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What is the lead time for new Citroen Berlingo M? 18 Nov 2021 (Ask HJ)
Back in the spring I ordered a new Citroen Berlingo M (standard wheelbase) in XTR trim with the 130PS petrol engine and automatic gearbox, intending to... -
Can my friend cancel their car lease agreement due to ill health? 26 Jul 2021 (Ask HJ)
A friend of mine who has a terminal illness is having trouble cancelling his lease on his car as he cannot drive anymore due to his illness. The leasing... -
Ah, the true banger. 28 May 2021 (Forum)
I miss the truly awful cars, the bangers and the just downright bad. Today selling cars is easy, it’s all down to finance. Cars are all generally good so buy what you like but real talent came from flogging a 6yr old Montego estate that had been resprayed twice to hide the rot and the best finance available was 20% APR plus. -
Can I renew a lease at the end of the agreement, give it back or buy the car? 19 Jan 2021 (Ask HJ)
We have a Hyundai Kona, which is shortly coming to the end of a three-year lease. It was brand new and top of the range when we got it and it's done less... -
PCP ends soon but I can't get an accurate valuation - are used car prices fluctuating a lot? 1 May 2020 (Ask HJ)
I have a high spec, low mileage (20,000) 2016 BMW 4 Series Convertible and wish to maximise my car's value at the end of its PCP agreement (£15,5000, early... -
Can I reject my secondhand diesel because the DPF light keeps coming on? 20 Jan 2018 (Ask HJ)
I’ve recently bought a used car on finance with a deposit of £1000. On day three of having the car (less than 50 miles later), the engine management light... -
Audi a3 cabriolet - Audi a3 cabriolet..problems after problems 31 Jul 2015 (Forum)
She took car to Audi for free healthcheck, they picked up on oil leak on engine..turbo jet gone..cambelt not changed...brake fluid not changed..alignment out..tyre condition..fail..not looking good. Contacted finance and dealer to let them know..no one seems to be taking responsibility...she paid for full check from Audi as now worried what else could be wrong..and it cost another £150..they wouldn't let car go until oil leak fixed add another 30 quid...fair do to them that courtesy car was provided...my daughter has contacted dealers who have admitted they 'misinformed' her about cambelt change, but refuse to pay for work or approve it through warranty or finance company. -
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost turbo problem 19 Jul 2015 (Ask HJ)
My daughter has recently taken delivery of a new Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost. The car is on a 3 year Personal contract purchase. She has experienced an intermittent... -
Nissan Note has electrical faults - has it got flood damage? 1 Mar 2014 (Ask HJ)
I purchased a used (previously two owners) Nissan Note 10 days ago. It is now showing odd problems. The battery saving 'lights off function' suddenly failing... -
Can you recommend an economical, reliable car for local journeys? 28 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
My wife and I are looking to change our Chevrolet Matiz, first registered in March 2010 and would welcome your suggestions as to a similar sized replacement.... -
I have paid a deposit on a car, but what obligation does the dealer have to provide it? 19 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
I paid £1000 deposit on a car advertised at £6998 and the salesman confirmed zero per cent finance for the balance. The garage then put the car through... -
Poor paint quality on a new Panda? 29 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
I bought a new Fiat Panda 4x4 about two months ago on four year finance. It has a "Darkwave Black" paint finish. The problem is the durability of the... -
Buying a large estate to move to Italy - what would you recommend? 25 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am in the RAF and posted to Naples in Sept. I currently have a 10 plate Skoda Octavia estate 1.6 but it isn't powerful enough to carry all my kit down... -
Should I sell my 2007 Octavia Scout before the DPF fails? 23 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
I bought a secondhand 2007 Octavia Scout TDI 1,968cc with 76,000 miles on the clock in May last year. It is my second diesel Octavia but the first with... -
What's the best way to buy a Porsche 911 at auction? 22 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
Oh, to have the courage to buy at auction. They are still a "dark art" for insiders only in my opinion. I ventured to two BCA auctions to have a look at... -
Is anybody in America bothered about saving the planet? 4 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
Having just returned from America after visiting the west coast and Hawaii I report on the following: The main street garages do not sell diesel. I saw... -
Which car i will keep, Nissian Almera 2.2 or Vauxhall astra 1.6 17 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
I have Nissan Almera 2.2D sport (52 reg 84,000 miles). But it failed its MOT and I had to spend £900 to fix it. It took 3 months to fix. I bought it... -
Could you recommend a pick-up truck suitable for carrying building materials? 21 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
I am involved with a charity for young people. We are doing a lot of self-build and repair work ourselves on the charity’s club and recreational centre.... -
Bore and stroke 27 Mar 2010 (Ask HJ)
Please can you give us any advice regarding a problem with the Toyota Avensis? Earlier this year we noticed our car was using a lot of oil and our son... -
Scratching a living 5 Sep 2009 (Ask HJ)
Thought I'd bring to your attention the following events that have recently transpired. My PCP contract with VW finance has recently ended on my Polo 1.4S...