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Would it be cheaper to get insurance on a Group 1, new car or an older car? 8 Dec 2017 (Ask HJ)
I'm preparing to return to the road after a DDI ban - first (and last) offence, incurred accidentally. Obviously insurance is going to be an issue, but... -
My son and his Australian wife are visiting for a month - how do we get them insured on my car? 8 Nov 2017 (Ask HJ)
My son, with British passport, and his wife, with Australian passport and driving licence, are visiting the UK in December. The plan was for them to use... -
What should I replace my Renault Twingo with? 12 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
I have had my RenaultSport Twingo for five years and am looking at replacing it after 94,000 miles. It has always been a big enough car for me, but I'm... -
BMW active cruise control does not detect stationary cars - is it a fault? 25 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
I bought a new BMW 420D Gran Coupe seven months with active cruise control. The system detects the car in front and maintains a safe distance, would I... -
Ford Kuga power loss 20 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
I bought a used (2009 model) Ford Kuga diesel about six months ago. Since then, I've had to take it back to the dealer several times as the power intermittently... -
Which small hatchback is best? 4 Aug 2016 (Ask HJ)
I am thinking of changing my Hyundai ix20 Style for a Mazda 2 Sport Nav (either 90PS or 115PS). I would like better responsiveness and more comfortable... -
BMW 1 Series trip computer failure 21 Jul 2016 (Ask HJ)
My wife drives a 2015 BMW 1 Series. The car has covered 3500 miles and has started experiencing intermittent problems with the trip computer and dashboard... -
Hyundai Tuscon clutch failure at 3500 miles 30 Jun 2016 (Ask HJ)
I own a 2015 Hyundai Tuscon 2.0 diesel with 3500 miles on the clock. Recently the clutch burned out suddenly and completely whilst reversing my caravan.... -
Which Porsche will depreciate the least? 26 May 2016 (Ask HJ)
I am thinking of committing a large amount of cash (for me) on a special car to enjoy in my retirement. Which of the following three cars which I am considering... -
Buying a new SUV - Nissan Qashqai or Mazda CX-5? 10 Jun 2014 (Ask HJ)
I am looking to purchase a new SUV for both work and long runs to Scotland to see the in-laws. I have narrowed the search to a Nissan Qashqa (1.5d or 1.6d)... -
Will winter tyres work in heavy snow? 7 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
Access to my house is via steep single track lane which does not get gritted. In the past I would avoid going out if I woke to a fresh fall of snow but... -
Car advertised with wrong price - what are my rights? 29 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
My wife and I want a new car and found a 2013 Audi A1 for sale for £17,995. We really liked the car and the test drive was good; however, when we sat down... -
Which sporty coupe to replace my Mazda RX-8? 8 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am a 63-year old retired man currently driving a 2007 Mazda RX-8. I would like to change to a more economical car (VED is £460pa), but still a little... -
Buying a small car for town? 27 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
My wife does 12,500 miles annually which is entirely urban short distances (community nurse). I would like to get her a car which would cost me ideally... -
Should we buy a Volvo V50 or an Audi A4 estate? 5 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
I was looking at a used Volkswagen Touran but test-drove one and wasn't happy with it. As we are a four-member family, we don't really need seven seats,... -
How easy is it for an experienced manual gearbox user to switch to automatics and left-foot braking? 13 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
I've been following the thread about left-foot braking with interest, as I've been considering switching to an automatic next summer when my Motability... -
How can I get in touch with the DVLA to enquire about my provisional driving licence? 14 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
I applied for a provisional driving licence online and I didn't provide my passport number. There was a page that came up that I was meant to print but... -
Can you recommend a compact and comfortable car to replace my Mazda 3? 17 Jan 2022 (Ask HJ)
Four years ago, HonestJohn.co.uk recommended a Mazda 3 for me. I very much like it: it's comfortable, got good performance, and is very economical. However,... -
Faulty S-MAX - What are our options? 7 Apr 2016 (Ask HJ)
We recently bought a 2007 S-MAX and was told it came with a three month warranty from a third party company. The dealer assured us the car was free from... -
Trader won't give refund over dangerous van - what are my options? 19 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have recently purchased a 2007 Fiat Ducato from a trader. Within a day of buying it, the clutch pedal started sticking and the speedo would only work...
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