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How can I keep an old cheap car going? 11 Aug 2025 (Ask HJ)
My runabout is a 26 year-old Corsa, approaching a genuine 60K. I bought it for £240 8 years ago from an old chap who had started to bump into other cars... -
Why are hydrogen cars not available? 19 May 2025 (Ask HJ)
I really don't like the idea of buying an electric powered car. I have seen articles from some quite major companies who have made a hydrogen engine. Why... -
Can I reject an EV because the range is less than advertised? 3 Apr 2025 (Ask HJ)
I am a volunteer driver and take people to hospital for their treatment. I need a car that has a range of 340 miles, so a saw a car Polestar advertisement... -
When should I sell my car? 8 Nov 2023 (Ask HJ)
I've a 2014 Alfa Guiletta on 107k miles, which has had replacement front and rear suspension arms in last 18 months, new battery two years ago. It's reliable... -
Will the cost of charging an EV remain less than an ICE car? 11 Aug 2022 (Ask HJ)
With the price of petrol and diesel lowering slightly and the price of electricity likely to double if not more, will the cost of fuelling an electric... -
Spare wheels - do we really need them anymore? 19 Jan 2022 (Ask HJ)
When we bought my wife's Honda Jazz it came with a tyre repair kit but we could buy a spare, and this came in handy when she hit a kerbstone and ruptured... -
My dash cam can't go behind the rearview mirror. Where should I place it? 10 May 2021 (Ask HJ)
I'm thinking of fitting a dash cam to my 2016 Honda HR-V but the large sensor housing on the windscreen does not allow me to fit it behind the rearview... -
My car's electric range seems poor. What do you think? 26 Jan 2021 (Ask HJ)
I purchased a Peugeot e-208 a few months ago. I have never been very impressed with its range so decided to drive it from fully charged until the battery... -
Is a cam belt change necessary? 9 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
I own a 2015 Audi A3 e-tron plug in hybrid, and find it brilliant in every way. It was our main car but 18 months ago I passed it on to my wife, who only... -
What's the best affordable car tracker to fit? 5 Jun 2019 (Ask HJ)
My insurance company require me to install a car tracker. I have been surprised at the cost from a main supplier. Over £1000 in three years of subscription.... -
Is there a diesel PHEV on the market? 5 Jun 2019 (Ask HJ)
I need to change cars as my working and domestic use is changing. My domestic local use suits an EV but my work use a diesel for a 10,000/30,000 split.... -
I have a 1995 Volkswagen Golf that needs £1000 of repair work - should I keep or scrap it? 20 Mar 2018 (Ask HJ)
I have a 1995 Golf GTI 16V, which I've owned from new. It has failed its MoT due to under body corrosion. The estimated repair is likely to be around £1000,... -
Can you recommend a good, small jump start pack? 22 Nov 2017 (Ask HJ)
I have read quite a few forum posts about jump starting modern cars (or not) using jump leads, and the (various) procedures to do it (or not), and am somewhat... -
Should I change the cam belt in my Alfa Romeo 156? 29 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2000 Alfa Romeo 156 1.8 Twin Spark, which I bought three years ago. It seems to be an excellent example, as the only problem I have had with it... -
Should I buy a cheap runaround or nearly-new, and how should I store it in winter? 25 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
When I retire next year, I need to buy a car. I can't decide whether to spend £1000-£5000 on an old banger which, while cheap to buy, will no doubt cost... -
Recommendation from HJ - I'm buying a small/medium family car 4 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have a Nissan Alemra 1996 1.5 auto. It's low on mileage, but quite old now, and I've been driving it since 2007. It was very good for the first... -
Is my Jaguar X-Type's pre-existing fault covered by my warranty? 4 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
I would like advice on the following. I purchased a 2005 jaguar X-Type 2.0 diesel in April 2011 with a standard three month warranty. Almost immediately... -
I'm really pleased with my Lexus IS 250, and I think it's superior to my old BMW 318i. 4 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
I was looking for the same thing as MH and was considering Audi, BMW and Mercedes, but I saw a nice Lexus IS 250 Multimedia going through unsold at BCA... -
What is the best real-life MPG car for motorway only, not taking into account urban driving? 31 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
Thank you for your sterling work. I do huge numbers of motorway miles and nearly never drive through towns. Simply: What is the best car for MPG for... -
Rights when buying from a private seller 22 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
I bought a car on Saturday and it was described at 57,000 miles and that it had had ‘very light rear end damage.' It was obvious when I got there that...
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