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Why are pre-1960 cars to be MoT-exempt? 19 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
It has come to my attention that, from 18 November 2013, pre-1960 cars no longer need an MoT. This seems to me to be ridiculous. Surely the age of these... -
Which small car for my 17-year-old daughter? 5 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
My 17-year-old daughter has just started driving and I think it would be more cost effective to buy her a small car rather than try to insure her on the... -
Buying a used large family car, what would you recommend? 15 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
To replace a company car, I will be buying a used large family car. It needs to be automatic, with low depreciation over two years as I only intend to... -
Coolant disposal 2 Jul 2013 (Forum)
I've got a bucket of old coolant from the car, I've seen the oil tank at our council waste disposal site but I've never seen anything about old anti-freeze. What's the best way to get rid of it, that doesn't involve drains or an empty field? -
"Marfak". What exactly is it? 30 May 2005 (Forum)
Got an old car and the manual that came with it states that I should lubricate with "Marfak". What exactly is it (seems it is a Texaco brand, but not sure of what is the correct old version and if it is a grease or oil)and can I still get it or is there a modern equivalent? -
Servicing an old Fabia Is it worth it? 14 Apr 2016 (Ask HJ)
I own a 2004 Skoda Fabia 1.2 petrol. It has just passed the MOT with the help of new suspension parts, but no advisories. The car has passed 134,000 miles... -
The emissions fix ruined my SEAT Leon - can Volkswagen reinstate the old engine remap? 12 Apr 2017 (Ask HJ)
I've had the emissions fix done on my SEAT Leon and now the car is a dog. Can Volkswagen reinstate the old engine remap and remove the flow obstructer... -
Buying an old Honda Stream - will it be reliable? 10 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
I am getting a Honda Stream 2.0 VTEC SE Sport with 100,000 miles on the clock. Is this a good car? If so, what should I look out for? -
Will Vauxhall pay to fix my old Corsa? 30 Mar 2014 (Ask HJ)
I own a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa. Do you know if Vauxhall has ever admitted to a water ingress build fault with this model? I bought my car last year and... -
Maintaining a car for the long term 5 Dec 2011 (Ask HJ)
I have owned my four-year-old Berlingo Multispace 1.6hdi (old shape) from new and always had it serviced on time by Citroen. It has covered 50K miles,... -
The short and the tall 27 Mar 2010 (Ask HJ)
My Dad is getting on in years and is looking to replace his SAAB with a car with an elevated driving position. He has taken a shine to the Toyota RAV-4,... -
Nutcracker sweet 22 Aug 2009 (Ask HJ)
My neighbour has a 9-year-old SAAB convertible, and a simple puncture has turned into a nightmare because she is unable to find the "security lock" which... -
How goos hsould a six-month old car be that we've paid a deposit on? 16 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
We have found a nearly new Ford S-MAX via Ford Retail Online. Our local Ford dealer has agreed to bring it in from the Ford dealer in Birmingham where... -
Can you recommend an economical car for a 21-year old for under £5000? 23 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
I am looking to buy my first car. I'm a 21-year-old female and have had my driving licence since 2008. My budget is maximum £5000 to include insurance... -
Peugeot air filter 29 Aug 2015 (Ask HJ)
I have just serviced my Peugeot 308 renewing the pollen, oil, air and fuel filter but I have noticed that the car is louder than it was before. The air... -
Which safe, cheap-to-insure car for my 18-year-old son? 6 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
My 18-year-old son has decided to take up driving lessons and will eventually have a car of his own. What would you recommend as his first car? My issue... -
Jaguar X-Type: does it have a dpf? 15 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
I am looking to buy a Jaguar X-Type estate 2.2D automatic in either SE or Sovereign trim and I believe they are all fitted with DPFs. I commute 25 miles... -
What car for an older couple? 1 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
My parents are ready to sell their Y reg Ford Mondeo 1.8 with 58,000 miles and 06 model Honda Jazz 1.2 and buy one new car. At 85 years old, seats,... -
Old folks honed 7 Nov 2009 (Ask HJ)
I am over 70 and seek a car about Focus size. A Citroen C4 Picasso does not iron out the shocking road surfaces we have here, and the Focus, although... -
Why is my car not compliant with the London ULEZ? 1 Feb 2022 (Ask HJ)
My car is a BMW 318d on a 14 plate. I did a check on a couple of websites and it came back as not acceptable for the London Ultra-Low Emission Zone (ULEZ)....