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Why are my Skoda's electric windows opening themselves? 2 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
I took delivery of a Skoda Superb Elegance earlier this year. Three mornings ago I found that all the windows had been lowered overnight, leaving the interior... -
Is it time to dispose of my car? 6 Dec 2021 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2011 Mazda 2 TS2 which has covered only 29,000 miles. I have owned it since 2014 and am the second owner. I recently had it serviced by a Mazda... -
BMW Approved Used scheme - has my car been serviced properly? 31 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
I purchased an approved used BMW (2006 330i Touring M Sport) from a BMW dealer in August 2012 which I have two questions about; 1/ It has come to light... -
Motability is now charging to unclog DPFs - should I get a petrol SUV/MPV to avoid this issue? 5 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
I'm a Motability hirer. For three years, I have driven a diesel Nissan Qashqai 1.5 and had no DPF problems whilst doing mainly short runs and covering... -
Problems with an Almera 6 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
My Almera 1.8 has done 60k easy miles 'never driven hard' and is regularly maintained. I recently had to replace a coil pack on No1 piston, which... -
Which car would suit a pizza delivery driver? 26 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am driving a 2003 Toyota Yaris diesel. I deliver pizzas for a living and have covered 80,000 miles in the past three years without any problems. However,... -
Crashing in 10 Apr 2010 (Ask HJ)
Emma Wall (Your Money, January 30th) attributes rising motor premiums to fraudulent claims and uninsured drivers. I suggest that the third reason is the... -
Buying a used car - petrol or diesel? 6 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking for a five year old car, with a budget of £9000. I'm inclined toward a diesel due to the low-down torque and economy, but also think that a... -
What should I replace my trusty old Toyota Corolla with? 19 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
I am looking to replace my reliable 12-year-old Toyota Corolla. I cover 10,000 miles a year and have test driven the SEAT Leon, Skoda Octavia, Nissan Pulsar... -
Nissan Juke gearbox failure 17 Jun 2016 (Ask HJ)
I have a Nissan Juke 1.6 automatic. The vehicle has covered 31k mileage, but is five months outside the original three year warranty. Nissan have quoted... -
Returning a car with wheel corrosion - how can I argue this is not kerb damage? 8 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
I bought a Mercedes-Benz E350 CDI Coupe in July 2009 on a Personal Contract Purchase and have to hand it back next month, having covered 34,000 miles.... -
I viewed a used car in the dark. I bought it but have since discovered cosmetic issues. What now? 26 Oct 2020 (Ask HJ)
I just bought a 3-year-old car from a main Toyota dealer. It was top money. The advert did not give any indication of the condition but you would expect... -
what are considered 'Reasonable' repairs on 1997 car 11 Dec 2011 (Ask HJ)
I bought a second hand car (1997 Jeep Cherokee 2.5TD) from a dealer. When I bought it, there were leaks underneath which I had noted, and was assured... -
What reliable estate should I choose? 19 May 2025 (Ask HJ)
I need to swap my 2013 Vauxhall Astra 1.6 petrol hatchback for an estate so it can accommodate my two large dogs. I am considering another Astra or swapping... -
Should I only charge my electric car to 80% to prevent battery degredation? 26 Nov 2020 (Ask HJ)
I recently read that the best practice for good EV battery health is only to charge to 80%. I'd be grateful for a bit more advice on this, please. Is it... -
What has happened to make insurance premiums go up so much in the last 12 months? 16 Jul 2018 (Ask HJ)
Last July I insured my car for £240. This year, with no changes to my circumstances (other than the value of the car having reduced) the renewal quote... -
How do we go about restarting a car that's being stood for several years? 15 Jan 2018 (Ask HJ)
In 2012 our older brother bought a tatty 2003 Porsche Carrera 996. He had the engine completely rebuilt and was well into the restoration when he got ill.... -
How can I contest a parking fine I've received from Parking Eye received after parking in a hotel? 16 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
I know you have covered this before a few times but would be grateful if you could let me know what you think about the following: On 2 March I had a meeting... -
Why is Direct Line refusing to cover our son on our MINI One because it has a spoiler fitted? 5 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
I've been a longstanding and loyal Direct Line customer for many years with two cars currently insured with them. As my children became of age, they were... -
When do Ford EcoBoost wet belts need replacing? 26 Mar 2025 (Ask HJ)
We have just had our Ford B-MAX - a 2018 car with only 13,500 miles - serviced and the advice is to have the drive belt replaced as although Ford service...
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