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Buying a five year old car with 20 miles on the clock 1 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
I have spotted a five year old Audi A5 2.0 TFSI for sale. It has just 20 miles on the clock and the seller will service the car and fit a new battery before... -
Dealer refuses to fix Peugeot 308 air con fault for free 28 May 2016 (Ask HJ)
My wife purchased a used Peugeot 308 1.6 HDI (23,500 miles, 2014 registered) from a franchised dealer seven months ago. Last week she tried to use the... -
Mazda RX-8 poor compression 12 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2004 Mazda RX8 192 that I bought in April 2005 with 5,000mls on the clock. I bought it from a Mazda Dealer with a full service history and I have... -
What do Tiptronic and Kompressor mean? 18 Aug 2023 (Ask HJ)
I've been doing lots of research on Mercedes before I buy. What's Tiptronic and Kompressor mean? Currently investigating private sale, sounds good. 1.8... -
Is £4000 for a 2009 Honda Jazz 1.4 with 62,000 miles and dubious service history a fair price? 14 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
After much thought, I picked out a 2009 Honda Jazz 1.4 manual with 62,000 miles on the clock for £4000 from a local dealer. I don't currently have a car... -
Why can't I warranty the battery for my car if I only do 1500 miles a year? 24 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
I own a Suzuki Wagon R+ automatic. I am disabled and only drive about 1500 miles a year. Last week I had to call out the RAC because my car wouldn't start.... -
Can a car sitting around stationary cause the air con to break? 22 May 2020 (Ask HJ)
My 2018 Audi SQ7 is now on 28,000 miles. It has no air conditioning. When I start it, the light on the A/C button is initially on but goes out a few seconds... -
Why did my dash cam void my insurance? 13 Apr 2021 (Ask HJ)
I had a dashcam fitted by Halfords into the fuse box. I informed my insurer, who informed me that cover was therefore removed by the underwriter. I had... -
Pits stopper 2 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
I recently purchased an 11,000 mile 2007/57 Mercedes CL63 AMG from a private seller. After taking it to the main dealer for a service and reporting a judder... -
…of particulate interest 14 Feb 2009 (Ask HJ)
When Renault increased the power of its 1.9 diesel engine from 120 to 130 bhp they put a particle filter in the exhaust system to clean up the emissions.... -
MINI power steering pump failure - Should the dealer pay? 13 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
The power steering pump (PSP) has failed on my wife's 2004 MINI. I understand that this is a common problem and my local dealer has refused to offer any... -
Disadvantages buying from brokers? 20 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
Discounts offered from brokers seem very attractive, but are there any disadvantages in buying from a reputable broker as opposed to buying from a local... -
Can I return my faulty car bought on finance recently? 4 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
I bought a used Vauxhall Astra 1.9 CDTi 2006 reg with 68,000 finance. Having now had it for just over a month it's got an issue with a whining sound from... -
Will a car that's been sat around for a while have mechanical issues to be wary of? 25 Mar 2021 (Ask HJ)
I've been considering a vehicle on sale for some time (over 6 months). It's a 5-year-old Audi Q3 petrol auto, fully fitted with all extras with average... -
Kia Cee'd, 1.4 petrol, manual, 2012 - What's the target price? 7 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
I currently have a 2006 Ford Focus LX 1.8 TDCi estate. It has done 90,000 miles and I think some hefty repair bills may be approaching. Due to DMFs, DPFs,... -
Should the radiator have been changed at the same time as the gearbox on our Vauxhall Vectra? 19 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
My 76-year-old mother drove an 2003 Vauxhall Vectra petrol 2.2 automatic with below average mileage. Eleven months ago a new automatic gearbox was installed... -
Second clutch and DMF burnt out after 3000 miles - is it fair that Ford attribute it to my driving style? 30 Aug 2017 (Ask HJ)
The clutch and flywheel on my Ford Focus 1.0 Ecoboost (new since September 2015) were burnt out and replaced in November 2016. The dealer and Ford wouldn't... -
Should I swap my C3 for a CR-V? 23 Jan 2015 (Ask HJ)
We've got a 2012 Citroen C3, owned from new, currently on 46,000 miles and out of warranty in two months. We're expecting two children soon and so considering... -
Comment on diesel particulate filters 27 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
There are vast numbers of diesel cars on the roads and many models are now only available with diesel engines. Not all of these vehicles can be being... -
Damage on nearly new Hyundai spotted one week after purchase 10 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
Last week I purchased a Hyundai ix35 from a Hyundai dealership. This weekend when giving it its first wash I noticed the area above the drivers door handle...
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