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Is it the responsibility of our local dealer to recover our car if it breaks down? 12 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
Is it the responsibility of our local dealer to recover our car if it breaks down? Our two year old Fiat 500C suffered a power steering failure last week... -
2008 or 2010 Hyundai i30? 28 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am looking to buy a used estate and I am interested in the Hyundai i30 1.6CRDi and the Kia Cee'd SW 1.6CRDi . I am considering cars from between 2008... -
What's best: Kia Picanto or Hyundai i10? 29 Dec 2017 (Ask HJ)
We need to replace my wife's Toyota iQ, with a 2/3-year-old small car that's as reliable and easy to drive/park ( and with automatic transmission). I've... -
Which 4wd vehicle would you recommend for £16,000? 8 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have £16,000 to spend. Which diesel 4wd car would you recommend? The running costs of the Freelander mean that I am having to sell it, but I could ideally... -
I'm buying my first car - what small hatchback would you recommend? 29 Oct 2019 (Ask HJ)
I'm buying my first car, new or used I have no preference. I would like a five-door, manual transmission, small run around hatchback. My budget is around... -
Pitted wheels 18 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
My car is less than a year old. I recently noticed the steel effect alloy wheels are starting to pit. The garage state it is caused by brake dust and... -
Indy raising 7 Nov 2009 (Ask HJ)
I am thinking of buying a Jaguar XF but do not want to pay Jaguar dealer servicing prices. Can you recommend any independent Jaguar service centres around... -
Alloymoney 15 Aug 2009 (Ask HJ)
Some 2 years ago you gave us very useful advise on the purchase of an April 2007 1.6 Fiesta Auto Ghia for my father-in-law. It proved a great success and... -
Need a spacious family car - Skoda Superb or Kia Optima? 26 Sep 2020 (Ask HJ)
I've currently got a 2014 Citroen C4 Picasso which I love for the spacious interior but it has proven unreliable, with five major mechanical issues in... -
My car is serviced by friend rather than a dealer - does this make a difference to the warranty? 4 Aug 2018 (Ask HJ)
My Mazda 6 turbo has failed. My local dealer says that Mazda is aware of this problem and will offer a goodwill gesture of £1000 towards the cost of a... -
Buying a used sports car - 911 or F-Type? 28 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
I am thinking of buying a used sports car. Either a 2009 Porsche Carrera S (DFI engine) Cabrio or a 2013 Jaguar F-Type S. The 911 is £45k with 26,000 miles... -
Why were Skoda Assist so unhelpful when our Octavia broke down in France? 10 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
Please could you inform your readers of an experience we had in May of this year when travelling in France with our 2-year-old Skoda Octavia 1.4TSI. About... -
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'... -
The clutch on my Toyota Aygo burnt out after six journeys - should I have to pay for the repair work? 25 Oct 2017 (Ask HJ)
I bought a brand new Toyota Aygo over a month ago and have only driven the car six times. The clutch has now burnt out and the dealer is saying that it... -
Legality of international warranties 13 Dec 2011 (Ask HJ)
In June 2007 I Purchased a new Ford Focus 1.6 Diesel CVT Automatic from Ford Cyprus with a five year mechanical warranty. Now, 4.5 years and 5700Km... -
The lessor evil? 11 Jul 2009 (Ask HJ)
A small problem to which I think I know the answer. We have two cars, both ‘57’ reg: a Toyota RAV-4 XT4 and a Hyundai Tucson CRDT Limited’. Both cars are... -
What's the most reliable used estate for £10k? 26 Apr 2019 (Ask HJ)
What are the best estate cars for around £10k that you can get? We want something that is reliable, comfy and with a few toys. We have a 2014 Golf GT TDI... -
Buying a used BMW - timing belt issues? 13 Dec 2015 (Ask HJ)
I have seen a BMW 118d 2011, 61 reg, 3200 miles on the clock for £10990. Were these models affected by the timing belt issues on N47 engines. Should I... -
How should I safely sell my car for cash? 5 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
I had intended to sell my car using BCA Sure-sell but I may have a private buyer in a friend of a friend. How do I ensure he doesn't get the car before... -
Can you give me some advice on maintenance? 25 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
You recently provided some advice when asked if I should part-ex my 2 1/2 yr old Focus 1.6 tdci Zetec S for a new 1.0 Ecoboost on account of my car's advancing...
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