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Should I keep or swap my diesel car for an electric model? 13 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
The lease on my Mercedes-Benz GLC is up in a few months and I’m tempted to buy it at £23,000 with only 30,000 on the clock. Before, it would still be worth... -
Faulty used car - where do I stand? 8 Nov 2015 (Ask HJ)
I bought a 2010 Renault Grand Scenic in June of this year from a well know dealership. The car had full service history (last service April 2015). It had... -
Samba blasted 23 May 2009 (Ask HJ)
I've had a new Fiat 500 from May 2008. It is a Cha Cha Cha Azure Blue colour and I have problems with very little black and orange marks, like pinpricks,... -
Recovery firm wants to charge me £138 - should I pay? 30 Jan 2015 (Ask HJ)
My 10 year old Smart Forfour lost its oil while driving recently. I stopped immediately and arranged for recovery to my local garage with my recovery provider.... -
Why do your MOT charts show above average for the Skoda Superb? 30 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
I think you need to look closely at your "MoT results" statistics. I've just looked at the Skoda Superb. The graphs state that for every year apart from... -
My insurance premium went up by seven pence this year. 9 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
In the light of many comments in your column regarding ever-increasing car insurance premiums, and also in the press, I though you might be interested... -
Does the Consumer Rights Act apply to low value used cars? 1 Mar 2018 (Ask HJ)
The Consumer Rights Act applies to used cars as well as new cars, but is there a fixed point at which the car's price is deemed to be too low for the Act... -
Gap insurance for a sports car 22 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
My son is leasing quite an expensive sports car for 12 months. Should he consider what I believe is called Gap Insurance in the event of a serious accident... -
Service within miles 24 Jan 2009 (Ask HJ)
I have just read you FAQs, but if I buy a new car via, say, 'drivethedeal', who could be miles away from me, how do I go about 'approved' servicing and... -
Should I change my insurer or stick with my current policy provider at renewal time? 9 Apr 2018 (Ask HJ)
My multi-car insurance policy is coming up for renewal with Aviva, who I have been with for years. My renewal is £447, so I went online and found LV's... -
Faulty Hyundai i30 gearbox - who should pay for repairs? 8 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
My daughter’s 2009 Hyundai i30 developed a gearbox noise, which she reported at the main dealer 12 months ago. At the time the mechanic told her it was... -
Dealer won't pay to fix faulty roof on Astra Twintop 26 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
I recently bought a Vauxhall Astra Twintop from a local dealer. The car was sold with a warranty that (the dealer said) covers the folding roof. Within... -
The clutch has burnt out on my car. Will it be covered under warranty? 2 Jul 2021 (Ask HJ)
I have burnt the clutch out on my Subaru Forester of 45,000 miles. With the engine running, it won't go into any gear. The warranty is for 5 years and... -
Am I insured if I don't have road tax and an MoT? 1 Feb 2018 (Ask HJ)
Am I still insured if my car doesn't have any road tax or a valid MoT? Where do I stand? -
At what point did the Volkswagen Polo switch to chain-driven cams? 24 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am considering purchasing a Volkswagen Polo, either new or used. However in the past you have mentioned that the cam drive and pulleys on some models... -
Does my warranty cover a catastrophic engine failure? 5 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have an extended warranty with Renault covering my 2008 Espace. Recently the engine has destroyed a con rod and big end shells resulting in the wreckage... -
Thanks to the AA Breakdown Repair Cover, my Isuzu Trooper's oil pressure fault was repaired free of charge. 5 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
A short while ago I signed up for The AA Breakdown Repair Cover as I am driving an ageing 2002 Isuzu Trooper that has given me quite a lot of trouble over... -
How do I become a registered motor trader in the UK? 16 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
I'd like to become a registered motor trader in the UK specialising in selling affordable family compact cars (an area I feel that is not very well covered... -
Please help me with a major warranty problem following repairs to my Skoda Fabia. 4 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
I bought a 2006-registered Skoda Fabia in December 2008. The car had 47,000 miles and was in good condition. At the time of purchase, I was given 12 months'... -
What's the difference between metallic and non-metallic paint? 24 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
I am in a process of buying a new Volvo XC60. I want to get it in white, but cannot decide if I should opt for metallic or non-metallic. What do you think?
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