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  • Na - Leaving the scene of an accident. 27 Mar 2014 (Forum)
    allegedly fled the scene of a car crash leaving his two seriously injured children in the wreckage has been arrested. Police confirmed yesterday that 39-year-old ,,,,, was detained in Frizinghall at 5pm on Monday. He is suspected to have been driving a Vauxhall Zafira which was in a crash with an Alfa
  • Part exchange on car - VO5 shows old address 23 Sep 2009 (Forum)
    Hi I have just agreed to part-ex my existing Vauxhall Omega as part of the purchase for my new car (for very little money - but I wasn't expecting much). I have all the necessary documents etc but the VO5 does carry my old address as I never got it changed when I moved to my current address 4
  • Insurance for 17 year old 6 Mar 2008 (Forum)
    My 17 year old son is currently taking driving lessons and I'm trying to organise some insurance for one of the family cars (both for pre- and post-test driving). Assuming a Fiesta 1.25 finesse (wife's car) any experience on the cheapest company? I know that there are comparison sites, but I also
  • Risks buying certain 3yr old cars 24 May 2007 (Forum)
    Its often a common policy of economic car ownership to buy at 2 or 3 years old to lose the high initial depreciation, but (IMHO) times have changed and certain models pose enhanced risks. Decades ago when I learnt to drive as a teenager (and as a consequence work on cars) any inadvertant abuse
  • Buying a used car with space for a dog? 31 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
    We want to replace our existing Seat Ibiza - which has been a very uncomfortable car to drive - with a five year old car, big enough to have a medium size...
  • vw polo 1.0 litre - old vw polo clutch adjustment ? 23 Apr 2013 (Forum)
    Hi, Can the clutch be adjusted on this car ? it is a 1999/2000 ( v reg ) 1 litre polo and the clutch is biting really low. If it can is it a fairly easy job ? Many thanks
  • Vintage Tree Sap 15 Mar 2006 (Forum)
    My daughters 10 year old white car has some seriously old tree sap on the roof. It is now black and appears to be embedded in the paint, have moved some with white spirit/strong cleaner/T-Cut but most of it is being very awkward. Any suggestions?
  • The old Toledo vs. Leon... 10 Dec 2004 (Forum)
    I was flicking through the Autotrader today, and couldn't help noticing the vast difference in price between the 99-04 Toledo and the Leon. Is this just down to the Toledo being a saloon, or is it an inferior handling car as well??? The difference in price just shocked me, is all...
  • Is it worth replacing a car's engine? 17 May 2020 (Ask HJ)
    Is it worth replacing the engine of 2010 Hyundai i10 ?
  • Which one for an old car? Mazda or Toyota? 30 Dec 2018 (Forum)
    I need to decide between 2 car; 2003 Toyota Corolla HB which is 1.6 vvti petrol, 83.000 miles. 2007 Mazda 6 which is 2.0 petrol, 115.000 miles. which one is more reliable? I need a problem free car. reliability is the most important criteria. and then, mpg
  • A replacement family car 8 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
    My daughter has two young girls and her and her partner need a replacement for their Zafira. They need room, economy and reliability and have a budget...
  • Am I being Petty? 19 Apr 2007 (Forum)
    Hi, .******* Do you think I have a case to reject the car under the sales of good act? I appreciate the car is a few years old (a 52 plate) but the car was valued at £6,700. Also, under the SOGA if I part ex my old car for two new ones and I rejected one of them can I claim a refund on that one
  • Getting the best out of your car 12 Jan 2004 (Forum)
    My wheels are now around 3 years old. I drive it as if it\'s an extension of my own self. Now, I\'m sensitive about my own health (I have to be, at my age). So what this means is, my car gets driven \'sympathetically\', looked after, pampered, etc. My car rewards me with 100% reliability, and low
  • Will a 2013 Mercedes-Benz C Class be suitable for towing? 11 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
    I am looking for a replacement for my 10-year-old Mercedes-Benz C Class CDI Estate, which has been a great car. The car I have been offered is a 5-month-old...
  • Which small car offers reliability and ease of access for a disabled passenger? 4 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
    We need a reliable new car which should be five-door with a high seat for both driver and disabled front passenger. I have a 10-year-old Toyota Yaris that...
  • Honda CRV 2018-2023 - The price of car accessories in the UK 3 Nov 2023 (Forum)
    Bought a 5 month old CRV EX in August - sold my 11 year old CRV I bought new in 2012 -  one of the 2 best cars I have had in nearly 60 years of car buying My new car has been great.  That is after a few days getting to grips with the electronics!!! It was only after
  • How do I recommission an old Focus? 23 Sep 2014 (Ask HJ)
    My 86 year old father in-law wants me to have his car because he cannot drive due to eyesight issues. The Ford Focus (2002) 1.6 petrol has been owned from...
  • Dynamic - Selling Fiat Panda 1.2 22 Oct 2013 (Forum)
    I have had to sell my car due to a family split, the ex has left me some debt and my credit rating has dropped through the floor so cannot get finance. However, I do have the above car to use, but I want to get rid of it for a sexier model. My old car was a Peugeot. I would love to part ex this car
  • Good Car insurance for an 18 year old? 1 Jun 2010 (Forum)
    Hi guys, Being 18 is the biggest pain for car insurance. I basically need a policy that covers me to drive other cars third party.  I commute back and forward to England as I have family there and would use their cars while there.  I have been covered up to now by Quinn
  • High mileage car - what to check ? 7 May 2004 (Forum)
    Hope the admin won't mind me not putting a car in the title ! This is a general (although technical) question which could apply to any car .... Have a 3.5 year old old shape Corolla, now at 125K, and have just spent £1K on a gearbox rebuild ..... so I'm going to amortise my investment and run
 

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