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• irish registration mark 16 Feb 2003 (Forum)
  to continue use in GB ? 3. If I want to re-register the car as a P reg, how do I do this and how much does it cost ? 4. will this be classed as an imported car (for insurance and other reasons) Many thanks
• When is the MOT due? 16 Feb 2003 (Forum)
  My V5 has turned up! Now one small problem is when is it due the first MOT? The date of first registration is recorded as 01/12/2002 (the date of first registration in the UK) but there is a note at the top of the V5 noting that the car was first used/registered/built in 2000 (it's an Eire import
• Car options/prices across Europe 19 Feb 2002 (Forum)
  . www.eurocote.net/eurocote/index.asp Essentially it compares the prices and options available on vehicles between European countries of your choice. Frightening differences, it might be the first time I've been convinced about the advisability of importing your own car. Mark. p.s. if there is a lump
• Insane? 6 Dec 2001 (Forum)
  I have a cousin the same age as me (late 20's). We are both spending just over 20 grand this month, me on a very modest 2 bedroom house, him on a BMW 3 series (imported from Germany via the internet). Fair enough, his BMW will look good and turn heads and my new house won't, but in five years time
• Second hand CRX 26 Nov 2001 (Forum)
  I've got a friend who's looking to spend ~£5k on a second hand car. She wants something sporty, but doesn't fancy taking a chance with a shabbered (import) MX-5. She's saying she quite likes the Honda CRX (new version) and there's a good few to be found at £4-5k. Does anyone else have any
• Prices! 8 Aug 2001 (Forum)
  up the road. Being a suspicious sort of guy (i.e. cynical) I want to know more. Has anyone bought through this type of firm? What are pros and cons? Are they grey imports?What about UK specifications, warranties and servicing? Any advice will be appreciated!
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  How easy is it to fix my door mirror? 8 Mar 2024 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2015 Peugeot 3008 and the motor that folds the passenger door mirror on locking the vehicle has failed (it does a brief twitch) adjusting the...
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  Which family MPV will be reliable and has room for three adults in the back seats? 18 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Our 12-year-old Renault Kangoo is now on its last legs, our Hyundai i20 is too small as a main family car for two adults and three growing kids, and we...
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  Why did it take a week for a BMW dealer to replace a runflat tyre on my BMW 530D? 13 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I ordered a new F10 BMW 530D on its launch date and took delivery early this summer. A couple of weeks after delivery, my wife picked up a puncture. She...
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  Will Nissan sell the Cube in the UK again? 9 Jan 2024 (Ask HJ)
  Does anyone know if Nissan will be making the Cube for the UK market again? I used to have a Suzuki Wagon, then a Renault Kangoo. I need a car which is...
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  I have seen a car for sale on Facebook but the same car is advertised in multiple locations - is this a scam? 7 Nov 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I saw a Suzuki Jimny for sale on Facebook Marketplace which i was interested in, so sent a reply to the ad. While waiting for a reply I started scrolling...
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  Why has our car insurance doubled? 4 Oct 2023 (Ask HJ)
  My wife's insurance has doubled this year and mine has increased 50%. This is with no claims being made and using comparison websites for renewals. How...
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  What is high mileage for a BMW 3 Series? 21 Jul 2023 (Ask HJ)
  Looking at possibly buying a 2014 BMW 320d with 136,000 for around £6k. Not sure if the mileage is too high?
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  Are the engines good in a Volkswagen T5? 12 Oct 2022 (Ask HJ)
  Are the engines good in a Volkswagen T5 (2004-2008)?
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  Do speed ratings on tyres need to match? 27 Sep 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I have damaged a comparatively new tyre and need a replacement. It is proving difficult to match load and speed ratings. The damaged tyre (and remaining...
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  Should I buy a Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV? 4 Jul 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I am thinking of buying a Mitsubishi PHEV but have heard a rumour that Mitsubishi is pulling out of the UK. Should I worry and, if so, what alternative...
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  Volkswagen All-in service plan and warranty - is it worth it? 16 Feb 2022 (Ask HJ)
  Volkswagen have a service plan and warranty called All-in. It’s for cars over 3 years old and included two MoTs, one minor service, one major service,...
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  Should we buy a hybrid car? 6 Dec 2021 (Ask HJ)
  Should we buy a hybrid vehicle now or wait for technology and prices to improve? We are considering the Kia Sorento Plug-in Hybrid, but the price is almost...
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  Which small car do you recommend? 8 Nov 2021 (Ask HJ)
  My daughter has a Hyundai i10 but will shortly be looking for a new car. She wants something similar in size to the i10 or not much bigger, at least as...
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  What's a fair price for air-con regassing? 24 May 2021 (Ask HJ)
  A trusted AC specialist says I need a new condenser for my air conditioning unit and has quoted £400 for a replacement, with three hours needed to fit...