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What's the best premium estate car for £25,000? 18 Jan 2023 (Ask HJ)
I have around £25,000 to spend on a used estate car. I want to replace my old 2010 Volvo XC70 which is dependable but boring. I can't decide between the... -
Should we turn stop-start off? 9 Aug 2022 (Ask HJ)
My 22 year old granddaughter has just bought her first car (on a pcp). It’s a Toyota AygoX automatic. I’ve been given to understand that it has the stop/start... -
Can you recommend a reliable used car? 8 Aug 2022 (Ask HJ)
I need to replace my current Mercedes-Benz E-Class with a vehicle suitable for a 91-year-old passenger, (plus others) which can also carry a motorised... -
Is my old Ford Mondeo worth much? 9 Jul 2021 (Ask HJ)
I'm interested in finding out the value of my silver Ford Mondeo estate. It has under 47,000 miles and all original factory fittings, the only blemish... -
Is the 40 years tax exemption from the date of manufacture or the date of registration? 23 Jan 2020 (Ask HJ)
After 40 years vehicles are exempt from road fund tax? Is the 40 years from the date of manufacture or the date of registration? -
Can you recommend a ULEZ-compliant van that will fit our bicycles? 15 Aug 2019 (Ask HJ)
We have a 2008 Citroen Berlingo Mulispace, which is perfect for putting bikes in without taking off the wheels, but it now doesn't comply with the London... -
Can you recommend a car for an elderly friend who has lower limb mobility problems? 6 Jun 2019 (Ask HJ)
I have an elderly friend who has lower limb mobility problems and is looking to leasing a car through the Motability scheme. At present, she has a 10-year-old... -
I'm an international student in Manchester - what will bring my insurance premium down? 28 Feb 2018 (Ask HJ)
I'm a 25 years old, international full-time student in Manchester. I've been in the UK since 2013 and got my driving license in 2011. I was recently offered... -
How much is my 1999 Mini Cooper worth? 11 Jan 2018 (Ask HJ)
I have a 1999 Mini Cooper. It has done 32,000 miles. It's in very good, running condition. As with all old Mini, it's beginning to show a few signs of... -
Should I replace my diesel BMW 5 Series with a petrol or hybrid when my lease ends? 26 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
I have a three year old BMW 5 Series Touring 2.0d with 60,000 miles on the clock. I bought it new with deposit, monthly payments terminating in August... -
Will I pay £140 per year in tax from April 2017 onwards? 10 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
My old Honda CR-V is due a new road fund licence at the end of the month and will cost £265 for 12 months. However, the rate changes on 1 April 2017 to... -
VW Golf, rear brake discs 29 Dec 2015 (Ask HJ)
I bought a brand new Golf Mark 7 just two years ago. At the last service in November the dealer told me that the car needed new rear brake discs at a cost... -
How much should I pay for a Saab 900? 19 May 2015 (Ask HJ)
I'm interested in buying a Saab 900 T16S Ruby Edition. Could you tell me what sort of price I should have in mind for a 1993 model with 70k miles? Also... -
Recovery firm wants to charge me £138 - should I pay? 30 Jan 2015 (Ask HJ)
My 10 year old Smart Forfour lost its oil while driving recently. I stopped immediately and arranged for recovery to my local garage with my recovery provider.... -
dvla performance 3 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
Dear HJ and experts, I traded a car on the 6th June this year and sent off the V5C/3 shortly after. Four weeks passed so I sent a letter to DVLA and finally... -
Which large estate car? 4 Mar 2014 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking to buy a new estate. Currently I own a 2008 Audi A4 B7 Avant 1.9tdi. with 115PS. I'm looking at a newer Audi, maybe 2009 or 10, or a BMW 520d... -
/how can I validate the history of a Land Rover with a new chassis? 5 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
I would like to buy a 1971 Series 111 Land Rover from an established 4x4 motor trader. The garage does not have much in the way of details of the previous... -
Why is the Spanish equivalent of the MoT nowhere near as strict as the British test? 8 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have just read an article in Telegraph Motoring regarding the new MoT regulations that have recently come into force. I have just returned from Spain... -
I'd like to buy a Toyota Auris - should I be concerned about buying a pre-reg vehicle? 8 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
I might buy a 2013 1.6 Valvematic Toyota Auris. I feel ready to swap the excitement and uncertainty of Volkswagen Golf ownership for a more dependable,... -
Fun, cheap to run, practical car for £8k? 30 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am currently looking for something cheap to run that fits in the fun good-looking category. I drive around 10,000 miles a year, so for the outlay and...
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