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Can I reject a used car? 18 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
We recently bought a Peugeot 306 for £550 with 12 months MOT and tax. The car has broken down multiple times and is also suffering electrical faults. I... -
Why are my rear brake pads wearing so fast? 20 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
I've done just over 30k miles in my SEAT Exeo, but I am getting what I consider to be unusual brake pad wear. The front brake pads are 20 per cent worn,... -
Which oil should I use to replace my Peugeot 307's gearbox oil? 22 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I wish to renew my Peugeot 307 2.0-litre HDi's gearbox oil (manual five-speed) as my mileage is around 100,000 and I don't know if its been done. The manual... -
The installation of a black box ruined my son's car - what should we do? 13 Nov 2017 (Ask HJ)
My son bought a new Volkswagen Golf GTE in September for his commute to work. He changed his insurance to an RAC policy with compulsory Black Box. The... -
Is the driver or vehicle owner responsible for parking fines? 9 Jul 2024 (Ask HJ)
A relative borrowed our car in 2019 to go to hospital but apparently never bought a parking ticket. We have had threats for a year then they stopped as... -
Having constant electronic issues with a new car - can I reject it? 17 Jul 2017 (Ask HJ)
Five months ago, my daughter purchased a new Vauxhall Astra 1.0 turbo from a Vauxhall dealer. Two weeks ago she started to have major electronic problems.... -
Why is my Peugeot 106 overheating? 14 Jan 2015 (Ask HJ)
I have a Peugeot 106 and over the past week I have noticed the temperature light on my dashboard flashing up from time to time. I recently had some work... -
Nissan Note has electrical faults - has it got flood damage? 1 Mar 2014 (Ask HJ)
I purchased a used (previously two owners) Nissan Note 10 days ago. It is now showing odd problems. The battery saving 'lights off function' suddenly failing... -
Faulty Ford Mondeo - should I fix it or sell? 29 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have owned my 2004 Ford Mondeo since new and until last year it never gave me any issues for complaint. However, with 130,000 miles on the clock, it... -
Are tyre pressure monitoring systems (TPMS) reliable? 11 May 2021 (Ask HJ)
How sensitive are tyre pressure monitors? My wife’s Skoda Fabia’s tyre pressure warning came on recently and when I checked the pressures they were all... -
I want an electric car but worry about range and charge time. What do you think? 13 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
I'm almost at point of purchase of a new vehicle to replace my ageing, although utterly reliable, Citroen C5. I find myself wanting to do the eco thing... -
Off-gassing within new car. Toyota Auris Hybrid. 6 Feb 2016 (Ask HJ)
Hello John, I wonder if you can offer any advice regarding off-gassing of chemicals within a new car. I bought a new car in September 2015 which had... -
Why doesn't Hyundai's 5-year warranty cover a bearing failure on my Santa Fe? 22 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
I would like your advice please on a problem I have with Hyundai. I think you would agree with me that one of the biggest selling points for the Hyundai... -
Which vehicles would offer my wife easy access to the front seat? 27 Oct 2025 (Ask HJ)
Which vehicles would offer my wife easy access to the front seats? We are both 70 years old and she has had some hip issues. I recently replaced my Ford... -
The dealer is refusing to accept my rejection of a faulty car - what do I do? 24 Sep 2017 (Ask HJ)
I brought a Skoda Yeti from a Skoda main dealer four months ago for £7000. I've been on maternity leave and only drove the car small journeys (only done... -
Do I need to have the emissions fix on my Skoda Octavia? 3 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
I own a 2013 Skoda Octavia Scout 2.0 TDI (42,000 miles). I've had two letters from Skoda inviting me to have the emissions fix undertaken, but I am happy... -
Need a seven-seater for towing - any suggestions? 13 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
My son in-law has decided to get rid of his 2007 Ford Galaxy diesel with 96,000 on the clock, before any DPF, DMF, belts or clutch needs changing. He... -
Is the cover of the Toyota/Lexus Relax warranty better or worse than an extended warranty? 4 Jun 2021 (Ask HJ)
I purchased a brand new Lexus NX on 17 March 2021, which includes a three-year warranty. I also purchased an extended warranty with the offer to buy the... -
Dealer said my tyres need changed due to cracks on the surface. Is this a con? 22 Jan 2021 (Ask HJ)
I took my Mercedes E-Class for its MOT at my local Mercedes dealer. I received a strange phone call from the tyre department advising me that my rear two... -
We want a dash cam but don't know where to start. What should we buy? 10 May 2021 (Ask HJ)
We've been advised to get a dash cam but have no idea what to get. It's very confusing. Neither of us is very tech-savvy so really we need a medium-priced...
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