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Do I have any legal rights over the selling dealer after a timing belt failure on my Ford Focus? 5 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I bought a 55-plate Ford Focus with 51,000 miles on the clock back in February 2009 for £6500. It has now developed an engine fault that my local Ford... -
No recollection 22 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
This is a copy of my letter to VOSA: “I wanted to speak to someone about the following but there is no appropriate option on your automated telephone service.... -
Blindingly obvious 17 Oct 2009 (Ask HJ)
I note that there has been several letters concerning speed ramps in the Telegraph recently. Last December, I was involved in a minor shunt in rush hour... -
The lessor evil? 11 Jul 2009 (Ask HJ)
A small problem to which I think I know the answer. We have two cars, both ‘57’ reg: a Toyota RAV-4 XT4 and a Hyundai Tucson CRDT Limited’. Both cars are... -
Is it easy to change a sunroof seal? 30 Apr 2025 (Ask HJ)
My sunroof rubber seal needs changing, can you please advise if it is too difficult to replace and the best place to buy a replacement seal? I have a Renault... -
Does a dealer service history make a used car worth more? 27 Jan 2025 (Ask HJ)
Is there any difference in the price I would be offered when trading in a car if it has a full main dealer history or a full history from a local garage?... -
Should my alloy wheels be peeling? 4 Nov 2024 (Ask HJ)
I have recently bought a Volvo V60 2021 plate and the alloys were refurbished just before I bought it but I have noticed the black part of the alloys has... -
Have any pure electric cars been crash tested? 10 Dec 2021 (Ask HJ)
Have any of the pure electric cars been crash tested yet? If so, what were the results? -
Our car needs an £800+ repair just 5 days out of warranty. Any advice on what to do? 15 Apr 2021 (Ask HJ)
The throttle valve has failed on our 3-year-old, low mileage Volkswagen UP. It’s 5 days out of warranty. The garage wants £880 to fix and will offer a... -
How do I check the EU exhaust rating of a car I want to buy? 11 Jul 2019 (Ask HJ)
I have been offered a second-hand Volvo V90. The dealer says they cannot confirm its EU exhaust rating but has given me its VIN to check. How do I do that?... -
Motorway cruiser advice 31 Jul 2015 (Ask HJ)
I commute 90 miles a day with motorway driving and plan to get a used cruiser as my main priorities are driving comfort, stability and safety. Being a... -
Can I transfer winter wheels between cars? 5 Jan 2015 (Ask HJ)
For the last few years we have purchased winter tyres and then sold the car, which has left us with a huge loss on the cost. We now wonder whether it is... -
Best car for carrying three children in the back? 23 Jun 2014 (Ask HJ)
I would like to replace my Volkswagen Golf Estate with a new car, which can carry three children, aged from a few months to seven years old. I don't want... -
Need a smooth and practical car - any recommendations? 14 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have two year old Mercedes-Benz C-Class estate that I wish to replace. I have up to £40,000 to spend, but the car must have a smooth ride and lots of... -
Does the Mazda 3 have a problem with its DSC system? 7 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
My Mazda 3 has done 20,650 miles and the DSC light has come on. The car is three years six months old, and after looking at the all the same problems... -
How do I navigate the minefield of buying cars? 25 Jul 2022 (Ask HJ)
My wife and I only have the one car now we’re both in our 70s and retired but fortunately fit and active. I do between three and four thousand miles per... -
Are there any cars with sliding doors that fit three child seats? 8 Jul 2020 (Ask HJ)
I want a car or MPV with sliding doors for a family of three kids and two adults. I currently have a Ford S-MAX and we can get three child seats in the... -
I need an all-wheel drive car for work as a GP 27 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am a GP and I work in the Chiltern area, around Goring and Woodco. We get snow that affects everyone getting around about 3 days a year however when... -
Nearly new petrol automatics - why so few available? 4 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
Your advice columns are full of warnings about the longer-term running costs of modern diesel cars. In the light of that I decided to stick with a petrol... -
Which Hatchback? Petrol or Diesel? On a £4,000 budget? A car for life? 6 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
My wife and I are looking for a second car. Our current car, a Skoda Superb is our current and only car and is, and will continue to be, used for commuting...
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