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Which economical used family car? 2 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
We are looking to buy a used family car (we currently have a 53 plate Meriva which we have been pleased with, but a bit basic). Can you suggest some family... -
Should I buy my company Focus 1.6 TDCI? 19 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
My Ford focus Zetec 1.6 TDCI 110 (DPF) (2008, 58 plate, 47500 miles) company car is at the end of its lease. It has been faultless so far and I can buy... -
Which small automatic car should we buy? 2 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
We have a nine-year-old Corolla manual car at present, which has been wonderful. Owing to age and some infirmity we need to change to an automatic car.... -
Converting a Scenic to LPG 8 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have a plan to convert my Scenic (Auto), model year 2002, to LPG. Can you please advise if it make sense convering it as it's 10 years old now. I'ts... -
I've found that my new Mercedes-Benz B-Class is ex-rental. Does this affect its value? 17 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I've just bought a Mercedes-Benz B-Class 180CDi SE, with 18,000 miles and 15 months old. The purchase was from a main Mercedes-Benz dealer and it is in... -
Should I buy an old shape Volvo V70 with lower miles or a new shape with a higher mileage? 7 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
Should I buy a late model but older shape Volvo V70 (say, a 2006/7 model) with a low mileage or spend another £3000 or so on a newer shape V70 but with... -
Care covers 15 Aug 2009 (Ask HJ)
What should I do to maximise the life (and resale value) of my new car (a 3 year old Z4M roadster)? It will be kept outside on a driveway frequented by... -
Less to the pound 10 Jan 2009 (Ask HJ)
Really enjoyed your test of the Mazda 6 2.2 diesel. This car is on my shortlist to replace my current Mondeo 2.2 Titanium X estate that is now 2 years... -
I bought a car that turned out to have been previously damaged - what can I do? 22 Jul 2018 (Ask HJ)
I bought a Kia Cee'd ex-hire car over a year ago. It was just over a year old. It started developing problems after a year and it appears I have purchased... -
I unwittingly took a clocked Mazda 6 in part-exchange and sold it on - am I liable? 1 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I'm a used car trader. I recently took a Mazda 6 diesel in part-exchange with my 2005 Renault Megane. The Mazda is showing 86,000 miles, which I wrote... -
Priced possession 1 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
I'm probably being naive but why is there a huge discrepancy between What Car? Valuations, “We Buy Any Car” valuations and Dealer valuations. I have a... -
How do I make a Jersey-registered car UK legal? 1 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
My nephew is getting a 12-year-old Peugeot 309, which was first registered in Jersey. What do I do to make it UK legal? -
What classic makes and models are the easiest to source spare parts for? 8 Jan 2019 (Ask HJ)
I'd like your opinion about the classic car spare parts market, above all for 25 to 35 years old models. What brands or models do you suggest avoiding... -
Why is the brake control pump in my Mercedes-Benz E220 CDi designed to fail? 14 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
I own a 2004 Mercedes-Benz E220 CDi Classic. It has 130,000 miles on the clock. Just a couple of weeks ago, a warning appeared on the dash: ‘Service Brake!... -
Waggoning the dog 7 Feb 2009 (Ask HJ)
Our most pressing need when buying a car, over above the usual issues of economy, safety, eco-friendliness, visibility, etc. etc., is how to accommodate... -
Worst and best makes of OLDER used cars? 10 Nov 2017 (Forum)
This Is Money published what I think is a good list of the best and worst makes of cars, but it only lists what I would consider as "nearly new" cars - under 50,000 miles on the clock, so I would guess perhaps less than 5 years old. Link: http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/cars/article-3039686/Honda-crowned-reliable-car-ninth-time-brand-loved-rich-famous-bottom-pile.html I don't know a lot about cars, but from my personal experience and what I've been told by other people, that list is probably accurate, but I'm wondering how many manufacturers would drop to the bottom of the list if we were talking about the kind of cars most ordinary people buy; ie, under £5000 and 5 to 10 years old. -
Do old buses have a special permission to emit lots of smoke? 23 Jun 2021 (Ask HJ)
I regularly end up following 2004 registered double-decker buses around Huddersfield. The exhaust is that bad that I have to put the air-con recirculation... -
Which fun, comfortable car to replace my Honda Jazz? 2 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
My husband and I have always enjoyed our driving and, in later years, had the mix of a one year old Honda Jazz (as our local runabout) plus a Jaguar XF... -
My Freelander 2's autobox failure should have been prevented by a recall but I wasn't notified - what should I do? 31 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
Further to my earlier correspondence regarding autobox failure on my August 2007 Freelander 2 at 35,000 miles, the Land Rover dealer wanted £3500 to fit... -
Thai another day 9 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
I recently moved to Chiang Mai in Thailand from Kenya and Ethiopia where I drove a RAV-4 that was ideal for my needs and the prevailing conditions. In...
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