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  • Size 20 May 2016 (Ask HJ)
    A friend ,in her eighties, currently drives a Suzuki splash automatic. Due to the width of the car relative to the garage, even with the wing mirrors folded...
  • What's the best way to dispose of an unwanted car? 11 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
    I'm looking to scrap my 2005 Ford Ka as it needs too many repairs. I've been quoted around £35 for a local scrap yard to pick up and the car. However,...
  • Paying second year rate tax in first year? 20 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
    I am buying a car that qualified for £0 car tax in its 1st year. I will be the second owner within the 1st year, the car is 3 months old. I have been...
  • New or used? 18 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I am looking to buy a car, but i can't decide to buy new or used? EVERYONE at works says buy used, 3 year old car can cost 40% less but a new car i will...
  • What's the best used 4x4 for £15,000? 23 Jul 2014 (Ask HJ)
    I am considering trading in my 2007 Land Rover Freelander that has done 105,000 miles. I believe the car is worth £5000 and plan to add an aditional £10,000...
  • Should I buy a pre-registered Kia Soul? 15 Jan 2015 (Ask HJ)
    I currently have a 2004 Nissan Almera 2.2 Diesel. I've had it from new and it has been very reliable but I'm worried it's going to start getting expensive...
  • 2 into 1 28 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
    For years we have been a 2-car family - currently with a 6 yr old Toyota Verso and a Honda Civic that is 9 yrs old. My husband died in August and I need...
  • Is a five-year-old catalytic converter really halfway through its life? 7 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
    On saturday I had my catalytic converter cut off while my car was parked in a restaurant car park. I have fully comp insurance with a £250 excess. I reported...
  • Car for 17-year-old girl 5 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
    I'm looking for a small, reliable secondhand car for a female teenager (17) to buy and insure.
  • There's a faulty part on my new car, should I reject it? 24 Sep 2020 (Ask HJ)
    My two-week-old Audi Q3 has a start-stop system fault with a message appearing in the dash. Upon diagnosis, the dealer says the alternator needs to be...
  • What car do you recommend for use in hilly terrain? 2 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I am a 57-year old female and I need to change the family car in the very near future. At present I drive a 56-reg Nissan Micra C+C, which I like driving...
  • How can I keep an old cheap car going? 11 Aug 2025 (Ask HJ)
    My runabout is a 26 year-old Corsa, approaching a genuine 60K. I bought it for £240 8 years ago from an old chap who had started to bump into other cars...
  • What's the best, cheap first car for an 18 year old driver? 18 Sep 2017 (Ask HJ)
    What's the best first car for an 18 year old driver? I need something older and cheap. My budget is about £1500 - £2500. Also, how do I check if the car...
  • What new petrol 4WD is smaller than our current Toyota RAV4? 29 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
    We're growing too old for our 6 year old Toyota RAV4 diesel but we appreciate sliding into a seat rather than falling in and climbing out. What new petrol...
  • Monthly servicing charge - is it good value? 8 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
    As my car is now three years old does the £31 pm service care cost represent good value when compared to the likely service bills I will have to pay? I...
  • I have 90 litres of 10-year-old unleaded. Can I use it in my car? 21 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I have approximately 80-90 litres of unleaded petrol which is 10 to 12 years old. It is clean and stored in approved marine petrol tanks. Can I use it...
  • Best used car for £1200? 17 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
    I'm looking for a small, cheap, reliable, low insurance cost car for my 19 year old son. He will use it to drive to his apprenticeship job and cover 18...
  • What cars come with an opening sunroof? 25 Sep 2023 (Ask HJ)
    My wife is looking for a replacement for her ten year old Kia Venga. She loves the opening sunroof but I am struggling to find anything. Do any cars have...
  • Best car with low insurance for a 17 year old driver? 14 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
    My Grandson will soon be 17 and wants to buy a car (with a great stereo system). Can you please advise me which cars that have the lowest insurance premiums?...
  • Buying a first car for £9k 3 Aug 2016 (Ask HJ)
    I am looking at buying my first car. I am a 24 year old female who wants something reliable, secondhand and priced between £5000 - £9000. I quite like...
 

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