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• Citroen C4 Picasso 2013+ - Citroen C4 Picasso 2013+ pros and cons 1 May 2015 (Forum)
  C4 Picasso was bought from a Citroen main dealer as a 4-mth-old used demonstrator with 2000 miles on the clock. I was able to add Citroen backup to the level of the Hyundai 5-year deal. The main pros of the car are its stylish looks (it turns heads), and fuel economy of which I am pleased. The 1.6
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  Buying a car with space on a budget - any ideas?` 12 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to buy a new car to replace my old Mazda 323 as I have a sneaking suspicion its about to cost me a lot of money to keep (suspension, tyres,...
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  If I buy a used Volkswagen from a non-VW dealership, is the warranty still valid? 1 Jun 2023 (Ask HJ)
  If I buy an under one-year-old Volkswagen from a non-VW dealership, will I be able to take it to VW if there are any issues under the original three-year...
• Honda Jazz - Help buying first car 9 Sep 2022 (Forum)
  Following a divorce I need to purchase a car for the first time. I've only ever been a named driver on my ex's car, he took care of all those sides of things so I'm feeling very clueless and vulnerable! I have two kids (one a rapidly growing ten year old) so was looking for five door hatchback
• Ford b max zetec navigator auto - 12 month old Finance car Total loss 7 Mar 2018 (Forum)
  Hi everyone. I am new to this forum. My car was involved in a crash on eve of 14th feb. My car is a total loss other parties fault but went through my own insurance as I didn’t want to be conned. Anyway they first kept me in the dark that I was entitled to a replacement vehicle it was GAP insurance
• Ford Focus eco - Can I return a new 2.5 year old Ford Focus 23 Sep 2015 (Forum)
  I would like some help on what my options are: 11 months after purchasing my brand new car from Ford there was a major coolant leak which led to the engine having to be replaced (it took 7 weeks to fix).  This was due to a faulty coolant pipe, and it was fixed under warranty
• Skoda Superb - number of owners legality 27 Aug 2014 (Forum)
  After a lot of problems experienced with a 1 owner 8 month old skoda superb purchased from a main dealer,  the car was eventually returned last week.  I had a number of serious issues including the pdi inspection which I believe was never carried out.   The car was supplied to me
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  Pizza delivery driver in need of a used car 28 Jul 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I want to buy a car for pizza delivery, my options are Kia Rio 2009 1.5 diesel and Kia Cee'd 1.6 diesel (2007). Can you tell me which car is best?
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  Which luxury estate car? 22 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to buy an Audi A4 or A6 Avant, or a BMW 3 or 5 Series Touring. I wondered if you had a strong opinions which is the best value for money and...
• Medium size car with flat back entry???? 18 Oct 2010 (Forum)
  Fiat Marea up a small ramp - very easy because it has a drop back and flat entry so I just drive the scooter into the back (riderless - i.e. I drive it from the side of the scooter - hope this makes sence). This car is nearly 9 years old and becoming unreliable as it gets very little use - I want
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  Which secondhand car for use in the Scottish winter? 14 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to spend up to £15,000 on a secondhand car for my wife, who only will do 4000 miles per year so I'm looking at one or two year-old car. I...
• Goodwill from Ford? 12 Oct 2006 (Forum)
  to be changed. Ford aren't the slightest bit interested in goodwill, the car is now several months out of warranty and another £400 bill looms. The dealer has to order stock, can't get the old system off due to broken bolts (this is a 3 year old 30k mls car). Much sucking of air through teeth, the dealer says
• Gardens...going....going.....gone? 6 Sep 2005 (Forum)
  cars. With most of my neighbours having two or three cars, parking was becoming a nightmare. So, we had the old crazy pave job done to get two cars on drive and one out front. Made an effort at greenery by having a curved bed with green stuff in it and a couple of evergreen tree things
• Cars which don't attract prejudice 30 Nov 2003 (Forum)
  for reliable driving and modern service intervals. One friend eventually went for a Renault Safranne because it isn't "aspirational", wasn't expensive as a 2 year old car and most people wouldn't remember what it was. Over to you guys for some ideas! Gareth
• Bit of a discussion 5 Mar 2003 (Forum)
  on safety. interestingly, but just coincidence another life was lost in the north east on that same saturday evening, the only similarity was the cars involved. they both drove vauxhall caviliers. no i know these are very old cars and safety wasn't even an issue those days, but even my 406 gets a 44% ncap
• Car Maintenance survey 27 Apr 2010 (Forum)
  hi, aswell as repairing a few old cars have restored an mk1 mr2 and a few minis and constantly fixing my renault megane, i am doing an OU course. I would be really grateful if any of you could help me out and fill out the survey in the link below [url]http
• MOT on used car 8 Jun 2007 (Forum)
  If buying a 3.5-year old used car, say for £8,000 from a dealer, it will likely have several months MOT on it. But that not withstanding, is it logical to go and get another one at the cost of £50, on the basis that it is a cheap, albeit incomplete, form of inspection, safety check-up
• "new car" 10 Oct 2006 (Forum)
  Found an old style Honda Civic 2.0 5 door Type S,only 10 miles,first reg jan06 on a 55 plate.Trouble is the guides only show this vehicle being made up to 04.So what am I missing? has it been sat round somewhere for two years or was there a stock of these things or could it have been made late
• MOT - taking it earlier 12 Sep 2006 (Forum)
  Hi, I have a car that is almost 3 year old and it is due its FIRST MOT in November 2006. Can I take the car in for its first MOT in September 2006? This is because I will be in the USA for 6mths from October 2006. I cannot ask somebody to take the car in for MOT in November and will be keeping
• VW passat 22 Dec 2002 (Forum)
  considering a new model of this car as maybe my next purchase, probably diesel. quite concerned with the car by car breakdown reports though as the previous model got bad reviews, along with the golf, and this is not what i would expect. i'm after good reliability and low costs, not what