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Can you suggest a cheap to run used car? 25 Feb 2016 (Ask HJ)
My Citroen Xsara Picasso 2.0 HDI is coming to the end of its life after seven years of good service and 220,000 miles. It's always done over 40mpg, even... -
Faulty van - am I entitled to a refund? 20 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
I bought a new Citroen Berlingo in 2012 and within months of ownership it developed oil leaks. It has been reparied on three occasions, but the problem... -
Winter driving - is the Honda CR-V any good? 1 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
Honda is offering me a tempting deal on the new 2014 CR-V 1.6 diesel; however, I’m worried its two-wheel drive will struggle to cope with rural roads in... -
Is buying an electric car for commuting realistic at the moment? 16 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
My daily commute is a 180-mile round trip on a variety of motorway sections, roundabout filled dual carriage ways and B roads. I currently drive a 2009... -
Are daytime running lights dangerous? 2 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have just read the letter on your website complaining about the dangerous blinding LEDs and Xenons. The writer is certainly not the only one. I am a... -
The cheapest insurance premiums as paid by Honest John readers. 12 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
We had a massive response to the challenge to beat TR of Saffron Waldon’s £97pa insurance premium for his 1994 Volvo 440 GLT. The winner is MP of Horley,... -
Rubbish ZX 9 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
Two weeks ago, while driving my 1997 Citroen ZX, I was involved in a collision with a Land Rover Freelander. The other driver admitted liability to the... -
Couping with retirement 3 Oct 2009 (Ask HJ)
I shall be retiring at the beginning of September and, having had a company car for most of my working life, would now appreciate some advice as to what... -
How often should we service our car if we only do 5000 miles a year? 22 Sep 2025 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2017 Suzuki Swift 1.0 Boosterjet automatic. We do less than 5000 miles a year and have a major service every year. If we start doing more than... -
Can I let my son in law drive my car? 9 Jun 2025 (Ask HJ)
I would like to get a Kia Soul Electric. As a 75 old man if I stop driving for a short while could I loan my car to my son in law for him to insure as... -
Is our 2002 Toyota Yaris ULEZ compliant? 2 Oct 2023 (Ask HJ)
We have a 2002 Toyota Yaris and the ULEZ site indicates that it is exempt, despite the V5C showing it is Euro 3 We have used it a few times within the... -
MoT advisories and broken air con, should the dealer pay? 23 Jul 2022 (Ask HJ)
I bought a 2016 DS DS3 Cabrio a month ago from a main agent dealer. I've taken it to a local dealer who has given it MoT advisories for the auxiliary drive... -
When should I change the cam belt on my Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI? 26 Jul 2021 (Ask HJ)
I have just bought an immaculate, used Volkswagen Golf Estate 1.4 TSI SE from a main dealer. The car is a 2017 model with 39,800 miles on the clock and... -
Should I upgrade to LED headlights? 21 Jan 2020 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2015 Citroen C3 Picasso and need to upgrade my headlights. I am under the impression that LED bulbs are the best? But does my wiring support LEDs?... -
How will an engine upgrade affect my car at the MoT? 29 Jun 2018 (Ask HJ)
I want to fit my 1991 Mini Mayfair with a 1275cc carburettor engine from a 1980's Austin Metro. It was originally manufactured with a 998cc engine. From... -
I'm looking for a used small car or van to tow my trailer - what do you suggest? 22 Jan 2018 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking for a used small car or van to tow my small trailer. I was thinking of Citroen Berlingo or Renault Kangoo. What do you think? -
Are there any seven-seater hybrids to replace our diesel car with? 22 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
We have a 2010 Citroen C4 Grand Picasso. It's the family wagon that takes us on holiday trips and ferries the kids,dog and parents around with no issues.... -
Buying a new seven-seater - Touran or C4 Grand Picasso? 17 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
We are looking to buy a new compact seven-seater and have narrowed our choices down to the Volkswagen Touran 2.0 diesel DSG and the Citroen C4 Grand Picasso... -
Are full width rear lights legal? 18 Jan 2024 (Ask HJ)
Is there legislation which governs the positioning of tail lights (markers) on UK cars? I am seeing more and more new vehicles with a mass of tail lights... -
Do EVs generate heat from the batteries to warm the cabin? 31 Dec 2023 (Ask HJ)
Maybe a bit of a strange question: I have a Smart ForFour EV and I notice it has a cooling system the same as a conventional petrol/diesel car. I guess...
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