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  2006 Citroen C3 23 Dec 2015 (Ask HJ)
  Search results for I bought a 2006 citroeon c3 5 months ago on finance. The car had 37k miles on the clock. last week i could smell burning rang the...
• Ford Transit Jumbo - How much should I claim back 24 Feb 2015 (Forum)
  I bought from New a Ford Transit Jumbo in 2012 which has had various issues ever since. Within a month of buying the van I formally rejected it in writing both to the dealer and the finance compmany as not fit for purpose there was a strange whistling noise, the engine was full of rust and some other minor issues.  They inspected the problem and although they could not tell me what the whistling was assured me it would be covered under warrenty.
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  Can I reject a car over a dent? 13 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My wife and I were looking for a car for our daughter to learn to drive in as our existing car is unsuitable for a learner. We visited a local main dealer...
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  Replacing old Skoda Felicia - what would you recommend? 9 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  We have a 1999 Felicia 1.3, bought one year old in 2000. It has been superb - very cheap and very reliable - doesn't owe us a penny and I am now a Skoda...
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  Replacing my Berlingo after an accident 17 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My daughter and I were involved in a side on accident in my Berlingo multispace 1.6 and it's looking likely the car will be written off. The other...
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  Is leasing a good alternative to replacing our car every three years? 5 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Every three years my wife purchases a brand new car. She saves each month from her hard-earned salary and trades her car in to make up the total amount....
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  Buying a premium used four seater 6 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I'm running a Volvo XC60 SE Lux D5, which I very much rate. My work arrangements are changing to involve 50% overseas travel so I really no longer need...
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  HPI problem on a car thought to be HPI clear 8 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Hi. We bought a car from a dealer 19 Oct 09. The dealer did a HPI on the car 11 Sept 09 and it was totally clear. Now we have gone to part ex the car...
• Mazda 6 2008 - My Solicitor - BAD ADVICE now big problems 26 Nov 2010 (Forum)
  All this happened after i had a meeting with Mazda to try and come to a resolution & one of mazda's requests was that i pay the full balance off of my finance (they didn't realise until i told them that i hadn't paid) Seems a bit funny...... Maybe mazda are pushing the DCA to threaten me to pay so they have the "upper hand" Any help would be great.
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  Why does my Ford Focus' cooling fan run on after the engine's switched off? 30 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I bought an ex-demonstrator 59-plate Ford Focus TDCI in March. Ever since I bought the car the cooling fan runs on for around 20-30 minutes after the car...
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  Estaters quo 24 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2002 Mercedes E430 Avantgarde auto Estate, mileage now 175,000. I have owned the car since new and do not have any finance outstanding. I have...
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  Is £7995 a good price for this used Nissan Note Acenta? 18 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have viewed a used Nissan Note with the 1.4 16v petrol engine at a Nissan dealer, and would like your advice on the price. The car is, according to the...
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  The lease police 30 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I read a letter in your column regarding lease purchase. HPI covers hire purchase information, not lease purchase. Some finance companies don¹t seem to...
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  Fighting over scraps 4 Apr 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I heard from a Dutch mate that in Germany the government is giving those blessed with old motors a tidy €2500 for a newer set of wheels. Nice. Some folk...
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  Peddle to the Met 7 Feb 2009 (Ask HJ)
  Our Mercedes Vito minibus will probably not pass the MOT in a few months' time so we are looking for a good second-hand minibus to replace it. Another...
• SEAT Alhambra - Short Term Right to Reject help 8 Jun 2022 (Forum)
  Looking through forums and google it looks like they can charge a weekly rental fee if I had purchased the car via finance, but as I paid cash this should not apply. Can anyone help?
• Toyota Prius - To hybrid or not? 23 Nov 2021 (Forum)
  The catch is that she can then give up driving and I'll be her personal, free Uber. So I've been looking at hybrids and plug-ins. I'll need finance for a plug-in...there's a cheapish Ampera locally. But my credit rating will put paid to getting that. So it'll undoubtedly be a Prius...newer model and scarily high mileage at 180K+ for £4K+.
• Mazda 3 - PCP questions 30 Jul 2021 (Forum)
    If I take out the PCP deal what happens to the trade in cash, does it come off the total of the loan taken out ? Is the car owned by the finance company until the deal ends and transferred ownership if you make the balance payment. Who pays the road tax ? Can you put a personal plate on the car ? Assume owner is responsible for servicing ?
• Seat Ibiza 1.4 tdi ecomotive - Help with used car complaint 9 Jan 2020 (Forum)
  Because I was unable to stop straight away this caused catastrophic engine issues with big end bearings going meaning a probable engine rebuild or replacement engine. I am currently taking to ombudsman as dealer and finance company are saying tough, you were unlucky. Did anyone know under trading standards whether oil pump failure would be down to dealer to sort, or if they should hold some kind of responsibility? 
• Help pick an SUV, auto, petrol Max £16K 5 Jun 2018 (Forum)
  Like toys inside, but happy to add afterwards (rear camera, parking sensors etc) Thinking of things like Mokka X, 3008, 2008, Vitara, Grandland X, Kuga etc Also what's best way to buy? Outright, cash, bank loan, car finance, PCP? Heard on PCP that you can't add anything to the car, like parking sensors or camera or any own things would want if handing back. Any cars to avoid? I'll buy from a recognised garage for some peace of mind.