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Is £3000 a good price for a 2005 1.3-litre Peugeot 206 with 17,000 miles? 11 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
I may have option to purchase a silver Peugeot 206, 5-door, 2005, 1300cc engine with 17,000 miles on the clock for about £3000. Is this a good price? Mechanic... -
Can you recommend a car that can fit two child seats and an adult in the back? 13 Apr 2018 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking for a car that has three full size seats in the back. I need to be able to fit an adult in the middle rear seat, between two children's car... -
What's a good hire car for tackling steep inclines in Greek island roads? 11 Jul 2019 (Ask HJ)
What would you recommend with a really good low bottom gear and hill-climbing ability from the budget Greek island hire car range? Is a Fiat Panda likely... -
Should I buy a Suzuki Kisashi? 27 Oct 2014 (Ask HJ)
I'm thinking of buying a 2014 Suzuki Kizashi for £14,999 from my local dealer. I'll only do 5000 miles and it will replace my old Vauxhall Vectra. My wife... -
Lexus IS250 - sell or keep it? 2 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
You often rave about the Lexus IS250 V6 in terms of reliability and refinement and I fully agree. I bought one three years ago and have been very happy... -
Engine destroyed after running out of oil - is the garage to blame? 25 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
I put my Saab in for a service recently after noticing a change in engine noise following a long journey. The garage told me the car had no oil and replaced... -
Can you recommend a five-door hatchback? 19 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am trading down from a rover 75 and want to buy a new, five-door hatch. Ideally, I want a 1.6 petrol engine with a drivers seat approx 26-inches from... -
What medium-sized petrol SUV with a comfortable interior, enjoyable drive and good performance can I get for £60,000? 9 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking for a refined medium-sized SUV with comfortable interior, enjoyable drive and good performance. I'd also like DAB and iPhone connectivity.... -
Buying a Porsche Macan - petrol or diesel? 30 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
I've order a Porsche Macan and need to spec it soon. All reviews seem to go with the diesel version. However, I will only cover about 8000 miles a year... -
Should I sell my BMW 3 Series at two years old or three? 30 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
I bought a new BMW 3 Series last year and am debating whether to trade it in either after two years or just before its third birthday. Financially, I guess,... -
Our car was written off and we want to keep it - should the insurance company offer us the pre-accident market value? 19 Sep 2018 (Ask HJ)
My daughter has fully comp insurance on her car, a 2003 Peugeot 206. Although old, it was in excellent all-round pre-accident condition. She was at fault... -
Was there an automatic Citroen 2CV? 22 Jul 2019 (Ask HJ)
I am thinking of buying a Citroen 2CV6 Special automatic 1985. Is it fully automatic Can you explain the automatic controls? -
Will a USB stick drain my car's battery? 10 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
Does leaving a USB stick connected and/or a phone charger discharge the battery? My wife's Honda CR- has just done a 100 mile journey, yet a few days later... -
Which small car for an older driver? 12 May 2014 (Ask HJ)
My husband is no longer able to drive. I am 75 years old and enjoy driving. We feel it is time to change our loved 2004 SEAT and are unsure what to consider.... -
Born a yen 10 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
My daughters friend’s boyfriend agreed to purchase a Honda Legend and a Mitsubishi Shogun from a man he knew where he works at a city bank. The cars were... -
Can you recommend a family car for under £10,000? 12 Nov 2019 (Ask HJ)
Can you recommend a family car for under £10,000? I drive 16k miles a year, mainly motorway journeys, going to work and dropping others off. I would like... -
The cambelt in my Citroen has deteriorated despite only owning the car for seven months, what are my options? 29 Nov 2023 (Ask HJ)
I have a Citroen Grand C4 SpaceTourer. It was registered in March 2019, and I bought it second hand in April 2021. A few months ago, the car cut out and... -
Is a first generation Honda Insight a good buy? 4 Sep 2019 (Ask HJ)
What are your views on a 2001 Honda Insight? I am very keen on them for aesthetics and economy, cheap tax. Are there things I should ask the owner about?... -
I bought a can of petrol but some leaked and the smell in the car is dreadful - what can help? 8 May 2019 (Ask HJ)
I bought a can of petrol but some leaked out of the cap and the smell in the car is dreadful. What can help? -
Should the garage have to cover the cost of repairs for my low mileage Honda Civic? 23 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
My 2013 Honda Civic failed its MoT on 'excessive handbrake travel'. I've been told by my local garage that it will cost in excess £850 but they will pay...