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Issue with nearly new car 6 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have owned a 2011 Volvo V50 D2 DRIVe 1.6 bought as a demonstrator in May 2011 with only 11 miles on the clock at the time of purchase. After approximately... -
Ridiculous 31 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
On the 23rd April I purchased a Jaguar XF Portfolio model at a cost of nearly £44,000. I have now covered approximately 700 miles and I find that the ride... -
Sound bite 31 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
For the past two years I have carried out the routine servicing of my wife’s 2003 BMW MINI Cooper which has covered 15,500 miles from new. When preparing... -
Petered rack man 14 Mar 2009 (Ask HJ)
My neighbours (who are both old age pensioners) purchased a new Vauxhall Meriva in 2004 from a local franchised dealer, who has carried out all subsequent... -
Should I sell my used car, given that values are rising? 8 Nov 2021 (Ask HJ)
I purchased an ex-demo Volvo V60 in March. It is now worth about £5,000 more than I paid for it and I am wondering whether to sell it. Of course, anything... -
I bought a car from a dealer that didn't disclose it was in an accident - what should I do? 14 Oct 2017 (Ask HJ)
I bought a used car last November from a MINI main dealer. The car was only five months old and had covered 5000 miles. A few months ago, I noticed the... -
My Porsche Carrera 997 is suffering from serious corrosion to the brakes - is there any recourse? 18 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
I've just had a call from the Official Porsche Centre which is servicing my 2006 997 Carrera S. They tell me that the nipples on the brake calipers are... -
Ripoff yarn 1 Aug 2009 (Ask HJ)
I am researching the best course of action for my problem with a car dealer. We are out of pocket in the amount of £2,090. I have reported to Consumer... -
Should I get a pre-reg car inspected by a mechanic before I buy it? 28 Mar 2018 (Ask HJ)
I'm buying a pre-registered Volkswagen Up (30 miles covered and registered January 2018) from a Volkswagen franchised dealer. Is it advisable to have an... -
Have you driven the Skoda Fabia 1.2DSG? 4 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have just purchased a Skoda Fabia 1.2 DSG and consider it a great car. I'm very happy with the performance for a small car and, compared to the small... -
When should I chance the cam belt on my Volkswagen Passat? 29 May 2016 (Ask HJ)
I have a Volkswagen Passat Estate 2.0 TDi BlueMotion (2011 model). Last week my local dealer called to say the cam belt is due to be replaced. However,... -
Should my wife purchase her leased Volkswagen Golf, which needs new tyres? 3 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
At the end of August, my wife will be leaving her current job and when she does so she will be handing back her company vehicle which has been leased by... -
A friend and I have decided to drive to Italy - what used car would you suggest for a road trip? 17 Apr 2019 (Ask HJ)
A friend and I have decided to drive down to Italy and meet our wives (they are flying down) for a weeks holiday. We thought we would take in the Nurburgring... -
How long should BMW take to fix an engine management fault on my 320? 13 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
I recently booked my car for a service and the engine management light was on. It is a 320 petrol coupe and the three-year warranty expires at the end... -
Fan drivers 25 Apr 2009 (Ask HJ)
I recently wrote to you about a buying experience at a large car showroom when my sister bought a 2003/03 BMW 320d SE. I recommended she get her local... -
Faulty used car - how can I get the seller to pay for the repairs? 25 May 2014 (Ask HJ)
A few weeks ago I bought a used Skoda Yeti. We got off to a bad start after the purchase in finding the windscreen was badly scratched by previously defective... -
I spilt petrol in my car - what can I use to get rid of the smell? 25 Feb 2020 (Ask HJ)
I spilt a bottle of petrol in the boot of my car three weeks ago. Despite cleaning with shampoo, I still cannot get rid of the smell. Can you advise of... -
Can a number of faults on a Used Approved Citroen C4 be repaired under warranty? 13 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
I bought an approved used 2006 C4 from a Citroen dealer last December. I had to take the car to my local Citroen garage this month to have the wheels balanced.... -
How long should a set of tyres last? 26 Sep 2025 (Ask HJ)
I own a 2016 Skoda Yeti 1.2 TSI SEL. It has only covered around 33000 miles.It was fitted with Goodyear tyres so I replaced them with the same. It now... -
Are Ford Duratec engines durable? 3 Jul 2025 (Ask HJ)
My 2006 Ford Fusion has done 102,000 miles which I don't consider high mileage. Recently while waiting at traffic lights, after a 25 mile journey, I noticed...
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