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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... -
If a car was registered to someone before me - can I reject the car and have my deposit back? 13 Nov 2017 (Ask HJ)
I put down a deposit on a car from a main dealer, but he now says I have to wait a few weeks for the logbook to arrive. Can I have my deposit returned? -
I have bad hips and a bad back - what's the best car to offer me back support? 27 Jan 2020 (Ask HJ)
I have a small estate which was comfortable enough when I purchased it. Recently I have found my back and hips disagreeable - a medical issue. The car... -
Taking a garage to small claims court? 8 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
I had a reduced supercharger pulley fitted to my MINI two weeks ago. Three days ago while being 200 miles from home, it frayed the drive belt. Luckily... -
Is there a major fault with the DPF-equipped Mazda 6 diesel engine? 27 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
The Mazda 6 diesel engine, from its first incarnation to the current model, has a new form of diesel engine with a diesel particulate filter. According... -
Extended warranty won't pay for repairs - what are my options? 15 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
My son exchanged his Peugeot for a three year old diesel version, along with extended warranty. Last week the car suffered a burst a steel injector fuel... -
My Skoda Octavia has had multiple issues since the emissions fix - is it related? 7 Nov 2017 (Ask HJ)
My 2010 Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI has had numerous faults after the emissions fix. Erg valve has been replaced, injectors were replaced. The light has come... -
A dealer sold me a car that was damaged in an accident - is this legal? 15 Feb 2018 (Ask HJ)
I purchased a used 2014 Audi A5 from a main Audi dealer eight months ago. The car has been leaking water into the boot where the electrics are, so I took... -
Young, limited funds, high insurance and a desire for a British classic... 5 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am young at 21, with one years only full UK license holding (2 in August). I have around £2500 available to buy a classic car, with Insurance, Road Tax...
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