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Side rule 15 Aug 2009 (Ask HJ)
Advice please. My daughter’s car was hit side on by an old lady driver who admitted total liability (she said she never saw her car coming). An insurance... -
I want to buy an imported Toyota Celica GT4 but I'm worried about the low mileage. Can this be checked? 23 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
There a particular Toyota Celica GT4 that I have been wanting to buy for a while. The car is a completely standard 1995 Japanese import that came to UK... -
Which estate or large hatchback to replace my Mercedes-Benz A-Class? 27 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
I shall soon be changing my six-year-old Mercedes-Benz A180 and was wondering if you could suggest a few options. My main criteria are for low CO2 emissions,... -
Who’s sorny now? 17 Jan 2009 (Ask HJ)
In July this year I part-exchanged my old motor home for a new vehicle with a West Country main dealer. I posted the V5C/3 document for the part exchanged... -
VED tax 7 Dec 2015 (Ask HJ)
In September we bought a new car for my wife and I took over her old car. The tax on this car was due to expire on 30th. I thought it would be easiest... -
Boxer rebellion 18 Jul 2009 (Ask HJ)
In April 2008 my son bought a 2005 Ford Focus 1.6, 5-door automatic from Car Giant. The car had a recorded mileage of 30,000 and was ex-Motability with... -
Warranty on a Fiesta for water ingress? 17 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
My Fiesta has a hole in seam of the bulk head. The car is 20 months old and water is gathering in the drivers foot well. Garage insists it's wear and... -
How can I check if a used car attracts a tax premium? 7 Nov 2024 (Ask HJ)
When buying for example a two year old car is the seller either private or a dealer obliged to inform you that when new it's list price was over 40k and... -
Renault Twingo parked up for two years - will it have damaged the car? 8 Feb 2022 (Ask HJ)
My mother-in-law's Renault Twingo Play (2015 plate), with 5,000 miles on the clock, has sat in her garage for two years. It has only been used for 100... -
Can you recommend a nearly new petrol hatchback? 26 Jan 2022 (Ask HJ)
I need to replace my Peugeot 207 Coupe Cabriolet Sport 1.6, which is almost 14 years old. I now need a more practical car. I would like to buy new or... -
Can you advise on the availability of a new Porsche 911 Carrera? 22 Nov 2021 (Ask HJ)
I have a friend buying a two year old Porsche Carrera S convertible, but prices seem to be almost the same as if he bought new. The dealer is saying there... -
I'm worried about the full tank of petrol in my stored car during lockdown. Should I drain it? 17 Apr 2020 (Ask HJ)
I do not expect to use my car for another three weeks due to the coronavirus lockdown. It has already been stored in the garage for three weeks. I'm following... -
How can we prove an HGV damaged our son's car? 25 Oct 2018 (Ask HJ)
At the end of our estate they have been building two new houses with lots of lorries. One of the lorries must have caught my sons car - its his first and... -
Why are the rear brakes in my relatively new BMW 2 Series already worn? 7 Aug 2017 (Ask HJ)
I own an 18 month old BMW 2 Series Active Tourer which has just had it's first service at 17,100 miles. I'm told that the rear brake pads are worn and... -
What alternative to a Mazda5? 3 Mar 2014 (Ask HJ)
Our much loved 2008 Mazda 5 TS2 was written off last week and we are now in a difficult position looking for a new car with a very limited budget. This... -
Replacing a mk1 Yaris 19 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
Nearly another year on for our 52 reg Yaris D4D. Is your mother's soldiering on? I always have a shortlist of replacement cars but it is more complicated... -
What is causing my E-Class Mercedes-Benz to break down, and will Mercedes-Benz be liable after my warranty expires? 5 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have an E-Class Mercedes that I absolutely love to drive, but have had two breakdowns due to a fault in the fuel injection system. Mercedes has provided... -
Should I buy an Infiniti G37? 12 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
Visited an Infiniti agent to consider a G37. Because they are rare/can't be "pigeonholed" like Merc E, XF etc equivalents, they appeal. Price new circa... -
BMW manifold corrosion 1 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
My BMW Z4 is 4 years old and I have driven 32000 miles. It has just had it's second service where I have been told that the manifold is corroded and needs... -
If I buy this low mileage Mini Cooper Sports will it suffer from depreciation? 2 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
In a local BMW/MINI showroom is an X-reg Mini Cooper Sports (as per badge on the boot). It is apparently one of the last original Minis to come off the...