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Is it smart to buy an ex-rental vehicle? 18 Feb 2021 (Ask HJ)
I'm seeing ex-rental vehicles at considerably cheaper prices than those previously privately-owned - with similar specs. Should I be fearful of ex-rental... -
If I were to store a car and no longer drive it, what needs done in regards to documents? 15 Apr 2020 (Ask HJ)
My elderly aunt has decided that she no longer wishes to drive. She has a 25 year old Mini she has had from new with low mileage. The insurance expires... -
Which small car should I buy for £7000? 11 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
I am looking to replace my 2007 Volkswagen Polo with a three year old much more economical small car. It must have air conditioning, five doors and take... -
What family car what would you recommend ? 30 Sep 2019 (Ask HJ)
We are looking for a family car. We have a Ford C-MAX but it is old. We often ferry kids around but do not require a massive seven-seater. We loved the... -
Is it worth buying a classic car from Japan and importing it to the UK? 17 May 2019 (Ask HJ)
Is it worth buying a classic car from Japan? What duty will I pay? -
Are there exemptions for classic cars from the ULEZ in London? 18 Jan 2019 (Ask HJ)
What exemptions are available to enthusiasts using 25+-year-old cars as daily drivers as ULEZ expands in London and with other cities contemplating introducing... -
What's a good first car for a 17-year-old? 17 Jan 2019 (Ask HJ)
My granddaughter (aged 17) will soon be starting to drive. What used small car would you recommend for her as a new driver taking into account vehicle... -
My car was registered in March 1979 - when is it tax free? 8 Jan 2019 (Ask HJ)
My car was registered in March 1979. When is it tax free? -
What do you think is the best classic sports car to buy? 23 Jul 2018 (Ask HJ)
My wife’s best friend will reach a milestone birthday shortly and her husband has offered to buy her a Healey 3000. Her last sports car was a MGF. What... -
My car's battery is discharging when it's shut down and stationery - any advice? 22 Jan 2018 (Ask HJ)
My Ford Mondeo's battery is discharging when it's shut down and stationery. It is a new battery, but the car is nine years old, with 53,000 miles on the... -
Cheap used car 4 Aug 2015 (Ask HJ)
A good friend of mine is selling a 2001 Citroen Xsara 2.0 Automatic Petrol for £500. The car is in a very good state. Should I go for it? -
Which car to replace an old Jazz? 15 Sep 2014 (Ask HJ)
My sister-in-law had an older Ford Focus that was ultra reliable and would like something of a similar size, because the new Focus is a little larger and... -
Why do car reviews focus so much on "connectivity"? 21 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
Recently I read a road test that devoted an astonishing amount of column inches to "connectivity" ie the facility to play an iPhone, MP3 player, or similar... -
Handing over the V5 for my written off classic? 6 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
Our 45 year old classic car unfortunately caught fire. From what the assessor said it looks as if it will be a write-off, but at this stage we are dealing... -
I'm looking for a reliable automatic car for £3500 - would you suggest the Honda Jazz? 23 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have been looking at buying a used car now for a few months and finally decided to go for a Corsa or a Fiesta, but when I was out today I saw a Honda... -
I'm about to buy my daughter her first car - what are traders' obligations in terms of warranties? 14 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
I am about to buy my daughter her first car. I'm not spending too much (about £1200-£1500) first time around, and the car may be up to 10 years old, but... -
Lessor evil 12 Dec 2009 (Ask HJ)
We live overseas, but intend coming to UK (mainly Scotland) each summer for 3-4 months and possibly a further 2 weeks later in the year. A car is essential,... -
Used car: No V5c Registration 22 Jun 2007 (Forum)
The dealer has the green slip marked cherished number plate and explained the full story about the change of plates with the old owner. This dealer acquired the car from a main dealer, as a trade in, and has been taxed with the new number plate etc, but with the V5 most likely sitting on the doorstep of the old owners house, whom I have been informed, has now moved. -
Collective help from forum - Old friend driving dilemma Poor driving, 18 Oct 2017 (Forum)
It is a bit of a story, so bear with me. I have an old friend, old in the sense that he is 73 soon and old friend in the sense that he has been a Good, and kind friend for many years, and generally asks for advice on medical matters from young rovergirl, although she is an Obstetrician/gynaecologist and not a GP. -
Citroen DS3 - Tradesman won't answer calls 22 Jun 2017 (Forum)
i went to see the car and fell in love with it I had a little drive of it --- it felt ok but nothing like my old car which was a diesel I put it down to being a petrol it felt different --- the car was advertised for £3999 So I went back home and wanted to buy it I arranged to lend money off my mum as i still had my old car and was still driving it about -- i bought the car for £3750 and drove it to my mum's where I left it there for 3 weeks as i still had my old car --- I went away to Portugal on 29 May and came back 5th June --- whilst I was in portugal my old car sold so I started driving the citroen on the 6th June --- I needed 3 new tyres which I purchased for £240 and they told me the back wheel was buckled then not long after I was home off my holiday i heard a massive rattle and the engine sounded like it was going to explode --- so I took it to a garage and then said the engine was gone the car was a bag of crap and should never of been sold --- so I tried contacting the man but no answer no reply no return call I got this fixed as it ended up being a poly v belt and then 2 days later the engine fault came on as i was on the moterway and had to call the rac out which cost £150 to join and get took to a garage --- they then told me it was the water pump something else costing £680 at this point I was crying my eyes out I don't work due to illness as i had a brain tumour and now suffer with problems: again I contacted the man I bought the car off and nothing --- so my mum rang him and he answered to where he apologised and said he would help me out on the cost of repairs and if I'd oh had the car for less than 6 weeks he's refund the money to which I text him to say is appreciate the help of money but then I realised I'd not had the car 6 weeks --- so I tried again to contact him but nothing again --- the car was ready on Friday 16th June to pick up with the bill of 680 so I paid this from a loan and drove back home --- now today the engine light has come on Wednesday 21st June so I called the rac and the cost of repairs today is 280 --- I've tried contacted jjcarsales2017 but nothing again can I get help with this --- all in all I've spent 1500 extra had hire cars had loans and I'm stuck I hate this car now citroen ds3 1.6 10 plate --- can you help me --- I have receipts of the hire cars of the bills and the rac costs-- I trusted this man and he new i didn't work due to my brain tumor -- it's really upset and hurt me I don't know what to do next -- I have his address and contact number too
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