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Can you give me some advice on buying a secondhand electric car? 5 Aug 2021 (Ask HJ)
I always used to ask my dad these questions but sadly he passed away last year. I'm looking at possibly buying a secondhand Renault Zoe and wondered if... -
What's the best thing to do with my old Triumph Spitfire? 3 Oct 2018 (Ask HJ)
I have had a 1976 Triumph Spitfire 1500 for nearly 40 years, but for over 35 of those it hasn’t been used. It had an engine rebuild many years ago and... -
What should I look out for when buying a used car? 21 Aug 2018 (Ask HJ)
How much should I pay for 2001 Renault Clio? What should I look out for? -
Our 1997 Peugeot 406 SRi Turbo has covered 90,000 miles - is it time to change the cambelt? 15 Feb 2018 (Ask HJ)
My 90 year old father has a 1997 Peugeot 406 Sri Turbo 2.0-litre Petrol, which has covered 80,000 miles and been owned by the family from new. Apart from... -
Which Motability car for our disabled daughter? 9 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
My 16-year old daughter is a wheelchair user. She plans to take her driving test and start driving by the end of March 2013 (when the lease of our current... -
Can I transfer a car into my son's name without getting the insurance policy cancelled? 24 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
I purchased a vehicle (Citroen Saxo 1.1) a few months ago. It was to be shared between myself and my 21-year-old son, with me as the main driver and my... -
No recollection 22 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
This is a copy of my letter to VOSA: “I wanted to speak to someone about the following but there is no appropriate option on your automated telephone service.... -
Webuyanycar dot con? 10 Apr 2010 (Ask HJ)
Not sure if you know much about www.webuyanycar.com , but I thought I'd pass on my experiences. My girlfriend got a quote from them for her old Punto.... -
My tyres are cracked and need replaced at 22,000 miles. Am I owed compensation from the tyre supplier? 6 May 2021 (Ask HJ)
I have a three-year-old Volkswagen Tiguan running on 235/55 R18 100V Hankook tyres. I've noticed that after just over 22,000 miles, all four tyres have... -
I want to replace my aging Ford Ka with something reliable, but a bit more robust - what do you suggest? 2 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking to change my car in 6-12 months time. I drive a Ford Ka, which I have had since new and it will be six years old this year. I currently drive... -
Considering the diesel backlash, should I buy a diesel Jaguar X Type? 15 Sep 2017 (Ask HJ)
I'm currently working overseas, but upon my return to the UK next year I plan to buy myself a nice 2008/2009 diesel Jaguar X Type. I owned one of these... -
How did topping up the AdBlue in my SEAT Alhambra ruin the NOx sensor? 27 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
My 2014 SEAT Alhambra has had a problem with the AdBlue warning light coming on regularly. Each time a warning said 'fill before 600 miles', I filled it.... -
A new car for twins... 1 Apr 2016 (Ask HJ)
We are expecting twins later in the year and my 10 year old Golf GTI (which I cherish) won't cut the mustard. We live in London, with on street parking,... -
Why was my new Volkswagen Golf VII not supplied to the specification I ordered? 10 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
I ordered a new shape Volkswagen Golf VII on 11 January 2013 from the local dealer, based on info in the brochure of 19 October 2012. The production date... -
Should I buy a used Skoda Superb diesel? 25 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am looking for a used Skoda Superb estate as our family car as I am 6-feet 3-inches and my teenage sons are 6-feet 5-inches and 6-feet 1-inch (and growing).... -
Horrendous tyre roar! 10 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
I recently traded my 2005 Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi titanium in for a VW Golf 6 2.0 TDI GT. The car is a 3 door fitted with the optional 225 40 R18 wheels, it... -
Fixing a misfuelled problem 20 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
I was in a hurry to get to the airport and accidentally put 14.8 litres of Shell Fuelsave Petrol in my 2006, 56 model diesel BMW 520d SE Auto. At the advice... -
Which high-performance car would you recommend? 15 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
After 12 years in Hong Kong we will be returning to the UK in the beginning of 2013. I would like to make up for lost time when back in the UK and have... -
Crunchy on the inside 19 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
My wife has just purchased a FIAT 500. It was registered October 2010 but has only done 40 miles having been an unused, ex BSM car (no dual controls, etc.... -
How can I dispute a parking charge I received despite being registered disabled and with limited mobility? 11 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
I am 73 years old and would be grateful to receive your advice in order to reply to a parking charge which I have received from the operators of a private...