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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... -
Is it worth having comprehensive insurance on an older car? 29 Feb 2024 (Ask HJ)
Is it worth having comprehensive insurance on an old car (Citroen Belingo MPV 2007) or is third party as good as it gets? -
Rustlady’s Benz 2 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have an 8-year-old MB 220CDI estate that has developed bubbling paintwork and underlying rust on the rear pillar by the tailgate opening. My local MB... -
Should a throttle body be covered by warranty? 24 Nov 2021 (Ask HJ)
My Volkswagen Beetle is three and a half years old, has done a total of 9,496 miles (I have had the car a year and half, and when I bought the car it had... -
An EGR valve replacement for my Audi A6 isn't covered under warranty - is this fair? 8 May 2018 (Ask HJ)
I own a 2013 Audi A6 diesel, which for the past six weeks has sporadically gone into limp home mode with the engine management light flashing. Each time,... -
Insurance Renewal 26 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
My wife has recently renewed her insurance policy through Castle Cover (who I have used for years with car and house insurance). She completed the deal... -
Drive shafted 17 Apr 2010 (Ask HJ)
I am appalled by some of the tales of dodgy behaviour by dealers. Here's one to add to the list. In February 2009 I bought a used 05 VW Passat 2-litre... -
Buying a used car to cover lots of short trips- which is best for £3000? 19 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
I’m looking to buy a new car to cover lots of short trips. Overall, I drive 12 times a day, but only cover 20 miles. We have £3000 to spend and the car... -
Where can I get long-term continental insurance cover? 16 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
Who apart from Saga offers 180 days or more per year continental cover? -
Is it possible to buy a vegan friendly car? 7 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
We want to buy an economical seven-seater. It must be second hand and (as we’re vegan) not contain any leather. We realise that glue will be used (which... -
Juddering clutch on 57-plate Astra 6 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
I am experiencing clutch judder in my 1.6 petrol Astra in 1st, 2nd and reverse gear. The car has done 41K miles and is a '57 plate. I bought it last Friday... -
I bought a Smart car two months ago which has an electrical problem - should the warranty cover this? 15 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
I bought a Smart car on a 55 plate with 52,000 miles two months ago. It appears that the wiring loom has shorted out, affecting a number of systems. I... -
Any driver 29 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
Thank you for your recent advice on a used Renault Laguna diesel. I have had it now for a week and it seems to be returning good millage so far. I now... -
How reliable is the BMW i3? 8 Dec 2021 (Ask HJ)
My BMW i3 is just about to exit its 3 year warranty and I have been offered extended warranty at £700-plus per annum. This seems quite a lot of money for... -
Is an oil leak caused by a garage service covered by my warranty? 5 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
We purchased a secondhand Peugeot Partner Tepee S HDI in the autumn of 2010, and had no trouble with it until we took it for a service at an independent... -
Winter warner 24 Oct 2009 (Ask HJ)
I travel several times a year to Germany on private leisure trips. I keep my car and its tyres in good order, and have a great deal of experience of continental... -
What type of insurance do I need to cover taxi drivers and hire cars? 1 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
I'm planning to buy two new cars on HP to hire out to minicab/Uber drivers but I'm not sure if this is allowed. If it is, can you please advice on what... -
Does remapping affect a car's warranty? 22 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
Will a remap affect the warranty on my BMW X1? -
What do you advise when warranty won't cover what dealer said it would? 19 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
I bought a car with a dealer because of the 5 star rating. They stated nothing was wrong with the car, but if there was to be something wrong we could... -
How can I prevent my tyres from being damaged by UV light? 17 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have had to replace the tyres on my last two cars because of cracks caused by UV light, and not because of wear. Is there any way I can prevent this...
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