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Are car prices in the UK about to go up? 8 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
I'd normally be looking to trade in my car for a new one in about a year's time when it's three years old. I've heard that UK car prices could rise by... -
Committing Peugeotry 7 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
It’s time to change our car and we finally decided on a Peugeot 308S 1.6 petrol. We are looking for a fairly new low mileage vehicle. Most of the 308s... -
Which reliable, economical manual car would you recommend for my 18-year-old daughter? 1 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
I am looking to buy a secondhand car for my daughter (she will be 18 in July) who is presently having driving lessons. I am looking for good reliability,... -
Distance relation 14 Nov 2009 (Ask HJ)
My 27-year-old son has just landed a new job that will entail daily travel around the Middlesex area. With occasional trips to Cornwall and Manchester... -
Healthy option 19 Sep 2009 (Ask HJ)
I was wondering if you could advise me on a tricky question. My employer wants me to drive a company car that I know has faulty brakes. I have asked numerous... -
Is a Volkswagen T6 a good used buy? 29 Jul 2025 (Ask HJ)
I’ve managed to got some funding from Bristol to council to trade in my old car for something that is Clean Air Zone compliant. The funding lasts until... -
How can I restore the interior plastic trim on my car? 14 Jul 2025 (Ask HJ)
I have a six year old Ford Focus which has some damage to the centre console, in front of the gear stick. The matt coating on the plastic has come off... -
How do I track down an old number plate? 20 May 2024 (Ask HJ)
I owned an E-Type Jaguar Convertible in the 1980s and sold it in 1989. Why does it not come up when I type in the reg no YJO 25? I would assume the reg... -
What's a good replacement for a Ford S-MAX? 25 Sep 2023 (Ask HJ)
After engine failure on my much loved 12 year old Ford S-MAX (the third used petrol Ford in my family to have engine failure) I am looking for a replacement... -
What's the best 2000s BMW Convertible to buy? 31 Jul 2023 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking to buy a BMW 3 Series convertible, looking from late 1990's to late 2000's, Looking to see what would be the best model, engine, (no diesels),... -
Should I buy a Toyota Celica? 5 Aug 2022 (Ask HJ)
I fancy a Toyota Celica as a second car. Probably a T Sport 190 bhp (but not the GT with a big spoiler) 2005ish for approx £5,000 to £7,000. Should I buy... -
Can I take my motorhome to a garage during lockdown? 11 Jan 2021 (Ask HJ)
I bought a motorhome in October and since then I found out (from backtracking previous owners in the history) that it has not had a cambelt fitted in the... -
Can you recommend a budget-friendly, reliable, no frills 4x4? 2 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
We're looking for a second car. Something with no frills; a proper 4x4 (rural Highlands and Islands) with a raised driving position, reliable and preferably... -
My parking sensors sound too early in my garage - is there a device that can help me park? 7 Jan 2019 (Ask HJ)
I have just bought a new Peugeot 3008. It’s a very tight fit length wise in my garage and the front parking sensors sound off too early to be of use. I... -
Is it worth buying a different set if wheels for winter tyres rather than swapping them over? 4 Nov 2018 (Ask HJ)
I have a one year old Audi and am considering winter tyres. Do I have to buy additional rims or can I replace the tyres with winter tyres and then have... -
What do you think of the Ford Transit Custom? 22 Jan 2018 (Ask HJ)
What's your opinion of the Ford Transit Custom? -
What small automatic hatchback - that's easy to get in and out of - is best? 23 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
My mother currently drives a two year old Skoda Yeti 1.2 TSI 2WD. She would like a smaller new automatic hatchback for mainly very low mileage but possibly... -
What reliable car should I replace my Honda Jazz with? 15 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
I currently have an almost six year old Honda Jazz 1.4 ES which I have had from new. It has been very reliable and I have been happy with it. I thought... -
Could you recommend a good first classic? 13 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
What would you recommend as a decent starter classic? I'm 25 and have got around £3k to spend. Something that's a bit different to MGB would be appreciated.... -
Why is my Range Rover Evoque so noisy on start up? 13 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
My three year old Range Rover Evoque 2.2 diesel has started to make a very loud "clattering" noise when I start it in the mornings. The noise goes away...

