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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... -
Has my Renault Clio's cam belt snapped? 9 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
I bought a secondhand Renault Clio not too long ago, to learn to drive in. I was driving around a corner (very slow!) when the car just cut out, and there... -
Is it fair that I contribute to repairing a Vauxhall Zafira I bought a month ago? 24 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
One month ago I bought a 2007 Vauxhall Zafira and the garage gave me three months' warranty. I noticed that the gear change was a bit stiff, so I took... -
Do I have to pay for the DPF to be repaired in the Volkswagen Golf I just bought? 3 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
My 20,000-mile Volkswagen Golf GT TDi 2.0-litre has just had the DPF, engine management and diesel glow plug lights come on. I bought it six weeks ago... -
Can I claim new brake discs and pads under warranty? 3 May 2022 (Ask HJ)
I purchased a car in May 2021 that had been previously registered by the dealership in March 2021. The car went for its first service two weeks ago and... -
Why are diesel cars only recommended for high mileage drivers? 9 Jul 2021 (Ask HJ)
Why do car reviewers always recommend a petrol car for city drivers and a diesel car for those who do high mileage/motorway driving? If one gets more mileage... -
Water is leaking through a windscreen replacement - is the dealer liable for selling me a faulty car? 13 Apr 2018 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia. I noticed dampness in the drivers footwell so I took it to a Vauxhall dealership under warranty. After a long investigation,... -
I lost the only key for my Rover 623 and now can't get in - any advice? 7 Jul 2017 (Ask HJ)
I recently acquired a 1994 Rover 623 GSI from an elderly family friend. I was only given one set of keys for the car. A week ago I parked the car in the... -
Should I sell my diesel Mercedes-Benz A-Class? 23 Jun 2017 (Ask HJ)
My car is a Mercedes-Benz A220 CDI auto. It has most optional extras and I've owned it from new. It's done 15,000 miles and will soon need an MoT, major... -
Did this distance seller breach a contract by selling his car to someone else? 7 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
I saw a vehicle advertised on Autotrader by a private individual. Having entered into negotiation with him we agreed a price. I subsequently sold my car... -
Issues with my used Smart car. 20 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
I purchased a car from a dealer 5 weeks ago. At the time he had said he had replaced all the plugs but if had problems to bring the car back. 2.5 weeks... -
Buying a 2007 Merc E280 CDI 30 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
My wife has the option of buying a 2007 Mercedes 280CDI from her company for £13,000. The car has covered 50,000 miles and we need the seven seat carrying... -
Driving Problems when towing 20 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
In March I was towing my horsebox with one large horse and a very small pony when the car all of a sudden blew out black smoke and accelerated to 4,000... -
Timing belt snapped on first journey 18 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
I purchased a Volvo C70 convertible on 25th March from a Birmingham car dealer that stocks over 50 cars. The timing belt snapped on the way home between... -
Classic car insurance policy means I haven't built up a no claims discount 29 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
I have for many years only driven a classic car , Renault 9, with an agreed value. The time has come to replace this car for a secondhand Renault Clio,... -
My girlfriend has received a spurious request for payment for a credit hire car following an accident - is it a scam? 24 Dec 2010 (Ask HJ)
My girlfriend was involved in an accident in Nov 2009 where she rear-ended someone at a roundabout. Her car is a company car and insurance is arranged... -
Police seized my friend's car, which I was driving, despite my friend being there at the time. Can they do this? 4 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
I was recently stopped by the police while I was driving my mate's car and he was in front driving mine. I thought my insurance would cover me but it didn't,... -
Class car 7 Feb 2009 (Ask HJ)
I would appreciate your advice in the purchase of a used car for myself. I currently drive a Ford Ka to work but I would like something a bit smarter and...
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