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  • My son's premium is high because of his postcode - is there any way to lower it? 16 Nov 2017 (Ask HJ)
    My 25 year old son is being stung for car insurance because of his Central Manchester postcode, despite the fact that the car is kept in a secure underground...
  • Insurance and pattern parts? 12 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
    The time has come to renew my insurance with Direct Line and their policy wording now states that they may use parts not manufactured by the car maker....
  • Who has either given or received a car as a gift? 13 Oct 2007 (Forum)
    happened a few years ago but I learned a sober lesson in that free cars can be very exensive, unless you're quick to recognise their real worth. This car was only 7 years old! Suddenly the piles 7 to 10 year old cars in the local scrappy made perfect sense. I realised that I should have simply sold
  • Was I wrong 12 Sep 2002 (Forum)
    My renault clio (3days old) has an annoying clicking sound (it isn't very noisy but still)I want someone to look at it incase it is something important when I phoned Renault to get someone to look at it they said the technicians only work till 4.30. E explaining that I need the car for work which
  • I'll be three days late with service - is my FSH affected? 2 Feb 2024 (Ask HJ)
    My car is just coming up to 3 years old and my 3rd annual service is due. My 3 year warranty expires on the same day. If I get my service done a few days...
  • Closing the unstable door? 13 Feb 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I own a VW Golf Mk5 SE 1.6 FSI 115PS registered 16/05/2006. The ESP OFF light came on along with the skidding car motif on the console and would not respond...
  • Will a nearly new diesel be difficult to sell on in the future? 3 May 2017 (Ask HJ)
    I want to buy a secondhand (nearly new, maximum 12 months old) Ford Mondeo Estate. I'm not sure whether to go for petrol or diesel. Annual mileage is approximately...
  • Nissan Note has electrical faults - has it got flood damage? 1 Mar 2014 (Ask HJ)
    I purchased a used (previously two owners) Nissan Note 10 days ago. It is now showing odd problems. The battery saving 'lights off function' suddenly failing...
  • What is the best car for real mpg? 12 Jul 2022 (Ask HJ)
    What's the best car for miles per gallon? I have heard that a Renault Clio dCi 90 Eco is pretty good.
  • Which SUV or small estate should I buy? 24 Jan 2022 (Ask HJ)
    I'm looking to buy a new SUV or small estate that has a flat boot without a lip, with fold-flat rear seats, preferably not a hatchback i.e. the rear door...
  • Audi A3 - Audi A3 - Buying a high mileage A3 - advice needed 19 Sep 2020 (Forum)
    Hi guys,  I'm looking to buy my first car here in the UK. I'm 29 years old and had my driving licence since I was 18 (issued in my home country, Romania) and although I've been living in the UK since 2013, I haven't driven here at all yet.  I've been looking on autotrader
  • Can you trade-in a car that's worth more than the vehicle you are buying? 26 Aug 2020 (Ask HJ)
    A friend of mine has a three year old Mercedes-Benz A-Class, valued at around £16,000. She wants to buy a new Fiat 500 and expects to spend £14,000. Is...
  • Volkswagen Touran - PDI on new car 24 Aug 2019 (Forum)
    Not sure if I've been had by my dealer buying a 1 month old Touran 1.6 SE Family? I collected it today from a Volvo dealer one month old with 800 miles on the clock, one previous owner.  While checking through the documentation I noticed that the vehicle data sticker loose
  • What 4x4 should I buy? 29 Jan 2019 (Ask HJ)
    I am looking to buy a used car, ideally only about three years old. I want 4x4 option, sits high on the road, petrol/hybrid with leg room in the back for...
  • Should I change the fuel filter on my Volkswagen Lupo GTI? 1 Oct 2018 (Ask HJ)
    I recently bought a 16 year old Volkswagen Lupo GTI with a full service history. There's no record of a change of fuel filter - not even in the Volkswagen...
  • Should I take out a new insurance policy? 26 Sep 2018 (Forum)
    Morning folks So im off to pick up my new car today...yay!  I informed insurers that is got rid of old one and they gave me 14 days to replace it or they would cancel policy. Im still within my 14 days so thought a change of vehicle would be more cost effective
  • When will my 1976 Triumph Stag become tax exempt? 1 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
    My Triumph Stag was built in May 1976. When will it be tax exempt?
  • Ford Fiesta service - should I pay extra for an engine flush? 29 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
    My 65 reg Ford Fiesta EcoBoost has just had its first service at 11,000 miles. The invoice states that gas treatment and motor flush have been used at...
  • Best used 4x4 for towing? 23 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
    We are looking for a used car to tow a horse box long distances. The vehicle must be capable of pulling 2000kg plus. We have a budget of around £5000 and...
  • Found a popular performance saloon - why is it at auction? 6 Aug 2016 (Ask HJ)
    I've spotted a nearly new and popular performance saloon coming up at auction. It has low (warranted) mileage, and listed as Grade 1, with the V5 present....
 

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