)
Is my old Honda Civic 1.7 diesel likely to fail the new emissions test and would it be expensive to correct? If it is trash should I go for a new one... -
Which small van would you recommend to use as a camper for under £2500? 25 Apr 2018 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking to buy a small van, e.g. Ford Transit Connect (LWB, high top). The plan is to use it as a small camper at weekends and drive it as my everyday...
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