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Why will my dealer not repair an ESP fault on my Audi A3 under warranty? 21 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
I recently purchased a 2006 Audi A3 with full Audi service history and 47,000 miles on the clock. The ESP light has appeared and I have had a diagnostic... -
Just bought a car with a noisy turbo. Dealer says it's ok but independant mechanics say it's not. What should I do? 19 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
I bought an 56 Audi A3 1.9TDi with 80,000 miles last week from a reputable dealer. On the test drive we commented that it sounds like a police car siren.... -
Can I have two different size tyres on my car? 23 May 2023 (Ask HJ)
My 2016 Fiesta has alloy wheels and there are two different recommended tyre sizes- 195/45/16 and 195/50/16. I currently have 4 x 195/45/16's on the car.... -
Can I challenge insurance write-off? 7 Nov 2022 (Ask HJ)
My daughter, a community nurse, returned to find her car had been struck by another, causing damage to a front wheel and a suspension arm with some inconsequential... -
Can you suggest a reliable car to go off-road and carry around kayaking gear? 2 Aug 2021 (Ask HJ)
It’s time to replace my 2010 Volkswagen Polo 1.4 but there are so many options! I still make a few regular short trips to the shops, allotment and tip... -
The garage didn't service my car properly before I bought it. What should I do now? 20 Jan 2021 (Ask HJ)
I bought a 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan two years ago. We have had snow today so it's the first bad road conditions since I bought the vehicle. The four-wheel-drive... -
I get the impression that buying any other car but a hybrid or electric in today's market is risky - do you agree? 30 Oct 2019 (Ask HJ)
I bought a 1.5 TSI VW Passat Estate GT in September and I'm very happy with the buy. I moved from a 2.0 TDI to the mid-sized petrol engine due to the overall... -
My car was written off - how will my insurer calculate the premium increase for all four policies I'm on? 6 Jul 2018 (Ask HJ)
A guy drove into the back of my old trusty Volkswagen while parked and unattended outside of my house. The amount of damage has been enough to be declared... -
My insurer won't provide enough money for full repairs on my damaged car - what do I do? 24 Apr 2018 (Ask HJ)
I have a heavily modified 2012 Volkswagen Golf with all modifications declared to my insurer. In February 2018 I had an accident, which was my fault. It... -
My SEAT Leon has a design fault - are SEAT obligated to fix it even though it was serviced elsewhere? 10 Jan 2018 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2013 Seat Leon Estate 1.4 TSI. It has a fault code P334B/013131. This is the later design of actuator, which does not have the vacuum control... -
My new Skoda Superb Estate's Front Assist feature won't work - should Skoda fix it under warranty? 10 Nov 2017 (Ask HJ)
I bought a new Skoda Superb Estate seven months ago. When driving a few weeks ago, a warning light appeared on the dashboard saying 'Front Assist Not Available'.... -
My newly-bought used van is blowing out blue smoke - is the dealer liable? 6 Jul 2017 (Ask HJ)
I recently purchased a 2006 Volkswagen Crafter from a dealer with 161,000 miles on clock. I had it a couple of weeks but I'm now having issues with blue... -
What would you advise running my car to avoid EGR failure after the emissions fix? 1 Apr 2017 (Ask HJ)
I own a Volkswagen Golf Estate Mk6 1.6 TDI. I bought it a year ago as a family estate and I like the car a lot. Recently the EGR valve failed, luckily... -
Vauxhall Meriva rattling noise from engine 9 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2011 Vauxhall Meriva 1.3 diesel. When driving I get a serious rattling sound from the engine. It is a tinney sound like loose tappets or timing... -
Buying a used MPV - Which model is best? 3 Jul 2016 (Ask HJ)
We are interested in buying a used seven-seat MPVv and have seen a 2015 Fiat 500L MPW 1.6 Popstar diesel on offer for 10.5K with around 5500 miles on the... -
Why are Bosch fuel pumps in the Fiat Scudo and the Suzuki XL7 prone to failure? 30 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
Did you know that a Fiat Scudo combi (van with seats) 2001, 2.0-litre TD and a Suzuki XL-7 2004, also 2.0-litre TD, both have two fuel pumps, one of which... -
Why do some motoring journalists continue to describe cars as unreliable when more recent models have improved? 13 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
I wonder about the way in which motoring correspondents talk about the reliability of one make of car or another. I imagine there are statistics with a... -
Must I go through an insurance claim after damaging another car, or can I pay for the damage myself? 16 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I bumped a girl's Volkswagen Polo in an the work car park on the near-side wing. I have stated that I would pay for the damage I had caused rather than... -
Would you buy a Ford Focus, Skoda Octavia or Hyundai i30? 7 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
I am looking to purchase a new car. Which out of these three hatchbacks which would you think is the best option? 1. Ford Focus 1.6 petrol or diesel. 2.... -
New brake discs needed on my VW Tiguan after 10,000 miles, is this normal? 27 Jun 2022 (Ask HJ)
The pads and brake discs on my new December 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan required replacement after only 10,000 miles due to serious corrosion. This has not...
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