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BMW 1 Series engine seizure - what are my options? 16 Oct 2014 (Ask HJ)
I own a 2009 BMW 1 Series 118i petrol (chassis E87, engine N43). I have covered just over 40,000 miles and the engine has seized. The crux of the matter... -
Self-serviced 22 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
I contacted you previously when I was first experiencing high engine oil consumption (Longlife) with my Audi A5, purchased new in July 2010. In the last... -
Replacement Steering rack faulty refitting charges who's liable? 18 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
My Daughter's 2008 Ford Fiesta required a replacement steering rack as the original lost fluid. A replacement from Ford was around £380 plus fitting, but... -
Why does the warranty provided with a Volkswagen Golf we bought only cover a maximum claim of £300? 4 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
My wife recently bought a low mileage used Volkswagen Golf automatic from Partingtons of Woking. We were very impressed with the pre-handover service received,... -
Alloymoney 15 Aug 2009 (Ask HJ)
Some 2 years ago you gave us very useful advise on the purchase of an April 2007 1.6 Fiesta Auto Ghia for my father-in-law. It proved a great success and... -
Crash course 20 Jun 2009 (Ask HJ)
Both my sons (18 and 20) and I are named drivers on a Direct Line policy on my wife's car. Both sons have now passed their "Pass Plus" but the Insurance... -
Absolutely spurious 25 Apr 2009 (Ask HJ)
I have owned a Jaguar XKR from new in 2004. It has been driven approximately 14,000 miles and recently (at Gatwick Jaguar) I was charged £850.00 for its... -
Turblow 24 Jan 2009 (Ask HJ)
My friend took her 02 reg Volvo V50 turbo diesel into a branch of a national chain of repairers for a service. It was booked in over the Internet and included,... -
Why does my Sierra have a metallic rattling sound at low revs? 19 Aug 2019 (Ask HJ)
I have a Ford Sierra 1.6 petrol - the "lean burn economy engine". Unfortunately it suffered from hardened valve seats last year as it turned out not be... -
I had to have a new engine fitted after 95k miles - but the new engine is noisy. Should the dealership sort this out? 24 Jul 2017 (Ask HJ)
I had to have a new engine in my Volvo V70 D3 after 95000 miles. I was not too happy about it and expressed this to the dealership (who sold me the car... -
Why won't my dealer help with a pre-existing fault on my Ford Focus? 18 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
At the end of March I purchased a 2005 Ford Focus 2.0TDCI with 89,000 miles from a small independent dealer in South Croydon, with a oil change thrown... -
Problem with used car bought privately - what are my rights? 26 Feb 2016 (Ask HJ)
My 21 year old daughter bought a 2008 BMW 1 Series one month ago from a private seller. The car has 51,000 miles on the clock and cost her £5450. She paid... -
My Vauxhall Meriva suffered an engine fault after a hose came loose - is the selling dealer liable? 12 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I bought a 2005 Vauxhall Meriva in March this year. The car recently died on me, so I coasted off the road. The temperature looked ok. I saw steam or smoke... -
I have various unresolved issues with my Honda Civic Type-R. What should I do to have them fixed? 24 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
I purchased a new Honda Civic Type-R in July 2009 with 19 miles on the clock and a few cosmetic issues. It came minus rear parking sensors and mats as... -
What cheap to run car for £7k will hold its value? 15 Sep 2019 (Ask HJ)
I am looking for a car for my daily commute which will cover approximately 15,000 miles a year. I am looking for a cheap car to run, something that won't... -
Are hybrids included in the ban on petrol and diesel cars from 2030? 6 Jul 2021 (Ask HJ)
My wife and I have owned several Toyota hybrid cars - currently a Corolla Touring Sports - and have been very pleased with them. I must confess that I'm... -
Do I need a vignette to drive in Switzerland? 13 Jul 2019 (Ask HJ)
I am going to be hiring a car in Switzerland in September for a week. I've never driven abroad, I do have 30 years of UK experience. Do I need a driving... -
We're selling our car - what do we do about tax and insurance? 5 Jun 2019 (Ask HJ)
Our car is going to be sold. The insurance runs out at the end of May. We will not be driving it again other than to put it on the drive with a For Sale... -
Ford Focus - should I repair it again? 3 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
The timing belt has snapped on my 2009 Ford Focus. The car has covered 156,000 miles and I have had the car repaired, with new valves, pistons, clutch... -
Buying a used car - how can I check for accident history? 15 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am looking at buying a used SEAT from a main dealer. I have negotiated a good deal, but the seller is some distance from where I live. The car comes...
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