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  Good valeo 31 Jan 2009 (Ask HJ)
  Following your warning to get the type of radiator checked on older models (mine is a 270CDi estate, March 04) my dealer gave me the dreaded news that...
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  used car warranty 8 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I bought an almost three-year-old used car from a main dealer. By law, what is the minimum warranty they must give? The car is three months off being...
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  Buying a Lexus GS - hybrid or non-hybrid? 6 May 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking at changing my 10 year old Lexus IS and am considering the GS range at 3-4 years old. Choice being GS450H, GS250 or GS300H. Question is, do...
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  Tyred out 24 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I own a 2003 Ford Mondeo Ghia Estate 2.0 TDCi (130). The car has run very well since I acquired it when 12 months old. Last year I hit a pothole that resulted...
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  Do garages try to sell unnecessary extras when you go for a service? 27 Mar 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I recently took my 2015 Ford Fiesta auto (12,000 miles) for its three-year service at our local Ford dealer. We had agreed a price for the service and...
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  Buying an economical runabout for £5000 30 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I inquired almost five years ago about what car (second hand so someone else had taken the depreciation hit) to buy for an £8,000 budget I was interested...
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  I was sold a new battery when the fault was actually a failed alternator - can I get a refund for the battery? 24 Dec 2010 (Ask HJ)
  The 2-year-old battery in my Vauxhall Astra 2.2 Coupe failed to start the car during the recent spate of cold weather. After recharging it, it again failed...
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  What's the cheapest car to insure for for my son and his wife returning to the UK from abroad? 26 Jun 2019 (Ask HJ)
  My son (48) and his German wife (56) are returning to the UK from Canada. I understand most insurance costs do not recognise NCB obtained from abroad....
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  What used car do you recommend for a 150 mile daily commute? 29 May 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I travel 150 miles a day, up to four days a week and need a comfortable, highly economical car at an affordable price. My thinking is to get something...
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  How can I export my Ford S-Max to Singapore? 23 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to export my one-year-old Ford S-Max 2.5T to Singapore. Do you have any advice and can you recommend an agent to help me ship and import the...
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  Taking trader to court 24 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I am in the process of taking a dealer to small claims court - I bought a Toyota previa from them in June for £3125. It was 12 years old and had done 130,000...
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  Experience with Volvo after alternator failure 2008 V70 8 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Volvo V70 D5 registered in August 2008, with 41000 miles. It's alternator failed in late June 2012. The quote to repair from a Volvo dealer was...
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  Drip die 17 Apr 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My sister bought a 1998 Rover 200 (1.8 engine) less than 2 weeks ago. The car had 105k miles on clock and she paid the sticker price of £995 and received...
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  Need a small car with high seating - what do you recommend? 15 Oct 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to buy an economical car, with an automatic transmission, with leather seats and high seating. I am a 75 year old female only 5'2". What can...
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  Buying a used car for £15k - what should I buy? 20 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to buy a used car (two or three years old) for £15,000. It needs to be a four door hatch, preferably high for easy access for elderly parents...
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  Which small family car for motorway miles? 20 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My wife drives 110 miles on a motorway each day 4 times every week. My budget is up to £21000. Which car do you recommend for a family of four (I have...
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  Buying a small car for my mum, but need one with high seating position. Any recommendations? 9 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Buying a second hand car (£2-£3k) for my 76 year old mum, needs to be small but would like a high seating position for ease of getting in/out. She has...
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  A modern classic sports car 8 Dec 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I am thinking of buying something silly, fun and unusual. I have looked at: Maserati 3200 2001, Aston Martin DB7 3.2 2004, Jaguar XK8. Any other...
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  I need a small/ medium sized estate car 13 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I am seeking to purchase a used estate car of 1.6-litres. This could be a small to medium size car valued about £6000 max and 3 to 4 years old.
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  Which accident management? 2 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
  My wife has been offered free Honda Happiness Accident Management for her three year old Jazz. In view of the adverse comments about 'accident management...