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Vauxahll Corsa engine failure - who's to blame? 9 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
A family member bought a Vauxhall Corsa 1.2 petrol Ecotec last year (2012 - 62 plate). Despite my reminders, she has failed to service the vehicle (now... -
Why are my tyres cracking? 22 Jul 2021 (Ask HJ)
I purchased a new set of tyres in October 2019 for my Vauxhall Vectra. I've done 1500 careful miles since then, during which I put 45PSI in them (50PSI... -
Can I have my lease car serviced outside of the dealer network? 11 Oct 2021 (Ask HJ)
My leased 2020 Isuzu D-Max is due its first service at 12,000 miles but the supplying dealership wants £280 for it. My local garage owned by a good friend... -
Why won't my BMW 320i start? 7 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
I have had a BMW 320i for about three months and during this time it has developed an intermittent starting fault. Basically, about every fourth time I... -
Who will insure my 18-year-old daughter on a classic Singer Gazelle? 30 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have seen a 1962 Singer Gazelle 4-door automatic saloon for sale for under £2000, which I would like to buy for my daughter's 18th birthday. We have... -
Should I insist on an early oil change for my Volkswagen Golf GT? 26 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
I bought a Volkswagen Golf 1.4 GT (petrol engine with supercharger and turbocharger) 11 months ago. Mileage to date is 5770. I have just been phoned by... -
I've bought a used Fiat Punto with a number of faults - where do I stand? 16 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I bought a secondhand 2001 Fiat Punto from a local small independent car dealer. The car came with a one-month warranty covering mechanical problems. Soon... -
Clutch failure on used car - should the dealer pay for the repair? 28 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
I bought a Rover 75 two weeks ago. The garage told me the car was in good condition and had a new clutch fitted less than 100 miles ago. Since then I’ve... -
What is the best economical SUV for £12,000? 16 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
We will be looking for a family SUV around April/May and can spend up to £12,000. Will prices come down after the new reg in March? Also, with the crackdown... -
My motorcycle seized a day after being serviced due to low oil. What are my rights? 2 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
My question concerns a motorcycle, but that is not significant as I believe the circumstances would apply equally to a car. On 22 June this year I bought... -
I'm faced with a huge bill for turbo issues with my diesel car - should it be repaired under warranty? 10 Mar 2018 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2015 Vauxhall Insignia. I’ve only had the car just over a year, but a couple of weeks ago it broke down with white smoke belting out the back... -
Getting dealt a choker 29 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
I wonder if you can explain this. We have a FIAT Multipla 1.9 JTD Eleganza, 58 Reg, 15,000 miles on the clock. Last Thursday while my wife was driving,... -
Why does the cruise control on our Ford Fiesta fail intermittently? 10 May 2023 (Ask HJ)
My wife has a 2020 Fiesta Vignale (125) with 18,000 miles. She has a persistent problem with both cruise control and stop-start which often doesn't work.... -
Should I buy a Peugeot RCZ or Hyundai Veloster Sport for my motorway commute? 9 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking to buy another car for a 50 mile commute to and from work, predominantly on dual carriageway and motorway, capable of carrying at least one... -
Why does the fitting of a non-Skoda part to my Octavia mean that Skoda won't contribute to repairs? 13 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
After reading your generally positive review, I bought an 07 Skoda Octavia 4x4 1.9 diesel estate in January. It's a great drive and very economical; however,... -
A dealer won't send my car's documents, so I can't tax or insure it - what do I do? 14 Mar 2018 (Ask HJ)
I bought a used car online. The seller said he was a trader and the car was advertised as a part-exchange, just MoT'd with a one year warranty. I booked... -
Should I buy a cheap runaround or nearly-new, and how should I store it in winter? 25 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
When I retire next year, I need to buy a car. I can't decide whether to spend £1000-£5000 on an old banger which, while cheap to buy, will no doubt cost... -
Coiler flowered 29 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
I took my 2008 Vectra to a Vauxhall dealer (Downside Motors, Chilcompton, Radstock near Bath) for its annual service and MOT on 31/10/12. I have used this... -
Fraud Focus 28 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
Ambulance chasers combined with insurance companies that prefer to raise premiums rather than combat fraud are resulting in the legal robbery of honest... -
Faulty Roof Rack 24 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
I bought an 18 month old Peugeot 207 in August 2009 from a main Peugeot dealer. With it I bought a set of roof bars, which were fitted to the car when...
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