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Is there anything to look out for on a BMW 123D? 2 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
I may have the opportunity to buy a BMW 123D via someone who has been leasing it for three years - so I 'know where it's been', sort of thing. It's a 2009... -
I had a minor collision in my wife's car - where do I stand if my insurance doesn't cover me? 16 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I recently bought my wife a new vehicle but did not part-exchange her old one as the new vehicle was bought privately. The new vehicle had to have work... -
Which car for £2500? 9 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have a budget of about £2000 to spend on a used car, I possibly stretch to £2500. This is about the limit when one can easily buy a heap of scrap.... -
What small, petrol cars have a big boot? 7 Jul 2020 (Ask HJ)
I currently have a Mazda 3, which my son will be taking over. I need to replace this with a much smaller car (in length) due to parking space restrictions... -
I need to replace my aging Estate, what do you think to Dacia's range of cars? 5 Nov 2019 (Ask HJ)
My Skoda Fabia Estate is thirteen years old and is causing me to spend money each time I have an MoT so I'm considering a new car. My budget will allow... -
Chance to buy my company car 29 Dec 2015 (Ask HJ)
Hi, been offered the chance to buy my company car but can't get price/value do to higher than normal mileage. Car is 34 months old and has done 95000 miles.... -
Water ingress mini coupe 28 Dec 2015 (Ask HJ)
My car has been in garage since 9th Dec due to water in driver footwell . replaced door seals and tried to return to me still with water you could dip... -
Warranties on cars registered late? 23 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
Mercedes-Benz Brookwood have a 350SL £43k first registered November 2011 that arrived in the UK November 2010 and placed in their showroom for 12 months... -
Peugeot 207 - leaking coolant shortly after buying? 30 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
I bought a used Peugeot from a reputable garage a week ago. It's a three year old car with low mileage. The garage would not service the car but checked... -
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...

