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Is it wise to buy a test car from a dealer? 16 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
I've been looking at buying a BMW test car from a main dealer. It's a 2012 model that was only registered last month. It has all the bells and whistles,... -
Why did rainwater leak into the footwells of my 2002 Volkswagen Passat? 4 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
We have owned our 2002 Volkswagen Passat since new. Following a heavy downpour with a driving sideways wind, I got in the car the next morning to find... -
Buying a Lexus RX450h - what should I check? 14 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
I've seen a five year old Lexus RX450h with 130,000 miles for sale, priced at £14,000. Am I mad to consider such a high mileage? Is there anything to look... -
Gearbox failed after 32k miles - what should I do? 9 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have owned a 2009 Vauxhall Insignia 1.8 Exclusiv (petrol) from new and have always had it serviced and MoT'd at my local dealership from where I bought... -
My 1999 Mercedez-Benz S-Class has developed a serious rust problem - can you offer any advice? 14 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
I am the owner of a 1999 Mercedes-Benz S-Class. It has full Mercedes-Benz service history and it is badly rusting. It has the 30-year Mobilo guarantee.... -
What are the best offers on new cars, including free insurance? 13 Nov 2017 (Ask HJ)
We're looking to insure a 17 year old driver. We are unsure which strategy to pursue, buy new - including free insurance - or buy a used car for £1000... -
Who is at fault for the light failure on my Mondeo? 5 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
I had the AA out to fix my rear lights - they then realised that the parking lights weren't working and the bonnet catch wouldn't close, they fixed this... -
Fiat 500 stop start failure 13 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
I bought a new Fiat 500 twin air on the 18 June. With 327 miles on the clock, the car broke down, was recovered after a 2 hour wait & the stop/start sensor... -
Fraught Fiesta 6 Jun 2009 (Ask HJ)
Last October I bought a nearly new 2008 Ford Fiesta ST150. The car at the time seemed a good deal, had an extended years warranty and was classed as a... -
Would it be cheaper to get insurance on a Group 1, new car or an older car? 8 Dec 2017 (Ask HJ)
I'm preparing to return to the road after a DDI ban - first (and last) offence, incurred accidentally. Obviously insurance is going to be an issue, but... -
I need help narrowing down my options for a car purchase? 14 Sep 2018 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking for a 4WD car to tow two large horses, so towing capacity must not be less than 2.5 tonnes. I travel some 12,500 miles per year, most of it... -
When should I change my Vauxhall Zafira? 1 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
I have a four year old Vauxhall Zafira 1.7 diesel with 50,000 miles on the clock. I've owned the car since new and it has been almost trouble free and... -
Failled steering rack on day old new car 5 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
I purchased a brand new car two weeks ago on the way home my husband complained of the steering feeling really heavy. We checked tyres and iDrive but could... -
Can I reject a car with cosmetic damage? 20 Jul 2022 (Ask HJ)
Just over three week after buying a car I found a mark on the roof about the size a 2p coin caused by prolonged contact with bird lime. I did not see this... -
Will the Jaguar XF be a future classic? 17 Feb 2021 (Ask HJ)
Bearing in mind Jaguar's recent announcements about stopping production of all internal combustion-engined cars by 2025, do you think the facelifted XF... -
Is a car more valuable secondhand if it's only been serviced by the dealer? 1 Sep 2020 (Ask HJ)
I've owned a Volvo XC90 from new. It's now nearly six years old and is due its next service. It has so far been serviced by Volvo but if I have it serviced... -
Why do so many cars struggle with water leaks? 19 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
I'm trying to avoid buying a used car with bad reputation for water ingress. I don't want to paddle again, like with my last motor. Lately, it seems too... -
Is a budget of £4000 enough to get a good first car for our son? 8 Apr 2019 (Ask HJ)
My son is currently taking driving lessons and is ready to drive a non-dual control car. We intend buying a Ford Fiesta for him circa £4K. Which model... -
The V5C of my new car is filled with someone else's details - how do I tax it? 21 May 2017 (Ask HJ)
I just bought a used car. I have the V5C/2 green slip but it is already filled with somebody else's name and address, plus it has an old reference number... -
What small cars come with a sliding or panoramic sunroof? 22 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
I am looking at a Ford Fiesta, DS 3 and a Renault Twingo as I'm after a small to medium car with an economical engine that's about one year old. I would...
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