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My car has some expensive maintenance bills this year - should I sell or keep it? 7 May 2025 (Ask HJ)
I own a 2019 Citroen C4 Cactus with 50k miles. This year it will need a new cam belt/water pump, full service, back and front pads and discs and possibly... -
What's the best polish to protect paintwork from bird droppings? 3 Jul 2019 (Ask HJ)
My son lives in Twickenham and keeps his car in a public car park which is covered in trees. His old car had several big marks in the paintwork on the... -
Do I need an IDP to drive a hire car in Greece after Brexit? 5 Mar 2019 (Ask HJ)
I have read with interest debates on driving abroad post-Brexit with your own vehicle, but what about a hire car? This Easter we will visit friends on... -
Should a clutch that was already failing be covered under warranty, even if it's considered wear and tear? 24 Aug 2018 (Ask HJ)
When a dealership offers an approved used car for sale with the final year's balance of the manufacturer's warranty still in place, is it fair to expect... -
Bunged 21 Feb 2009 (Ask HJ)
I own a BMW 325 that was first registered in March 2005. It has always been regularly serviced by BMW dealers, has covered 80,000 miles and is not covered... -
Will regreasing corroded brake pipes solve the issue? 11 May 2025 (Ask HJ)
I'm thinking about buying a Mazda 3. The MoT advisories show all four brake pipes are corroded. The dealer says they will 're-grease' them, but shouldn't... -
What is the best used SUV for £12,500 at the moment? 5 Oct 2023 (Ask HJ)
What is the best used SUV for £12,500 at the moment? -
Can I SORN a vehicle which will be left on a public road outside my house? 1 Jun 2018 (Ask HJ)
I am about to SORN a vehicle which will be left on a public road outside my house. Do I need to have a valid MoT and insurance cover? -
Automatic headlights won't switch off 12 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
I own a 2013 Ford Fiesta with automatic headlights. For most of the time, I drive the car with the auto setting switched on, but have noticed that the... -
Is the dealer liable for the faults with me used car? 4 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
Two weeks ago I bought a Citroen C5 Tourer from a one man dealer. The reversing sensors and power steering do not work. Would the legal warranty cover... -
Whining noise from the engine bay 18 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
I have just bought a 2008 Peugeot 207 1.4 SE, there seems to be a whining noise from the engine while driving. The car has only covered 25,000 miles.... -
Drip freed 1 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
I returned from a 2-week holiday to find the driver's footwell on my 55 reg Citroen C4 sopping wet. I wondered if you have any ideas as to the cause. -
Banked to rights 30 May 2009 (Ask HJ)
When you're selling a car via an advert to a complete stranger, what's the safest way to receive payment? Cash, banker's draft? I've looked on FAQ but... -
What consumer rights does a buyer have when purchasing a classic car from a dealer? 22 Feb 2018 (Ask HJ)
What consumer rights does a buyer have when purchasing an older, or classic, vehicle from a dealer? For example, if the advertisement states that the car... -
Why doesn't Volkswagen's service plan cover brake fluid? 18 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have had a bad experience of a service plan with my father’s Volkswagen. Volkswagen does a fixed price two year plan at £379 which you pay up front in... -
Should I buy a car if its service history is missing? 14 Apr 2014 (Ask HJ)
I have tested and driven a 2008 Volvo V70 2.4D for sale with 43,000 miles on the clock and an asking price of £9850. The car is in excellent condition,... -
How long should the warranty be on a used car? 20 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
How long is the warranty when you buy a used car? -
Why is my premium so high for a 10 year old, low value car? 13 Nov 2017 (Ask HJ)
I've noted that to insure my car, which is 10 years old and is worth about £1000, costs the same as insuring a similar size car and engine that costs £12,000.... -
I've bought a used car with a major fault - is it the dealer's responsibility to repair it? 8 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
Two weeks ago I bought a used car from a small dealer with a three-month warranty. I have just found that there is a split in the main turbo hose. I have... -
I've just bought a used Renault Clio which has a dephaser fault - is the dealer liable for repairing it? 13 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
In August I bought a Renault Clio from a used car dealer. The car is 54 reg and is on 44,000 miles. I paid £4,800 for it. I have covered fewer than 400...
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