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Dual mass flywheel 27 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
My car is currently in pieces and has been diagnosed with a failed DMF and a damaged clutch as a result of this failure. Repair has been priced at... -
Dealer is refusing to honour car's warranty - what can I do? 12 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
I bought a used Land Rover Discovery 3 for £9000 recently. The advert stated that warranty covered the clutch and other components of the car, which was... -
Buying a used 3 Series - what should I look out for? 4 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
I'm buying a (2012 model) BMW 320ed. It has 42,000 miles on the clock, should I buy a 12 month warranty? ... -
Why won't the dealer replace a faulty Octavia clutch under warranty? 24 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
A friend of mine has a two-year-old Skoda Octavia with about 11,000 miles on the clock. It is still under warranty. Recently on a short journey to the... -
Warranty small print 19 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
Just bought 2009 Freelander 2. On going through small print of 1 year approved warranty I will only be covered for trip limit of 60 days, as I am usually... -
Is it possible to lease a used car? 1 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
Are you aware of anyone that leases used cars? -
Is a used Tesla S a sensible buy? 18 Jan 2019 (Ask HJ)
There are many three or four-year-old Tesla's on the market, probably because the four year 50k warranty has expired. I have read many horror stories regarding... -
Is TrustFord worth dealing with for buying a used Ford car? 21 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
Is TrustFord a good way of buying a used Ford car? Is it the same as Ford Direct, offering same or similar services for buying approved used Fords more... -
The supplying dealer used non-approved parts on my car - how do I ensure this doesn't invalidate my warranty? 11 Oct 2017 (Ask HJ)
I've recently purchased a new car from a main dealer and paid for dealer-fit front and rear parking sensors. A week after purchase, it comes to light that... -
Audi A5 clutch failure - can I keep the old part? 28 Mar 2014 (Ask HJ)
My Audi A5 2.0 TDI is still under warranty and is suffering problems. The garage found suspected clutch slip and at a total cost to myself (£2187) have... -
Which would be the most suitable car warranty to cover a 2014 Volkswagen Passat with 87,000 miles? 24 Jul 2023 (Ask HJ)
Can you advise me on the most suitable car warranty that would give me peace of mind for about three years (or longer) - if required and available? The... -
Buying a used Kia Cee'd 11 Oct 2014 (Ask HJ)
I went to view a used Kia Ceed recently, which was advertised with "full service history". The car is being advertised by an independent dealer and it... -
Why doesn't our extended warranty cover gearbox repairs to our Toyota Avensis? 14 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
We had a problem with a knocking sound on our 2005 Toyota Avensis. We extended the warranty in September 2009, and had the car serviced and MOTd under... -
Noisy first gear on a 350Z 24 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
I bought a 58 plate Nissan 350Z from a used car dealer, and I noticed it had a bit of a whine in first gear. I google'd it and saw that it could be a characteristic... -
Warranty company refusing to pay for new clutch? 3 Oct 2015 (Ask HJ)
We bought a December 2010-registered Renault Grand Scenic 1.5 dCi in late July with 39k miles on the clock from a used dealer. When we bought the car,... -
Water pump failure on a used car - what are my rights? 14 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
I recently bought a 2007 MINI Cooper from a dealer with a three month warranty. Within a few weeks of ownership, the car suffered a water leak and I’ve... -
Can an aftermarket ECU cause DMF failure? 22 Oct 2014 (Ask HJ)
I own a 2010 SEAT Alhambra, which has suffered a dual mass flywheel failure. The car has covered less than 35,000 miles and has a full service history.... -
Is it worth getting a comprehensive vehicle check on a used luxury hybrid? 24 Jul 2017 (Ask HJ)
I recently purchased a 2008 Lexus LS600h from a Lexus dealer with a 12 month warranty. Being a non mechanical person thought it would be worth a comprehensive... -
Should I buy a new Toyota or used MINI with 20,000 miles? 19 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
Which car is the better buy, in terms of reliability and resale value - a new Toyota Aygo or a MINI One with 20,000 miles on the clock? -
Buying a used car - which are the most reliable? 8 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
Can you tell me which used cars are the most reliable? I have £8000 to spend and want to buy a saloon with four doors.