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Fan drivers 25 Apr 2009 (Ask HJ)
I recently wrote to you about a buying experience at a large car showroom when my sister bought a 2003/03 BMW 320d SE. I recommended she get her local... -
BMW 320i xDrive hesitancy under acceleration 8 Feb 2016 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2013 BMW 320i petrol xDrive manual, with 31,000 miles on the clock. I have had an ongoing issue with a hesitancy under acceleration. When the... -
Is there a known fault with the DSG on my 2012 Skoda Octavia? 20 Aug 2017 (Ask HJ)
I've been told by my local Skoda dealer that my 2012 Octavia 1.8 TSi DSG Estate needs a new DSG as it suffered a failure. They found metal debris in the... -
What's the best second-hand long wheelbase van? 18 Jun 2018 (Ask HJ)
I want to buy a second-hand long wheelbase van such as a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter or Renault Master and want advice as to the best make for reliability,... -
Bought a car with a new engine without realising. 21 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
I've bought a used 2010 Skoda Octavia VRS. When purchased, I purchased on the assumption that at 21,000 miles the car was on its original engine. I... -
Problem with car bought 2 months ago 3 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
Hi HJ, let me know your favourite charity and I'll bung a few quid if you can advise me. Bought a Volvo S40 1.6D, Dec 07 model, 38k miles from an Evans... -
Fined us keepers 14 Feb 2009 (Ask HJ)
My son died in September 2008. In February 2008 his Mazda RX8 Reg WV 04 WG had struck a metal object on the M4 Motorway that ripped the bottom out with... -
Should I start my own garage? 24 Sep 2014 (Ask HJ)
I am a qualified mechanic currently working in a garage. I feel it is time to further my career and start my own business. I was hoping to begin as a mobile... -
Bought a used car - problem with gearbox.I want a refund - seeking advice on legal rights. 6 May 2016 (Ask HJ)
Good day to you Honest John, I purchased a Peugeot 206 automatic for £1200 on 11th April this year.It was advertised as trade,and although the dealer... -
Polo chain cam failure 27 Aug 2015 (Ask HJ)
The Polo V (2009-) uses a cam chain which is now seeing more and more failures, and Volkswagen refuses to accept this is a quality problem, despite growing... -
Is it worth me upgrading my Mercedes-Benz S-Class? 8 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am in a quandary: I own a very nice 1999 Mercedes-Benz S500. It's well maintained, has only done 70,000 miles and I got it cheap (previous owner was... -
Scottish fiver 12 Dec 2009 (Ask HJ)
My VW Passat V5 is registered Dec 1999. It's a V registration. I have had it for 7 years now. I bought it in 1992 and it had 2 previous owners and 10000... -
Replacing an old Freelander - what should we get for £7k? 31 Jul 2016 (Ask HJ)
We have a Land Rover Freelander (mk1) diesel with 202,000 miles on the clock. Due to its age, it needs some considerable work and I am reluctant to pay... -
Which estate is best for £22k? 30 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
After 220,000 miles, I've decided to get rid of my Mk3 Ford Mondeo TDCi estate. What offers similar handling and comfort? I need a car that will last 10... -
I found out my vehicle is older than I was told - is this a case of mis-selling? 29 Jun 2018 (Ask HJ)
I purchased a Range Rover Evoque in March 2017 from a main dealer. The salesman said it was first registered in November 2016. The warranty was three years... -
Will my Volkswagen Golf Plus pass its MoT without having had the emissions fix done? 31 Jul 2017 (Ask HJ)
Given the recent complaints of cars breaking down or going into limp mode following the emissions fix, I'm considering not proceeding with my own recall... -
S tronic hesitation 18 Jul 2015 (Ask HJ)
I have an Audi Q5 2.0T (automatic). The car has an issue where when it slows down to a stop, the car starts to judder, sometimes quite violently and on... -
Mk4 Fiesta 1.3l petrol overheating 24 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have a 1.3l Ford Fiesta (2000) petrol that has an overheating problem. Heres a bit of background: Had a major coolant leak through a dodgy drain... -
What do you think of the new compressed air-powered Mini CAT? 31 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
The Air Car, developed by ex-Formula One engineer Guy N. for Luxembourg-based MDI, uses compressed air to push its engine's pistons and make the car go.... -
Why won't the dealer contribute to the cost of repairing the catalytic converter on my cheap Ford Fiesta? 25 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
A month ago, I purchased a cheap runabout Ford Fiesta for £750 from a dealer in Enfield, London. Someone had part-exchanged it, although it came with a...
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