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Classic Insurance for Young drivers 4 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
I own a Triumph Stag. I want a classic car policy for the agreed valuation etc. I would like my 17 year old son to be able to drive it on his provisional... -
Is this deal on a new Toyota RAV-4 too good to be true? 21 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
I'm about to purchase a new Toyota RAV4. The local dealer is quoting £25,245 for a cash sale whereas an online company (www.broadspeed.com) has quoted... -
Why is Volkswagen burying its head over the ATE Teves module fault, and is my 2008 Golf likely to suffer failure? 10 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
Earlier this year you ran a reply about the numerous failures of the ATE Teves Mk 60 ABS/ESP module. As I own a 2008 Volkswagen Golf Plus I was quite concerned... -
Is rising oil level a symptom of a DPF fault? 6 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
In September 2010 we bought a new Skoda Yeti diesel. All was well for a few months, then the diesel particulate filter light started coming on. We had... -
Buying a car at auction 12 Dec 2011 (Ask HJ)
Just arrived in the UK last week and looking to buying a relatively new car at a good price. Was told to check the car auctions and saw that BCA is holding... -
Should the dealer pay to replace the faulty brakes on a used car I bought five months ago? 15 Apr 2017 (Ask HJ)
I purchased a 65-plate Skoda Octavia vRS 230 from Skoda Watford in November last year and while I love the car there's been a grinding sound when driving... -
Faulty MINI Cooper Clubman - who's to blame? 3 May 2016 (Ask HJ)
I have owned from new a MINI Cooper Clubman Diesel which has been supplied and serviced by our local main dealer. The car has been through four turbos... -
My car has been crashed and repaired badly by previous owner - what are my rights? 26 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
I purchased a used 2005 Honda S2000 from a main Honda dealer under their approved used car scheme in August 2012. The car came with a three year Honda... -
My brake discs and pads only lasted 24,000 miles. Is this acceptable wear and tear on a brand new car? 17 Jun 2021 (Ask HJ)
My 2019 Skoda Kodiaq is at 24,000 miles and I've had to replace both the front brake discs and pads, which I consider unacceptable wear. Before the Kodiaq,... -
Can you help with my car search? 15 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
I've shortened my used car search list to either a Mazda 2 after 2007 or a Ford Fiesta after 2008. I have used the warranty index stats to come up with... -
What's the most reliable and comfortable estate for £10,000? 25 Mar 2019 (Ask HJ)
I drive about 5000 miles a year and use my car for moving furniture, visiting friends and family, taking stock to sales etc mainly. I currently have a... -
Rejecting used car - how do I do it? 24 Nov 2015 (Ask HJ)
My daughter bought a used car from a very large dealership in June. The car first refused to start approx two months later. then it began to refuse to... -
Faulty used car - where do I stand? 8 Nov 2015 (Ask HJ)
I bought a 2010 Renault Grand Scenic in June of this year from a well know dealership. The car had full service history (last service April 2015). It had... -
Why won't Volkswagen contribute to the cost of a turbocharger repair on my Touran? 19 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
I was recently driving my 2003 Volkswagen Touran 2.0 (26,500 miles) when the turbo stopped and the car went into limp mode. I called out the AA who diagnosed... -
ABS sense 26 Sep 2009 (Ask HJ)
I've heard that VW has been agreeing to carry out replacement work on failed ABS control units in some Golfs, even if they are technically outside warranty,... -
I filled my diesel Jaguar XF with petrol - do I need to have the whole fuel system changed for £7,000? 28 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
I filled my diesel Jaguar XF with unleaded fuel. I drove it 400 metres to my house with no problem. In the morning I had difficulty starting it. When it... -
A used car I bought a few months ago needs a new head gasket - what are my consumer rights? 16 Feb 2018 (Ask HJ)
I bought a 2014 Ford Focus on 30 Aug 2017, which only came with a three month warranty. Today I've been told it needs a new head gasket. Where do I stand... -
Can I have my Mk6 Golf fitted with a sunroof? 16 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
I would appreciate your opinion on having an aftermarket sunroof fitted to, say, a used Mk6 Golf. Is it wise? And would this be something for my Volkswagen... -
We need a family car for six - what do you recommend? 3 Jan 2019 (Ask HJ)
We have a seven year old Hyundai i800 which is used predominantly for holiday trips at home and in Europe. We have four teenagers and carry up to six bikes... -
Market value of a classic Mercedes R129? 19 Dec 2015 (Ask HJ)
I own an R129 Mercedes in excellent condition with low mileage. It has been very well maintained and serviced every year, even though it only does about...
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