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Kia Sedona - head gasket blown three times in eight months 10 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
Hi, In April I bought A 2004 Diesel Kia Sedona from a man who said it was uesd as part of his taxi firm. He showed me a very up to date log book, which... -
Why is the turbo failing on my Suzuki Swift? 21 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
Two years ago I bought a Suzuki Swift Ddis from an authorised dealer. The car was running fine until, a few months ago, the turbo failed. The car was still... -
Our insurer couldn't recover repair costs after a no fault accident - is it fair they've now increased our premium? 15 Feb 2018 (Ask HJ)
My wife’s car was struck by a metal object which came from an open lorry going in the opposite direction. The damage was estimated at £1600. We contacted... -
Audi S3 first service followed by engine oil loss 7 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
My wife's S3 was 11 months 29 days old when at 7900 miles I sent it to an Audi main dealer for oil service on 30 Dec 2010. After 40 miles I discovered... -
Academic question 21 Feb 2009 (Ask HJ)
I am an indecisive academic requiring help. In 1994 after months of deliberation and investigation, I bought a brand new VW Passat Diesel Estate and declared... -
Rattling used Mercedes-Benz - what could be the cause? 18 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have recently (4 weeks ago) purchased a 03 plate Mercedes C220 CDI coupe. On picking up the car (which I did test drive but didnt notice at the time)... -
Need a versatie small auto 4 Mar 2016 (Ask HJ)
My wife has a 2005 Toyota Yaris Verso automatic which has done 34,000 miles. It has been completely reliable and is in excellent condition, a good load-lugger... -
Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, Honda CR-V or Lexus RX - which would you choose? 5 Jul 2021 (Ask HJ)
I have a 5-year-old Audi Q5 and the fuel costs and servicing are ridiculous. It was £2300 for a recent service and two days later the turbo unit packed... -
I need a spacious SUV or pick-up. Would my low mileage rule out a diesel vehicle? 27 May 2020 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking for a reliable 4x4 that has lots of storage. I mainly do quite low mileage so a DPF is a concern unless you can advise how I may manage this.... -
Can you help with running problems in my Ford Puma? 19 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I'm after information regarding my 1.7 VCT Ford Puma. I have had bad running issues for some time now. Basically, when I start the car from cold the engine... -
Can I reject my Subaru Outback which has a wobbling steering wheel? 17 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I bought a brand new Subaru Outback Boxer diesel in June this year. I have returned the car on two occasions for niggly problems and the steering wheel... -
Is there anything I can do about this fraudulent claim on my record from 2009? 6 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
In June 2009 I parked my wife's Saab convertible between two empty spaces in a shop car park. When I returned, the space on the Saab's driving side had... -
I'm being offered a replacement vehicle while my Honda Accord is repaired. Should I accept it? 26 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
My 05 Honda Accord Estate CDTi was recently badly damaged by another driver while it was legally parked and unattended. My insurance company are almost... -
Potholes and getting compensation from the local council 9 Mar 2014 (Ask HJ)
At the beginning of February, my car hit a pothole. The front tyre burst, costing £145 to replace. Closer inspection of the pothole showed that it had... -
The cheapest insurance premiums as paid by Honest John readers. 12 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
We had a massive response to the challenge to beat TR of Saffron Waldon’s £97pa insurance premium for his 1994 Volvo 440 GLT. The winner is MP of Horley,... -
Can you suggest an automatic that would suit me for under £4000? 30 Oct 2019 (Ask HJ)
I recently suffered a back injury leaving me with some discomfort and a weak left leg. I'm looking for an auto, up to 2.0-litre, 3 or 5 door hatch to suit... -
Best large estate for £15,000? 3 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
We're looking to buy a large estate car for £15,000. Requirements are comfort and interior space. It must also be well-equipped and petrol engined. We... -
Clutch failure after 4 months - should the dealer pay for repairs? 15 Aug 2014 (Ask HJ)
Six months ago I bought a used Hyundai Santa Fe from an independent garage. The car was sold with a full service history and also came with a 12 month... -
This parking penalty is extremely unfair - what are your views? 6 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
I recently parked in a hotel for a meeting and, in the absence of seeing any signage (albeit it was going dark and I was a few minutes late) went straight... -
Do I have to tell future insurers if a named driver makes a claim on my policy? 7 Oct 2019 (Ask HJ)
We have two insurance policies which are both in my wife's name as she has driven for a lot longer than me. Policy one is for a car with her as the main...
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