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  • What should I look for in a cheap Mazda MX-5? 12 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
    I wish to buy a Mazda MX-5, spending £1000-£1500. Obviously, for that amount, the car's going to be relatively old with a high mileage, etc. I should be...
  • Does the new KIA Rio CRDi achieve Euro 5 emissions without a DPF? 6 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I read that the new KIA Rio 1.1 CRDi ecodynamics (85 g/km CO2) does not have a DPF, despite achieving Euro 5 emissions. If that is true then it can only...
  • Which quality 7-seat vehicle with prestige would you recommend? 27 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I consider myself a car connoisseur but have hit a brick wall. My wife and I decided to buy one family car with plenty of space, additional seats, some...
  • Recommend a 4x4 with enough power for hills and plenty of boot space? 14 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I've just moved to the middle of the North York Moors and want to buy a secondhand 4x4. I have three kids so boot space and rear seat space is important....
  • Green line bus 26 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
    Having just been sent a VED renewal reminder for my 2001 Renault Espace Expression 2.0, I have been thinking about a suitable replacement. With three small...
  • Maz’d been 16 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
    This weekend I viewed a small Mazda car on display in a Guildford mall. When I expressed interest in the automatic version on show and on trading in my...
  • Toyota Celica 19 Aug 2004 (Forum)
    I am thinking of buying a Celica Cabriolet. How do I tell if it is an used import and does it really matter ? Des
  • How can I prove my Evo 9 is not a grey import? 12 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
    I am finding my Mitsubishi Evo 9 Special Edition difficult to value. I bought it from a main dealer in 2006 (new) but the registration can not be found...
  • Been offered a car with EU plates. What are the implications? 20 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
    I have been offered a Mini Cooper 06 plate, registered in Republic of Ireland. I am in GB. What are the implications of transferring the registration of...
  • I know I'm mad but I fancy a 4x4 5 Sep 2009 (Forum)
    . Loads of early 90's Pajeros around but I'm not sure that an import is a good idea. What would you get with that limited budget knowing it is only a 3 month fling? Disco, import Pajero, A.N.Other? What do I need to look out for, I guess rust is the biggest thing on cars of this age. Ability to re
  • Smart - Fourtwo diesel - importing one from Belgium 6 Dec 2007 (Forum)
    again . The issue is , Ist time round there was no UK dealership network at the time , so I had no hassle in personally importing it and getting SMART UK when it set up to register it for the warantee ( it needed warantee work once for dodgy electrics ). Now , Smarts are sold in the UK, but crucially
  • Older diesel 4x4 recomendations ? 13 Sep 2007 (Forum)
    and corrosion everywhere. Jap imports a possibility. Several specialists bringing back 300TDI's in to the uk with low mileage and rot free bodies etc. Reliability concerns remain however. Boot space and rear seat space a priority.. and economy! Short list so far Discovery 300TDI Nissan Terrano 2.7TDI
  • Is this bit important? 10 Feb 2003 (Forum)
    , there was a bang followed by some rhythmic clattering. The aerodynamic board was not very, and had semi-detached due to turbulence. To get to the point.... Is the board important? Should I replace it? Is it required for the MOT? Will it being less than aerodynamic explain poor MPG and top speed. (I cannot get
  • Car recommendations under £7000 19 Jun 2023 (Forum)
    ) Better MPG than the current 36mpg  2) Reliability 3) A car with a bit more poke than currently 4) Would prefer the ease of an auto but happy enough with a manual, as reliability and MPG is more important  5)  Would prefer something a little sporty looking
  • How good is the Renault Laguna? 5 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
    How good is the Renault Laguna and what should I look for when buying one?
  • Does the Nissan GT-R have an NCAP rating? 7 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
    Does the Nissan GT-R have an NCAP rating or an equivalent from Japan? I'm thinking of getting one, but Internet searches have yielded a blank.
  • New Juke for our daughter? 13 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
    My daughter needs a new cars. She likes big cars but needs an economical car as she drives high mileage. The booot needs to be good for the dog. Looks...
  • Nissan Micra (1992 - 2003) - Importing car from Cyprus - help please! 6 Jan 2008 (Forum)
    Please could anyone advise me, as I can't find any information on this anywhere? I recently returned to the UK after spending 5 months in Cyprus. I had...
  • A new hyundai getz 6 Nov 2006 (Forum)
    friend wants the same car as her mum - a new hyundai getz . must be a 5 door. 1.1 engine will do. i cant find them anywhere for less than £6800. For that money you can pick up a fiesta. but she wants a getz. does anyone know of any cheap hyundai dealers/importers? BCC hyundai used to be cheap
  • Renault imported from Cyprus - buying 29 Sep 2005 (Forum)
    I am negotiating on a September 2003 Renault Espace which was purchased in Cyprus new by a member of the forces. He is informing me it has 3 years warranty. The...
 

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