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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... -
Need a reliable used family car - any suggestions? 27 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
We have a 2012 Ford Focus estate that my wife wants to get rid of and replace with something with a higher seating position. We have shortlisted two cars: 2013... -
Nissan Qashqai sold with incorrect mileage - what can I do? 27 Jan 2014 (Ask HJ)
I bought my Nissan Qashqai in 2012 after I was shown a photo of it by my local dealer. I really liked the car and was impressed that it had only covered... -
Which new cars come with a CD player? 18 Nov 2019 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking for a new or lowish-mileage used car that's economical and has a sunroof and (ideally) a CD player. It must be good in the snow (assuming I... -
What's the point of using indicators? 28 Jan 2021 (Ask HJ)
Why do we have indicators on cars when they don't hold anything legally? Basically, the other day a biker heading the opposite way to me indicated to turn... -
Porsche logging 'exceeded revs' from ECU 4 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have owned several Porsches for more than 10 years and have always properly maintained them with dedicated Porsche garages and warranties. On renewing... -
Need a used car for £4500 - what do you recommend? 23 Jul 2016 (Ask HJ)
I have a budget of £4500 and I am looking for a secondhand car that would be reliable and not cost too much to run. I do a lot of long journeys on motorways... -
Why can't I reschedule my driver's awareness course? 15 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
At age 83 and after 58 years of accident and points-free motoring, I have been charged with driving without care and attention and without regard to other... -
On going fault with a new vehicle - legal advice 6 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
I purchased a new Hyundai i30 just under two and a half years ago and have had numerous problems with it since new: Firstly, just under a month of having... -
Why is our Land Rover Freelander 2 returning just 32mpg? 15 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
We purchased a brand new Freelander 2 MY2011 TD4 manual three months ago. Against a claimed combined fuel consumption figure of 45.2mpg, we are getting... -
Dispute with rental company about a key snapped in ignition 28 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
I hired a van from a rental company today to move some office equipment around. I paid a £200 deposit upfront, the charge for hiring the vehicle for the... -
Twilights last glowplug 5 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
I took your advice and went for Mondeo 2006 2.0 Zetec Diesel 130. I’ve owned it for four and a half years and have covered 70k trouble free miles. I have...
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