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How to choose a good used camper van? 28 Oct 2022 (Ask HJ)
I am selling my house and thinking of buying a larger camper van to live in while looking for a new place as my current camper is too tiny to do this.... -
Should I buy a Kia Niro hybrid or PHEV? 20 Jul 2022 (Ask HJ)
I'm interested in buying the new 2022 model Kia Niro, probably the 3 trim level. I need to decide whether to buy the hybrid or PHEV version. The published... -
What damage can misfuelling do? 25 Mar 2022 (Ask HJ)
My son has a 5 year old diesel car and told me that he had a half tank full (about 28 litres) of premium diesel in it and then went to top up to full but... -
Can my friend cancel their car lease agreement due to ill health? 26 Jul 2021 (Ask HJ)
A friend of mine who has a terminal illness is having trouble cancelling his lease on his car as he cannot drive anymore due to his illness. The leasing... -
How do I safely pay for a car in lockdown? 8 Feb 2021 (Ask HJ)
I'm in Manchester and there's a rare car in Kent that's available privately. I've spoken with owner extensively and we have agreed on a deal. But how do... -
My car keeps stalling - is there an obvious reason? 17 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
I've had a Nissan Qashqai 1.2 from new for two years. I quite like the car but even after two years I still stall it, usually at an inconvenient moment.... -
Why does my car still show marks after I wash it? 16 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
I have had a lot of time on my hands during the lockdown and decided to give the car a good clean. It's metallic black so shows up virtually any marks.... -
What cheap to run automatics can tow a small caravan? 11 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
We're an older couple and want an automatic to tow a small caravan with no heavy extras. Our budget is £15 - £20,000, less if we can. We're not sure if... -
I recently had a hip replacement - when can I resume driving? 13 Nov 2019 (Ask HJ)
Five weeks ago I had a total hip replacement and would like to know the rules governing when I can resume driving? I’ve searched online and asked a doctor... -
What are the implications of changing insurers part way through a policy? 11 Oct 2018 (Ask HJ)
I have been driving for close to two decades but not in the UK. When I got here and got a car, the insurance providers refused my "years of experience"... -
Do I have to have insurance even if my car is locked away and not being used for months at a time? 8 Oct 2018 (Ask HJ)
Now I’m retired I spend four to five months each year in Europe, where I drive my Dutch partners car, leaving my own car safely locked in my garage at... -
How much would a decent dash cam cost? 9 Jul 2018 (Ask HJ)
What would be the cost of a reasonably priced, good dash camera? -
A third party insurer wants to settle directly with us after an accident - what's the downside of accepting? 6 Oct 2017 (Ask HJ)
My wife was driving my daughters' car recently and was hit in the rear by another car causing major damage to the rear offside. She was also pushed into... -
My son's No Claims runs out soon - should we insure an old banger in his name to maintain his NCB? 31 Jul 2017 (Ask HJ)
We run two cars: an Audi A5, UK insured for summer and a Nissan X-Trail, insured in France for winter. We share them both with our son, who lives in London... -
Need a used car for a long commute 8 Jun 2016 (Ask HJ)
I will soon be starting on a new job with an 80 mile commute. I currently own a 2009 Mercedes C180K which gives about 45mpg. I am looking at changing my... -
Car returned from garage with 440 miles on the clock - what can I do? 12 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
My Nissan Note spent two months at a local garage having a new catalytic converter fitted. During that time I was forced to use a hire car, at my own cost.... -
Is a tyre with sidewall damage safe? 10 Dec 2025 (Ask HJ)
Recently I hit a kerb with my front offside tyre on a badly lit road where the pavement had been built out on a corner and when I inspected it the following... -
Do I need to tell my insurer if I'm using a roofbox? 14 Jul 2025 (Ask HJ)
If I use a roofbox for, say, just one week during the year, am I required to inform my insurer of this? I understand that a roofbox may affect the car's... -
Who provides traffic announcements? 7 Oct 2024 (Ask HJ)
I drive a 2018 Suzuki Vitara which I bought in 2021 and still remember the first time I heard a loud announcement in the car telling me 'Caution, A406... -
Should we buy a PHEV, mild hybrid or pure electric vehicle? 27 Sep 2022 (Ask HJ)
Nine years and 111,000 miles ago I bought a Mazda 5 on your advice which has served me well but is getting tired. My wife has a 13 year old Nissan Micra...
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