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Engine problem with a used BMW 5 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have purchased a 57 registered BMW E91 Touring from Car Giant with full service history and for a fair price. Within two days the car was misfiring... -
Are dealers obliged to pay for repairs within the first three months of selling a car? 8 May 2017 (Ask HJ)
I bought an Alpha Romeo from a dealer in March. The wheel bearing and rear boot went within two weeks and now the turbo is faulty. I have a two year warranty... -
What hatchback do you suggest for mainly motorway driving ? 24 Jul 2024 (Ask HJ)
I have around £15K for a used car - hatch, usually just driver, non plug in - mainly for motorway driving with 10-15K miles per year - what would you suggest?... -
Buying a large 4x4 for £15,000 14 Jun 2015 (Ask HJ)
We live in a rural area and we are looking to buy a large 4x4 for use as a family car. I need a good sized boot for prams and luggage on holidays. I also... -
Faulty baring - wear and tear or warranty issue? 4 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
Recently, the nearside front hub nut on my two year old Hyundai i10 started to work itself loose. I only noticed it when I tracked it down to a non-engine... -
Mini One - keep or reject? 17 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
I bought my dream car recently from a BMW dealer - a 2008 MINI One. It was a good price with only 24,000 miles on the clock. However, since then,it has... -
Would a non-manufacturer tow bar invalidate my warranty? 3 Nov 2020 (Ask HJ)
I want to fit a tow bar to my 2016 BMW X3. I can get one fitted by an independent garage for about £650 or from BMW for close to £3000. There seems to... -
Power steering fault after 1 week - is the dealer liable? 16 Apr 2014 (Ask HJ)
We recently purchased a used Fiat Punto for my daughter who has just passed her driving test. A week after she got it the power steering started causing... -
Is it better to convert an older car to LPG or buy a new hybrid? 16 Jul 2024 (Ask HJ)
I'm wonder if is a better choice to spend less money for a good used car no more than 8-10 years old and pay a good LPG kit or spent more money for a new... -
Warning: Audi warranty is not fit for purpose 28 Jul 2016 (Ask HJ)
I purchased a new Audi TT Roadster (2015 model) in May 2015. A fault developed in July 2016 where the MMI sound interface stopped working and returned... -
second hand car not fit for purpose 6 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
Hi I bought a send hand Toyota Previa GLS VVTI petrol automatic 2.4cc W reg from year 2000 for £3125 on 30th June 2012. Mileage was 130,585. The car... -
If I get my oil changed at an independent garage, will I void the manufacturer's warranty? 29 Jun 2017 (Ask HJ)
With 5000 miles on the clock, my Land Rover Discovery Sport 150PS calculates that diesel dilution caused by active regeneration of the DPF is currently... -
Bought a dud Mazda 6 - what are my options? 12 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have recently bought a used Mazda 6 from a dealer with three months warranty, but after taking it for a service with a local dealer they advised car... -
Worrying Ford Focus noises 23 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
I am new to cars and I am having two noise related issues in my Ford Focus Lx 1.6 (Petrol 2007). I bought it as a used car with warranty in January 2012.... -
What's the best used estate for £6500? 20 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have a budget of £6500 to spend, but can’t decide between a Renault Laguna 2009 Estate 2.0 dci Expression (42,000 miles) or a high mileage Ford Mondeo... -
Buying a new small car - what would you recommend? 2 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
My wife is thinking about changing her 55-reg Audi A3 1.6S E with 65k. She normally goes for a similar used VWG model around £9000, but this time was... -
Can you recommend an insurance company for an 18-year-old driver? 14 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have just bought a 2002 Ford KA for my soon-to-be 18 daughter and wonder what insurance company you could direct us to. I realise that the premiums are... -
Cool and groovy 12 Dec 2009 (Ask HJ)
I purchased a new Citroen C4 Cool edition in July 2007. It was due its first service in July for 2 year's use or 20,000 miles. I had only done 10,000 miles... -
Dealer didn’t tell me car was involved in an accident – what can I do? 22 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
Some 14 months ago I bought an approved used Vauxhall Insignia from a dealer. The car had less than 5000 miles on the clock, with a clean HPI and no details... -
Dealer has been trying unsuccessfully to fix my van for weeks - can I sue for loss of income? 11 Sep 2017 (Ask HJ)
My Vauxhall Vivaro went in for a repair under warranty on 31 July 2017, they continue to be unable to fix the fault and are unable to locate the part....
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