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I was sold a Toyota Hilux with a false service history - can I reject the car? 6 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
I bought a 3-year old Toyota Hilux Double Cab pick-up in November 2012. It was supposed to have come straight from Toyota with a full service history,... -
More PayPal scams 6 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
This is an email response to my advert for my 3 year old Land Rover in Auto Trader. It's a scam right? "Thanks for the swift response, just to let... -
Traffic harming measures 8 Aug 2009 (Ask HJ)
I keenly follow your regular comments about the damage to tyres, steering and suspension components by our appalling roads. My 08 reg 11,000 mile S-Max... -
My car developed a fault just out of the warranty period - should I have to pay for work to be done on it? 18 Apr 2018 (Ask HJ)
My 2015 Ford Fiesta has done 36,000 miles, I've had it from new. It's five weeks out of warranty and the the engine management light came on. It was a... -
Do you know anything about DSC faults on the BMW 3 Series? 21 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I wonder if you have had any requests for help about the DSC warnings displayed on BMW dashboards? I have a 55-plate 3 Series and have only ever used the... -
I'm faced with a huge bill for turbo issues with my diesel car - should it be repaired under warranty? 10 Mar 2018 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2015 Vauxhall Insignia. I’ve only had the car just over a year, but a couple of weeks ago it broke down with white smoke belting out the back... -
Buying a new Megane - diesel or petrol? 17 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking to upgrade my 200,000 mile Volkswagen Golf GTi to a more sensible family estate/MPV, I have around £20,000 to spend. I will be doing around... -
I want a stress-free alternative to all the Japanese/Korean cars I've owned. What do you suggest? 22 May 2020 (Ask HJ)
I'm starting to get bored of all the fantastically reliable Japanese/Koreans cars which have shuffled me from A-B for decades. I'm finally willing to... -
Why is my Peugeot 207 GT losing power? 11 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
In September 2008 I bought a used 2007 Peugeot 207GT and was delighted with it. However, over the last few months it has developed a significant power... -
Engine issues apparently unfixable - what are my options? 7 Jul 2016 (Ask HJ)
I'm unfortunately in a really sticky situation with a 2010 SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI CR FR. I bought the car new in 2010 from a main SEAT dealer, and the car has... -
Can anyone change a Jaguar F-Type battery? 16 Jan 2023 (Ask HJ)
I own a 2018 Jaguar F type 3.0 (380) with 14,000 miles on the clock. Recently, I've started to experience battery issues. The car only does 2,000 miles... -
Is the Toyota RAV4 subject to extra tax for 5 years due to the £40k price? 2 Aug 2021 (Ask HJ)
I decided to buy the very impressive, but expensive, Toyota RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid. I will take delivery on September 1st. The Toyota dealer doesn’t seem... -
What practical and cheap to run car do you suggest to replace my ageing RAV4? 8 Jan 2020 (Ask HJ)
I need to replace my three-door Toyota RAV4 as I need more space and five doors. I went for the RAV4 as I live in rural Cumbria and floods/snow are likely.... -
Car insurance for non-EU European travel (Balkans - to/from Albania) - what do I need to know? 29 Mar 2016 (Ask HJ)
I plan to drive to/from Albania via Montenegro, Macedonia, Kosovo, Herzegovina/Bosnia, Serbia - not necessarily in that order because of boarder crossing... -
Can you help me assemble some facts to oppose the installation of speed humps in my local town centre? 14 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
I read with some concern in The Stamford Mercury that Lincolnshire Highways Department proposes to install, at an estimated cost of £60,000, 21 speed bumps... -
Do insurers know about the DVLA's 11-month licence extension? 2 Oct 2020 (Ask HJ)
I learned recently that driving licenses expiring this year have been extended by 11 months. Are the authorities and insurance companies aware of this?... -
Should I claim via my insurer or an accident management company? 12 Mar 2018 (Ask HJ)
Yesterday, I was rear ended at traffic lights. I have the third party's phone number. He did not know his insurer's name and is asking to settle without... -
Charged for an insurance renewal I didn't want - how can I dispute this? 24 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
My car insurance expired on 5 November 2011. I did not renew with that company as I obtained a cheaper premium elsewhere through a price comparison site.... -
After having the alternator on our Hyundai Santa Fe replaced, our brakes failed - could this be linked? 20 Sep 2017 (Ask HJ)
We had an alternator replaced recently on our Hyundai Sante Fe. This morning the brakes failed completely and I crashed into another car. Brake fluid... -
Which Honda Civic engine is best - 1.6 or 2.2? 27 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am thinking of buying a new shape Honda Civic, question is do I go for 1.6 or 2.2? My local Honda dealer let slip that with the arrival of the new 1.6...