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Mazda 6 has DPF problem - should the dealer pay for the repairs? 12 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
I bought a Mazda 6 (2006) from a used car garage in November 2013. Immediately after collecting the car there was a problem with it which, I brought to... -
Recommend an inexpensive, comfortable tow car 8 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
My husband is obsessed with classic cars, which are quirky and fun, but I am tired of having to drive at 50mph, never having the right seat belts or mirrors,... -
Does mileage affect diesel particulate filters (DPF)? 31 Jan 2022 (Ask HJ)
You recently suggested that low mileage has an impact on blocked diesel particulate filters. Low mileage has nothing to do with it. If I don’t regularly... -
Tyre wear - is this normal? 3 Jan 2022 (Ask HJ)
I have a Mercedes-Benz E220 Bluetec 2016 model, with 5,000-plus miles on the clock. I have been advised by Mercedes during the last service to replace... -
Can we get a refund for our smokey Audi TT? 1 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
My daughter recently bought a used Audi TT. It was found that a screw had come loose and dropped into the crankshaft. This had apparently happened at the... -
Will my warranty remain valid? 21 Apr 2014 (Ask HJ)
My wife has just bought a one year old Hyundai i20 auto from a Vauxhall franchised garage. The car has 12,300 miles on the clock. It was service at 10,145miles... -
Bought a used car that's faulty - what can I do? 14 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
Last week I bought a 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 for £1799. It was cosmetically very good inside and out and had a full service history. I checked the oil and... -
Which small estate car do you recommend for covering about 10,000 miles a year? 15 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
For the last 20 years I have run a number of Volvo estates, mostly V70s but the last a Volvo V50, all diesel powered. I am now retired, and have decided... -
Who pays for this repair? 21 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2008 Ford focus 1.6 Zetec petrol, manual gearbox. Purchased this car in April this year from ford main dealer. car had done 7400 miles. It... -
Q cars 23 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
I understand that some classic/vintage car drivers when proceeding at about 40mph on an unrestricted single carriageway with a queue of traffic behind... -
Jaguar XF versus BMW Audi Q5 31 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
Advice required on best company car selection between Audi Q5 2.0TDi S Line Quattro v new Jag XF 2.2D in Premium Luxury trim. Jag seems better bet on... -
Family Thais 26 Dec 2009 (Ask HJ)
My wife and I are going to the Chaiyaphum area (Thailand) to visit her family for 3 weeks at Christmas. I intend to hire a pickup in Khon Kaen for the... -
Economical, with the truth 14 Feb 2009 (Ask HJ)
I thought you would be interested in the problems I am experiencing with my KIA Cee'd SW 1.6 LS CRDi. When I bought the car I did not expect to achieve... -
Range Rover Evoque panoramic roof cracked when we manually closed the boot - is this normal? 24 Aug 2017 (Ask HJ)
My girlfriend closed the boot of our Range rover Evoque manually, without using the auto button. I was sitting in the driver seat at the time and it made... -
Warranty for a rest 25 Apr 2009 (Ask HJ)
Having bought nine new Vauxhalls since 1960, currently a 08 Vectra CDTI, I have always done my own maintenance, with much information obtained from the... -
How do I tax a car without a valid MoT? 27 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
Car MoTs are suspended for six months. How do we tax the car without a current MoT? I cannot see it covered on the uk.gov website or find it online. -
Can you recommend a used car for my aunt and uncle for under £5500? 12 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am writing on behalf of my aunt and uncle who are looking to buy a used car. They would like something that would be reliable and powerful enough to... -
Can you recommend a used car that's cheap to run? 11 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
I want to buy a used small car (up to three years old) that is cheap to run and has high seats. I will cover about 5000 miles a year. What do you recommend?... -
My insurer won't cover my new car without a tracker installed - could you recommend one? 3 Oct 2017 (Ask HJ)
I’m taking delivery of my new Porsche Macan this month, and my insurer, whom I’m happy to stay with, will only insure it if I have a tracker fitted. There... -
Volvo automatic problem 23 Aug 2015 (Ask HJ)
My Volvo V70 stalled approaching a junction. It restarted but would not change out of first gear. I selected manual gear change which worked, drove for...
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