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Does the new 'continuous insurance' mean that my wife can drive her new car whilst her old one is prepared for sale? 4 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
The item in the recent issue of the Telegraph on the DoT issuing an uncompromising formal warning to drivers to "get insured ahead of a new crackdown"... -
C43 - When after 5years does luxury car tax premium end? 27 Apr 2022 (Forum)
As of 27th April my C Class will be 5years old - at what point do I cease having to pay the luxury car tax premium? Thanks-in-advance -
Ford Focus - looking to scrap my car 26 Jul 2014 (Forum)
Hi i am looking at getting rid of my old Fosus i live near Great Yarmouth, was going to use a company called Scrap Cars Legally. Anyone had any dealings with them? -
Rover 75 Retro - Undersealing a car 22 Dec 2012 (Forum)
I have just purchased a 9 year old Rover. It is in immaculate condition. Not a sign of rust anywhere. I live high on the clifftops in Cornwall and think that undersealing the car is a good idea. How do I proceed and expected cost of? -
Estate car Best for £29k 21 Sep 2006 (Forum)
If you had up to £29K to spend, which estate car would you buy ?. either new or up to one year old ? requirements for this vehicle are 1. Large carry capacity ( like a volvo) 2. reliability. 3. deisel power ( plenty of it ) -
washing up liquid to wash car 22 Feb 2005 (Forum)
come on then , the big one.......... i do it and i always have, never noticed any damage, but then again i do polish and wax the car 4 times a year. is that whats saved my paint work or is it aload of old tosh -
Suggestions for car - tall(ish) driver 4 Jan 2023 (Forum)
taste, otherwise fine. We are in Portugal, so prices are different but models much the same. Also, looking at something 2-3 years old to let others take the first hit. I have never owned a new car, Accord was bought at just over 2 years old (and 40% off new price). -
Which cheap cars offer the least amount of tech? 22 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
I don't want and don't want to pay for all the tech in a car. I'm fine with no radio, no electric windows, no air con etc. I know that there are other... -
I bought a car with cracked, old tyres - should the dealer pay to replace them? 4 Jul 2017 (Ask HJ)
I've just bought a used Porsche 911 Turbo and the front tyres are the originals by the look of them. They've got plenty of tread left, as they've only... -
Does our 2-year-old Nissan Micra really need new wiper blades, new brake fluid and an air con service? 27 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
My wife purchased a year old Nissan Micra 1.2 Acenta a year ago. It has just been in for service at the selling dealers, the main Nissan agent in this... -
How can I update the navigation system in my Jaguar X-Type? 9 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2009 Jaguar X-Type estate and would like to update the navigation system. What is the most cost effective way of doing this? Can I upgrade the... -
Buying a used Saab 18 May 2016 (Ask HJ)
I am considering buying a Saab 9-5, but it has come to light that it has had five previous owners. My main concern is the car is barely six years old and... -
Rusty Ford Ka - keep or scrap? 15 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
I have a narrow driveway, which my 2004 Ford Ka fits perfectly. Unfortunately it has failed its MoT. It only has 25,000 miles on the clock, but the main... -
Ford C-MAX (2003 - 2010) - What to replace it with? 28 Jan 2010 (Forum)
Your advice and opinions sought. My dad wants to replace his 2004 C-Max 1.6 110 TDCi Zetec. It's done 80k, over 70k in his hands since 12 months old. It was bought from a local car supermarket and has only needed routine servicing + tyres over his ownership. The car is liked for it's ease -
Colt vs Getz vs Swift 18 Jun 2007 (Forum)
I'm in the market looking for a car (new or 1-yr old max) I've short listed following three [all with 5 doors] Mitsubishi Colt 1.1 (HJ doesn't recommend 1.3) Hyundai Getz 1.1 or 1.4 GSI Suzuki Swift 1.3 GL (no AC but otherwise very good equipments) This week I'll be taking test drive in all -
Is poor range from an electric car grounds for rejection? 31 Jul 2023 (Ask HJ)
My wife and I wanted to replace a three year old EV. We went to a dealer and bought a brand new EV which was essentially the same as the old one. The... -
Ford Fiesta - Please advice 2 Sep 2015 (Forum)
owner since 09 the first one apeard to be a lady and the last his nephew and the last owner apear to be again the old lady this is the reason for selling the car.But how can become possible to sell the car to different people and to try to find again to register in the first keeper? I don't know -
Ford Sierra Y Reg - original jelly mould shape. - How do you find out how much an old car is worth? 20 May 2013 (Forum)
Read with interest the article in the Daily Express on Saturday (Jennifer Selway) attributed to Keith Adams about the Top 20 cars that are dissapearing from UK roads as they have not achieved classic car status. In our family we have a Y reg Sierra that has had just one owner -
Renault Clio - Do I have to accept car is a write off? 24 Apr 2013 (Forum)
as it's 10 years old and the damage to the front (bonnet/bumper/lights/radiator/side panels etc) is such that the cost to repair would be more than the car is worth. The insurance company has arranged for it to be taken to their approved repairer and it will be assessed there. Have I got any -
Please recommend an automatic family car for less than £9000? 21 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I would like some recommendations on a good reliable family car in the region of £6000-£9000, preferably no bigger than 1.8-litre. It can be diesel and...