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Is a 10 year old Mazda MX-5 a good buy? 1 Mar 2024 (Ask HJ)
My local BMW dealer has a 2014 Mazda MX-5 1.8i SE manual for sale at £7990. Mileage is 60,000. It comes with 12 month warranty. Do you think this is a... -
My Audi A4, bought on a PCP agreement, needs a new engine - what are my rights? 24 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have a motoring query that I hope you can help with. I purchased an Audi A4 Cabriolet 2004 plate on a PCP 5-year hire and purchase agreement just over... -
We bought a vehicle that isn't fit for purpose. How do we get our money back? 2 Dec 2020 (Ask HJ)
My daughter just bought a horsebox that was converted for her. She took delivery on Friday. She took it for a drive yesterday after she taxed it, but oil... -
Can I remove the DPF from my Land Rover Defender? 7 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am on my second Land Rover Defender after owning many saloon cars and two SUVs. The Defender is an excellent, simple vehicle, which was the main reason... -
Discovered my 'new' car is not actually all that new - what should I do? 8 Feb 2016 (Ask HJ)
My wife bought a new Vauxhall Ampera in 2014 from a main dealer. We knew the Ampera was at the end of the production line but nothing was said to indicate... -
Why does my Vauxhall Tigra show three previous owners when it should have had two? 14 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
In late May I decided to purchase a used Vauxhall Tigra from a Vauxhall dealership. I took receipt of it on 1 June. During the purchase discussions my... -
Can I reject my secondhand diesel because the DPF light keeps coming on? 20 Jan 2018 (Ask HJ)
I’ve recently bought a used car on finance with a deposit of £1000. On day three of having the car (less than 50 miles later), the engine management light... -
Buying a used KIA Sportage - which model is best? 16 Mar 2016 (Ask HJ)
Which Kia Sportage shall I go for? I drive 8000 miles a year and have a budget up to £12,000. The car must be economical and comfortable. -
Fabia vRS is consuming too much oil 16 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
I own a 2011 Skoda Fabia VRS. The car was registered in January 2011. I purchased the car in May 2011. The car had done just over 1000 miles and had been... -
The DPF in my Mazda 6 has failed - should the dealer replace it? 5 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
I bought a secondhand 2007 Mazda 6 estate with 62000 miles clocked, so it's out of warranty but under three years old, from a very small dealer - they... -
Volkswagen Golf trapping water in doors – a design fault? 6 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
My 2012 Volkswagen Golf traps water inside all four doors after washing or after. The problem is quite bad and, when I open the doors, the water quite... -
Head gasket gone - should the dealer pay for repairs? 21 Jun 2014 (Ask HJ)
I bought a used Ford Fusion from a dealer 12 months ago. Last week the head gasket went and the car now needs a new engine. The car was bought with 11,000... -
I fancy a nicer car - what should I get? 9 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
Ive just turned 23 but I have had my licence since the age of 18 and now with 2 years no claims discount. I feel after driving my small little round... -
Who do I believe? 15 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
I bought my Renault Twingo second hand 2 years ago from Westover Renault in Salisbury just before its MoT was due. They did the MoT as part of the warranty... -
New car has broken down after 10 miles - Can we reject? 3 Apr 2016 (Ask HJ)
My daughter purchased a used Volkswagen Polo from a dealer today. However, on the drive home, the engine warning light came on and the engine started to... -
Faulty used car - how can I get the seller to pay for the repairs? 25 May 2014 (Ask HJ)
A few weeks ago I bought a used Skoda Yeti. We got off to a bad start after the purchase in finding the windscreen was badly scratched by previously defective... -
If I replace an engine, do I need to tell the DVLA? 10 Nov 2020 (Ask HJ)
The engine in my Fiat Doblo van has broken down and the local garage that I trust has told me it needs replacing. I will do this with a reconditioned unit.... -
What's the best affordable hot hatch? 9 Nov 2020 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking at buying a hot hatch to complete my garage. I will be using it as one of my daily drivers, and the main purpose of it will be to have fun... -
Is Vauxhall liable for the wiper motor failure on my 2016 Corsa? 28 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
My daughter has a 2016 Vauxhall Corsa. She recently had to have the wiper motor and linkage replaced as a single unit. We thought this would be covered... -
Where can we insure our 17-year-old daughter's Mini One cheaply? 18 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
We recently purchased a 2002 Mini One for my daughter who will soon be 17. In general, for her first insurance, where would you suggest going without a...

