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Nissan Micra power steering problem 4 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
The red warning light for the power steering on my K12 2004 Nissan Micra is on all the time. Has been spasmodic over past year or so. Nissan garage... -
Uncertain used car history 15 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
In August I bought a used 2008 Mazda from a trader & with exception of replacement door locks was assured there had been no accident damage or repairs. Couple... -
What £5k small car? 4 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
My sister used to share ownership of an R reg Alfa Romeo 156 but now needs to buy something for herself. She has a maximum of £5,000 to spend but cannot... -
Can old tyres be used efficiently to make rubber speed humps? 27 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
A use for all those tyres rendered useless by speed humps? You guessed it: make them into speed humps: www.leics.gov.uk/index/your_council/council_publications/leicestershire_matters/leicestershire_matters_september_2010/leicestershire_matters_september_2010_2.htm.... -
Would you recommend the Skoda Octavia diesel to cover 12,000 miles a year? 19 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
I'm thinking of buying a new 1.6 diesel hatchback which I will keep for five or more years. Firstly, with annual mileage at 12,000 miles, is this the right... -
S60 boy 20 Feb 2010 (Ask HJ)
I am due to change my company car in March 2010. I am currently on my 2nd Volvo S60, but the new S60 is not due in the UK until September 2010. I cover... -
Watergaitor 19 Sep 2009 (Ask HJ)
I have had a report from my local VW Garage that the offside front outer CV boot on my Passat Sport is showing signs of splitting. I am not sure what this... -
Mercedes-Benz won't replace my rusting tailgate 14 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have a Mercedes-Benz E-Class. It has been serviced by Mercedes-Benz dealers to date and should be covered for Rust for 30 years. My problem - a corroded... -
I want my cracked windscreen repaired by a local fitter - why won't my insurer allow this? 10 Apr 2018 (Ask HJ)
My car suffered a cracked windscreen. I would prefer to have the replacement screen installed by a local fitter that I've known for years, but I'm finding... -
Can you clarify whether the 'guaranteed hire car' included with my insurance is likely to cause accident management problems? 30 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
I have used Churchill for many years now, and my original policy had a 'courtesy car' included in the cost, but in recent years the term seemed to disappear... -
Why do I have to pay to recover the salvage of my written-off car? 31 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
How does the insuance company come to own the salvage after an accident? My wife recently had an altercation with another vehicle which resulted with an... -
My son had an accident four months ago - can the insurer insist he still pays the premium for the next eight months? 29 Mar 2018 (Ask HJ)
My son had an accident four months ago and the insurance broker is really messing him about. When he had the accident, the insurance broker said they would... -
What's a good van for biking, commuting and sleeping in? 17 Nov 2017 (Ask HJ)
Which van would you recommend for chucking mountain bikes in the back and sleeping in? It would be my main car too and so used for local journeys during... -
Do I have grounds to reject my faulty car? 19 May 2025 (Ask HJ)
I was sold a Range Rover Velar in December 2024, on the day of collection an hour into the drive home the engine light came on. I reported this immediately... -
Can I reject a car in 7 days or do I have to allow the dealer a chance to repair it? 24 May 2024 (Ask HJ)
I bought car from a dealer and it developed a problem with the gearbox within 7 days of ownership. I receved a warranty on purchase which I am trying to... -
A trader wants to buy my car. What should I be wary of? 11 Jun 2021 (Ask HJ)
A trader has offered to buy my car at an acceptable price with no test drive, sight unseen, paying by bank transfer. He will trailer it away and says he... -
Theft issue with new cars? 4 Jun 2014 (Ask HJ)
I've just been informed by the Met Police that there is a new theft issue with BMW Z and X Series cars and Range Rover models. It appears that gangs have... -
How do we get a refund for a faulty car? 19 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
We recently bought a 2012 Ford Galaxy. We have driven it four times and had an engine malfunction warning come up three times. We have only had the car... -
My car needs a new clutch but the warranty doesn't cover it. What can I do? 16 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
i bought a car in April 2010 and last week either the clutch or slave/master cylinder has gone. The car has three months' original Peugeot warranty left,... -
Warranty repair charge excessive due to 'betterment' 26 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
I bought a 12 year old BMW 330i in June and it drove beautifully until a sudden failure of the automatic gearbox a couple of weeks ago. I bought a Gold...
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