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BMW 3 Series convertible from the '80s; good first car, or am I mad!? 13 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
After an ebay hour spent looking at these online, I was wondering whether they would be affordable as a first car? My brother will be learning to drive... -
Poor paintwork on my car 3 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
I live on the Isle of Man and I wanted a new Focus RS. No one had one here so I found one in England. I came to an agreement on a deal over the phone... -
Tax banned 12 Mar 2010 (Ask HJ)
I am starting to wonder where the logic is in the current car tax band system. My understanding of the government's stance on this is to get older, heavier... -
I have a car that's been garaged since 1990 - do I need to SORN it before getting it put back on the road? 17 Jul 2017 (Ask HJ)
I have a Q registration kit car which was last taxed and insured in 1990. Since then the vehicle has been in my garage. I have never declared SORN for... -
My warranty company won't repair my Vauxhall Zafira's failed gearbox - what are my options? 2 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
Recently my Vauxhall Zafira went from being a superb gearbox to a bag of nuts in the palm of my hand. The only gears I had were third and fourth. I got... -
Why won't SEAT assist with an ESP fault on my 4-year-old car? 3 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
My car was out of warranty on 17/3/09 and has had three dealer services and my last service was at Kwik Fit. I had this problem diagnosed by Kwik Fit and... -
What's a good small van to convert into a camper? 21 Jan 2025 (Ask HJ)
We are looking at a small camper van or van conversion to take on day trips. It needs at least three belted seats with a kitchenette. We don’t want it... -
I want a small, frugal car with good boot space that is fun to drive, what are my options? 21 Nov 2023 (Ask HJ)
I'm on my second Panda, now 15 years old. I really like it but time to change, what was good, 1.3 diesel power, suprising amount of fun and decent handling,... -
How long should a clutch last? 8 Sep 2023 (Ask HJ)
How long should a clutch last for? I have a four year old Renault Kadjar with 40k on the clock and the clutch has failed, needs a flywheel and possible... -
What's the best automatic for a learner driver? 5 Jul 2021 (Ask HJ)
My 21 year old daughter has applied for her provisional licence and is keen to learn on an automatic. We will need to buy a small auto and have up to £3500... -
What's the best automatic gearbox? 12 Feb 2019 (Ask HJ)
I started driving in the 1970s and have always had negative thoughts about automatic transmission - namely slow and thirsty. Clearly the world has moved... -
Can you recommend a van-based car with lots of boot space? 9 May 2018 (Ask HJ)
I would like to buy a petrol, secondhand (maybe three of four years old), small van with windows. It needs five seats and lots of boot space. I wondered... -
Can I be forced to pay a fine on a car I've never owned? 17 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
I've received a letter from a collection company saying I didn't attend court in a different county regarding a car I've never owned. They sent letters... -
What car can fit 3 child seats, plus reasonable boot space, for £6000? 24 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
My son is looking to swap his 2011 Peugeot 508 SW for an old Volvo XC90 to accommodate a growing family. He wants to be able to fit 3 child seats in the... -
Volkswagen Golf engine failure - do I have grounds to make a legal claim? 30 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2009 Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI. It has always been serviced at the main dealer (who I also bought it from) and covered 64,000 miles. A coolant leak... -
Suitable Car for OAP 8 Jun 2014 (Ask HJ)
I am 78 years old and intend to buy a new car that will still be manageable for my age in five years time. I want an automatic, with heated front seats,... -
What's the best petrol estate? 13 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
I plan to replace my current estate with another similar to the size of a Skoda Octavia or SEAT Leon ST and at that sort of price level. The 1.2 or 1.4... -
Why are Honda Accords rare in the UK? 13 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am looking to purchase a used car up to £21,000 that is both comfortable and has a good chassis and good steering. I like to be in touch with the road,... -
Demanding a courtesy car during warranty work? 9 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am the owner of a Nissan Navara Tekna auto pickup. Up to 21st December 2012 I was a very happy owner. I took the vehicle in to the main dealer with an... -
Do some fuel pumps dispense less fuel than they say? 6 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
I recently filled my car with petrol, and as I replaced the pump noticed the display read 46.5 litres. I was sure my tank only holds 45 and it hadn't been...
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