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Is the Skoda Octavia prone to dual-mass flywheel failure? 10 Jul 2016 (Ask HJ)
I have been advised that there was a problem affecting the dual-mass flywheels on older Skodas/Volkswagens. The issue, I am told, caused them to fail with... -
Is it wise to buy a repossessed car? 11 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
I am thinking of purchasing a car and a came across a company that specialises in repossessed vehicles. Is this wise or am I buying into trouble? -
Peugeot 207 hasn't worked since I bought it - what should I do? 2 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
I bought a 2006 Peugeot 207 1.6 110 for £2600 from a dealer a few months ago, but have had nothing but trouble with it. At first it was just a dashboard... -
Dealer is refusing to honour car's warranty - what can I do? 12 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
I bought a used Land Rover Discovery 3 for £9000 recently. The advert stated that warranty covered the clutch and other components of the car, which was... -
What's causing a 'graunching' noise to come from the front of my Volkswagen Golf? 16 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2003 Volkswagen Golf 1.9 TDi. When I depress the accelerator, I get a kind of intermittent grinding noise coming from the front of the car. The... -
My Mk 7 Golf has a catalytic converter issue, should I repair or get a new car? 1 Sep 2023 (Ask HJ)
I took my Golf in to an independent garage for its MOT and Service in Feb of this year. It’s a 2015, 1.6 diesel. The garage did not have the tool to reset... -
Golf 1.4 TSI mismatch 4 Jul 2015 (Ask HJ)
I entered an agreement to purchase a new car in early June with a local Volkswagen dealer who had agreed to match the best price offered by a UK dealer... -
Setting up a small prestige car business 12 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
Could you help me again please. I am 50 years old and I have had an interest in high end cars for many years. I've owned a fair few and turned... -
My Ford Focus ST has been revealed as stolen/recovered - what can I do? 17 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I bought an '05 Ford Focus ST-2 in May this year from a Ford dealer for £9000 with only 36,000 miles on the clock. It came HPI clear, with a full service... -
Truck or treat? 12 Mar 2010 (Ask HJ)
At present I own a 206 plate Nissan X-Trail Aventura DCI, 4WD, six-speed gearbox. This is my private car and as I own my own limited company. I now wish... -
Air miles? 29 Aug 2009 (Ask HJ)
Do you come across many issues with the National Mileage Register? I have just put a deposit down on a used Porsche Boxster with a local dealer. It is... -
How can I fix DPF issues? 17 Jun 2024 (Ask HJ)
My wife has a 2014 Mazda CX-5 with 80k on clock. We have Been advised by a garage that the DPF is more or less knackered and causing turbo failure. One... -
Why are dealer lease deals more expensive than those online? 18 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
I'm moving towards leasing my next car, previously always having bought cash. However, the dealer lease deals seem more expensive than those offered online.... -
How much profit do car traders make? 12 Apr 2022 (Ask HJ)
I'm having trouble understanding prices when it comes to selling my car. I have a very nice 2019 BMW Convertible, with 20,000 miles on the clock. It is... -
Can I cancel my purchase without penalty within 7 days if I buy a car online? 14 May 2021 (Ask HJ)
I'm confused about my rights when buying a new car online from a main dealer. Am I allowed to cancel within 7 days from delivery without penalty? -
Lease car damaged and then repaired - where do I stand? 14 Dec 2015 (Ask HJ)
I was wondering if you could help as I am tearing my hair out. I was supposed to take delivery of a Golf R last Wednesday which I ordered on a personal... -
Why won't my used car warranty cover suspension failure on my Citroen C4 Grand Picasso? 10 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
In May of this year I purchased a 2007 Citroen C4 Grand Picasso from a Lexus dealer in the north-west for £8800, financed by Lexus. Included in the price... -
Crashing in 10 Apr 2010 (Ask HJ)
Emma Wall (Your Money, January 30th) attributes rising motor premiums to fraudulent claims and uninsured drivers. I suggest that the third reason is the... -
What is vehicle shortfall insurance? 18 Sep 2025 (Ask HJ)
I've just reserved a pre-registered Vauxhall Astra 1.2 which I'm buying outright with an on the road price of £23,000. I'm being offered VSI - do I need... -
Faulty used car - can I demand a refund? 8 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
Last year I bought a Volkswagen Polo from an authorised dealer. The car was an ex-demonstrator and had just 7000 miles on the clock. Over the past few...
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