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What is the best used seven-seater under £15,000? 19 Feb 2021 (Ask HJ)
I need a larger car. I have two young children and will soon have newborn twins. Please can you recommend a suitable seven-seater? I would prefer an SUV,... -
Why do newer Estates sacrifice practicality for design? 21 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
Why are car manufacturers making estates that slope down at the rear? Surely they must understand that anyone needing an estate is less interested in something... -
With EVs, is age or mileage more important on a used model? 8 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking at a used electric vehicle. I would spend up to £9000, which bring five year old cars into range e.g. Renault Zoe and Nissan Leaf. Can you... -
Can you recommend a car that fits my long list of requirements? 1 May 2020 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking for a used car, SUV or Estate. I'd like it to have the following: torque converter auto gearbox, spare wheel or spacesaver, decent performance... -
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? -
When will my 1981 MGB become classed as a historic vehicle? 20 Sep 2019 (Ask HJ)
My MGB Roadster was registered 01-01-1981. What date will it be eligible to be classed as a historic vehicle? -
Can you recommend a plug-in hybrid hatchback with space for children's car seats? 19 Aug 2019 (Ask HJ)
I drive a Volkswagen Golf currently but need to change. I drive under 5000 miles annually, mostly around town. I need space for grandchildren in car seats... -
Which is the best dash cam to buy? 18 Feb 2019 (Ask HJ)
Which is the best dash cam to buy? -
Should I haggle for a second hand car? 16 Oct 2018 (Ask HJ)
I am looking to buy a 2016 or 2017 Renault Clio and have spotted a few suitable models in local dealers. On a couple of occasions now, I have test driven... -
Can you suggest a petrol pick-up truck? 28 Feb 2018 (Ask HJ)
I have a great Mitsubishi L200 pickup, which is pre-DPF. I'm now looking to change it, but I only do 5000 - 6000 miles per year, which are mostly short... -
Should I buy another Transit to use as a campervan? 15 Nov 2017 (Ask HJ)
My old 2002 Ford Transit has given up the ghost - I used it privately as a campervan. Given the current situation with diesel engines am I being silly... -
Should I get a Ford Fiesta 1.0 Ecoboost or 1.6 petrol Powershift? 21 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
I'm considering a new/used Ford Fiesta Powershift but my local independent garage (very experienced and trustworthy) has warned me off the 1.0 Ecoboost... -
Is the Lexus CT200 a wise used buy? 10 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
I am looking to buy a newer car and have a budget of up to £11,000. I do a daily round trip of 45 miles: a mixture of dual carriageway, A road and town... -
Should I buy a Lada Niva 4x4 14 May 2016 (Ask HJ)
I spend a fair bit of time in rural Bulgaria. The hire cars are expensive and not up to road conditions of rutted cart tracks. I notice that most neighbours... -
Low Tax band 31 Oct 2014 (Forum)
Unfortunately, due to high emissions ratings, I feel forced to sell my lovely and very reliable 2005 Volvo V70 D5 as I am unprepared to pay approx €1000 on import tax, and a further €1000 on road tax, not to mention VRT test fees. :( Consequently, as a charity worker in a very expensive city, I am now on the hunt and engaging in detailed research on how I can make a good value purchase on a cost-effective to run "family car" (estate or MPV/SUV) with no greater than "Band C". -
Should I import a new Toyota Corolla? 25 Oct 2014 (Ask HJ)
I recently drove a Toyota Corolla as a hire car in Ireland. It is was great - exactly what I would want to replace my Avensis with when the time comes,... -
What's the best engine for the Nissan Qashqai? 8 Sep 2014 (Ask HJ)
I am thinking about buying a used Nissan Qashqai+2 for my wife to use as the family bus. The car will mainly be used for short, urban journeys but will... -
What do you think of the Hyundai i30? 30 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am planning on buying a car for my partner and we were looking at 2008-2010 Hyundai i30 1.6 diesel with less than 40,000 miles. Any good and bad pointers... -
Should I change from the AA to the RAC due to a large discount? 12 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
I’ve been with the AA for many years paying for their “Roadside, Home Start & Relay” cover. As a result I now have Gold Membership, though the free extra... -
What car should I buy to cope with winter conditions? 25 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
My partner would like to buy a new/nearly new car which can cope with occasional snow and steep hills in the area she works as a GP. Her commute to work...
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