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• an old biker - cars don't kill bikers, drivers of both do! 1 Oct 2011 (Forum)
  As someone who has seen both sides of the picture, been hit by a car that came out of a gateway, t-boned, (twice) and yes managed to cut up a biker too...
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  Buying ultra low mileage cars 16 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
  A very good friend has a 3 year old Honda Jazz for sale. It has only a few thosand miles on the clock and has remained virtually undriven since he had...
• Buying a car privately - financing? 21 Jan 2005 (Forum)
  OK, I'm looking to change my car, and a lovely example of a Fiat Coupe has come along - but it's a private sale. The issue I have is that I need my current car until I have the new one, but the money from selling the old car will be put towards the new one.
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  Will old tyres invalidate my insurance? 5 Jun 2024 (Ask HJ)
  I have just had tyres renewed by a mobile tyre fitter who told me that my front tyres (in road legal condition) would invalidate any future insurance claim...
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  At what age should tyres be replaced? 24 Jul 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I know that tyres are date stamped on the tyre wall but who is out there monitoring those age stampings other than ourselves? Is there a recommended age...
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  What's the best small automatic to replace my Fiat Panda? 17 Sep 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I'm reluctantly looking for a small automatic to replace my 11 year old Fiat Panda, I see Kia Picanto made your top 10 but not Fiesta or Corsa which I'm...
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  What family car is suitable for a dog and a new baby? 14 Jul 2017 (Ask HJ)
  My daughter and son-in-law require a nearly new vehicle to accommodate a medium-size dog and a baby. They are badge conscious and have about £20,000 -...
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  Which economical petrol-engined hatchback do you recommend? 18 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My sister aged 40 has just passed her driving test and needs a car to carry herself, her five-year-old daughter and her growing dog, so an estate or largish...
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  New Freelander or used Discovery? 3 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Not a terrible position to be in but I have the option of a new Freelander 2 XS as a company car (£270-80 per month tax at 40%) or a 5-6yr old Discovery...
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  EC tests and fuel economy 19 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I'm intrigued about real world economy and the rise of the so called eco models which do not seem to come close to their claimed figures. My five year...
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  Imports 7 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I am replacing a 2003 Mondeo Ghia diesel estate with over eleven months MoT and 175,000 miles on the clock which has been an excellent car, owned by myself...
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  Five to Seven 4 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I drive a MINI Cooper 2006 and as my family is growing I am looking for Nissan Qashqai + 2 2.0DCI or Ford S-Max 2.0TDCI. I am finding it difficult to make...
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  The IIHS in the USA has found that airbags should remain serviceable for the life of the vehicle. 30 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have some information about the long-term reliability of airbags. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) in the US has crash-tested a rusty...
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  Should I have my Honda Civic's air conditioning condenser unit changed? 14 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My 2001 Honda Civic SE automatic has been diagnosed as needing a new low pressure pipe and/or condenser. £500 is the quote for whole job. The Honda official...
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  Old folks roam 21 Nov 2009 (Ask HJ)
  Two years ago I gave up my car as, at 81, I felt I was getting dangerous because of my two gammy feet. I feel that a mobility scooter is sufficient for...
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  Hyundai Santa Fe engine failure - what are my rights? 2 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
  In May 2011 I bought a 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe 2.2 automatic. I have kept up the maintenance schedule and driven it carefully, with 94,000 miles on the clock....
• Any - Supermini/Small Car facelift? 8 May 2024 (Forum)
  Looking at supermini/small car that's  used and max 4 years old BUT a traditional ICE and sharing same facelift  as sister hybrid/EV models?. A lot of the manufacturers hiked prices as they only seemed to introduce hybrid even 4 years back.
• What was the price of car-when new 10 May 2023 (Forum)
  I’m thinking of buying a three year old car priced at around £25,000. How can I find out what was the original sale price when it first came on the market-new- in 2020. Is there an app/website guide that will tell me this ? Thanks
• A system which no one wanted - Keyless car systems 26 Nov 2020 (Forum)
  With thefts of cars gaining momentum from those with keyless systems I wonder what drove this new system which has , as far as I can see no advantages over old fashioned key systems and many disadvantages
• Leasing a not quite new car and pcp 20 May 2016 (Forum)
  I think I've found a 2 year old prestige car to lease with all the reversing cameras etc I want. It seems a good deal. £500 deposit Does anyone have any recommendations for the above ( ie companies or any tips)