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Pull over 2 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
I’m looking for some pointers towards a new car. I’m about to purchase a mid-sized caravan and want to trade in the wife’s 04 Golf 2.0 TDI for a 4x4.... -
We bought a used car which is now off the road indefinitely with a fault - should we be offered a replacement? 13 Aug 2019 (Ask HJ)
We purchased a 2017 Land Rover Discovery with 47,000 miles in April this year form a Land Rover dealer. The purchase price was £40,000. The car developped... -
Value of the dolled 26 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have purchased a new XC90 via Drive the Deal at an excellent discount. The car is due to arrive June / July. I currently have a 2005/55 BMW 740iL with... -
How can I reduce insurance premiums for my 18-year-old son? 4 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
I am at a loss at how to proceed. My 18 year-old son has just passed his driving test and no matter which approach I take, quotes are starting at around... -
I have found that my Porsche is a Category D write-off - can I get a refund? 5 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
I privately purchased a 2005 Porsche 911 Carrera S with 38,000 miles on the clock in March 2012 for £26,375. The vendor specifically denied any insurance... -
Insurance for young drivers 10 Nov 2015 (Ask HJ)
My son has passed his test and we are looking at insurances. A policy on my Mitsubishi Colt without him costs £170 but when I add him as a named driver... -
Do you know anything about DSC faults on the BMW 3 Series? 21 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I wonder if you have had any requests for help about the DSC warnings displayed on BMW dashboards? I have a 55-plate 3 Series and have only ever used the... -
Can you recommend an economical car for a 21-year old for under £5000? 23 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
I am looking to buy my first car. I'm a 21-year-old female and have had my driving licence since 2008. My budget is maximum £5000 to include insurance... -
Should I spend £2000 on repairs for my Volkswagen Golf or trade it in for a new Kia Picanto? 5 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I bought a 2002 Volkswagen Golf automatic in June 2006 for £6500. Milage was only 16,000. I used it for the last four years and added 20,000 miles on it,... -
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... -
Did a DSC/ESP fault cause our BMW 1 Series' brakes to fail? 18 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
The Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) Warning light recently illuminated on the dashboard of my wife's BMW 1 Series. We consulted the manual which stated... -
Oil over fill or other ? 19 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
Hi I have a Ford Fiesta - 1.4 Tdci [70] Zetec 5dr Hatchback 2010. The car is a lease car through work and has 27655miles, the 1st svc was at 14113miles... -
Versatile 4wd family car? 23 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
I wonder if you'd be able to help me. I need a car to serve a number of purposes. It needs to be 4wd and estate shaped or an SUV/crossover. It must... -
Volkswagen Caravelle engine fault - what are our rights? 25 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
Our vehicle is a Volkswagen Caravelle DSG with over 70,000 miles on the clock. The problem appears to be the EGR cooler corrodes internally, producing... -
BMW 1 Series timing chain failure - does this sound right? 5 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
My wife & I bought a BMW 118d SE two years ago for £13k as an approved used car with 23k miles. 3-6 months in the start stop function ceased to work -... -
Is dual mass flywheel failure a common fault on Peugeot diesels like my 307 GLX? 13 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
I've recently noticed a metallic rattle on starting up my 2003 Peugeot 307 GLX 110 HDO with 68,500 miles. This was diagnosed as spring rattle on the flywheel... -
Should I buy a used car if it hasn't been serviced every 12 months? 25 Jun 2025 (Ask HJ)
If a 2021-reg Mazda MX-5 with 29,000 miles on the clock has been serviced at Mazda but not every 12 months on the dot, should I avoid it please? Its owner... -
Is there a known problem with the Toyota Yaris' steering? 22 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
Not so much a question, more a case of strange advice. I have been a vehicle technician for over forty years. Two months ago my daughter bought a brand... -
What could be causing a sooty odour to emit from the engine of my Jaguar XF diesel? 12 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2008 Jaguar XF 2.7 diesel Premium Luxury that I bought as a Jaguar approved used car from a main dealer three months ago. It came with a full... -
Why doesn't my Mercedes-Benz E Class have an up-to-date sat nav disc? 12 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
I have a Mercedes-Benz E320 CDI estate, which I bought six months ago when it was two years old. I am very pleased with the car in every way apart from...
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