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1.6 Diesel Turbo Air Hose 5 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
Hello I have a Volvo V50 1.6D, nearly 4 years old, 64000 Miles, with a hairline crack in the in the Turbo Air Hose and its replacement is recommended.... -
Winter tyres 20 Dec 2010 (Ask HJ)
Please can you remind me the recommeded websites, and the relative advantages of tyre change, or complete wheel change for winter tyres? -
I recently bought a used Ford Fiesta but the air conditioning needs re-gassing - must I pay for this? 9 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
I recently purchased a 57-reg Ford Fiesta Zetec from my local dealer. I have switched the air conditioning on several times since I bought it, but with... -
Ghia change 13 Feb 2010 (Ask HJ)
I want to change my car, a May 2005 Ford Mondeo GHIA Petrol 2.0 litre. In very good condition, it has done 71k miles with FSH and warranty to April 2010... -
I bought a car that isn't in good condition. Can I get my money back? 11 Jan 2021 (Ask HJ)
I bought a car but on collection but it was not in good condition. The transaction was done a few days ago. Can I return the car and get my money back? -
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... -
Should we replace our Citroen C4 Grand Picasso, and if so what with? 23 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
I have a C4 Grand Picasso which will be three years old next month. I bought it with 18 months warranty left. It's served us well and we're really happy... -
Thank heavens for small Mercs 23 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
After two years of research, arguing, test-driving and reading, my wife and I have at last agreed on one car that will suit us both, for some town driving,... -
Drip die 17 Apr 2010 (Ask HJ)
My sister bought a 1998 Rover 200 (1.8 engine) less than 2 weeks ago. The car had 105k miles on clock and she paid the sticker price of £995 and received... -
Water is leaking into the boot of my car. Do you know what could be causing it? 6 Oct 2020 (Ask HJ)
My 2017 Ford C-Max appears to have a leak somewhere in the boot area, which results in water collecting in the bottom of the spare wheel holding area.... -
Blistering on Skoda alloy wheels – what should I do? 15 Apr 2014 (Ask HJ)
I own a 2013 Skoda Octavia Scout and a few weeks ago I noticed blisters on two of the alloy wheels. I returned the car to the dealer, but they said the... -
Teving trouble 1 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
Fault C1228 showed up 2 months after expiry of the 3-year warranty of my Mazda3. The Mazda dealer in Taunton, where I bought the car at 12 months old,... -
What's the best nearly new car for around £7000? 16 Apr 2020 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking to purchase a car for £7000 - £8000 and was wondering what models you think would be best to look at in terms of reliability? I'm looking for... -
Must I pay for repairs to my Mazda 5 made under warranty? 9 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have had a torrid time with Mazda. My wife's Mazda 5 Sport diesel, bought new in May '08, was serviced last year and taken again this year to Mazda Coventry... -
MoT advisories and broken air con, should the dealer pay? 23 Jul 2022 (Ask HJ)
I bought a 2016 DS DS3 Cabrio a month ago from a main agent dealer. I've taken it to a local dealer who has given it MoT advisories for the auxiliary drive... -
Recently-purchased used vehicle destroyed by fire - where do I stand? 24 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
I purchased a used car from a reputable local dealership. One month later I noticed a loss of power and a harsh grinding sound immediately prior to pulling... -
I do 60 miles per day. Should I go for petrol or diesel? 21 Jan 2021 (Ask HJ)
I currently do 60 miles a day to work and back, mainly dual carriageway and B roads. I was looking at buying a used Skoda Octavia Estate with the automatic... -
What vehicle do you advise for heavy duty towing? 22 Mar 2018 (Ask HJ)
I need to use an automatic for towing. Do you have any advice on what vehicle to buy? -
Electronic dipstick failure on my BMW 3 Series - what was wrong with the old physical disptick? 14 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
BMW has abandoned the good old-fashioned dipstick that was cheap, reliable and accurate, for an electronic one. The system on my 3 Series has jammed on... -
Should the dealer have told me about a car's ownership history? 12 May 2022 (Ask HJ)
I recently purchased an 18 plate used car from a local main dealer. It was an approved used car with a full service history from the dealer and two years...

