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  • 40 year old first time driver! 28 Nov 2024 (Forum)
       We have a 3 year old, hoping to have another baby within the next year (but obviously no guarantees on that one!). So need a reasonable size.  I've been recommended compact SUV's and larger cars but a bit nervous about going straight from driving the Yaris I learnt in, to this.
  • old ford fiesta - fixed penalty notice now being sent to court 17 Jan 2015 (Forum)
    Has you do i chucked out old papers etc.... relating to old cars.. Are you suppose to send things Recorded Delivery.  I sent it via normal post probably second class. does the DVLA lose stuff.... So the question is what are the DVLA really saying to me...
  • Electronic handbrake problem 22 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
    I am getting a grinding/squealing noise coming from the electronic handbrake unit location on my Scenic 2004. The noise only occurs when I am stopping...
  • Why couldn't Halfords help with the battery on my 1959 Austin Healey? 25 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
    As the cranking speed of my 1959 Austin Healey's starter was getting very low, I drove round to Halfords and asked them to test the battery. Their meter...
  • Faulty rear door lock, will my car fail its MoT? 19 Jul 2022 (Ask HJ)
    The rear door on my 18 year old Volkswagen Polo won’t open from the inside or the outside. Is that going to cause the car to fail the MoT? Other passenger...
  • Can you recommend the best car on a small budget? 11 Aug 2020 (Ask HJ)
    I have a very old, much loved Citroen Saxo that I’m looking to change. I only have £4k to spend but dislike tiny cars, what would you recommend please?
  • Can I trace an old car if I know the reg number? 15 May 2018 (Ask HJ)
    In the 1970s, my wife and I owned two Austin Mini. How do I ascertain whether or not they have been scrapped, still on the road or declared SORN? I can...
  • Faulty car keys - cheap fix 15 Jan 2015 (Ask HJ)
    You replied to an an owner with problems unlocking. My son has had 2 x this problem and fixed them both for a few pounds. IS & RAV4 key not functioning. Bought...
  • High performance 4x4s - What's best? 9 Sep 2014 (Ask HJ)
    It's time to change my eight year old Subaru Forester turbo. All I want is a small 4x4 SUV with manual gearbox and petrol engine. Like my present car,...
  • Should I buy an old S-Class? 11 Aug 2014 (Ask HJ)
    I’m considering a 1993 Mercedes-Benz 320 S-Class. The car has had one owner from new and is sold with a full service history and 134,000 miles on the clock....
  • What could our granddaughter buy as her first car for £2000? 23 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
    Please advise what would be a suitable first car for my 18-year-old granddaughter who has passed her test? She wants to spend only about £2000. For that...
  • Looking for a Small cheap to run automatic car for my Mother - can you help? 15 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
    I'm looking for a car for my mother. It needs to be an automatic and ideally not too big, but have five doors and good on fuel. She probably has a...
  • Buying a replacement for my Jaguar X-TYPE 14 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I bought my X-TYPE Jaguar 2.5S in 2005, and have had total reliability since. It's a delightful car to drive except for the four-wheel drive system, which...
  • My new car leaks a little - can I reject it? 27 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
    Bought Nissan Juke two weeks ago after heavy rain found water under back seat. Can I reject outright and ask for reund or new replacement? Or do I have...
  • Is this Golf a good bet? 5 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
    My daughter (37 yrs old) has a 1999 1.8 Focus which is getting ropey. She is now interested in a 2005 Volkswagen Golf 1.6 FSI SE with 75K on the clock....
  • Gearbox oil leak on my Fiesta 29 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
    There is an small oil leak through the joint at the bottom of the rear of the gearbox on my 2.5 year old Fiesta purchased new May 2009 with 16000 miles...
  • Need a safe car with space for golf clubs 14 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
    I need to replace my 10-year-old Vauxhall Corsa. My prime concerns are safety and solid build as I may be carrying a first grandchild in the car. It...
  • Lext car 15 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
    Our Lexus RX300 Navigator is getting old, like us. We love the comfort, space and style, but maintenance and repair costs make our eyes water. We do low...
  • Where can I get the security code for my Blaupunkt car radio? 15 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
    My car radio is a Blaupunkt some 14 years old. Recently I had a new car battery installed and this actuated the security coding system. I do not have the...
  • Toyota Corolla - What can I do with an old French registered car 25 Feb 2011 (Forum)
    My son was working in France last year and bought an ancient, left hand drive, Toyota Corrolla automatic. It only cost him £400 and has been...
 

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