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Why won't Ford honour the anti-perforation warranty and repair rust on my Ka? 7 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
My Ka is nearly six years old, with about 24,000 miles on the clock. It has badly rusted at the bottom of the driver's door, on the inside, above the sill.... -
Why are some dealers dishonest when recommending the replacement of parts on my BMW X5? 4 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
I wonder whether the 18-month-old Polo that needed new front discs and pads after 8500 miles really needed them? In my experience the worst people for... -
Questionable behaviour 11 Jul 2009 (Ask HJ)
Please could you give me some advice on what car to buy? Ideally, I'd like a new or pre-registered either BMW 520d, or an Audi A4/A6 diesel. I've got... -
Volkswagen Touareg gearbox problems 25 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
We have a Volkswagen Touareg 3.0 TDI eight-speed DSG 'box (2010), which has started hesitating when pushed hard, especially in Sport mode. Do you think... -
Audi service costs 4 Jun 2014 (Ask HJ)
Just been quoted £499 for a service on my Audi A6 Avant diesel including Oil/Pollen Filter/Fuel Filter & Brake fluid change - does that seem reasonable?... -
Breaking down abroad 14 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
My Golf TSI DSG will be three-years-old in May, with 19,000 miles. I am 73 and like my first automatic, but I am concerned it may fail. Each summer we... -
Replacement car ideas for my 21-year-old Corolla? 27 Sep 2021 (Ask HJ)
I have had my car, a Toyota Corolla, for 21 years. And much as I would like to keep it, it is coming to the end of its life. To this end, I was hoping... -
What's the best cheap car for towing a caravan? 5 Mar 2021 (Ask HJ)
What's the best sub £4500 car for towing a caravan with special reference to reliability? I've been told 4x4's are the way to go from friends who tow... -
The belt on my newly-bought car broke. Can I refuse to accept the car back if it's replaced? 29 Jan 2021 (Ask HJ)
I bought a 2015 Volkswagen Passat with 55k miles in November 2020 from a main dealer (Ford). As the car was just 5 years old at the time and the timing... -
Should I buy back my Cat N write off from my insurers? 5 Jan 2018 (Ask HJ)
I've just been told my car is a Category N write off. The insurance company would give me market value (£3500), which is fair enough considering it's a... -
Toyota iQ gearbox failure 30 May 2015 (Ask HJ)
I have a Toyota iQ bought new in November 2009. It has done 28500 miles. The gearbox has recently developed a fault where it grinds changing between 2nd... -
Why doesn't your column promote keeping older vehicles on the road? 23 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have been reading your letters page for many years, but have become increasingly frustrated by your toleration of the view that 'older' cars should be... -
Running up rental costs whilst waiting for a part for my Freelander 2 - should I be driving the loan car? 12 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
My Freelander 2 was shunted in mid-September. The other car was a write-off but there was hardly any visible damage to mine. However, the absorbent cones... -
How can I keep my battery in good condition whilst my Renault Laguna is in storage? 24 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
We have a Renault Laguna Initial Estate that we have had from new. It’s now six years old. The last two winters in the Highlands have been very severe.... -
Gearly departed 23 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
Our 2004 Ford C-Max 1.6TDCI CVT had completed 74,000 miles when the gearbox failed whilst on the second day of a holiday in Wales. The RAC was called out... -
Buying back my company car 8 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
I am retiring in January next year, my current company (lease) car (Skoda Octavia L&K Estate 20. DSG) expires when 4 years old in December. Mileage at... -
My 2005 Volkswagen Passat is suffering lots of faults - are they notoriously unreliable? 24 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
In February 2009 I bought a 2005 55 Volkswagen Passat Estate 2.0TDI SE from a dealer with 70,000 miles on the clock. I do about 20-25,000 miles a year... -
Gite car 12 Sep 2009 (Ask HJ)
I am considering buying a car to keep at my holiday home in France. I know I could continue renting but I’m spending about £2,500 pa on that, plus what... -
My Hyundai i20 is due for change, what should I replace it with? 8 Dec 2023 (Ask HJ)
My Hyundai i20 has a FSH & just 35,000 miles but is coming up for 9 years old. It has been reliable but the build is not up to our Toyota CH-R. I prefer... -
I'm 70 years old - how do I renew my licence? 7 Jul 2017 (Ask HJ)
I'm renewing my driving licence at 70 and I want to maintain it for riding a small motorcycle - a lambretta up to 150cc. Can I do it online or must I fill...
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