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Insurance company vague about my young son. 25 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have a 9 year old Ford Galaxy 1.9tdi which would be ideal for my son to learn to drive in when he turns 17 next July (it's large and slow). If I can't... -
Why aren't electric cars being aimed at older drivers in rural locations? 9 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
I no longer drive conventional cars, but I live in the country and much enjoy travelling our lanes on my electric buggy. I am a fairly tough old fella... -
Recommend an inexpensive, comfortable tow car 8 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
My husband is obsessed with classic cars, which are quirky and fun, but I am tired of having to drive at 50mph, never having the right seat belts or mirrors,... -
Help for someone buying a car to use in Spain 19 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have just retired and am spending a few months of the year in Spain, where we have a flat (near Barcelona). I would like to buy a car to leave there... -
The dealer has had my car for engine repairs for a month - what can I do to speed the process along? 5 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I bought my car from a dealership in 2009. It's an one-year-old ex-demo with low mileage. No problems with previous service history. This year in Feb it... -
Would you recommend a high mileage BMW 3 Series E46 as a first car? 28 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
I am 24 years old with only named driver insurance and am now in the position to purchase my first car. I am looking for a car which is fun to drive, safe,... -
Is Vauxhall liable for the wiper motor failure on my 2016 Corsa? 28 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
My daughter has a 2016 Vauxhall Corsa. She recently had to have the wiper motor and linkage replaced as a single unit. We thought this would be covered... -
When's the best time to buy a car? 8 Sep 2014 (Ask HJ)
I need to change my 10 year old Vauxhall Vectra estate, which we love. I have a budget of £13,500 plus anything I can get for my Vectra. I am looking at... -
Will a car that's been sat around for a while have mechanical issues to be wary of? 25 Mar 2021 (Ask HJ)
I've been considering a vehicle on sale for some time (over 6 months). It's a 5-year-old Audi Q3 petrol auto, fully fitted with all extras with average... -
Why won't the DVLA refund tax on a car they know I've sold? 15 Mar 2018 (Ask HJ)
Despite the DVLA recognising that my old car has been sold and I'm no longer responsible for it, they are unwilling to refund the tax paid for the following... -
When do I have to get my car MoT'd in order to preserve the 12 months? 12 Jun 2017 (Ask HJ)
My car is coming up to 3 years old and I recently received a notification of this from the DVSA which said I would need to MoT the car by June 30th. I... -
I need a new company car for high mileage driving - what do you suggest? 6 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
I do about 25,000 miles a year and I need to replace my 250,000 miles V70, which will be very, very sad. I could go for a company car (a manual Insignia)... -
Playing scrapple 20 Feb 2010 (Ask HJ)
3 weeks ago my 10-year-old Proton Persona was in a quite severe accident. My insurers (co-op) uplifted it and have assessed it as being beyond economical... -
Moby trick? 18 Apr 2009 (Ask HJ)
I qualify for Mobility and would like your advice. Up until now I have always claimed the allowance and purchased a used vehicle approx 3 years old, such... -
Are keyless cars more likely to be targeted by criminals? 22 Nov 2022 (Ask HJ)
I am amazed by the fact that manufacturers and reviewers alike are continuing to think that these features are a positive sales pitch. I feel keyless entry... -
Best small car with upright seats? 11 Aug 2015 (Ask HJ)
Having been a loyal Nissan customer for 14 years, I recently bought a new Micra, but driving it gave me a really bad neck and back after just a couple... -
Electrical issues 9 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
All the dials on my Peugeot 807 2.2 HDI stopped working. An auto electrician has replaced the under bonnet fuse box, which had been damaged by water... -
Is £14,000 a good p/x price for a new Vauxhall Meriva, and does it still suffer from power steering problems? 29 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2004 Vauxhall Meriva which has just has £1200 spent on it for a new steering column and other steering and gear-related work. I am considering... -
Why is my Fiat X1/9 not tax exempt? 2 Apr 2024 (Ask HJ)
I own a Fiat X19 which is SORN at the moment while I make repairs. The car was made in 1984 but I was told by the DVLA that since it was not registered... -
The battery in my key keeps draining, what could the problem be? 28 Mar 2023 (Ask HJ)
My 3 year old 14,000 miles Volkswagen Golf (which I love) is eating through key batteries and the keys were replaced last June under warranty. It’s still...
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