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1.1 Citroen Saxo desire 03 - Advice needed on whether or not to purchase Saxo 30 Jan 2021 (Forum)
ok so I'm currently looking into buying a cheap run around car and I've come across an 03 citroen saxo desire 1.1L for £325. The car looks in great shape and has been well looked after. The problem though is that it has no MOT and hasn't done since November 2020. Now I've been -
mondeo tdci 2.0 06 plate - Starter motor problem 27 Jan 2021 (Forum)
to find that the starter motor turns all the time the battery is connected, without the key in the ignition. The car will start but the starter is still running. Is it a faulty ignition switch as a friend suggested or something else? I've done numerous searches on the internet for the problem without -
Can I get a performance car without a big insurance premium? 9 Jan 2021 (Ask HJ)
I’m after a performance car but I don’t want to pay ridiculous insurance premiums. Am I living in dreamland? -
What's the best SUV for £22,000 or less? 21 Dec 2020 (Ask HJ)
I have a budget of £22,000 for a used or new SUV. It must have an automatic gearbox with a petrol or hybrid powertrain. The boot size must also be at least... -
Are finance deals available on pre-reg cars? 9 Dec 2020 (Ask HJ)
Are PCP/PCH deals available on pre-registered cars? -
What mid-size hatch is best for regular, long motorway trips? 23 Nov 2020 (Ask HJ)
I’m travelling quite far, regularly across the UK next year for work, January to July each weekend. I’d like a 4-wheel-drive, Golf-sized car. What car... -
VW Golf 1.6tdi SE running report 2013 6 Oct 2020 (Forum)
I purchased this car one year old from Motorpoint in Birmingham at £15k. the mileage today after 6 years is 130k - all components are original... -
What's the best four-seater convertible? 2 Aug 2020 (Ask HJ)
Which is the best convertible to buy? Needs to be a four-seater. -
Do any small cars offer 4-wheel-drive? 25 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
Could you please recommend a small car that is both automatic and all wheel drive, with a high seat and driving assistance systems? It would be for use... -
Toyota RAV4 xT3 2.2 d 4d. 2006. 120k - Transmission noise 20 May 2020 (Forum)
Hello, I bought this car with slight livable noise, it has developed, there is a noise about 6 x wheel rotation frequency, normal running and even when coasting downhill with engine off, depressiong clutch or light braking, noise is there, kind of scraping, gear -
Why isn't my stop-start working? 19 May 2020 (Ask HJ)
My stop-start engine stopped, as per normal, at a set of traffic lights - but then wouldn't automatically start again. Why's that? -
Seller of a car I'm looking at doesn't have all the service history paperwork. Is this a red flag? 19 May 2020 (Ask HJ)
I am looking to buy a 2010 car just to run around in but the seller can only provide evidence of its last service being 2017. He insistsIs this isn't a... -
How can I prevent my car's DPF clogging while it’s limited to short journeys during the lockdown? 1 Apr 2020 (Ask HJ)
My 2019 Range Rover will be parked up for the duration of the coronavirus lockdown, with the exception of a weekly 3-mile supermarket trip. It’s already... -
Can you recommend a small, automatic car that's cheap to insure for a young driver? 27 Feb 2020 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking for a second car that I can insure my 19-year-old son on. My wife insists the car must be automatic and 5-door (as she will also use it). I... -
How early can I get an MoT done to preserve the date? 18 Feb 2020 (Ask HJ)
I had my car MoTd six weeks earlier on Feb 15th (the car was registered on the 29th of March) than it was due as it was being serviced. Should/could they... -
Is a diesel van a no go if I only do journeys of 10 miles? 25 Nov 2019 (Ask HJ)
I want to change my Ford Connect for a Transit or Transit Custom. Most of my journeys are less than 10 miles - will I have DPF problems? -
Need a reliable used car for £3000 - any suggestions? 15 Nov 2019 (Ask HJ)
I am looking to replace our trusty old Nissan Micra. I would like a small car that's cheap to run and very reliable. I have up to £3000 to spend. -
ANY (run on a shoestring) - Best tyres on the back, but.... 6 Nov 2019 (Forum)
One of my Bridgestone 175/70 R13 tyres developed a bit of a bulge, so I've got my Chen shin 155 (aspect ratio unspecified but I've been told its 82) truck... -
Volkswagen Passat Estate - '04 VW Passat Highline 1.9 TDi Auto Buying advice 26 Oct 2019 (Forum)
Hi, Going to check out a VW Passat estate later today, and just looking for some tips on what to look out for. It's got 213k miles on the clock, but speaking to the guy and he's been running it as a company car, so it's been serviced regularly and had all the important stuff done -
What cheap petrol car can carry a moped in the back? 8 Oct 2019 (Ask HJ)
I need a cheap to run petrol vehicle on a budget of £3000 which is suitable for the London ULEZ and also needs to carry a moped in the back. Rear seats...