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What city cars with auto gearboxes do you recommend? 23 Jul 2020 (Ask HJ)
I want to buy a 2018 or 2019 automatic city car. What are your thoughts on the Hyundai i10 and Kia Picanto? I like these because of the warranty. What... -
Is it okay to use fuel additives? 21 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
Over the years I've used Miller's Diesel Plus in our diesel cars, mainly to lubricate the injector pump rather than seeking extra performance. We have... -
I'm looking for a car with a seven-year warranty, what should I buy? 17 Mar 2023 (Ask HJ)
For the last few years of my working life I need very reliable car for my daily commute. I'm in the market for a new car, with a budget of up £15K. Of... -
Is a warranty void if it has been serviced by an unapproved garage? 15 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
A recent reader wrote saying that Mercedes had turned down a Warranty claim because the car had been serviced at an Independent garage. My understanding... -
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.... -
Faulty S-MAX - What are our options? 7 Apr 2016 (Ask HJ)
We recently bought a 2007 S-MAX and was told it came with a three month warranty from a third party company. The dealer assured us the car was free from... -
Are dealers required by law to provide warranties on cars for sale? 27 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
Can you advise if a garage is required by law to provide a warranty on the sale of a car, and if not, under what circumstances can they refuse and whether... -
Why does the RAC provide a one-month warranty when consumers are protected for six months anyway? 28 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
I note a RAC advertisement in this week’s Telegraph Motoring for used cars. It mentions a warranty - a minimum of one month supplied by the dealer. In... -
Boils Law 31 Oct 2009 (Ask HJ)
I have a 1999 Rover 214 which has just conked out with a head gasket problem, not even having done 50,000 miles. I have been quoted about £800, which... -
My used car has had faults since I bought it - will my warranty cover them? 25 Sep 2017 (Ask HJ)
I purchased a used Jeep Wrangler from a dealer for £20,000. They told me the car had been serviced by themselves, including all oil changes. Upon driving... -
Warranty for a rest 25 Apr 2009 (Ask HJ)
Having bought nine new Vauxhalls since 1960, currently a 08 Vectra CDTI, I have always done my own maintenance, with much information obtained from the... -
I bought a Volvo XC70 with the manufacturer's warranty, but the car was serviced late - is the warranty void? 15 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have just bought a one-year-old Volvo XC70 from a main dealer, as part of the Volvo approved used car scheme. The car has 20,000 miles on the clock,... -
Used car with gearbox problems 25 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
I purchased a Fiat Grande Punto 3 weeks ago from a used car dealer. I have noticed a whine in 1st and 2nd gear, and upon visiting a local garage they have... -
Buying a used Skoda Octavia - should I take the plunge? 26 Jan 2015 (Ask HJ)
I would reakly like to buy a 2011 1.8tsi Skoda Octavia as the engine felt great. However, I am concerned about the oil consumption issue and costly piston... -
The clutch is slipping on a used car we bought four months ago - should the warranty cover this? 21 Feb 2018 (Ask HJ)
I purchased a second hand 2014 A5 Sportback in October 2017. We received a six month warranty with the car and now the clutch is slipping. The warranty... -
Under cover operations 18 Apr 2009 (Ask HJ)
I have a question about servicing and warranties. My 18-month-old car has a three-year warranty, of which the final year is a dealer rather than manufacturer... -
Dealer won't extend my used car's warranty during lockdown. Is this a common occurrence right now? 14 Apr 2020 (Ask HJ)
I bought a 2012 car in October 2019 from a dealer, which came with a twelve month warranty. Following Government guidelines, we have self-isolated. Consequently... -
Refused warranty claim on Evo X 30 Jul 2014 (Ask HJ)
Mitsubishi has refused a warranty claim on my Evo X. The car was registered in 2011 and is still within warranty. The engine suffered catastrophically... -
Is an extended warranty worth buying? 21 Oct 2020 (Ask HJ)
If you buy a used car from a big dealer in the UK, can you trust that they have done the proper checks on the gearbox etc? And would it be worth getting... -
Can you recommend a rust-resistant car for use on an Atlantic island? 15 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
My daughter is going to work on a small island in the Atlantic. It has a subtropical climate and cars there have a tendency to rust due to the saline environment....