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Which large family estate car should I buy? 21 May 2014 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking for a spacious diesel estate car. I need lots of rear leg room and space in the boot. I do about 25,000 miles year, so need a diesel. I also... -
My car developed a fault just out of the warranty period - should I have to pay for work to be done on it? 18 Apr 2018 (Ask HJ)
My 2015 Ford Fiesta has done 36,000 miles, I've had it from new. It's five weeks out of warranty and the the engine management light came on. It was a... -
Renault Captur - petrol or diesel? 14 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
I am looking at changing my current car. I currently drive a Kia Cee'd diesel, but don't cover as many miles as I use to due to retiring. I anticipate... -
Brake discs worn after just 8500 miles 6 May 2014 (Ask HJ)
My 2007 Toyota Auris was requested to go back to the dealer following its first service as they wanted to check the brake disc due to possible corrosion.... -
Buying a high mileage Mercedes-Benz - what should I look out for? 10 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have a chance to buy a high mileage (100,000 miles) 2011 Mercedes-Benz C220 Sport Estate from a cousin. I only need to pay off finance which is £8500,... -
My car, which was written off (but repaired), has lost value - can I claim for this loss from my insurer? 13 Feb 2018 (Ask HJ)
In December 2016, I was the victim of a rear end collision. The third party driver accepted full responsibility. My car is a 2008 Citroen C3 and the damage... -
Why won't Ford pay for a bonnet release cable repair on my Mondeo? 11 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
My car is a March 2009 Ford Mondeo 2.2-litre Titanium X five-door. I became the second owner on 18 August 2009 and the car has now covered 25,902 miles.... -
Credit crunch 1 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
I am writing on behalf of my daughter who lives in Liverpool. On Thursday, 25th February 2010 she was involved in an horrific accident in Manchester. A... -
I bought a classic car described as 'immaculate' but it has many faults - can I return it and get a refund? 24 May 2019 (Ask HJ)
I bought a fully refurbished 1972 MGB Roadster seven days ago which was advertised as immaculate, in as new condition, mileometer reset to zero, essentially... -
Advice on long-term storage of automatic car. 10 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
Owing to an unexpected medical issue, I have been told not to drive for a few months. My automatic Vauxhall Corsa (2005 model) is on my drive and won't... -
Bought a clocked car - can I reject it? 19 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
I recently bought a used Mercedes-Benz C-Class from a garage. The car was advertised with 28,000 miles on the clock, but when I checked the paperwork I... -
Used car failed within five months of purchase - who's liable for the costs? 31 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
We purchased a used Citroen C4 five months ago and the car has now suffered a breakdown. The garage have told us the bearings have mechanically failed... -
Head gasket failure? 26 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
I bought Ford Fiesta 1.4 2002 from an auction. When I tried to service the car the spark plug snapped, which I removed with an appropriate extractor.... -
Why can parking enforcement companies access my private data from the DVLA? 4 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
Like many of your readers my car was logged as overstaying a 2-hour limit in a B&Q car park. The parking company were given my personal details by the... -
What are my insurance rights? 20 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
The road conditions were icy and the car didn't stop when I applied the brakes. As a result, I collided into an approaching vehicle (single file road).... -
Hire purchased 21 Nov 2009 (Ask HJ)
Last month I purchased an 18-month-old Avensis Tourer TR 2.2 D-4D from a Toyota Dealership after reading your car-by-car details about them and also your... -
Should I buy a used Jaguar XF? 23 Oct 2024 (Ask HJ)
Can you give me your opinion of a Jaguar XF please. I had one (late 2015 mark), sold it and bought a Fabia that is very sensible but so boring. It makes... -
My tyres are perishing at 12,000 miles. Do you have any advice about seeking compensation? 29 Jul 2021 (Ask HJ)
Four years ago, I purchased four Pirelli Scorpion Verde Tyres for my SUV. As an advertised premium brand with a lifetime warranty, I was willing to pay... -
Does the Ford Fiesta ST have a known problem with windscreen glare? 2 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
Having fallen out of love with a Clio Gordini Renaultsport, and needing a little more space than my MINI John Cooper Works, my husband was rather excited... -
Warm start problems 4 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
Earlier in 2012 I purchased a Nissan Patrol GE SE 4x4 (1998), for £3K with just 74K Miles, for farm and forestry work. It has been serviced and MOT'd....

