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How could we speed up the process of having my son's Renault Clio repaired by the insurance? 10 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
My son and his partner purchased a pre-reg Clio Music with zero miles last October for the advertised price of £8,500. In December, whilst stationary in... -
Worcester source? 29 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
I'm trying to decide between two cars for sale at the same price; one is light, fast, uncomplicated and uncomfortable, the other is heavy, fast, complicated... -
Obsessed with smut 22 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have been investigating details of new cars, though I do not expect to buy one yet. On the whole, diesel cars are more economical and may produce less... -
Swipe cars 10 Apr 2010 (Ask HJ)
Last July, just before my car insurance came up for renewal, I was side-swiped on a dual carriageway by a motorist trying to pull out to overtake parked... -
Red alert - fix or not to fix 15 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
I am the owner of a 2003 Rover 75 1.8T. Having had a full service and MOT a month ago, on a recent journey the temperature gauge shot up to red. I stopped... -
RAV flaw 17 Jan 2009 (Ask HJ)
On the 1st of August 2008, I purchased a second-hand RAV-4 from a used car dealer and also purchased an additional two-year warranty from them. My RAV... -
Should I import a classic from Japan? 6 Aug 2019 (Ask HJ)
I want to buy a classic car and keep my day to day car, my wife doesn't agree. She thinks that because we're retired and do around 4000 miles a year, a... -
Engine warning light is on - will my car fail the MoT? 25 Nov 2022 (Ask HJ)
The engine warning light on my 2002 Toyota Rav4 came on a while back. I had this diagnosed and it's due to the catalytic converter. The garage is saying... -
OAP looking for a new car with easy access 5 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am an old age pensioner and I want to replace my Renault Vel Satis. I am over six foot in height and have had both hips replaced, so my next car must... -
Should the dealer have told me about a car's ownership history? 12 May 2022 (Ask HJ)
I recently purchased an 18 plate used car from a local main dealer. It was an approved used car with a full service history from the dealer and two years... -
What was the best car before cars became complicated? 9 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
In these days of emissions, DPFs, DMFs, ESP, ABS, complicated gearboxes and keyless entry I'm considering a forray into buying something simple to keep... -
Should I replace my 2015 Renault Twingo with a newer car? 19 Apr 2022 (Ask HJ)
I currently own a 2015 Renault Twingo Dynamique S with 35,000 miles on the clock. I have owned the car from new and it has always been serviced by a Renault... -
Is the Peugeot Partner Combi good for wheelchair access? 23 Apr 2017 (Ask HJ)
I need a wheelchair access car to take my mum out a few times a week. I need easy to use ramp facility and three seats for passengers to enjoy family days... -
Should I swap my diesel for a petrol hybrid? 26 Feb 2025 (Ask HJ)
Last year in July I bought a 2024 Volvo XC90 Core 2.0 B5 diesel and I bought extra 3 year warranty so 5 in total. Today my car has 8000 miles on the clock.... -
Cam belt replacement after 10 years - is it really necessary? 30 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
I own a 2003 Ford Fiesta Zetec with 80,000 miles on the clock. The car has just passed its MoT and I have been told that the cam belt needs replacing every... -
Are EU number plates legal in the UK? 11 Aug 2021 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2020 MINI. The number plate has the EU flag on it, which must be illegal when travelling in Europe. Do I need to change the plate and get one... -
When is the best time to buy a new car? 8 Mar 2018 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking to replace my Mazda 6 diesel with a petrol. When is the best time to look for a new car? The new 18-reg is due out in March, so should I wait... -
I was sold a car that still legally belongs to the previous owner - what do I do? 17 Apr 2018 (Ask HJ)
I bought a car from a major dealership and informed them it would be used as a taxi. I told them I needed to book the car in for its taxi test in five... -
How do you ensure your car isn't being used when you leave it parked at an airport? 11 Jun 2018 (Ask HJ)
Do you have any advice regarding airport car parks? I recently read about yet another scam where an independent contractor offered off-site parking in... -
I put petrol in my diesel car? 3 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
I've put eight litres of petrol in my 2.0 diesel Peugeot 307. The car is 51 plate. The tank was in the red, I wasn't paying attention. When I noticed I...
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