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Recommend a cheap, reliable car to replace my parents' Nissan Sunny? 9 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
I need to find a replacement reliable, cheap-to-run car for my parents. Their current car (an M-reg Nissan Sunny) has rusted to the point where it is going... -
Why aren't my glow plugs working? 18 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
My glow plugs are fully working, but when I try starting my car whilst the glow plugs are connected to the car they don't work. -
Broken car after 2 days of owning it - what are my rights? 25 Jan 2015 (Ask HJ)
I just bought this car on Thursday, this is my first car I only passed my driving test on Wednesday. I bought this car for 750 it was advertised as 890... -
How do I prove my car has been serviced correctly? 22 Nov 2021 (Ask HJ)
My 2020 Volkswagen Golf SV Match, in common with many other makes nowadays, does not have a service history book. I bought it nearly new from Arnold Clark... -
Can I claim compensation for a cam belt failure? 18 Nov 2021 (Ask HJ)
My Ford Fiesta 1.0-litre EcoBoost, registered/made in early 2016 with 67,000 miles, has just had a cam belt failure which has destroyed the engine. The... -
I'm replacing my Renault Grand Modus soon - is it smart to stick with a diesel or swap to an electric car? 29 Oct 2019 (Ask HJ)
I've owned a Renault Grand Modus for the last 7years. I Iike the car very much, but it's showing it's age. I have £7000 - £10,000 to spend on a used car... -
New/nearly new car for 86 mile total daily commute 11 May 2015 (Ask HJ)
I'm a married 36 year father of two young children and returning to the UK after 12 months in Australia. Our previous cars in the UK were an Audi TT and... -
new car with high miles or older car with less miles 16 Jan 2014 (Ask HJ)
My Daughter has just changed jobs & will now be driving 40 miles each way to work & home on mainly motorway. She currently has a Suzuki Ignis, which... -
I've bought a car which had not been repaired for an MoT - should the dealer cover 'preventative maintenance'? 25 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
Last month I acquired a cheap 12-year-old car from a small dealer with a fresh MoT certificate (with no advisories). The MoT history subsequently obtained... -
A replacement part has damaged my engine 2 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
GSF car spares supplied me with a replacement expansion tank for my car, and also a screw cap to go with it and some anti-freeze. This was done by me checking... -
My new Honda Jazz suffers from a braking fault - how can I get this fixed? 19 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
I previously had two new Honda Jazz 1.4ES CVTs and found them to be excellent in all respects. In June this year I purchased, from Holden's Norwich, a... -
Tricky electrics on an old Wolseley 1500 17 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
I`ve recently bought a 1961 Wolseley 1500. When I viewed the car the battery was flat and the owner and his mate, tried jump starting it from a Nissan... -
Winter tyres 7 Dec 2010 (Ask HJ)
Last year I bought two 12 month old Vauxhall Vectra 1.8 petrol cars for a total cost of £15,250. One for my wife and one for myself. Good value I think... -
The wrong car was supplied to me - what are my rights? 26 Apr 2023 (Ask HJ)
I signed contract for a Genesis GV70 Electric. On the day of collection I noticed the car had regular faux leather and not Nappa. The contract stated Nappa.... -
Can you recommend an upmarket, used hybrid SUV? 28 Apr 2021 (Ask HJ)
My company car (Range Rover Evoque) goes back in May and I have to purchase my first vehicle in 14 years. My budget is £23k. I would love to purchase another... -
Why does my car have uneven tyre wear? 26 Jun 2018 (Ask HJ)
My Volkswagen Golf Estate, owned from new, is 22 months old and has covered 11,000 miles. Five weeks ago the tyre pressure warning told me that my passenger... -
Is water ingress covered under Ford warranty? 6 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
My Fiesta is 21 months old and water has suddenly started to accumulate in both rear seat passenger footwells. Having visited my Ford dealer and phoned... -
Looking to buy a latest model Focus - have the clutch issues been addressed? 4 Nov 2015 (Ask HJ)
I am looking to buy a new, or nearly new Ford Focus, specifically the EcoBoost 125 model. Having searched your site I found many issues being reported... -
Indicator making the wrong noise on an Insight 6 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
I've noticed an intermittent issue with my left turn indicator. The bulbs are all OK and I've tested both the hazard lights and indicators when the car... -
What's the best used estate for £8000? 2 Feb 2016 (Ask HJ)
I am looking to spend £8000 on a used estate, likely to do 15-20K miles a year. It must have a large boot and boast plenty of pace on the motorway. What...