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Buying tow car for a caravan (1200kg) 23 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
I need to change my 02 Passat 1.9 tdi PD (airbag warning on, advised new control unit at £575). I tow a caravan (1200kg) and drive approx 15,000 miles... -
New Laguna 26 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
Just about time (if not overdue) to change my good 6 year old Laguna Tourer, but is it me or are Renault dealerships no longer stocking these 'larger'... -
Octing out 19 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
I am the second owner of a 1997 Vauxhall Astra 1.6, which is still a good car but has become very expensive to run, especially as I have reached my 80th... -
Is there a fun, environmentally friendly car that I can replace my Mazda MX3 with? 30 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
I sadly have to bid farewell to my 14-year-old Mazda MX3 due to age (suffers from wear and tear, like us) and road tax cost. I want a ‘green’ car. I have... -
Why are some traders reluctant to have mechanical checks performed on cars they are selling? 19 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking to replace my E38 7-Series BMW with a 6-year-old 745. I've looked at a couple and phoned one trader to arrange to view the car, who asked what... -
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?
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