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Any driver 29 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
Thank you for your recent advice on a used Renault Laguna diesel. I have had it now for a week and it seems to be returning good millage so far. I now... -
Getting his number 14 Mar 2009 (Ask HJ)
My wife's farther died last summer and we have been left with his old car, which failed its MOT. We have decided to send the car to the scrap dealer. It... -
What's the best used car for carrying bikes? 29 Jul 2014 (Ask HJ)
I will soon need to replace a 1998 Mazda 323 that I have had from new. I would be happy with something similar in size noting that we do little town driving,... -
Noisy diff - grounds for refund? 7 Jul 2015 (Ask HJ)
Four weeks ago I purchased for £2500 a Mazda MX-5 2003 with 91k from a trader. It road tested fine as far as I could tell. Subsequently, a friend who also... -
Rusty alloy wheels - what are my rights? 29 Aug 2016 (Ask HJ)
I've recently purchased a two year old Mercedes-Benz SL from a local dealer. The car has 9000 miles on the clock and I have noticed corrosion on the alloy... -
High mileage Honda Accord - a good buy? 6 Nov 2015 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking for a spacious family car which will be used mainly for short journeys. I've seen a petrol 2012 Honda Accord Tourer with manual transmission.... -
Period number plate change 25 Aug 2015 (Ask HJ)
I've heard people say that the use of old-style non-reflective numberplates has been extended to all vehicles that qualify for Historic Vehicle class,... -
Bought a new car, but no V5C - what should I do? 2 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am worried about the ownership status of my six month old Kia Cee’d. I bought the car new from a Kia dealer, but they insisted on V5C retention for three... -
What should I do with my old Saab? 5 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have a 1979 Saab 99, which has been garaged since new. It is not in working order, but the bodywork and the interior are in excellent condition. It may... -
Is a warranty void if serviced by non-approved dealer 5 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
My wife is interested in buying a one-year old Audi A3 from a car supermarket. They carried out the one-year service and stamped the service book. On... -
Recommend a small, fun replacement for my Renault Megane Elise? 1 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
I want to replace my much-enjoyed Renault Megane Elise as it's now over 10 years old, but I don't know what to buy. I think all the medium cars are bigger... -
Is Castrol Magnatec oil suitable for my Nissan Primera? 29 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have a 6-year-old Nissan Primera 2.2 diesel. Its a YD22DDTi engine and the spec for the oil in the hand book is 5W-30, API CF-4, ACEA B1, B3. Tesco have... -
What's the best cheap car for a young driver? 7 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking to buy a car that's new and nice, but cheap on insurance and tax. I am 18 years old. What should I buy? -
Is the Volkswagen Polo a good first car? 28 Jul 2020 (Ask HJ)
I'm 17 years old and am looking for a car to buy once I've passed my driving test. I have researched a bit and found that all-in-all, a Volkswagen Polo... -
Could you please define what a survivor classic car is? 21 Aug 2019 (Ask HJ)
Could you please define what a survivor classic car is? -
Will used cars face higher tax after April 2017? 11 Mar 2016 (Ask HJ)
I am thinking about buying a used 2006 bmw 530d. I am planning on holding on to the car for only a couple of years and would like to re-sell it after... -
Problems with my Audi on full-lock! 8 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have to apply full lock (or almost) to get out of my drive as cars park either side. I have noticed that the car jolts and makes a noise. The jolt is... -
Does a car have to be insured or can it be driven legally by a non owner? 12 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
I have just bought a newer second hand car and still have my old car which is taxed for another six months and I am no hurry to sell or scrap it. I... -
Does the cam belt on my Fiat Panda already need replaced? 2 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
Fiat have contacted me saying that the cam belt on my 2012 Fiat Panda is overdue replacement. It has only done 30,000 miles. Is replacement really needed... -
What's the best method for fixing a paint chip? 26 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
I have a very small paint chip on my two year old BMW 2 Series. It's only 2mm in size, what's the best method for repairing it?