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Should my husband buy this Mercedes-Benz CLK with 200,000 miles? 13 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
Please could you tell me if you would touch this 2002 Mercedes-Benz 320 CLK open top car which my husband is considering? One owner, full Mercedes-Benz... -
What repair can I expect from the dealer? 16 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
Our 06 SEAT Alhambra had faults when we bought it in May 2011 (it had not been fully checked) and has had constant faults since. It is now out of warranty... -
The right screen wash for a Volkswagen Polo 7 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
The last two winters a cable has burst leading to the rear screen washer. Screenwash pours into the passenger footwell when operating the back screen... -
When should I service my Golf? 20 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
The service intervals on my 1.6 TDI Golf are quite long. According to the display it will require its first service at about two years. The car is now... -
Will aftermarket accessories invalidate my warranty? 21 Oct 2020 (Ask HJ)
I recently bought a brand new MINI Cooper. It doesn't have sat nav as standard so I bought the Mini Click and Drive base system from a company selling... -
Can I use an independent garage for my car's first service? 7 Jun 2021 (Ask HJ)
I have a Kia Rio GT Line, which is due for its first service. I would like to hear your thoughts on whether I should go to the main dealer, which is quite... -
Hubble bubble, oil and trouble 27 Mar 2010 (Ask HJ)
I wonder if you can please provide me with some advice as Volvo is refusing to replace a broken turbo on my 18-month-old C70 D5 (which will cost me approx... -
Should I buy a car that missed a service? 8 Apr 2018 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking to buy a used Nissan X-Trail 1.6 dCi from a dealer. While going over the paperwork, I noticed that the first service for the car was only done... -
Is it time to ditch the diesel? 4 Aug 2014 (Ask HJ)
Our Ford C-Max 1.6 diesel is almost three years old and mostly used for lots of school/activity runs and averages about 35mpg. It’s worth about the same... -
Dealer won't pay for faulty car - what are my rights? 1 Jul 2014 (Ask HJ)
We are a couple who are not very car savvy and certainly not mechanically minded. Three months ago, we bought an eight year old Peugeot 207 with 70,000... -
Sensor direction - ESP woes 19 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
We have had a problem with the steering column and ESP sensor of our 2008/58 Vauxhall Meriva 1.3CDTI. We bought the car brand new in February 2009. We... -
Can you recommend a small estate car that doesn't have all the gadgets under the bonnet that cost serious money to repair? 3 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
I currently own a Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI having bought in used from the main dealer. I have suffered a new clutch and DMF (fortunately under warranty) at... -
Must my new Mazda 6 be serviced at a Mazda dealer to keep the warranty valid? 15 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
In March of this year, I purchased a new Mazda 6 TS2 Estate from a main dealer and it is now coming up for its first service (12,500 miles). It was suggested... -
I purchased a car with some minor faults - what are my rights? 19 Sep 2017 (Ask HJ)
I purchased a Citroen C4 Picasso on 10 August, it's three years old and had 21,000 on the clock. On arrival to my viewing and during the test drive I noticed... -
Starter car 15 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
My 17-year-old son passed his test very quickly and has saved up for a car. His maximum budget is £2,500. We have scoured local papers and local dealers... -
Should a dealer warranty cover a faulty DPF? 24 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
We recently purchased a 2009 Honda Accord Tourer, with 62,500 miles and dealer warranty. After three weeks, the DPF light came on and the dealership sent... -
Should I buy a car with turbo oscillation? 7 Feb 2024 (Ask HJ)
I am about to buy a 2018 Astra Automatic. It has low mileage 7500, one owner since new, full service history but my AA inspection has thrown up turbo oscillation... -
I drive a lot, what should I buy? 3 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
I want a diesel car because I drive heavily. Which car would you recommend for my driving needs? I do 19000 miles on motorway a year. Currently I drive... -
Is it really necessary to change spark plugs after 11k miles? 17 Apr 2020 (Ask HJ)
I own a Mercedes-Benz E43 AMG, registered in 2017 with 10,800 miles on the clock. I booked it in for a service yesterday and was quoted £850. Part of the... -
How should I proceed with the garage that sold me a BMW 118i with a faulty battery? 15 Dec 2010 (Ask HJ)
I bought a 2-year-old BMW 118d last May from the local BMW dealer. It is a fantastic car, but the stop-start function didn't work from day one. I reported...
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