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  A small car with the 'right' image 12 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
  As a headteacher of a large inner city school in an economically disadvantaged area it is important that my car portrays a suitable image. Whilst...
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  Immobilised 6 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have reently bought a 2005 Chevrolet Luv which was an official import for some time under the Isuzu ownership of that time (Isuzu Rodeo Denver). Excellent...
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  Leaving me behind 4 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I was wondering whether there is anything I need to do if leaving a car unused (garaged) for about 4 weeks? Or anything to do when back before starting...
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  Can you recommend a reliable family hatchback? 10 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I am currently trying to buy a used diesel small or medium family car. Some important criteria: Economy (first of all). Less than 1.9-litre (there are...
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  What are your views on the AMT automatic gearbox in the 2007 Mitsubishi Colt? 20 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  We are looking for a small car for my mother, with the following characteristics: four or five doors as a baby seat needs loading and unloading, diesel...
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  Which economical two cars would you recommend for returning ex-pats? 21 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  We are returning to the UK after 30 years abroad to retire. We are looking to buy two cars, one small as a runaround and one medium-sized for longer trips....
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  Which would you pick from the Opel Corsa 1.2, Renault Clio III and Citroen C3? 16 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I am about to buy my first car. I am a girl, not married, 26 years old and I come from a small Balkan country. My budget would allow me choose between...
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  Advice Verso 12 Mar 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have had a Toyota Yaris Verso for eight years, but it was discontinued about three years ago. It has proved to be the perfect car with a Tardis like...
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  Open and shut 7 Nov 2009 (Ask HJ)
  You have been very helpful in the past and I wondered whether you could recommend a four-seater convertible. My Touran which replaced a Japanese import...
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  Know your limits 29 Aug 2009 (Ask HJ)
  Can you give your opinion on Speed Camera Locators, particularly the pros and cons of the new Talex GPS, and the Novus GPS Rider.
• HPI Check Discrepancy 9 Jul 2009 (Forum)
  of a model of caravan for 'description'. The vehicle I sold was a motorcycle... and one that appears to have been a parallel import when it was first registered, and only the last six digits of the VIN (chassis) number were given to DVLA. Further investigation reveals that this is quite often a normal
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  Manual Labour pains 16 May 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to replace my ageing A4 Avant (1999, 180,000 miles) and have been very tempted by the new V6 S4 Avant (well, putting the cash into a pension...
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  Bangers for your bucks 21 Mar 2009 (Ask HJ)
  My son is just about to take his driving test and I would like to buy him a SAFE, economical, low insurance group first car. I had thought about a Peugeot...
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  Changing sides 14 Mar 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to buy a left hand drive car for use in Spain, ideally in the UK in order that I can part-exchange my current right hand drive car. The dealer...
• When are car importers going to reduce packaging 11 Jun 2008 (Forum)
  May have already been brought up. With everybody hyping about packaging at the supermarkets, all the large outlets and what goes in your bins etc. and...
• Advice on a new car 10 Jun 2008 (Forum)
  economical lpg engine) * not too many miles on the clock (preferably less than 30k) * whatever features one needs from a car to keep two babies (and then kids, which I'm told they'll turn into) safe * not too old (preferably around 3 years) * looks are important, as is build quality EDIT: Forgot to add
• MPV or estate car for 2+3 family 30 Jul 2006 (Forum)
  ? We might actually keep the 406 as it's reliable and well-maintained. Whatever we go for it will have to be a diesel - the fuel economy is important. We are currently doing about 12000 miles a year and I don't change cars often (every 5-10 years). I don't really care about it being a bit on the slow
• Time for a new car. Please advise. 26 Jul 2006 (Forum)
  the odd 100 mile each way journey a couple of times a month. Safety is important. Quality feel is important, prestige brand isn't. Fuel economy of 30mph + would be good. I prefer an automatic Room in the back for 2 pre-teen children Will probably lease and spend approx £350 a month, perhaps a bit more
• Beetle- Bad Buy? 20 May 2005 (Forum)
  to RHD? Would that affect the resale value/Insurance/servicing of the car? Is there a particular code to look for in the VIN? Should I only accept Original UK cars? I presume it would say on the V5 if it is an import/registered as new in the UK after import within 6 months of Manu? I also read
• MX 5 10 Jul 2001 (Forum)
  price on an Mk II (one tested was up for 13995 with hard top (~£500 added to value?)) now that more trade-ins will be about as people go for Mk III? Is a new MX 5 financial maddness? Can I get a new Import to full UK spec - would it have to be a european rather than Japan Import? The ABS and airbags