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Is a red cross over a smart motorway lane advisory or mandatory? 22 Oct 2019 (Ask HJ)
Is a red cross over a smart motorway lane advisory or mandatory? If it's the latter, what is the offence for driving in it? -
Will my insurance go down if I garage my car overnight? 9 Apr 2018 (Ask HJ)
There are 35 houses in my neighbourhood with garages. I'm the only one that garages my car overnight. I read somewhere that by keeping you car in a locked... -
What used seven-seater could we get for £15,000? 18 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
Our family is getting bigger and we're looking for a seven-seater. We're unlikely to do as much as 10,000 miles per year and are looking to spend up to... -
Need a practical and affordable SUV - any suggestions? 1 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
I'm searching for a replacement for my seven year old Nissan Qashqai. It must have electric folding mirrors, heated seats, four-wheel drive and a petrol... -
Dashboard reflection on windscreen - is this a common new car fault? 12 Mar 2014 (Ask HJ)
I am contemplating buying a Nissan Qashqai, but the car I road test today had a big reflection on the windscreen from the bulk instrument panel. I appreciate... -
Can you suggest a BMW with good fuel economy? 21 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking to replace my 2003 Nissan Primera diesel estate and want something with 50mpg+. I've test driven a BMW 116d SE and like eight speed automatic... -
Why does charging an EV have to be such a complicated process? 1 Nov 2018 (Ask HJ)
I have just bought a 2017 Nissan Leaf with a 30kW battery. I have been looking at recharging points across the country and in France but am now very confused... -
Do any new cars come with the indicator stalk on the right? 25 Mar 2025 (Ask HJ)
I am looking of a car with indicator stalk on the right hand side. I remember Mercedes having an all-in-one stalk on the right and of course early Japanese... -
Can we reject a faulty used car we recently bought? 13 Mar 2025 (Ask HJ)
My niece bought a 2016 Juke a few months ago. This week her orange engine management light lit up. She contacted the warranty company (warranty bought... -
I want to buy a petrol hybrid, what would you recommend? 31 Dec 2023 (Ask HJ)
I’ve had the old shape Nissan X-Trail for 9 years which has served me well until now. I’ve had problems with the water pump etc recently and it’s costing... -
I bought a £41k for £35k - am I liable for the premium tax? 19 Apr 2023 (Ask HJ)
I read with interest your answer about a car which although listed at above £40k, was purchased below the tax premium limit. I have recently purchased... -
My mileage has dropped, should I switch to a petrol car? 31 Jan 2022 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2017 Nissan N-Connecta 1.5DCI with 48,000 miles on the clock. Due to a change in circumstances I no longer need to make a 20-mile journey twice... -
What's the best auto SUV for under £30,000? 23 Aug 2021 (Ask HJ)
I am considering changing my 2019 Ford Focus auto (with the dial selector) for a new Skoda Karoq 1.5 TSI DSG. I am very disappointed with the Ford auto... -
What's the most comfortable, economical commuter car for a tall driver? 4 May 2021 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking for a comfortable, reliable, economical commuter car to cover 25,000 miles per year. I currently own a 2009 Citroen C5 2.0-litre auto diesel.... -
Have you heard that fast charging fries EV batteries after 40 charges? 11 Dec 2020 (Ask HJ)
I've done a lot of reading by various car writers on the subject of EV range and how it differs a lot from the makers' figures. The thing I'm more interested... -
Should I buy an electric car if I don't have a home charger? 28 May 2020 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking to sell on my current car soon and that leaves me in a strange situation. I want a practical, comfortable and interesting car, but I'm also... -
What is the long term life of EV batteries? 1 Oct 2019 (Ask HJ)
I am selling my Audi A4 Allroad 3.0 TDI and am trying to decide upon either a hybrid or EV. Is there any data available on the rate of decline in performance... -
Is an electric car right for me? 11 Sep 2019 (Ask HJ)
I have a Nissan Micra which I am considering replacing for an automatic city car. I like the Kia Picanto. However, I am wondering if I should consider... -
What car for 32 mile daily commute? 4 Sep 2019 (Ask HJ)
My new commute has me travelling 16 miles each way per day - 8 miles of A/B roads and 8 miles of motorway, around 8k miles per year. My 2008 Focus 1.8... -
What used electric car should we get on a £10k budget? 5 Jun 2019 (Ask HJ)
My daughter has a MINI One but now she needs a four-door car. She wants a MINI-size, or slightly bigger electric car. They are very pricey at the moment...

