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  Volkswagen Polo automatic 7 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to purchase a new VW Polo, either diesel or petrol with an automatic transmission. I would also consider a used car, 1 or 2 years old with...
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  I want to buy an old Nissan Sunny but is the clutch on the way out? 15 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I'm thinking about buying a 1993 Nissan Sunny 1.4 with very low miles of 39,000. It drives well, but the clutch seems a bit high on the biting point. Is...
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  Where can I find the computer terminal on my wife's 1997 Citroen Saxo? 7 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I need to get a diagnostic test done on my wife's old 1997 Citroen Saxo as it is running very badly, but my local garage can't find a computer point. The...
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  Family planning 20 Mar 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to upgrade my car and can't decide between a Toyota Verso, a Vauxhall Zafira or a Mazda 5. I have a 2 year old and an 11month old so safety...
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  Can I reject a car for a faulty CD player? 6 Jul 2022 (Ask HJ)
  This week I did a straight swap for a car using my old car with a second hand car dealership. The in-dash CD player is not playing my CD which played in...
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  At what age does a spare tyre need replaced? 8 Dec 2020 (Ask HJ)
  Can I safely use my 6-year-old full-size spare tyre? It was purchased for my car when new in 2016. The DOT code is from early 2015. I just wondered about...
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  What is causing my Ford KA to lose power when driving up hills? 31 Aug 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I have just bought a 2013 Ford KA. It has 13,000 miles on the clock. We live on a steep hill and it can barely get up the hill from a standing start with...
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  Seriously damaged - can I reject repair and demand replacement? 11 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Yesterday whilst stationary, waiting to join ferry at Dover my 3 month old Ford C-MAX was hit by a Polish lorry which seriously damaged and ripped the...
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  I bought a new car that I now need to sell soon. When should I sell it? 15 Jul 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I recently bought a new car. I'm not sure why I did not consider nearly-new, cheaper cars, but with Covid-19 and showrooms closed, I bought new. Now I...
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  Is it worth fixing a 7 year old C8? 20 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  We bought our family C8 from a Citroen dealer in March 2005 with a 5 year warranty. The car has been well looked after and serviced in accordance with...
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  Is the Peugeot 205 reliable? 29 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I'm thinking of buying a Peugeot 205, can you tell me if they're reliable?
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  Which estate for £10,000? 21 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking for a reliable family estate car with as big a boot as possible up to 4 years old and have about £10,000 to spend. What would you recommend?
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  How can I get insurance on a new car that will have my existing private plate on? 4 Sep 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I have a private number plate which I transfer to each car I buy. I recently sold my four year old car to a dealer for cash and put the private plate on...
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  Can you recommend a good mpg automatic small car? 2 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I want to buy my 21 year old daughter a automatic small car with good mpg. Please advise.
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  Buying a car that's not moved in months - what should I look out for? 21 May 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking at a new Toyota Yaris TR pre-registered on a 2013 plate with 100 miles on the clock. Are there any pitfalls from buying a car that has been...
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  Cheap, reliable transport for a 25-year-old? 13 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Could you recommend some reliable, economical cars £1000 to £1500 for a 25 yo man? Future mileage will be less than 12,000 a year, reasonable size boot...
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  25% off the Fabia - how?! 21 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
  £8995 OTR - how does Skoda make such a large reduction on the Fabia? Is the deal as good as it seems?
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  Money-back on a non-starting 206? 23 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a V-registered Peugeot 206 a week ago for my daughter from a local garage - I paid £500 cash, and now the car will not start or drive. Can I...
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  Annual mileage no longer justifies diesel - what now? 12 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My annual mileage no longer justifies a diesel, I am considering a two year old used Honda Accord or a BMW 3 Series, which would you recommend? Should...
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  What economical automatic for a familly? 24 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
  We have the opportunity to get a lease car from work so we don't need to worry about tax and maintenance, etc. What is the most economical car that...