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Goes like a bomb 19 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
In March 2009 I bought a used Jaguar XF, previously owned by Jaguar, Brown’s Lane, Coventry. On 31-12-2009 at 39,000 miles, it suffered catastrophic engine... -
What should we replace our 2008 Ford Fiesta with? 21 Jan 2021 (Ask HJ)
My daughter is selling her 2008 Ford Fiesta. She has £6000 to spend on a used vehicle of Fiesta-size. Suggestions, please? -
Buying a high-mileage A3 2 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking at swapping my 2001 B6 A4 for an A3. I've found a very reasonably priced 2006 2.0 TFSI S line special edition for £5,500. The car has had one... -
Should an extended warranty cover clutch failure? 5 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
I bought my 2011 Qashqai from a local Nissan dealer. We were concerned about our previous second hand car and clutch problems, so were offered the extended... -
Garage can't fix my car - what are my rights? 2 May 2016 (Ask HJ)
My Renault Captur (2014) went in for a service after it failed to start eight weeks ago. The garage stated first of all it was the ECU, then the central... -
What's the life span of a battery in an EV? 17 Sep 2019 (Ask HJ)
I am becoming more interested in purchasing an electric car and at the age of 72 and a low mileage driver want it to last a long time. I imagine that the... -
Wife is expecting twins - what car should we buy? 12 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
My wife is expecting twins and we're looking for a used car which will have space for a double buggy. Our budget is up to around £10,000 and reliability... -
Porsche logging 'exceeded revs' from ECU 4 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have owned several Porsches for more than 10 years and have always properly maintained them with dedicated Porsche garages and warranties. On renewing... -
Our new Honda FR-V's engine problem is being blamed on us - what can we do? 28 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
My Honda FR-V 2.2iCTDI, bought from a Honda dealer on 3 February 2013 with a warranty, broke down on the M25 two weeks ago. The engine began smoking and... -
Grim repair 6 Jun 2009 (Ask HJ)
I am just renewing my AA roadside Roadside/Recovery Cover and I was wondering whether the AA Breakdown Repair cover for parts and labour is worth taking... -
Ford refuse to fix my car under warranty - what do you advise? 12 Jul 2017 (Ask HJ)
I bought a Ford C-Max from Fords of Winsford (not a Ford dealership) in May 2016 and have subsequently had it serviced at Burns Garage (Ford) in my home... -
Which hybrid is better, the Honda CR-V or Toyota RAV4? 20 Apr 2020 (Ask HJ)
I want to buy a hybrid SUV and have whittled the choices down to a Honda CR-V hybrid or Toyota RAV4. Honda is new to hybrid technology while Toyota has... -
What used car do you recommend for a 150 mile daily commute? 29 May 2019 (Ask HJ)
I travel 150 miles a day, up to four days a week and need a comfortable, highly economical car at an affordable price. My thinking is to get something... -
Doom mass flywheels 19 Sep 2009 (Ask HJ)
I bought a second-hand Mondeo TDCi reg 04 in December 2007 from a local main dealer with 46,000 mile on the clock. I bought a two-year guarantee with... -
Sticking handbrake on nearly new car - should the dealer pay to fix it? 21 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
The handbrake on my daughter’s Volkswagen Polo has started to stick. The car is only 18 months old and the local dealer has said it’s caused by a build-up... -
Hyunda five-year warranty - just how effective is it? 15 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
An elderly Italian lady friend bought a new Hyundai i20 11 months ago attracted by the 5 year warranty and service given. O n a recent trip (5000... -
Bought a used car that's faulty - what can I do? 14 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
Last week I bought a 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 for £1799. It was cosmetically very good inside and out and had a full service history. I checked the oil and... -
Why is my reverse camera flickering? 20 Nov 2024 (Ask HJ)
I have recently purchased a 2016 BMW 320d SE Estate. I noticed that the reverse camera seems to flicker and the brightness seems to change whilst reversing.... -
My 2010 Nissan Juke suffered the common gearbox fault - it's out of warranty, but is there anything I can do? 14 Feb 2018 (Ask HJ)
My 2010 Nissan Juke developed a major gearbox problem (CVT) which would cost over £4000 to repair. The car is unsafe now, and I've since seen on the internet... -
BMW 3 series ABS pump 6 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
I owned a BMW325i in Hong Kong bought new with only 4998km. It was seldom driven but maintained with BMW regularly. BMW fixed the ABS sensors but recently...
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