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What are the downsides of buying a Japanese import? 19 Jan 2021 (Ask HJ)
Buying a car directly from a Japanese auction seems cheaper. What are the snags for a private buyer, i.e. import duty, Japanese specs, dash language, Covid-19... -
I bought a falsely advertised ULEZ-compliant car. What can I do? 1 Jul 2020 (Ask HJ)
I bought a 2012 BMW X3 diesel advertised as ULEZ-compliant. I discussed the necessity for Euro6 with the salesman in the initial telephone conversation... -
Is a used BMW i3 a good idea? 22 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
I've been considering a used EV as a second car for some time and always thought that would be a BMW i3 as I love the design. I'm now in the process of... -
Is a Toyota Hilux on an £8000 budget going to be reliable? 12 Aug 2019 (Ask HJ)
I’m looking to purchase a Toyota Hilux in the next few months but only have £8k to spend. I've seen that a few are available with 100,000+ miles and despite... -
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? -
My car has been written off as a Cat S - can I keep the same personalised plate if I get it repaired? 5 Sep 2018 (Ask HJ)
My car, which carries a special number plate, was slightly damaged recently, but the insurance company's repairers wish to write it off. It is classified... -
Do any manufacturers offer free insurance on new cars? 5 Jul 2018 (Ask HJ)
When searching for a good small used car for my 19 year old daughter in 1996, we found that the brand new Citroen Saxo came with two years free insurance,... -
What 4x4 with 7 seats can I get for £4000? 6 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
What 4x4 with 7 seats can I get for £4000. We are using all of our savings to upgrade our old 2003 Vauxhall Zafira. We have 4 growing children, 3-15 years... -
Potential seven seater 12 Jun 2015 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking for a larger car, potential a seven seater as I need to get three child seats in the back. 2 year old + twins. Are there any estate cars that... -
Need a 4x4 for £7k - what do you recommend? 3 Oct 2014 (Ask HJ)
Having just moved to countryside, we need to buy a 4x4 to cope with country lanes and our steep drive. The car will do long journeys (+1hr) at least fortnightly,... -
Can I sue a lorry driver over a stone chip? 26 Sep 2014 (Ask HJ)
My camper van has developed a two foot crack on the wind screen. The crack developed while I was overtaking a tipper lorry, which was spilling some of... -
Can I remove a DPF from a new car? 21 May 2014 (Ask HJ)
I am looking for a new car, preferably a larger SUV style vehicle (I don't like the smaller versions) but I am worried about DPF filters as I work for... -
Picking a new 4x4 23 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
I currently have an S-Max based on your advice and after 3 years of ownership it hasnt missed a beat. Luckly as I bought new in mid 2008 with a 30%... -
I bought a Honda Legend with mismatched tyres - will it pass an MOT? 6 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have bought a Honda Legend from a Honda dealer. On closer inspection after delivery (yes, I was too trusting of Honda), I have found that three of the... -
What classic makes and models are the easiest to source spare parts for? 8 Jan 2019 (Ask HJ)
I'd like your opinion about the classic car spare parts market, above all for 25 to 35 years old models. What brands or models do you suggest avoiding... -
Why is my DSG jerky? 8 Aug 2025 (Ask HJ)
I have inherited a 2018 VW Polo with the 1.0 Turbo engine and DSG transmission. It's great in many ways, but is strangely jerky setting off from rest sometimes.... -
What's a good short term van purchase? 15 May 2024 (Ask HJ)
I am aiming to buy a car again soon. However I will shortly be moving house and this is likely to be a prolonged move. I have wondered about buying an... -
What's the difference between Michelin Cross Climate+ and Cross Climate 2? 16 Oct 2023 (Ask HJ)
My 2017 VW Golf GTE has 225/40-18 tyres which will soon need replacing. The Michelin Cross Climates are attractive and often recommended by you. However,... -
What's the best way to maintain a DPF? 9 Sep 2023 (Ask HJ)
I own a 2007 Volvo XC90 with 118k on the clock. Lovely motor and mostly trouble free but it's recently started missing the odd beat and intermittently... -
How does the ULEZ scrappage scheme work? 8 Aug 2023 (Ask HJ)
My daughter has an 11 year old diesel Mercedes M class that is current valued at approx £11K but is non ULEZ compliant. She lives within the boundary of...
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