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No indication 24 Oct 2009 (Ask HJ)
Have you noticed how many new cars have their front indicator lights in such a position that they cannot easily be seen? At mini roundabouts for example,... -
How can I solve the problem of alloy wheels cracking on my 2010 BMW Z4? 16 Oct 2025 (Ask HJ)
I am suffering (like so many others it would seem ) from wheel cracking /fracturing on inner rims of BMW 326M 19-inch staggered fit alloys on a 2010 BMW... -
Is there a suitable replacement for a Land Rover Defender? 19 Dec 2023 (Ask HJ)
I have a 25 yr old Land Rover Defender 110, it gets used for taking the dogs walking, runs to the tip, shopping, tows a caravan to the odd muddy festival... -
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... -
Which medium-sized car should we trade in our S-Class Mercedes and Volkswagen Polo for? 9 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
My motoring habits now consist of a few day trips and a six-week drive in the summer to Italy. When we go to Italy we take the long way round and cover... -
Store car 5 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
I have recently purchased a 15 year old 1996 P Jaguar XJ Executive from an elderly gent who has decided to hang up his driving gloves. The car has full... -
Runs in the family 15 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
Further to our recent exchange of e-mails regarding runaway cars, did you see the report on main TV channels last night showing a lady and her husband... -
Cab runneth over 7 Feb 2009 (Ask HJ)
Having sold my previous car, a 1998 Audi Cabriolet, I'm now looking for a replacement with an automatic gearbox and would be grateful if you could advise.... -
Is there a camaera that can record any incidents - such as vandalism - when my car is parked? 20 Dec 2018 (Ask HJ)
My car got keyed recently which got me thinking about recording while away from my car. What is the best/cheapest option when looking to purchase something... -
Are daytime running lights a good idea or not? 2 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
I understand that all vehicles sold within the EU will soon have to be equipped with daylight running lights. Until recently I have always regarded this... -
Are both the Audi A4 TFSI 35 and TFSI 40 virtually the same? 17 Jan 2024 (Ask HJ)
Are Audi A4 TFSI 35 and A4 TFSI 40 running cost the same (mpg, tax, emissions, insurance ) ? Apart from HP 150 and 200, all data i see varies. Some suggest... -
What's the best family car for £12,000? 19 Jul 2023 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking at buying a used car for a young family, so ideally a five-door with ample boot space for a pram, plus extra for holidaying at home. It must... -
Best replacement for Suzuki Wagon R+? 22 Sep 2022 (Ask HJ)
My wife has had Wagon Rs for the past 18 years, and we are looking to replace the current one, Our budget is up to £7000 and we are looking for a five... -
Will short journeys in a diesel car cause issues? 3 Aug 2021 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2014 Mercedes SLK diesel roadster. Will making multiple short journeys of 5-10 miles cause a problem with the exhaust system? If so, would some... -
Is a cam belt change necessary? 9 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
I own a 2015 Audi A3 e-tron plug in hybrid, and find it brilliant in every way. It was our main car but 18 months ago I passed it on to my wife, who only... -
What practical and cheap to run car do you suggest to replace my ageing RAV4? 8 Jan 2020 (Ask HJ)
I need to replace my three-door Toyota RAV4 as I need more space and five doors. I went for the RAV4 as I live in rural Cumbria and floods/snow are likely.... -
I'm looking at two used cars, one LPG and one diesel - which is the better choice? 25 Oct 2019 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking to buy a secondhand, seven-seater car that runs on LPG. I wanted an LPG car because I'm looking for a way to save money on fuel costs. However,... -
Is a PHEV a better choice than a hybrid? 17 Sep 2019 (Ask HJ)
I have owned Toyota hybrids for a few years now and have been satisfied with the quality and performance. My wife and I cover about 12,000 miles a year.... -
Is there a diesel PHEV on the market? 5 Jun 2019 (Ask HJ)
I need to change cars as my working and domestic use is changing. My domestic local use suits an EV but my work use a diesel for a 10,000/30,000 split.... -
What's the best used estate for £4000? 7 Feb 2019 (Ask HJ)
My commute is a 100-mile round trip per day (four days a week) and I am looking for a utopian estate car or similar that is reliable, economical, costs...

