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Best small and reliable car for £10,000? 17 Dec 2019 (Ask HJ)
I want to purchase a used car. I’m thinking of getting a two-year-old Yaris, as it will have some of its original five-year-warranty remaining. I only... -
I bought a used Peugeot 407 which has worn steering bearings. Should the supplying dealer repair it? 6 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
I bought a four-year-old Peugeot 407 with a one-year warranty two weeks ago. I found worn bearings on the steering, plus a problem with the clutch release... -
Disenfranchised 25 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have been looking at the web site for an independent car servicing organisation and see that you can have your vehicle serviced by them, as opposed to... -
Problem with a recently purchased used car 5 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
Bought an Insignia CDTI Elite 160 (used, 2009 58 reg). I have had it for 1 week. The car has started to judder every now and again in 2nd/3rd at low... -
Warranty on MINI 4 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
Just prior to the expiry of warranty on my MINI Cooper Convertible, the air conditioning failed. The car was due a service and pre MOT check therefore... -
BMW won't pay for a repair under warranty 27 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
In late January I purchased an 04 plate 645ci from a BMW main dealer. It came with a full year's BMW used car warranty. Since then, the car has been... -
Should I buy a warranty? 14 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
I run have a 2005 Citroen C4 1.6 diesel, with currently 84,000 miles on the clock. It's covering approximately 500 miles a week and has so far proven reliable... -
Lifetime warranty question 15 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
If I buy a pre-registered Astra from my local franchise, does this cancel the lifetime guarantee, as technically I would be the second owner? -
Can I transfer my warranty? 23 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
I bought a 2009 Q5 in August 2012, and took out a Platinum two-year contract with Warranties 2000. Have changed the car in the last 10 days - to an Audi... -
Buying a used Boxster - is there anything I should watch out for? 3 Apr 2014 (Ask HJ)
I am considering a 2008 Boxster S manual with one owner and full Porsche history. The car has 23000 miles and looks brand new. It will be a second car... -
Is an extended warranty a worthwhile investment on a three year old car? 23 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
I am considering buying a 2012 BMW 320i with around 28,000 mileage. I have been offered an 18-month warranty with Safe and Sound mechanical breakdown insurance... -
My Vauxhall requires an ABS fault repair but the warranty ran out whilst I was waiting to be booked in. 7 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
The sensor light for my ABS in my car has been coming off and on for the last few weeks. I took it to a local garage and they told me to take it to the... -
If I service my new car at an independent garage - will I void the manufacturer's warranty? 29 May 2018 (Ask HJ)
My first service is due September 2019. I have previously used a local BMW Specialist. If I do so with my new vehicle, how do I stand legally with the... -
Is a dealer obliged to offer a warranty with a used car? 18 Oct 2019 (Ask HJ)
When buying from a recognised large garage are they obliged to offer a warranty of some sort of time. Or is there an age of car limit? -
SEAT warranty - can I take my car to a Volkswagen dealer to be serviced? 17 Mar 2022 (Ask HJ)
I have a SEAT Arona due its first service soon and there is no SEAT dealer near me but there is a decent Volkswagen one. If I get it serviced there will... -
Will having my car serviced outside of the dealer network compromise the warranty? 15 Jun 2021 (Ask HJ)
My wife’s MINI is due for its two-year service. I would like to take it to my local garage, which has given us excellent care. However, am I going to compromise... -
Why don't car dealers give a full year's warranty? 9 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
I looked at a Ford Kuga, 4x4, manual box, diesel engine, 2009 model and quite a nice car. The dealer, a main Ford agent, was asking £16,999 with only a... -
My approved used car has no service history and the warranty is void - what can I do? 17 Dec 2019 (Ask HJ)
A few months ago I bought a second-hand Hyundai i40 from an approved dealer. The service is now due on this car, but my local Hyundai dealer has told me... -
Silver service? 21 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
My local Mercedes service centre quoted £450 for a B service to my 28,000 mile 2002 C220CDI auto. This seams excessive. Another local servicing garage... -
Fault immediately found after buying used car 2 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
I've recently bought a 1.6 Honda Civic Sport only to find when driving it back from the dealership, that one of the engine emissions control systems has...