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Does selling a car on SORN affect the price? 6 Sep 2019 (Ask HJ)
Does selling a car on SORN affect the price? I have a BMW Z3 Roadster with 12 months MoT and 108,500 miles. What do you think it could reasonably command? -
Can I change the classification of my pick-up to that of a passenger vehicle? 11 Aug 2019 (Ask HJ)
I passed through Rotherhite Tunnel in London and now face a penalty for an oversize commercial vehicle. My Mitsubishi is never used for commercial purposes... -
How much weight can I carry in an estate car? 3 Oct 2018 (Ask HJ)
I am after a reliable and economical second-hand estate car with a big boot but, crucially, able to carry a serious amount of weight. If the rear seats... -
What should I check before buying a kit car from a private buyer? 24 Jul 2018 (Ask HJ)
I plan to keep my existing Skoda Fabia and buy a kit car for fun, perhaps a JBA Falcon or Marlin. What documents should I ask to see from a private buyer?... -
Our SEAT Leon DSG has had two clutch replacements, should we sell it before the warranty period ends? 10 Jun 2018 (Ask HJ)
My mother bought a SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI DSG new in July 2015. A new clutch was fitted in July 2016 under warranty, and new clutches are now being fitted... -
Why aren't people encouraged more to switch to winter tyres? 2 Mar 2018 (Ask HJ)
Despite having specialist winter tyres fitted for the last few winters, the recent cold snap has been the first real test of them in proper winter conditions.... -
How much is a classic Mini that's had an engine swap worth? 13 Feb 2018 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking to buy an 1989 Mini with 90,000 miles on the clock. The original 998cc engine has been replaced with an MG Metro 1275cc engine. It's in Immaculate... -
Will my van tow my caravan safely? 9 Nov 2017 (Ask HJ)
Can a Ford Tourneo Connect tow a small caravan? -
The emissions fix has ruined my 2010 Audi A3 - what should I do? 3 Jul 2017 (Ask HJ)
I had the emissions "fix" on my 2010 Audi A3 at the end of February and had nothing but problems since. Power has been altered dramatically and even to... -
If I heavily modify my MoT exempt classic - will I alter the MoT exemption status? 28 Jun 2017 (Ask HJ)
I have a 1953 Morris Oxford MO which, as a historic vehicle, is MoT exempt. I would like to replace the original engine (now dead) to a more reliable and... -
Is it better to buy a used 2 year old car or buy a new car within a 3 year car finance agreement to buy/release at the end? 20 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
Is it better to buy a used 2 year old car which has lost it's depreciation, or buy a new car within a 3 year car finance agreement to either buy at the... -
Can I mix all season tyres with normal summer tyres? 26 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
I have a 12-month-old Skoda Octavia Estate. The front tyres are worn but the rears are fine. Can I fit two all seasons to the front only? Is this combination... -
Should I visit a specialist or main dealer for head light repair? 4 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
Something fell from a tree and hit the front passenger light of my wife's BMW 118d M sport, on a 65 plate. It smashed the 'glass' and the middle of... -
What should I replace my trusty old Toyota Corolla with? 19 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
I am looking to replace my reliable 12-year-old Toyota Corolla. I cover 10,000 miles a year and have test driven the SEAT Leon, Skoda Octavia, Nissan Pulsar... -
Valet has damaged my car - what can I do? 11 May 2016 (Ask HJ)
I took my car to a valeting centre, but after collection I found they had broken the electric driver's seat. The spindle is broken due to them pushing... -
Changing registered keeper following a death 21 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
Many years ago my father-in-law died and since then his 1971 Volkswagen Type 3 fastback has sat unmoved in the garage of his house. After a further 28... -
Used Estate car for £16k? 5 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
Were looking to replace our Bongo camper with a nearly newish estate for around £16k. We need room for 2 young kids and a newfoundland dog who sits 85cm... -
anti pollution fault warning on Peugeot 307 2.0HDI 110 28 Dec 2015 (Ask HJ)
I have anti pollution fault on my car but the car when warm is revving on its own and then it will cut out it will start but then there is no accelerator... -
How can we fight a fraudulent insurance claim? 22 May 2015 (Ask HJ)
My mother was following a company owned van down a country back road that appeared to be lost or searching for an address; he was driving a low speed and... -
Buying First Car - Manual or Automatic? 2 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
I am currently learning to drive in a manual and have actually found it quite easy to do. I am also starting to look at buying my first car. As i'm learning...

