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Playing scrapple 20 Feb 2010 (Ask HJ)
3 weeks ago my 10-year-old Proton Persona was in a quite severe accident. My insurers (co-op) uplifted it and have assessed it as being beyond economical... -
Moby trick? 18 Apr 2009 (Ask HJ)
I qualify for Mobility and would like your advice. Up until now I have always claimed the allowance and purchased a used vehicle approx 3 years old, such... -
Are keyless cars more likely to be targeted by criminals? 22 Nov 2022 (Ask HJ)
I am amazed by the fact that manufacturers and reviewers alike are continuing to think that these features are a positive sales pitch. I feel keyless entry... -
Best small car with upright seats? 11 Aug 2015 (Ask HJ)
Having been a loyal Nissan customer for 14 years, I recently bought a new Micra, but driving it gave me a really bad neck and back after just a couple... -
Electrical issues 9 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
All the dials on my Peugeot 807 2.2 HDI stopped working. An auto electrician has replaced the under bonnet fuse box, which had been damaged by water... -
Is £14,000 a good p/x price for a new Vauxhall Meriva, and does it still suffer from power steering problems? 29 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2004 Vauxhall Meriva which has just has £1200 spent on it for a new steering column and other steering and gear-related work. I am considering... -
Why is my Fiat X1/9 not tax exempt? 2 Apr 2024 (Ask HJ)
I own a Fiat X19 which is SORN at the moment while I make repairs. The car was made in 1984 but I was told by the DVLA that since it was not registered... -
The battery in my key keeps draining, what could the problem be? 28 Mar 2023 (Ask HJ)
My 3 year old 14,000 miles Volkswagen Golf (which I love) is eating through key batteries and the keys were replaced last June under warranty. It’s still... -
What's the best premium estate car for £25,000? 18 Jan 2023 (Ask HJ)
I have around £25,000 to spend on a used estate car. I want to replace my old 2010 Volvo XC70 which is dependable but boring. I can't decide between the... -
Should we turn stop-start off? 9 Aug 2022 (Ask HJ)
My 22 year old granddaughter has just bought her first car (on a pcp). It’s a Toyota AygoX automatic. I’ve been given to understand that it has the stop/start... -
Can you recommend a reliable used car? 8 Aug 2022 (Ask HJ)
I need to replace my current Mercedes-Benz E-Class with a vehicle suitable for a 91-year-old passenger, (plus others) which can also carry a motorised... -
Is my old Ford Mondeo worth much? 9 Jul 2021 (Ask HJ)
I'm interested in finding out the value of my silver Ford Mondeo estate. It has under 47,000 miles and all original factory fittings, the only blemish... -
Is the 40 years tax exemption from the date of manufacture or the date of registration? 23 Jan 2020 (Ask HJ)
After 40 years vehicles are exempt from road fund tax? Is the 40 years from the date of manufacture or the date of registration? -
Can you recommend a ULEZ-compliant van that will fit our bicycles? 15 Aug 2019 (Ask HJ)
We have a 2008 Citroen Berlingo Mulispace, which is perfect for putting bikes in without taking off the wheels, but it now doesn't comply with the London... -
Can you recommend a car for an elderly friend who has lower limb mobility problems? 6 Jun 2019 (Ask HJ)
I have an elderly friend who has lower limb mobility problems and is looking to leasing a car through the Motability scheme. At present, she has a 10-year-old... -
I'm an international student in Manchester - what will bring my insurance premium down? 28 Feb 2018 (Ask HJ)
I'm a 25 years old, international full-time student in Manchester. I've been in the UK since 2013 and got my driving license in 2011. I was recently offered... -
How much is my 1999 Mini Cooper worth? 11 Jan 2018 (Ask HJ)
I have a 1999 Mini Cooper. It has done 32,000 miles. It's in very good, running condition. As with all old Mini, it's beginning to show a few signs of... -
Should I replace my diesel BMW 5 Series with a petrol or hybrid when my lease ends? 26 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
I have a three year old BMW 5 Series Touring 2.0d with 60,000 miles on the clock. I bought it new with deposit, monthly payments terminating in August... -
Will I pay £140 per year in tax from April 2017 onwards? 10 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
My old Honda CR-V is due a new road fund licence at the end of the month and will cost £265 for 12 months. However, the rate changes on 1 April 2017 to... -
VW Golf, rear brake discs 29 Dec 2015 (Ask HJ)
I bought a brand new Golf Mark 7 just two years ago. At the last service in November the dealer told me that the car needed new rear brake discs at a cost...