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  Low-mileage Land Rovers - are they worth the money? 16 Jul 2014 (Ask HJ)
  We live three miles up a badly potholed forest road. We have concluded that our most important criterion for short journeys (40 miles) is robust simple...
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  Can our three-year-old grandson travel in the front seat of our MX-5 without the airbag disabled? 22 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I understand that a child cannot travel in the front seat unless the airbag is disabled (our grandson isn't three yet). Our 2002 MX-5 has not got a disabling...
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  Is it possible to fit a black box to a classic car for my teenage son? 26 Jan 2018 (Ask HJ)
  My 17-year-old son wants a classic Mini as his first car. Would the insurance be expensive and is it possible to fit a black box to a Mini?
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  What's a good dog-friendly cheap car? 13 Jun 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking for a large dog-friendly car, my budget is around £4000 so looking at old estates and SUVs etc. What is the best option and petrol or diesel?...
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  Should I keep my 6 year old MINI Cooper? 30 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I have owned a high spec 2010 MINI Cooper for the last four years and am very pleased with it. The car has done 42,000 miles and would welcome your views...
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  Should I repair or replace my 15 year old Volkswagen Golf? 26 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
  My Volkswagen Golf IV is 15 years old and the repairs are starting to rack up. I'll probably be in for £800 this year (new timing belt, sensors, fixing...
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  Buying a Land Cruiser - how much should I pay? 3 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
  The Toyota dealer has offered me a new 2012 Toyota Prado - with a small discount. What are the dangers of buying a 'new' car that has been sitting out...
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  Would you recommend the Citroen C3 Desire for easy access? 24 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I need a car that will help make it easier for my 83-year old mother to get in and out of and I have limited budget. Could you comment on a 2006 Citroen...
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  Used Volkswagen Polos - what's what? 5 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  There's a Volkswagen Polo Match 1.4 80 Automatic advertised by a dealer in Autotrader. It's £6400, with a mileage of 19,000. 1. In Autotrader similar...
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  Which stylish small car do you recommend for my daughter? 8 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 21-year-old daughter who is an "Essex girl". She would like to buy a small, nearly new car with looks and street cred, although I am more inclined...
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  Buying a new small car 19 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I'm a 22 year old man who can finally afford to splurge on a new or nearly new small car after getting a few years of NCB under my belt. It's a toss...
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  Keep or trade? 4 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Hi, I have just taken ownership of my mothers VW Lupo 1.4 Auto, W-reg with 14k on the clock. Great little car but my dilema is this: keep it as a run...
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  No mileage 25 Apr 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I would appreciate your wisdom and advice, as I am a first time buyer. I am interested in a 2003 Toyota Yaris 1.0 T-Spirit with aircon, sunroof and alloys...
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  Is 58,000 miles on a ten-year-old car excessive? 11 Dec 2020 (Ask HJ)
  Is 58,000 miles on a 2010 Volkswagen Golf diesel excessive? Should I leave it well alone?
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  Need a reliable used car for £3000 - any suggestions? 15 Nov 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to replace our trusty old Nissan Micra. I would like a small car that's cheap to run and very reliable. I have up to £3000 to spend.
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  Can I restore old paint on a classic car? 23 Jul 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I want to repair some paint chips on my car but the paint on the car is faded and the new paint is different. Can I restore the old paint?
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  When is the best time to buy? 26 Jan 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I want to change my car at the end of Feb or beginning of March. I will buy a low-mileage one year old car or a demo car. What is the best time to...
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  Where can I sell my five-year-old Astra? 6 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I would like to buy a new car from Drive the Deal but need to pass on my current car, a 2008 Vauxhall Astra 1.4SXI with cruise control. It will be five...
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  Is having 10 year old tyres an MoT failure? 2 Mar 2022 (Ask HJ)
  Is it correct that if tyres are 10 years old it is a fail for an MoT?
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  How can I protect the paintwork in a 20 year old Jaguar? 3 Jul 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I have recently purchased a one-owner 19-year-old Jaguar S-Type in very good condition but do not have garage space for it. Is there a Car Paint Protection...