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Should I replace my diesel SUV with a petrol hybrid? 20 Jan 2023 (Ask HJ)
I need to replace my diesel Ford Kuga with something newer and cheaper to run. I commute 23 miles each day and I can fit an EV wall box at home if required.... -
Why does my Focus keeping cutting out? 1 Sep 2014 (Ask HJ)
I am reaching the end of my tether with my 2003 Ford Focus. It started at the beginning of the year when it started cutting out. The breakdown guy diagnosed... -
How quickly do brake pads wear? 7 Feb 2025 (Ask HJ)
During a recent 'free health check', my Toyota Dealer has advised the rear brake pads are 60% worn. Bearing in mind, at the time, my vehicle had completed... -
Is it possible to run the heating on electric while parked in a hybrid car ? 13 Dec 2024 (Ask HJ)
Is it possible in a full hybrid to run the heating on electric while parked? For example, waiting to pick the children up from school, or sitting somewhere... -
What used two-seater convertible do you suggest? 19 Feb 2024 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking to buy a 2-seater convertible to keep at our holiday home. Budget of £8-10k. I really like the look of the Mercedes SL, but have heard that... -
Can I use puncture-resistant tyres on my Honda? 11 Oct 2023 (Ask HJ)
My car has no spare, nor room for one due the batteries, and I am reluctant to solely rely on the Tyre Slime to get me home. I have been looking to fit... -
Which 4x4 do you recommend for towing and general farm work? 24 Feb 2022 (Ask HJ)
We're looking for a vehicle with tolerable road driveability and 4x4 capability for light towing and lugging across our fields and general farm work. I... -
I bought a non-runner - how much will I need to spend? 14 Dec 2021 (Ask HJ)
Had a rush of blood to the head. Bought a boy racer (2015 Peugeot 208 GTI Limited Edition turbo petrol three-door hatchback), without reading fine print.... -
How reliable is the BMW i3? 8 Dec 2021 (Ask HJ)
My BMW i3 is just about to exit its 3 year warranty and I have been offered extended warranty at £700-plus per annum. This seems quite a lot of money for... -
I need a comfortable and relaxing car - should I choose electric or hybrid? 31 Aug 2021 (Ask HJ)
I want to buy a new automatic car and will consider electric or hybrid models. I often travel, for pleasure, 100 - 200 miles a day. I have increasing mobility... -
I've been offered a car that's been sat around for a year. What should I check before I consider buying it? 15 Apr 2021 (Ask HJ)
I have been offered a car from my grandpa. It hasn't been driven for at least a year and has been sitting in a garage. It also doesn't have an up to date... -
How will electric cars perform if snowed in by the weather? 9 Feb 2021 (Ask HJ)
How do you think electric vehicles will perform when completely stuck in a traffic jam due to snow or ice compared to petrol and diesel vehicles given... -
I want one last great diesel estate car. What would you recommend as a simple option? 1 Feb 2021 (Ask HJ)
I drive 25,000 business miles per year and do not think battery-electric would be suitable for my next vehicle. I recently saw an advert for the advanced... -
Can you recommend a plug-in hybrid family car? 17 Aug 2020 (Ask HJ)
We're a family of 5 looking to replace our recently dead 'station car' with a hybrid - which my wife will use to take the children to school (30 mile round... -
Key fobs to the cars in our street all stopped working at once. Is someone trying to steal a vehicle? 24 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
Recently, my daughter couldn't get into her car with the key fob a number of times. She had the car checked by a garage and no problem existed at the time,... -
What would be the ballpark figure of running a 15 year old Bentley? 24 Feb 2020 (Ask HJ)
What would be the ballpark figure of running a Bentley that has full service history, low mileage and is 15 years old? Considering it would be weekend... -
What's the best portable jump starter? 21 Nov 2019 (Ask HJ)
I'm thinking of buying a small, portable jump starter to keep in the glovebox just in case I get a flat battery. Is there a specific model or brand that... -
What's the difference between a BEV, PHEV, HEV and MHEV? 5 Aug 2019 (Ask HJ)
I have been viewing July's sales figures and I'm confused by the BEV, PHEV, HEV and MHEV classifications. Could you please give me an example of each? -
What should I do to prepare my car for winter storage? 12 Nov 2018 (Ask HJ)
I recently purchased a 1986 Mercedes Benz SL 300 (R107) and I'm about to lay it up for the winter in a garage. Would you recommend adding a fuel stabiliser... -
Do I need a licence to drive an electric scooter limited to 15mph? 23 Oct 2018 (Ask HJ)
I am thinking of getting a electric scooter that is limited up to 25km/h. Would I need a licence for this and can I use it to commute?
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