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Which cars are in a low or exempt road tax bracket? 27 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
I want to change my big old car for something small and economical. There are so many to choose from, but what do you recommend? I want low tax group,... -
Turning the air bluetooth 17 Oct 2009 (Ask HJ)
I thought that it would be useful if I updated you on the Bluetooth phone saga in my new Mk VI Golf. I now have had a Bluetooth interface fitted to my... -
Should the DVLA take away my old friends licence? 26 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
I have an old friend, he is 73. About 15 years ago he had eyesight problems with visual field defects which lead to the DVLA taking away his licence, which... -
Nissan cared4 warranty rejected claim 23 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have bought a used 2009 Nissan Qashqai 2.0 petrol CVT automatic car from the Nissan dealer back in mid of June 2012 which also came with Nissan extended... -
What automatic car would you suggest for an elderly couple? 9 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
We have decided to swap our 2003 automatic Honda Jazz for an automatic car that has high seats and is suitable for low mileage. What would you recommend... -
Why have the windows on my MINI stopped working? 24 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
The windows on my 2012 MINI Cooper stopped working yesterday. However, after 90 minutes they started working again. This has never happened before. Can... -
Vauxahll Corsa engine failure - who's to blame? 9 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
A family member bought a Vauxhall Corsa 1.2 petrol Ecotec last year (2012 - 62 plate). Despite my reminders, she has failed to service the vehicle (now... -
Changing from a MINI Cooper S 26 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
Bought a MINI Cooper S 2007 in Feb 2011. Worst car ever along with awful MINI dealership, never again. Will try and sell privately in Northern Ireland... -
Which family car? 7 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have a young family, and now require a larger car but I want it to match certain criteria. I currently drive a Ford Fusion but this is quite a squeeze... -
Should I buy a diesel Honda Civic or a petrol Mazda 3? 9 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking at buying a Honda Civic i-DTEC 1.6 or a petrol Mazda 3 2.0 SE-L. Could you recommend a diesel engine or suggest whether petrol is the way to... -
Is my driving style to blame for damaged brake pads and discs? 27 Apr 2017 (Ask HJ)
Since retiring, I use my car a lot less. When I went to have my two year old Toyota Yaris serviced at the main dealer, I was told the brake pads had rusted... -
Electrical fault with Skoda Superb 8 Jun 2016 (Ask HJ)
We purchased a 2015 Skoda Superb in L&K trim five weeks ago with high hopes; it had done 3100 miles and was five months old. Since buying the car, it has... -
Can you recommend a large cruising MPV for a family? 3 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am a car nut with a Porsche Cayenne Turbo, a Ferrari F360 in the garage and an Alfa 4C on order. We have a 2-year-old and the Cayenne is great for him:... -
Sticking handbrake on nearly new car - should the dealer pay to fix it? 21 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
The handbrake on my daughter’s Volkswagen Polo has started to stick. The car is only 18 months old and the local dealer has said it’s caused by a build-up... -
Buying an SUV for £12k? 28 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
My current manual Jaguar S-Type Diesel with under 30k miles and Jaguar History is brilliant, with 40+ mpg over the 5000 miles a year I cover, mostly over... -
Is the Honda Jazz a good replacement for my Honda Accord? 17 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
I currently own a 2004 Honda Accord 2.0i Executive automatic and would like to downsize to something easier to get in and out of, with cheaper running... -
Can my toddler travel safely in my Mazda MX5? 13 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
My daughter has a 2007 Mazda MX-5 and now has a 20-month-old son. She has been driving my Fiesta and I her MX5, but I need my car back. Should she keep... -
Someone bought my son's car and now wants £3000 towards a new gearbox - what are his rights? 21 Jun 2024 (Ask HJ)
My son has recently sold his car privately. The buyer took the car out for a test drive. He has now contacted my son saying that the car needs a new gear... -
Can I reject a used car for a poor repair? 25 Oct 2022 (Ask HJ)
We selected an 18 month old car from a main dealer,. It cost me £15,000 plus part exchanged by Hyundai i10. It has some slight scrapes on the front bumper... -
Can my local independent garage service my car without voiding the warranty? 11 Feb 2021 (Ask HJ)
In a few weeks time, I shall be trading in my 11-year old Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI for a new Octavia iV PHEV. My local independent garage tells me that they...