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Will 'traffic film' repair paintwork damage on my new Skoda Yeti? 25 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
On Friday 21st May I took delivery of my new red non-metallic paint Skoda Yeti and, later that day, was told by a Volkswagen-trained mechanic that there... -
I bought a nearly new car that turned out to be damaged - can I demand my money back? 10 Sep 2018 (Ask HJ)
I bought a used car with only 87 miles on the clock. The vehicle was initially sold to a taxi driver who after buying the car found out Uber would not... -
Missing service history 6 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
I recently purchased a used car from an independent garage. During the sale process I was told that all of the paperwork was with a Director and that I... -
Scratched glass on new car 13 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
I took delivery of my new car from the local dealership on 4th April, a dull but dry afternoon, having performed checks of the Gard-EXed paintwork condition,... -
Renault Megane Scenic 01 - Used Car 13 days out of dealer and cam belt snaps 9 Nov 2013 (Forum)
I should pay for parts and they will cover labour. Alternatively I can choose another car from the forecourt to the value I paid or add additional money to it. Where do I stand please with this, I cannot afford the £400+ parts costs to repair it and the cars available in our price range are just not suitable for our needs (must have a large car for various reason) and all in that range now are small 3 dr cars. -
Returning a Faulty Car 11 Mar 2011 (Forum)
The sales of good act, which covers cars, says I have up to 5 months to return the purchase if it is not "sold as fit for normal purpose" But I would really appreciate advice on this and what my next steps should be PS the cost of a new gearbox from the dealer is £2500+VAT!! -
An answer to my wife's need for a car 11 Aug 2006 (Forum)
Join the club for £25, pay £4.95 per hour plus 4p per mile (first 10 miles free) - this covers ALL costs (cheaper if you buy blocks of time). Her last car cost about £400 a year just to insure, so on this basis she could have a Whizzgo car for 70-80 hours a year. The only major downside is you have to drive Citroen C3 (only joking!!). -
How can I solve the issue of corroded fuel pipes? 9 Apr 2025 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2012 Lexus RX450h. Two years ago I had an advisory on the MoT that the rear nearside fuel pipes were corroded. I wire brushed them down and painted... -
How long should heated seats last? 28 Nov 2023 (Ask HJ)
The heated drivers seat on my 2017 Volvo V40 stopped working when it was just under 3 years old and it was repaired under warranty by my local Volvo dealer.... -
Should I buy a Mercedes-Benz A-Class or BMW 1 Series? 26 Jul 2022 (Ask HJ)
I need to buy a car and looking at the BMW 1 series or the Mercedes-Benz A-Class. I do a lot of driving, approx 80 miles round trip to work daily. Budget... -
Do any carmakers offer dash cameras as standard? 18 Jun 2021 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking to install a dash camera in our Audi A3 and this got me thinking that all manufacturers should fit them as standard or at least offer them... -
Is it legal to use an electric mobility scooter on the road if you can't drive due to eyesight issues? 15 Dec 2020 (Ask HJ)
A friend of mine was advised by his GP to give in his driving licence because of sight problems, or his licence would be taken away. He has done this but... -
Does my driving licence cover me to drive a motorhome? 8 Nov 2018 (Ask HJ)
Last year I turned 70, my driving licence was renewed quickly and without question. However I also own a Ford Transit based motorhome. I am beginning of... -
Why aren't people encouraged more to switch to winter tyres? 2 Mar 2018 (Ask HJ)
Despite having specialist winter tyres fitted for the last few winters, the recent cold snap has been the first real test of them in proper winter conditions.... -
The DSG in my low mileage 2011 Skoda Fabia has failed - should Skoda cover the cost? 26 May 2017 (Ask HJ)
I purchased a 2011 Skoda Fabia TSI with 19,119 miles on in May 2014. Today - with 31,800 miles on the clock - the DSG has died. The car is only driven... -
Honda CR-V clutch failure - should the dealer pay for the repair? 25 Jul 2016 (Ask HJ)
We bought A Honda CRV 2.2 diesel 18 months ago with 11,000 miles on the clock from a main dealership. Since buying the car we have added 7000 miles, approximately... -
Volkswagen Golf needs a new engine after cam chain failure - what can I do? 20 Jan 2015 (Ask HJ)
My VW Golf mk 6 1.2tsi could not start last week The AA took it to my nearest VW dealer, Arnold Clark, Kilmarnock Rd Glasgow. They car is less than 4... -
Clutch failure after 6 weeks - should the dealer pay for repairs? 25 Oct 2014 (Ask HJ)
I bought my daughter a used Vauxhall Corsa (2009l) eight weeks ago. This week it broke down with a clutch problem, which we consequently discovered was... -
Is £90 per hour a reasonable labour rate for a car workshop? 30 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
I took my Ford Focus (a very nice car) to a Ford dealer for its first service on 12 October 2012 with 4233 on the clock and everything was OK. This week... -
How can we address sharp drive-off on our Ford Fusion automatic? 30 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
In November 2012 my wife and I purchased a 1.6 Petrol Zetec Ford Fusion automatic, registered September 2010 with a recorded mileage of 4400, which has...
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