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BMW Warranty Support BMW 530D GT 30 Dec 2015 (Ask HJ)
In March 2015 I bought an approved used 2011 530D GT. It has, since then, needed a new window regulator, headlight control module and is booked in for... -
How long should a battery last? 20 Jan 2025 (Ask HJ)
I fitted a new Varta blue dynamic battery to my wife's 2010 Hyundai i10 in March 2001 after the original fitted 10.75 year old Exide battery failed. Although... -
First car-joint ownership and insurance 20 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
My sons are aged 19 and 17, have now both passed their driving tests and are in the market for their first car. This will be a small used car, probably... -
New or used small car? 19 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am about to move away from home and need a car for myself for the first time. My Dad has offered to sell me his Mazda 2 10 reg or help me buy an alternative.... -
Looking for a reliable used hatchback with a large boot - what do you suggest? 28 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
My wife and I are in our 70s. We have a 13-year-old Corolla with 120,000 miles on the clock. It has a magnificent boot that we can get two full sets of... -
Main dealer or local garage family own garage? 10 Apr 2024 (Ask HJ)
Does my Toyota garage use premium oil for my hybrid car? Or best to turn to my local garage? -
Our newly-bought, used Mazda CX-5 is emitting white smoke - what should we do? 9 Feb 2018 (Ask HJ)
We've recently purchased a 2014 Mazda CX-5 2.0 petrol with 108,000 miles on the clock. On the day of the purchase, we pointed out some white smoke coming... -
Can I insure my grandson on my car and leave it with him to use? 19 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have bought and own a small Vauxhall 1.2 Corsa year Nov 2000. I want to take out comprehensive insurance for it in my name and add my 18-year-old grandson... -
Porsched egg 11 Apr 2009 (Ask HJ)
The bottom line is I spent £32,000 on a Porsche 997 that after 3 months ownership and 2,000 miles now needs £8,700 spent on it for an engine rebuild.... -
Can I reject my used car over an oil leak? 4 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
I purchased a car from a dealer on the 23 September, which came with a six month parts and labour warranty. During a routine service at a BMW dealership... -
I bought a used car that didn't come with the promised warranty - what can I do? 1 Jul 2018 (Ask HJ)
I bought a Nissan Pathfinder with a tow bar and 12 months warranty from a ltd company in Dec 2017. The guy handed me the documents and a leaflet about... -
I hit a leased car and caused minor damage - can the lease company insist I use a Volkswagen approved garage? 7 Aug 2017 (Ask HJ)
I bumped another car when reversing at less than 5mph. I don't wish to go through my insurance company as the damage is very minor and I don't want it... -
Used Volkswagen Polos - what's what? 5 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
There's a Volkswagen Polo Match 1.4 80 Automatic advertised by a dealer in Autotrader. It's £6400, with a mileage of 19,000. 1. In Autotrader similar... -
Should I have my Mercedes-Benz C-Class, currently on contract hire, serviced at a main dealer? 4 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have recently received a new Mercedes-Benz C-Class on a 3-year contract hire. The small print states that I should get the car serviced at an 'Official... -
Missing, impossible? 20 Mar 2010 (Ask HJ)
I wonder if you can help. Last summer I bought a second-hand 2006/56 Ford Ranger Supercab from a dealer with the remainder of the three-year warranty.... -
Are there any reported faults not in your Hyundai Tucson car review? 7 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
I have an August 2006 registered car. In seven months the warranty runs out. The car is due its 40k service in February (the cars actual mileage is... -
Will a worn clutch be covered by an approved used warranty? 18 Apr 2017 (Ask HJ)
I bought an approved used MINI Cooper D 10 months ago with 53k miles on it. The dealer did not provide a service book at the time but promised to send... -
Suitable tow cars 18 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
We used to own a Rover Landrover 3 (from new) but after 3 years and as soon as warranty had run out we changed it for a BMW 5 series touring model 520... -
Problem with used car after just a week - can I claim on the warranty? 9 Aug 2016 (Ask HJ)
I bought a second-hand Volkswagen Golf with full service history for £3445, I have only had the car for a week and done less than 20 miles in it. The... -
I was charged £430 to get overtightened wheel bolts drilled out - should the dealer compensate me? 16 May 2017 (Ask HJ)
I purchased an approved 2012 BMW X5 from main dealer in May 2015 with a two year warranty. In February 2016, the main dealer supplied and fitted new alloys...

