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  I need a reliable used car for £12,000 - should I buy a Toyota Prius? 31 May 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I need a reliable used car. I only cover 5,000 miles a year, mostly local shopping trips and a monthly long journey to the Lake District from my home in...
• Audi A3 Sportback (2004 - ) - Young A3 Sportback 2.0 tdi and Dual Mass Flywheel 7 Apr 2008 (Forum)
  Treated myself to this new car in 2005. Still a couple of months warranty. 2.0 tdi manual box 12700 miles, no naughty habits of slipping or riding the clutch. Nasty growls and grumbles in the last 2 weeks becoming worse. Used Audi Rescue for an opinion and the diagnosis - "you need a replacement dual mass flywheel!"
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  A garage has delayed my car's repair for 3 months. What should I do? 21 Jan 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a 2010 Ford C-MAX on 1 September 2020. It has a faulty heater matrix and a warranty, so the car has been at the dealer since 22 December. Apparently,...
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  My new Skoda Superb Estate's Front Assist feature won't work - should Skoda fix it under warranty? 10 Nov 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a new Skoda Superb Estate seven months ago. When driving a few weeks ago, a warning light appeared on the dashboard saying 'Front Assist Not Available'....
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  Recommend a small car for occasional use by our son and daughter? 18 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I'd like to buy a small manual car, mainly for town use and a short commute, which will also be used occasionally by my 22-year-old daughter, and possibly...
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  Care covers 15 Aug 2009 (Ask HJ)
  What should I do to maximise the life (and resale value) of my new car (a 3 year old Z4M roadster)? It will be kept outside on a driveway frequented by...
• Honda CR-V - Poor Main Dealers 26 Aug 2010 (Forum)
    In this case, it is not that the fault is assumed to have existed at the time we bought the car, we know it was because they said so!! I will now stick to used car garages.  The Honda had not been properly cleaned and the service before delivery skimped on a number of points.  I really wonder if main dealers now only want to sell new cars.
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  Problems with a used car I bought - What can I do? 7 Jun 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a Hyundai Terracan from a local dealer recently. I had the car checked out at a local garage and have been told that the dual mass flywheel is...
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  Is a 2015 Honda Civic a risky buy? 26 Jul 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking at buying a 2015 Honda Civic 1.6 diesel manual with 56,000 miles on the clock. It's from the main dealer with a warranty of one year and two...
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  Telematics for older drivers 26 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
  We are at our wits end. My wife is retiring next year, and we are buying a Toyota Yaris for my daughter to learn in. As my wife has had three claims...
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  Good top of range MPV on mobility please? 16 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Comfortable high ride, good fuel economy, manual or automatic (not too used to automatics but keep getting advised that the new ones are more fuel efficient?) At...
• Citroen C5 1.6HDi VTR+ - Used Car Good Deal? 10 Aug 2010 (Forum)
    Any thoughts would be appreciated, the car comes with a 1-year warranty from delivery as it's part of Citroen's approved used scheme. Thanks, L
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  How can I retrieve £280 that I contributed to the cost of repairs on a warrantied Vauxhall Vectra last year? 3 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I purchased a 2005 Vauxhall Vectra V6 CDTi last November. I also bought a year's warranty cover for £350 from the same dealership. After three months a...
• Kia Optima - Kia Approved Used, certificate?? 3 Aug 2018 (Forum)
  Hi all Purchased a Kia Optima 16 plate January this year. Dad car! Car was advertised as being approved used, and so with the full warranty. It was registered in August 16 and didn't hit thr 18 month cut off for approved used until a date in February. I rang the dealership (recorded) the day before I viewed it and was told that it was indeed approved used.
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  Does VED on hybrids go up next year? 7 Nov 2024 (Ask HJ)
  Will hybrid cars costing £40k have to pay higher RFL in 2025?
• Tesla Model 3 - Fault within 6 months of purchase 27 Dec 2024 (Forum)
  This is a new response on Ask HJ https://www.honestjohn.co.uk/askhj/answer/218903/how-do-i-complain-about-a-used-car-warranty- If the fault is after 5 months, why is the advice not go back to the dealer who sold the car and get them to repair it under the CRA?
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  New car has faults - where do I stand? 10 Aug 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I have just bought 2011 Kia Cee'd from a non Kia dealership with a full MOT with no advisories. I bought the car 2 weeks ago. I contacted the garage for...
• Mitsubishi Outlander II - Rear disc corrosion on 2 year old car 22 Mar 2010 (Forum)
   this is fine except they won't replace them as a warranty issue (3 year warranty).  i bought the car a year old from the main dealer in bristol (part of the colt car company Uk) and feel that after 2 years this should really be covered as the car has not been anywhere that should have caused excessive corrosion.
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  Where can I get private hire insurance for my Morris Minors? 11 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I am PCO registered for private hire, and I also cater for weddings in my Morris Minors and I would be grateful if you could let me know if you know anyone...
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  Are rusty brake discs causing a recurring ABS fault on my Peugeot 407 SW? 9 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  When my 2005 Peugeot 407 SW was 12 months old the ABS/ESP showed to be faulty and was rectified under warranty. Shortly after another sensor was faulty...