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  • I don't want to write-off my old car... 13 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
    My car was struck by another on Sunday and suffered a large scrape down the passenger side. If I claim off the other party's insurance, they will presumably...
  • Is this 12-year-old, low mileage Mazda likely to cause me problems? 14 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I've been offered a 12-year-old Mazda estate with just 12,000 miles on the clock. It's been used only for trips to the local shops. Please would you tell...
  • new old shape zafira - 7 seater best buy for £10,000 3 May 2014 (Forum)
    have a budget of 10,000 and looking to buy the old shape but new zafira for 10,600. it will have vauxhall lifetime warrantee, is this a deal deal or should i be looking at a used car of better made?
  • Old car speed camera flashed 4 Mar 2002 (Forum)
    Hi, I have a legal problem, my old car that I sold about a month ago has been caught by a speed camera and is still registered in my name. It looks like the new owner did not register the car. Trouble is, I know this person and am reluctant to pass on their identity unless I really have to. I
  • Ten uses for old engine oil 5 Jul 2021 (Forum)
    .Dilute with paraffin and paint on sheds 2.Treat fence posts and garden stakes 3. Paint onto old car's springs and subframes 4. Use in my 50+yr old Atco 17 and 20+yr old Mountfield Empress. 5. Apply to undersides of mowers for winter period 6. Use in chainsaw for blade
  • any - old wiper blades 31 Aug 2019 (Forum)
    I have just renewed the wiper blades on my car and was wondering if they can be recycled anywhere?
  • A modern take on an old story 2 Nov 2009 (Forum)
    Car parked at the kerbside in the village - piece of paper over the tax disc - "Tax applied for online" !
  • Best first car for a 17 year old 23 Jan 2010 (Forum)
    my son has just passed his test at 17 and i wondered what would be a good first car which has a low insurance rating,excellent fuel economy and reliability. any ideas.
  • Best used small car for my 18-year-old son? 29 May 2021 (Ask HJ)
    What are your suggestions for the best used car for my 18-year-old son? Also, what is the best insurer for affordable cover for him?
  • Buying a retirement car - what to avoid? 2 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
    After many years of Volvo estates, usually bought at 5 years old with full histories, I am now retired and, while still needing to haul the occassional...
  • 2013 vw polo - question, 'Should I buy an old car with low miles 22 Mar 2022 (Forum)
    Questiuoner posed 'should he buy an immaculate  2013 vw polo ?' Going forward a few years, had the question been posed then, maybe worth bearing in mind that if that had been a this current years electric car, in all probability at 9 years old then it would have been looking at vast
  • BMW 5 series 530d - Old car low miles or young and high: BMW 5 series. 15 Oct 2011 (Forum)
     I want to buy a used BMW 5 sries 530d. There is a massive range of cars and prices at the sub 12k end of the market <6 years old. I would love some friendly advice on  whether I should buy a 2007 with 150k miles or a 2005 with 100k? Both come
  • FIAT Punto EVO (2010 - ) - What price for a new nose? 3 Feb 2010 (Forum)
    It seems like Fiat are up to their old tricks. Lets change the nose on the Punto and bung the price up. I remember they ruined the car once before in the early 2000s with a nose job. Oh and how come my old £7k car is now a £14k hatchback. How long before the discounts fall out of the sky. Since
  • Private Number Plate Swapping 29 Nov 2005 (Forum)
    Hi all, Was wondering if someone could give me some pointers in what I do when i want to swap my private number plate from my old car to my new one. The old car im still keeping aswell so that needs its old registration put back and then obviosuly place the private plate on the new car. I have
  • How can I trace my father's old car? 5 Sep 2018 (Ask HJ)
    I’m trying to find the last car my dad had before he died. The reg was G473 WMO and it was a Volkswagen Golf Driver Mk2. I've tried all search sites including...
  • What is the cheapest car for my 18 year old son to insure? 25 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
    My son has just passed his driving test, could you recommend a few small cars to insure? He has a budget of around £1000 for the car and I'm expecting...
  • Three year old car with 50,000 miles - buy or avoid? 2 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
    I'm looking for a small family car for around £7000, I've seen a two cars I like (Kia Cee’d and Toyota Auris) with around 50,000 miles in three years....
  • Car seat comfort in MPVs 24 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
    Which cars offer the most comfortable and supportive seats (in the lumber region) for back sufferers?
  • What car should I replace my old 2008 Mazda 3 with? 10 Oct 2023 (Ask HJ)
    Our old car is now starting to age and want to replace it. It is used for commuting approximately. 25 miles a day and for family journeys with my partner,...
  • Buying a replacement car 6 Dec 2011 (Ask HJ)
    My old boss (73), has retired to a French village. He wants to change his dying 11yr old Renault Megane Scenic RTE 1.9 DCi. Replacement must be big...
 

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