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Do I buy my own ‘black box’ or does the insurance company supply it? 28 May 2021 (Ask HJ)
What is black box insurance? Do I buy my own ‘black box’ or does the insurance company supply it? -
Why are some dealers dishonest when recommending the replacement of parts on my BMW X5? 4 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
I wonder whether the 18-month-old Polo that needed new front discs and pads after 8500 miles really needed them? In my experience the worst people for... -
Drive shafted 17 Apr 2010 (Ask HJ)
I am appalled by some of the tales of dodgy behaviour by dealers. Here's one to add to the list. In February 2009 I bought a used 05 VW Passat 2-litre... -
What do you recommend we replace our Honda Civic with? 3 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
We have a 2013 Honda Civic 1.8 EX and like the car, including the heated seats. We would like a car with a higher seating position but the width of the... -
What is 'sailing' mode and why does it only work occassionally? 1 Oct 2025 (Ask HJ)
I have purchased a Kia Sportage mild hybrid and it has a system called Sailing where when your are driving and take your foot off the accelerator the engine... -
Is Nissan servicing expensive? 29 May 2025 (Ask HJ)
I have heard numerous horror stories about charges from Nissan main dealers to service the simplest of cars like the Micra. Is this true? -
Are modern car safety systems actually safe? 27 Mar 2025 (Ask HJ)
My 2024 Mazda 3 is fitted with so called 'safety' systems which on some occasions have caused me problems. Intelligent Speed Assist telling me the speed... -
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's the difference between self-charging and plug-in hybrids? 1 Apr 2024 (Ask HJ)
What is the difference between a self charge hybrid and a plug in hybrid and which one would you recommend -
I only do around 1000 miles a year - would a hybrid suit my needs? 21 Jun 2023 (Ask HJ)
My current car is a BMW 320i, bought new in 2014 and has 12,800 miles on the clock. Would my usage suit a hybrid or would the battery be a problem with... -
Best petrol tow car for £10,000? 28 Dec 2022 (Ask HJ)
I am currently running a 2007 Land Rover Defender. I love it, but towing a medium sized caravan brings consumption down to 17mpg and for normal use 28mpg.... -
Can you suggest a sporty replacement for my Mercedes-Benz SLK? 22 Nov 2022 (Ask HJ)
I currently own a Mercedes-Benz SLK 300. I love its acceleration, looks and quality. However, I feel I now need a larger car with more boot space and rear... -
My car has not used for two and a half years, how do I get it back on the road? 2 Aug 2022 (Ask HJ)
Since the beginning of the pandemic I have not been home to Wales. I am going again in September for 3 weeks. What do I need to have done to check the... -
Can you recommend a replacement for a Nissan Juke? 20 May 2022 (Ask HJ)
I’m looking to replace a petrol Nissan 2015 Juke in Tekna trim. My wife now needs an electric handbrake. I’d like good all round visibility and a raised... -
What should I check before buying a Ford S-MAX? 27 Apr 2022 (Ask HJ)
I am about to purchase a 2014 Ford S-Max 2.0 TDCi Powershift with 85,000 miles on the clock for my son (private seller). It appears to have been well looked... -
Is it legal to overtake on the left? 22 Apr 2022 (Ask HJ)
Have I missed some change to the Highway Code and driving law whereby overtaking on the inside i.e. on the passenger side of the car is legal? I am experiencing... -
Could you recommend a plug-in hybrid that can tow a small trailer? 9 Mar 2021 (Ask HJ)
I tow a small trailer, which I use to transport horse muck, firewood, pallets etc with my 2011 Mini Countryman diesel. I was looking to replace it with... -
I bought a new car remotely and it was driven erratically on the way to my house. Where do I stand? 3 Mar 2021 (Ask HJ)
I completed the purchase of a new Toyota RAV4 solely by telephone calls. The Toyota Dealer is based in Liverpool and I live in Essex. I made an extra payment... -
My car seems too worn for the logged mileage. Has it been clocked? 29 Jan 2021 (Ask HJ)
I bought a 2016 DS3 a year ago with only 12,000 miles on the clock. As a fella who has been around cars all his life, a couple of things about the mileage... -
We do mostly short trips with some caravan holidays. Would a diesel hybrid suit our needs? 16 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
At the moment we have a 180,000 mile diesel Volkswagen Golf for the short runs we do and a 60,000 mile diesel Honda Civic Tourer for the long runs and...
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