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What happens if you receive 12 penalty points? 20 Jun 2025 (Ask HJ)
What happens when you receive 12 penalty points on your driving licence? -
Do USB chargers drain your battery? 18 Jan 2024 (Ask HJ)
I recently purchased a USB adaptor that plugs into the cigarette lighter position. The adaptor has a digital display to show charging status. With the... -
What's the best ULEZ compliant car? 28 Jul 2023 (Ask HJ)
Hi, we have 2 boys to do school runs 11 miles each way. What car and the best way to purchase one? It needs to be ULEZ compliant. -
How long should rear brake pads last? 9 Sep 2022 (Ask HJ)
I recently discovered my rear brake pads on my Volvo XC40 had worn down to the rivets at 37,000 miles, why is this? My fronts were only half worn. -
Have you heard of Boom car insurance? 14 Aug 2022 (Ask HJ)
I’ve just received a car insurance quote via a comparison site for Boom car insurance, which has a 5*Defaqto rating but is completely unknown to me. Have... -
Can you recommend a Skoda Yeti replacement? 26 Jun 2022 (Ask HJ)
What should I buy (new) to replace our wonderful Skoda Yeti? We want a similar, small SUV (4WD not necessary), a high seat (like the Yeti), comfortable... -
My MOT expires on 30 March - does it qualify for the extension? 27 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
I have heard that there will be an extension of 6 months for MOTs expiring from 30 March. My MOT expires on 30 March. Will that qualify for the extension... -
What's a good reliable estate on a £1500 budget? 25 Nov 2019 (Ask HJ)
I need to buy a cheap estate car to transport my two dogs. I have a budget of £1500 max ideally and will only do about 3000 miles a year. What do you recommend... -
What's best: Kia Picanto or Hyundai i10? 29 Dec 2017 (Ask HJ)
We need to replace my wife's Toyota iQ, with a 2/3-year-old small car that's as reliable and easy to drive/park ( and with automatic transmission). I've... -
Can I sit in traffic in 'D' with my foot on the brake pedal in a Ford B-Max powershift? 16 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
We recently picked up a brand new Ford B-Max 1.6 powershift and I would like to know if it's okay to sit in traffic with my foot on the brake pedal and... -
Does the Mazda CX-5 suffer from DPF problems? 30 Aug 2016 (Ask HJ)
I am thinking of buying a Mazda CX-5 2.2 diesel automatic (2WD). I have two questions :- (a) Will the above vehicle be adequate to tow a caravan, 1300kgs... -
Best used car for £18k - Volvo or Mercedes? 23 Jun 2014 (Ask HJ)
I am looking for a used car family estate with 10-20,000 miles for around £18,000. On the basis that can't afford a BMW 320d and think Audi Avants are... -
Rough running Volvo V70 - what's wrong? 19 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2008 Volvo V70 D5 Auto. At approximately 1600rpm the car stutters and feels sluggish. In park, at the same rpm, there is a roughness / imbalanced... -
Buying a used car - what would you recommend? 7 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
We are looking to replace our old Volkswagen Golf Plus, which we love to drive. The problem is we need a bigger boot and better fuel economy. We'd prefer... -
Volvo S40 D4 Geartronic - a good used buy at a bargain price? 24 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
My wife's leased Volvo S40 D4 automatic is coming up for renewal and the lease company have offered to sell it to us at a good price, which is £4000 less... -
Buying a new automatic hatchback with lots of extras. 14 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
I currently own a 2006 model Toyota Yaris T Spirit five-door with automated manual gearbox. Would like to replace it with similar car with same features.... -
Why does the flywheel recall for the Audi A3 only apply to the manual model and not the automatic? 23 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2006 Audi A3 DSG Auto which has only done 46,000 miles. The car was stalling so Audi checked it on their computer and found no problems. Then... -
Why is my Jaguar XJ Super 8 automatic's gearbox 'thumping' when changing gear? 4 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
My 2003 Jaguar XJ Super 8 automatic has recently been making an occasional, mild, gearbox "thump" when changing up from first to second gear, together... -
Did speed cushions damage the tyres on my wife's Ford Focus? 22 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
I'd like to pick up on two things that you constantly bring to the fore: speed cushions. My wife recently had her car MOTd and we thought it would sail... -
What would you suggest as a replacement for a Kia Picanto? 29 May 2025 (Ask HJ)
My wife is looking to replace her 2015 Kia Picanto for something with a little more power. She'd like something of a similar size, but with an automatic...
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