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Is it worth spending more to get a manufacturer approved-used car? 12 Mar 2018 (Ask HJ)
My Hyundai i20 was written off recently. My insurer has offered me £3695 to find a replacement. I found one on the AA used car website from for that price,... -
Warranty work 12 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
My 11 month old Ford Ranger has a broken CV joint. It was taken in to the nearest ford dealer (not the same one I bought it from). They have told me they... -
A car I bought has been off the road for a month having warranty work carried out - can I ask for a new warranty? 7 Aug 2019 (Ask HJ)
I recently bought a car with a three-month warranty. After purchase, a number of defects came to light. The dealer from whom I bought the car agreed to... -
Bought a used car - Dealers responsibility? 16 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have just bought a used Volkswagen Golf 1.6 FSI sport (with around 48000 miles) and its 15 days since I have bought it. When the car was sold the... -
Oil changes on current Jaguar's 16 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
Current XF's require you use Castrol Oil. This oil is only available from a Jaguar dealer. To change engine oil and filter costs £169.00. For the last... -
Can I claim new brake discs and pads under warranty? 3 May 2022 (Ask HJ)
I purchased a car in May 2021 that had been previously registered by the dealership in March 2021. The car went for its first service two weeks ago and... -
Faulty SEAT Ibiza - am I entitled to a refund? 29 Jan 2015 (Ask HJ)
Three months ago I bought a 2011 SEAT Ibiza Cupra 1.4 TSI with 180PS. Since then I have noticed that the car uses a lot of oil. About a litre every 1000... -
How long should a suspension bush last before needing to be replaced? 24 Sep 2025 (Ask HJ)
I have just had "suspension arm rear bush on limit" come up as an advisory on the MoT for my car which is still under Audi warranty. The car only has 40k... -
Coming home 5 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
We are returning to the UK after thirty years in Canada. We are both getting on in years and we like automatic transmission. We have about ten thousand... -
Can I use my Nextbase dashcam in my New Volvo XC40? 7 Nov 2023 (Ask HJ)
Last week I took delivery of my new XC40, It is a lovely car and I am sure I will enjoy a long ownership. However when I asked the dealership staff about... -
How can I keep my new car in the best condition? 8 Aug 2023 (Ask HJ)
This month, I’m taking delivery of my first ever brand new car - a Suzuki Ignis. Thanks to Suzuki’s seven year or 100k warranty, subject to T and Cs,... -
Does the three-month warranty on secondhand cars cover everything? 14 Aug 2019 (Ask HJ)
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What is the lifespan of a shock absorber? 17 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
What is the typical lifespan of a shock absorber (to the point of MoT failure)? Most people I know have only had to replace them at high mileages, but... -
Buying an economical runabout for £5000 30 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
I inquired almost five years ago about what car (second hand so someone else had taken the depreciation hit) to buy for an £8,000 budget I was interested... -
Engine seizure on a car I bought four months ago - can I get a refund? 9 Dec 2019 (Ask HJ)
I bought a Mazda3 2.2 diesel 2010-plate through a finance company from a forecourt in September with a three-month limited parts and labour warranty. Last... -
Cam belt/chain making strange noises 24 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
I purchased a used 2010 Volkswagen Golf last month, which is still covered by its dealer warranty. I have had it inspected by a local garage after it started... -
Is a used car with very low mileage cause for concern? 5 Feb 2021 (Ask HJ)
I’ve seen a BMW 320i M Sport that I’m rather interested in. It’s at the main dealer. It was registered in late July 2017 but has covered only 2500 miles.... -
Do new cars make more sense now used prices are so high? 12 Sep 2023 (Ask HJ)
In years gone by I would regularly buy new cars, but having got into Options, a type of lease purchase, I decided new cars were a waste of money. Now... -
Buying a reliable and economical car 30 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am retiring in a few weeks and want to change my car. I currently own a Volkswagen Passat diesel, but want something completely different after a run... -
Why does the warranty provided with a Volkswagen Golf we bought only cover a maximum claim of £300? 4 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
My wife recently bought a low mileage used Volkswagen Golf automatic from Partingtons of Woking. We were very impressed with the pre-handover service received,...
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