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Ordered an EV in December 2021, am I still eligible for the plug-in car grant? 11 Jul 2022 (Ask HJ)
December last year I ordered a Skoda EV which was eligible for the £2,500 plug-in car grant but it still hasn't been delivered yet due to production problems.... -
How do I know if my car is in a DPF regeneration cycle? 29 Dec 2018 (Ask HJ)
How do I know if my car is in a DPF regeneration cycle? It would appear that the engine should not be switched of while this process is taking place but... -
Can a Cat B write off legally be allowed on the road? 17 Dec 2018 (Ask HJ)
I have been offered a cheap car but the seller has said it was once an insurance write off. A quick check shows it was a Cat B write off in 2008. Everything... -
Is there a comfortable, petrol SUV that feels sporty with a good load space? 22 May 2017 (Ask HJ)
I need to find a petrol SUV with a high driving position that's good for long runs (have dodgy hip), has a sporty feel, decent size carrying capacity and... -
Cam belts and plastic pulleys 17 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
I do low mileage and have the usual cam belt change query. In one of your answers you say that 1.4 & 1.6 VW engines can have plastic pulley issues, but... -
Long delivery times 23 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
Back in March this year I placed an order for a Mazda 6 with a specification that meant that the car would have to be built. At that time a 4 month... -
Can you recommend an SUV or estate car that can carry ladders? 10 Oct 2022 (Ask HJ)
My 2014 2.0-litre diesel auto BMW 5 Series falls foul of the clean air zone (CAZ) requirements. It's been my third 5 Series, used for my work as a surveyor.... -
Low battery warning problem, what can I do? 7 Jul 2022 (Ask HJ)
When I collected my new lease car last October the salesman told me not to leave the doors or boot open as it would trigger the low battery warning. I... -
A friend and I have decided to drive to Italy - what used car would you suggest for a road trip? 17 Apr 2019 (Ask HJ)
A friend and I have decided to drive down to Italy and meet our wives (they are flying down) for a weeks holiday. We thought we would take in the Nurburgring... -
Do I have to allow a garage three attempts to resolve a fault with my new car before instituting a rejection process? 8 Jan 2018 (Ask HJ)
I purchased a pre-reg Mazda MX-5 2.0-litre from a dealership with 170 miles on it in the summer of 2017. The handling got progressively worse and I took... -
Why have prices of the MGF plummeted? 20 Nov 2017 (Ask HJ)
The most spectacular crash in any car's value in recent years has to be the MGF. Please give me any reasons that would explain this phenomenon. Are they... -
I'm replacing my diesel Land Rover Evoque for a petrol SUV - what do you suggest? 31 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
I recently had the 'restricted performance' limitation appear on my 2013 diesel Land Rover Evoque (it has done 35,000 miles). I stopped and switched off,... -
Should we change our XC60 or keep it? 5 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
My wife and I run a 60-plate (Nov 2010) Volvo XC60 D5 (215HP) AWD Geartronic SE which we've had since new. We both like the car very much and to date... -
Buying a used automatic - which is best for £9000? 1 Jan 2015 (Ask HJ)
Till recently I had a company leased car - a Ford Focus 1.6 diesel , Titanium X trim, with plenty of optional features (driver assistance pack, blind spot... -
What''s the best small auto for £8000? 5 Oct 2014 (Ask HJ)
My daughter owns a 10 year old Vauxhall Corsa 1.2 manual. It's given her totally reliable service driving in London since she bought it seven years ago.... -
Can you recommend an automatic 4wd vehicle with decent load space? 7 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2010 Mercedes-Benz B180, bought 18 months ago when an automatic gearbox was dictated for health reasons. I need to change to a small 4WD as I... -
MoT advisories on recent purchase - should they be fixed? 20 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
My Wife has just purchased a 2nd had Mazda 3 from Arnie Clark. On several occasions she asked if the MOT was ok and if anything came up. She was told that... -
Lancer or A3? 23 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
I am a fairly young driver at 20 (turning 21 soon). I've got to the point where I want to buy my second car and want it to be a nice sporty looking car,... -
Which 4x4 SUV performs well in winter conditions? 3 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
We have a 2004 Audi A4 Avant Sport 1.9TDi 130PS with 55,000 miles on the clock which we were thinking of replacing with a 4x4, as we live in a semi-rural... -
Replacement family car - what should we go for? 31 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
I currently I drive a C4 Grand Picasso 1.6 HDi EGS Exclusive. We have been extremely happy with the vehicle, the ride and build quality, etc. and are in...
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