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Can you recommend a reliable family car for £1000? 19 Aug 2020 (Ask HJ)
I'm currently looking for a second car that can double up as daily transport for short local journeys and taking the family and dog on local outings. We're... -
Do I need to service my car every year if it only covers low miles? 11 Aug 2020 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2016 Renault Twingo Dynamique S. It is serviced annually by the main dealer. The first year it did about 6000 miles but the last four years, it... -
Can I skip the oil and filter change on a low mileage car? 3 Apr 2020 (Ask HJ)
I bought a Jaguar XK Convertible 5-litre last August. It was serviced in March 2019 at 76,600 miles and has travelled only 4000 miles since. It's used... -
Can I leave an electric car for months at a time without the battery going flat? 30 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
I'm considering buying a secondhand electric car but I go away for three months every winter. Will the battery go flat and cause irreparable damage if... -
Can you explain whether a PHEV or a self-charging hybrid would be better suited to my driving? 6 Nov 2019 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking at changing my diesel car for a plug-in hybrid or a self-charging hybrid. Could you explain the difference between the two systems and whether... -
What is the point of hybrid vehicles? 14 Oct 2019 (Ask HJ)
What is the point of hybrid vehicles? For a self-charging hybrid, all electrical power would come directly or indirectly from petrol (diesel) engine. Surely... -
How can I check for internal tyre damage? 14 Oct 2019 (Ask HJ)
My car failed its MoT with a "do not drive until repaired" instruction due to a bulge on the inner wall of the nearside rear tyre. I have no dispute with... -
What future classic should I buy for £2500? 3 Oct 2019 (Ask HJ)
I have £2500 to spend on my first future classic car and was wondering if you could help? I'm torn between a number of candidates e.g Toyota MR2 MK3, MG... -
My new Volkswagen Amarok keeps making a strange grinding noise when engaging drive - what could it be? 7 May 2019 (Ask HJ)
I have just taken delivery of a brand new Volkswagen Amarok with an 8-speed automatic gearbox. On a number of occasions now the vehicle has made a nasty... -
I plan on storing my car for six months of the year - what can I do to avoid any problems? 3 Apr 2019 (Ask HJ)
I am intending to keep my 2005 Toyota Celica in storage. Occasionally using it every summer which means six months+ without use from time to time. What... -
A friend can't afford to replace his now written off car - what can he do? 7 Sep 2018 (Ask HJ)
A friend passed his driving test and purchased his first car six months ago. A few days ago he was stationary at a road junction waiting to join the main... -
I'm storing my classic car for six months, should I leave petrol in the tank? 21 Aug 2018 (Ask HJ)
I will put my classic car into my garage with a fitted cover in October for six months. Would it be best to fill the tank up with petrol to stop the condensation... -
What cheap, used van can I get to carry gardening tools? 25 May 2018 (Ask HJ)
I'm 6-foot tall and want to haul around scuba diving equipment and gardening tools. I need a car or van to do 10,000 - 15,000 miles per year, for around... -
Why do the warning lights keep flickering on my 1991 Peugeot 405? 14 Aug 2017 (Ask HJ)
My 1991 Peugeot 405 has recently been displaying the STOP and warning lights intermittently on the dashboard. This only happens after I do long distance... -
How reliable is the Honda Jazz automatic transmission? 22 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
I've read that the Honda Jazz had gearbox problems before 2011. Is this the case with all automatics that use the same gearbox - other Honda, Nissan, Kia,... -
My dealer won't repair an intermittent fault under warranty, how do I proceed? 12 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
I took out an extra 3 year warranty, paid in full, when I purchased a Ford C-Max. I have since had an intermittent fault of the clutch pedal not fully... -
Do you know about the on/off nature of Toyota's Safety Sense system? 30 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
I wondered if you are aware of some major issues with Toyota's Safety Sense (TSS) system. TSS controls the pre-collision system, collision mitigation system,... -
Is an extended warranty a worthwhile investment on a three year old car? 23 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
I am considering buying a 2012 BMW 320i with around 28,000 mileage. I have been offered an 18-month warranty with Safe and Sound mechanical breakdown insurance... -
Which Nissan X-Trail to tow my caravan? 17 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
I've been looking at the X-Trail to tow my caravan but people are reporting fuel pump issues and going into limp mode are both these models affected by... -
New driver in need of a small car with good MPG 19 Jul 2016 (Ask HJ)
I have very recently passed my test and am due to start new job in two weeks time. I will be commuting 500 miles a week, so need something with great MPG...
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