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• White colour car? 15 Feb 2023 (Forum)
  Just wondering what the pro and cons are owning a white colour car? I was looking at a car, which is about 10 year old. Intend to own for many years......    
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  How can I get insurance on a new car that will have my existing private plate on? 4 Sep 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I have a private number plate which I transfer to each car I buy. I recently sold my four year old car to a dealer for cash and put the private plate on...
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  Can you recommend a good mpg automatic small car? 2 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I want to buy my 21 year old daughter a automatic small car with good mpg. Please advise.
• GordenBennet - clean chassis 13 Aug 2016 (Forum)
  GB, I know you're not a lover of rusty underparts on cars. I happened to be browsing a particular thread on SubaruForester.org and couldn't help noticing how clean the guy's car was underneath. Click on thumbnail photos. OK it was only six years old compared to my eleven year old, but he did
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  Buying a car that's not moved in months - what should I look out for? 21 May 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking at a new Toyota Yaris TR pre-registered on a 2013 plate with 100 miles on the clock. Are there any pitfalls from buying a car that has been...
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  Cheap, reliable transport for a 25-year-old? 13 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Could you recommend some reliable, economical cars £1000 to £1500 for a 25 yo man? Future mileage will be less than 12,000 a year, reasonable size boot...
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  25% off the Fabia - how?! 21 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
  £8995 OTR - how does Skoda make such a large reduction on the Fabia? Is the deal as good as it seems?
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  Money-back on a non-starting 206? 23 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a V-registered Peugeot 206 a week ago for my daughter from a local garage - I paid £500 cash, and now the car will not start or drive. Can I...
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  Annual mileage no longer justifies diesel - what now? 12 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My annual mileage no longer justifies a diesel, I am considering a two year old used Honda Accord or a BMW 3 Series, which would you recommend? Should...
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  What economical automatic for a familly? 24 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
  We have the opportunity to get a lease car from work so we don't need to worry about tax and maintenance, etc. What is the most economical car that...
• Audi A4 - Cars coming off lease 11 Mar 2011 (Forum)
  In the old days when I had a company car I would
• Need some advice regarding old 1.4 VAG engine 10 Oct 2008 (Forum)
  I need a car car and have been looking at Corsas/Fiestas/Polos/Ibizas. All between 1997-2000. Today I saw a promising 97P Ibiza with 12 months MOT for £650 and FSH. It turns out the cambelt has not been changed, a hose was cracked, the exhaust blew and the radiator header was mostly empty. I
• Peugeot 206CC 1 Jun 2007 (Forum)
  , a good valet later, it ought to be presentable. The car would be used for short journies, mainly one up, but occasionally Mrs mare and I and a 8 and 6 year old will use it to go to the beach etc. I will probably keep my old Almera for work, and we're replacing the C3 with a Mitsubishis Grandis to get
• Buying ex-armed forces car - advice? 4 Sep 2005 (Forum)
  Ok, seen a used sports hatch, year old and its been owned by a soldier in Germany, its UK supplied and mileage is a little high for a year old but its resonably priced. Serviced in Germany I believe. Is it risky buying ex-armed forces? I believe they have to sell it within a year to save the VAT
• First car for 17 year old daughter 24 Jul 2004 (Forum)
  I'm looking for a car for my daughter who has recently turned 17 and obtained a provision licence. I am considering a new or nearly new Vauxhall Corsa 1.2, in any of its guises. Would this be suitable car for her to learn in and use around town for a few years ? I believe it can run on both LPG
• Stolen when in for warranty work! 3 Sep 2003 (Forum)
  Hi, This is an ongoing story, so I won't name any names - yet. My mother bought a one year old Renault Scenic after many years of driving old heaps. Unfortunately, the car had a small problem with the rear wiper which required warranty work at another Renault dealer. So, here's the bad news
• removing car radio 6 Aug 2002 (Forum)
  Just bought a CD player for my Astra, but cant get the old Vauxhall radio out, any ideas anyone?
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  Why is my premium so high for a 10 year old, low value car? 13 Nov 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I've noted that to insure my car, which is 10 years old and is worth about £1000, costs the same as insuring a similar size car and engine that costs £12,000....
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  Why aren't classic cars inspected more often? 30 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I feel moved to write about recent legislation on exempting pre-1960 vehicles from a MoT. I'm a classic car fan and own Sunbeam Rapiers and a collection...
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  Can I use black and silver classic numberplates on a new car? 2 May 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I have a personal plate (1970 vintage) on my 2012 car. Can I use the old black/silver reg plate on the new car?