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Buy and SL 27 Jun 2009 (Ask HJ)
I use your website a lot as a reliable source of background information on new cars. I am thinking of changing from my current Porsche 996 Carrera to something... -
Do I need to have the emissions fix on my Skoda Octavia? 3 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
I own a 2013 Skoda Octavia Scout 2.0 TDI (42,000 miles). I've had two letters from Skoda inviting me to have the emissions fix undertaken, but I am happy... -
Will Vauxhall pay to fix my old Corsa? 30 Mar 2014 (Ask HJ)
I own a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa. Do you know if Vauxhall has ever admitted to a water ingress build fault with this model? I bought my car last year and... -
Dealer has reset mileage to zero after service - what can I do? 27 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
During a recent service on my 2010 Hyundai i30, the dealer told me that the digital instrument binnacle display was flickering and needed to be replaced... -
Is the Peugeot 307 SW known for having dual mass flywheel and clutch problems? 28 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
We bought a 2003 Peugeot 307 SW in May 2004 via the Peugeot Direct scheme through the Peugeot dealership in Devizes. In June 2005 the car broke down due... -
Can you suggest a reliable family car replacement for our 15 year old Honda Jazz? 30 Nov 2020 (Ask HJ)
We're looking to replace a 15 year old Honda Jazz - which we bought on your recommendation and it has been perfect for us. But, sadly, it will need a lot... -
Should I continue to have my Mercedes-Benz C180 serviced at the main dealer or go independent? 16 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have now nearly reached the three-year point on a Mercedes-Benz C180 that I bought from a main dealer at six months old with a three-year warranty and... -
Small fault, possibly large bill, who should pay? 13 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
My Toyota 2008 25000miles bought from independent dealer 1st Sept 2011 We had a problem with our 2008 Yaris 1.3 SR within the 1st week of ownership... -
Ford Focus Titanium 2013 Powershift Gearbox failure - is this a common problem? 3 Apr 2022 (Ask HJ)
I bought a 2013 Ford Focus from a main dealer in 2018. The car only had only 56,000 miles on it. It now has 67,000. The garage has told me that the wet... -
Faulty trim on my car - what do I do? 2 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
Please comment on the below draft before I send it? Dear Sir, I refer to my previous correspondence of the 29 August 2012 and its contents. Having... -
Touran sick, parked 26 Dec 2009 (Ask HJ)
I purchased a VW Touran, 1.4 TSI Sport model, in July 2007 from Motorpoint. It was second-hand and was first registered on 01/09/2006. In September 2007... -
Why is my Honda Jazz turning heavier to the right? 23 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
A week ago I asked about my daughter's 2008 Honda Jazz 1.4. You suggested uneven tyre pressure, which there was, or electric power steering motor wearing... -
Second hand Rover engine not as described - what are my rights? 22 Nov 2015 (Ask HJ)
My treasured Rover 75 blew her CH gasket and literally frazzled her engine so I thought I might as well get another from a scrapyard. I found one allegedly... -
The steering rack on my new car was defective - can I claim against the dealer? 6 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
We have had a fairly acrimonious dispute with our local dealer and also VWUK about having to replace track rod ends and the steering rack on a Volkswagen... -
Is a low mileage pick-up a good buy? 1 Aug 2018 (Ask HJ)
I have the opportunity to purchase a well looked-after Nissan Navara 2.3-litre diesel auto. It has 9000 miles and was first registered in May 2016. The... -
Local garage has broken our clutch - what should we do? 22 May 2016 (Ask HJ)
We are the second owners of 2001 Toyta Yaris 1.3 with 120k on the clock. The clutch started to go at end of last year and it was replaced by a local garage.... -
Key damaged 7 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
The key for my a three month old Mazda 2 Tamura was stuck in the fob so I took it to Mazda where the salesman tried to prise it out of the slot it but... -
Dropping insurance costs 23 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
A neighbour's daughter has at the age of 18 passed her driving test, she has an old S plate Fiesta as her car and was quoted £1,500 for her third party... -
Snow tyres 20 Dec 2010 (Ask HJ)
I noticed that you have endorsed the use of snow tyres recently. I have been Michelin Alpin, M + S rated tyres in winter since 1997 and swear by them.... -
Flatbattery gets you nowhere 26 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
A friend has had a Renault Clio Expression 1.2 16 valve 3-door since its first registration on 15th November 2001. It has done 18,000 miles. Since the...

