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Is it common for Volvo S60 automatic gearboxes to fail after just 84,000 miles? 10 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
I am writing after recent disappointment with my Volvo. The car is a 2002 S60 T5 and at 84,000 miles the automatic gearbox has been playing up and is slowly... -
Audi RS6 - what causes wheel buckle? 16 Jul 2016 (Ask HJ)
My Audi RS6 was bought new in late 2015 and has done 5000 miles. I reported an issue to the local dealer (not the supplying dealer) of a vibration through... -
Successful rust claim on my Passat 9 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
After reading recent Q&As I contacted my local Volkswagen garage to make a claim for rust bubbling through on both front wing wheel arches. In the HJ advice... -
Which specification Ford Fiesta best suits my needs? 12 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I love my X-reg 1.25 Fiesta Zetec, but it's definitely starting to show its age and I think it's about time I replaced it. Ideally I'd like to buy a new... -
Garage trying to buy back faulty car at a reduced rate, what are my consumer rights? 4 Jan 2022 (Ask HJ)
I recently purchased a 2015 DS3 from a garage and noticed it was drinking oil within a couple of weeks of driving it. I have returned it to the garage... -
What is a realistic price for my wife's 2000 BMW 523 SE? 21 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
My wife bought her BMW 523 SE Touring automatic in August 2000. Since then she has carefully cherished it, had it regularly serviced, done only 90,000... -
Mazda 6 timing chain jump after 41k - advice on compensation from Mazda 31 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
Hello, I purchased a Mazda 6 diesel 2.2 TS2 + 5 year RAC extended warranty from The Car Shop, Swindon and took possession on 28/09/12 with a mileometer... -
Hire car taken away before I find a replacement for my write-off 9 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
My beloved 10 year old Ford Galaxy has been 'written off' by my insurance company as an uneconomical repair following a non-fault accident. Basically... -
Car not of satisfactory quality 9 Dec 2011 (Ask HJ)
I recently bought a Ford Fiesta 1.4TDCi from Evans Halshaw in Burnley. I agreed to pay for and collect it a week later so that it could be ready. When... -
Rental arithmetic 20 Mar 2010 (Ask HJ)
I recently decided to trade-in my 30,000 mile 2003 Ford Focus1.6 Ghia Auto for an 09 Ford Fiesta 1.4 Auto in Moondust Silver. But I was slightly surprised... -
The engine in our car keeps cutting out and losing power - what's wrong with it? 5 Aug 2017 (Ask HJ)
Our 2007 Ford Fiesta 1.4 TDCi broke down on Sunday evening. The engine cut out at 75mph. It started up again and revved fine, but came up with 'Engine... -
Water ingress in front passenger footwell 25 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
I am experiencing water ingress into the passenger front footwell of my 2013 SEAT Leon. I only noticed it when cleaning the carpet after our holiday as... -
Is there any harm in me getting intermittent, smaller services done somewhere other than the main dealer? 26 Oct 2020 (Ask HJ)
I've bought a 2019 BMW 320d Touring with an auto transmission. This is now a 1-year-old car and it has covered 10,000 miles. When I bought it from the... -
Buying a used Porsche Boxster - what should I look out for? 8 Feb 2016 (Ask HJ)
I am looking to buy a used Porsche Boxster for £30k+. This will be an approved car from a Porsche dealer and with 20k miles on the clock. What should I... -
The transportation blocks on my new car were never removed causing damage - where do I stand? 5 Sep 2025 (Ask HJ)
During my cars first service, it was discovered that the transportation blocks had been left in place by the dealer. The car was driven like this for 2... -
Will a hybrid car that's been sat around for months have battery issues in the future? 7 Jun 2021 (Ask HJ)
I'm on the lookout for a car and saw a good 2-year old (April 2019) Lexus RX L with 2500 miles on it. Surprisingly, it had done 2300 miles in the first... -
How realistic are official fuel consumption and CO2 figures for new cars? 22 Apr 2020 (Ask HJ)
I'm thinking of buying the new Ford Kuga PHEV 2.5. The fuel consumption figures are 201mpg and CO2 of 26g Are they serious? I’ll never achieve that, will... -
My Ford Focus ST needs an expensive repair for a known issue - can I claim the money from Ford? 17 Mar 2018 (Ask HJ)
My 2013 Ford Focus ST experienced uneven engine running in December. A Ford dealer traced the problem to the engine wiring harness - a problem for which... -
Why is my diesel car emitting blue smoke upon starting up? 25 Nov 2017 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2007 Peugeot 207 1.6 HDI, with 83,000 clocked miles. Basically, the longer the car sits unused, the more blue smoke it puts out when it starts... -
When is a car park sign unfair? 12 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
I visited a Volkswagen dealer in Victoria Road, Ruislip. This road has many small retail parks. I parked in what I thought was the retail park in which...
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