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Vauxhall Meriva or the Ford B Max - which would you buy? 14 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
I will soon need to change my car to one that is suitable to take two elderly people in the back. I have decided it is between the Vauxhall Meriva and... -
Kia warranty expired two days ago - can I still make a claim? 13 Sep 2021 (Ask HJ)
My wife's Kia Picanto has just failed its MoT due to the airbag warning light remaining on. The car is two days out of its seven-year warranty, and has... -
How do I prove that the DMF was faulty in my car when I bought it 12 months ago? 30 Nov 2018 (Ask HJ)
I bought a used Volkswagen Tiguan in December 2017 and have covered 12,000 miles since. I recently took it for a service and the engineer told me that... -
Is there a known fault with the engines on 1-litre Ford Fiestas? 6 Apr 2020 (Ask HJ)
We have a 2016 1-litre Ford Fiesta. A red engine light came on, so we booked a service at Halfords. They stated that there's an internal sensor that is... -
I only do 8000 miles a year and want a 4x4 - should I go for a diesel? 30 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
I need a 4x4 with a high seating position but only cover about 8000 miles a year. I have been offered a good deal on a BMW X1 20d. Do BMWs have the same... -
Faulty trim on my car - what do I do? 2 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
Please comment on the below draft before I send it? Dear Sir, I refer to my previous correspondence of the 29 August 2012 and its contents. Having... -
Faulty air con - should the dealer pay for the repairs? 16 Jul 2014 (Ask HJ)
I own a 2007 SEAT Leon, which I have had since new. The car has covered 82,000 miles and has a full service history. The air con was working at 78,000... -
BMW Runflat Tyres 4 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
I have a BMW 3 Series Touring (320d X Drive) with P7 runflats. I value the security they provide in being able to continue driving, albeit for a limited... -
Scam? 13 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
Can you please tell me if the following is genuine, I am extremely dubious: "The following customer is interested in the vehicle you are advertising... -
Should Volkswagen replace the broken EGR valve on my Volkswagen Touran? 16 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
I have just had my 2013 Volkswagen Touran recall part changed, it was an NOx engine control unit (23R7), and only 5 days later (I don't drive it much)... -
Gearbox failure after 50,000 miles - should the dealer replace the gearbox? 27 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2008 RenaultSport Megane 2.0DCI. It was bought at two years old from a Renault main dealer who has serviced it ever since. I have looked after... -
Can I carry a spare tyre in my Toyota RAV-4? 18 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have just bought a Toyota RAV-4. It has no spare tyre, just a can of goo to inject. However, after inspecting the bay under the floor where the goo and... -
Would a trickle charger be suitable for the battery on my Lexus hybrid? 22 Nov 2018 (Ask HJ)
I have read several of your comments advocating a trickle charge for the battery. Would that be suitable for my Lexus hybrid? And if so what would you... -
BMW 318i - NOX and cam shaft sensor failure 22 Aug 2016 (Ask HJ)
We have owned a BMW 318i from new in 2010 and have covered just 15,000 miles in six years. We have experienced NOX and cam shaft sensor failure twice in... -
Can I reject a brand new car? 12 Aug 2025 (Ask HJ)
I bought a brand new PHEV on a PCP and took delivery last week. After 3 days it would not start. A recovery company came out and told me the 12 volt battery... -
Why won't Motor Codes help with a serious Mercedes-Benz rust issue under warranty? 10 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
This is the response from Motor Codes regarding the premature rusting of my Mercedes-Benz E-Class that has not been rectified under the Mercedes-Benz 30-Year... -
Please police me 11 Jul 2009 (Ask HJ)
I very much enjoy your column. I am a retired Superintendent from the Hong Kong Police. My last 5 years service was spent in charge of a large traffic... -
Turbo charger seizure 26 Aug 2015 (Ask HJ)
The turbo charger in my car recently started making a whining noise when the car was accelerating. I put the car into the dealership because they replaced... -
Replacing an Astra Estate? 24 Nov 2015 (Ask HJ)
I need to purchase a new used vehicle as my V-reg 1999/2000 Mk4 Astra 1.8 CD petrol estate has just turned over 170k miles and is nearing the end of its... -
I think that older cars can be much better value than newer cars. 17 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
Concerning recent correspondence about Jaguar XFs, diesels are more economical but by a very small margin when you consider the cost of fuel and diesel...
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