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Are older cars really safer for younger drivers? 9 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
You've advised someone looking for a cheap car for their 17-year-old son to consider a small classic such a Morris Minor. I'm very concerned about this... -
Could you recommend a reliable, economical car for our student daughter? 23 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
After reading your column we purchased a FIAT Panda for our two daughters to learn to drive. We have owned it for four years and it has proved an excellent... -
Any idea why secondhand Renault C4 Grand Picassos are cheaper than Renault Grand Scenics? 24 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
I am looking at buying either an old shape Renault Grand Scenic or Citroen C4 Grand Picasso secondhand. At the car dealers the Scenic screen prices seem... -
Should we pass our 10-year-old Honda Jazz to our granddaughter? 9 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
My wife and I own a 2003 Honda Jazz manual in which we driven about 50,000 miles without trouble. Our granddaughter will be old enough to drive in two... -
Petrol or diesel estate car advice? 12 Sep 2015 (Ask HJ)
I am toying with either a 4-5 year old diesel estate (Mondeo/Passat-size) and using it mainly for the long distance journeys for economy, or to go for... -
Cracked tyres - are they dangerous? 16 Apr 2014 (Ask HJ)
I have a 10 month old Kia Sorento fitted with Nexen N8000 tyres. The tyres have covered 8000 miles over the past year and still have 6-7mm of tread, but... -
Buying a Nissan Juke - which model is best? 28 Jan 2014 (Ask HJ)
We own a Renault Scenic and want to replace it with a Nissan Juke. Can you tell us what model is best? -
I need a small auto for my elderly parents 29 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
I need a small automatic car for my 79 & 91 year old parents. It must have with all round parking sensors & good visibility, as well as wide doors and... -
Buying a reliable small car. 5 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
Which would you recommend the most out of Mazda 3, Skoda Octavia, and Kia Cee'd? -
Downsizing cars 14 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
I have a four year old Mercedes S-class, I would like to replace it with a smaller and more economical car but with comfort good seats and and room to... -
What's the value of a Mazda MX-5 Monaco? 11 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking at buying a Mazda MX-5 Monaco and wondered what the current valuation is? Also, what should I be looking for when viewing this model? -
buying nearly new Audi Q5 versus new Q5 from broker 30 Oct 2014 (Ask HJ)
Honest John lists a car broker offering the Audi Q5 3.0 TDI Quattro S Line Plus 5dr S Tronic with the extras I want at around 42K. The same nearly model... -
Who should cover these repair costs? 16 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have just bought a 10 year old 100,000 mile Audi TT 225 manual petrol quattro for which I paid £5350 cash from a dealer. Having taken delivery I now... -
Cam belt failure - should my local dealer cover the costs? 27 May 2016 (Ask HJ)
The cam belt on my limited edition Clio RenaultSport Gordini has failed, causing catastrophic damage to the engine. The garage have indicated it requires... -
Can you clarify whether the Nissan Tiida is an import, and whether it is a worthwhile purchase? 1 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
We have been to a car supermarket and seen a lovely Nissan Tiida. We were tempted to buy this (unregistered, with 37 miles on the clock) car. However,... -
When is the best time to buy a used car? 30 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
I want to buy a three year old car. Should I get one in December or wait until January? Is there a big drop in prices from month to month? -
A small used car for a 20 year old 12 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
I need a car that will be reliable for around 200 miles a week, on a low budget (£3,000 tops). This means I want good mpg, and I am only 20 and male so... -
Polishing new cars? 16 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
Do you subscribe to the generally accepted advice that you should not apply polish (not even wax) to a new car until it is 3 months old, to allow the paint... -
Is a 15 year old Saab a good buy? 17 Oct 2019 (Ask HJ)
I have just seen a 2004 Saab 9.3 Aero 2.0-litre for sale (68,000 miles only) for £1995. Would you say this was a bargain? -
BMW turbo failure 22 May 2014 (Ask HJ)
On 16 May, ten minutes after my BMW 320d's 87,000 miles dealership oil service the turbo failed. I top up the oil between services and always use the correct...
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