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Does my new Fiat Panda 4x4 have the same 4-wheel drive system as my old one? 28 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
I've just bought a new Fiat Panda 4x4 (1.24 petrol version on your advice) having been delighted with my first one which fetched a good price. That first... -
Why has delivery of my Hyundai Santa Fe been delayed? 14 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
I ordered a Hyundai Sante Fe on 19/02/2010 and was given a delivery date of 8 to 12 weeks. The dealer says it is a manufacturing issue and they can't give... -
Used York 2 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
We propose to buy a second hand car for our 23-year-old son after he has passed his test in the next couple of months. He lives in Leeds LS4 2HG and will... -
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.... -
Do you have any advice on dealing with Audi after the emissions fix caused increased fuel consumption in my A6? 13 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
I've just taken my Audi A6 in to have the emissions fix because Audi insisted that the performance, fuel consumption and CO2 emission will not be adversely... -
Should I reject a faulty car that has now been off the road for six weeks awaiting repair? 10 May 2023 (Ask HJ)
I bought a faulty car from a dealership and realised it within just 12 hours. The repairs are going to take 6-8 months as the part required is not available... -
My car is older than advertised - can I reject it? 26 May 2022 (Ask HJ)
I have just bought a used car from an Audi dealership. At the time, I believed it to be eight months old; however, on inspection of the paperwork, I have... -
My car had a respray after an accident - but the new paint looks out of place with the rest of the car? 1 Aug 2018 (Ask HJ)
A Local Authority vehicle bumped into my eight year old Ford Focus. Their insurer, Zurich, arranged repairs via a Nationwide Repair Centre. The repairs... -
I need a car to go off-road but only cover 1000 miles a year - what would you suggest? 17 Aug 2023 (Ask HJ)
I have a need for a small,cheap car that can be used on the road but will mainly be used for travel to and from a small land holding. It wiii seldom go... -
What's a good car to replace our BMW i3? 25 May 2023 (Ask HJ)
I love driving our BMW i3 Rand Extender but now we have a place in Spain, we need another car for journeys south. It should be comfortable with fuel range... -
I need a small but family friendly car for £11,000 - what do you recommend? 17 Aug 2021 (Ask HJ)
My wife currently has a 2015 Honda CR-V 1.6 diesel. I have recently purchased a Volkswagen Kombi van which we now use for all family trips, meaning the... -
My partner has a phobia of modern technology - can you recommend a suitable replacement for their ageing Audi? 18 May 2021 (Ask HJ)
My partner drives a 2003 Audi A6 Avant TDi with 200+ miles on the clock and has a phobia of change. Which modern estate car: a) has a large flat load... -
The engine has failed in my 5-year-old car just out of warranty. What now? 26 Jan 2021 (Ask HJ)
I own a 2015 Peugeot 308 1.2 Puretech. I've taken it to a garage because of light misfire under load. The dealer is not clear on technical issues but says... -
Need a spacious family car - Skoda Superb or Kia Optima? 26 Sep 2020 (Ask HJ)
I've currently got a 2014 Citroen C4 Picasso which I love for the spacious interior but it has proven unreliable, with five major mechanical issues in... -
My new Skoda Karoq 1.5 kangaroos in first gear. What do I do? 14 Sep 2020 (Ask HJ)
I was led to believe the kangarooing problem in 1.5-litre Volkswagen Group engines had been fixed. My Skoda Karoq 1.5-litre still stutters in first gear.... -
Can you suggest a reliable, economical and relatively cheap car for a young driver? 9 Apr 2020 (Ask HJ)
I'm a 23-year-old medical student going on hospital placements. I want to buy a car that'll keep me in good stead for the next four years. I'd like to... -
My car battery failed after just four weeks - is the dealer liable? 7 Aug 2018 (Ask HJ)
I bought a five year old Vauxhall Cascada from a main dealer which included a two year NetworkQ warranty. In the first week of using it I reported a number... -
Can I claim against Volvo because the Active High Beam in my V40 just dips the lights? 15 Jul 2018 (Ask HJ)
I paid £700 for a package which included 'Active High Beam' on my Volvo V40 because I drive through the countryside at night. The £700 option package states... -
Is an engine management light an automatic MoT fail now? 2 Jul 2018 (Ask HJ)
My four year old car was in for service and the MoT at a main dealer when shortly before I took it in the engine management light came on. It was diagnosed... -
We bought an electric car but it doesn't have the range that was promised - can we reject it? 19 Dec 2017 (Ask HJ)
My niece traded in a diesel 2013 Audi A1 for £6600 against a 2015 Nissan Leaf on PCP a week ago. This was on the basis that the Leaf would perform at least...