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What rights do I have for a car bought from a private seller? 9 Aug 2024 (Ask HJ)
I bought a Vauxhall Astra 2011 car from a private seller, who mentioned in the advert, verbally, and on WhatsApp that it was in good condition. I was allowed... -
My dad has been diagnosed with dementia, can my mum still drive his car? 6 Sep 2022 (Ask HJ)
My dad has been diagnosed with dementia and - therefore - cannot drive. My mum can still drive but the car is in his name and so is the insurance, with... -
Can you recommend a car to keep for eight years? 31 Jan 2022 (Ask HJ)
We are looking to change our 11 year old Honda Insight. We are likely to keep the next car eight to 10 years, and realise we are in a time of rapidly changing... -
Volkswagen Golf infotainment system isn't working - what are my options? 13 Jan 2022 (Ask HJ)
I have a four year old low mileage Volkswagen Golf with full VW service history. The infotainment system has stopped working and VW want to charge me £2,500... -
I want an estate car for a growing family and mostly short trips. Should I go hybrid or petrol? 28 Sep 2020 (Ask HJ)
I have a Skoda Fabia 1.0-litre 110PS - which is great for my school run and occasional longer trips, but due to growing kids and a dog, I need a bigger... -
Can we afford an eco-friendly car? 6 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
We currently have a diesel Skoda Superb. We are looking to change it for the most eco-friendly car we can afford. The Superb is a 2016 model with about... -
My new car seems to have an issue with the paintwork - what can I do to rectify this? 4 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
I have a new Volkswagen Golf Estate with metallic paint. I purchased the car on February 1 2020 and have covered 223 miles. Today is the first day the... -
What Christmas present should I buy someone who is into classic cars? 21 Nov 2019 (Ask HJ)
I've seen a few of your Christmas gift guides and wondered if you have one for classic cars? Stumped as to what to get someone this Christmas. Any help... -
What happens to a leased battery if an electric car is written off? 27 Dec 2017 (Ask HJ)
We bought our 2015 Renault Zoe outright from a Renault dealer a couple of months ago, but we have to lease the batteries from Renault. I was having a discussion... -
My clutch needs replaced at 22,000 miles - should the dealer replace it as goodwill? 24 May 2017 (Ask HJ)
I bought a 2014 Nissan Juke 1.2 Dig T reg in Dec 2016, with 17,000 miles on the clock. I've driven 5000 miles and now the dealership tells me the clutch... -
Rate these cars? 7 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
I live on the island of Malta where I cover 6,000 miles annually and am looking to replace my aging 1997 Civic VTi with a brand new manual transmission... -
Any redress against Mercedes-Benz for my fault SL55? 28 Dec 2011 (Ask HJ)
My SL55 won't start when it's cold - it doesn't even recognise there's a key in the ignition. I called out a Mercedes specialist (used to work for... -
Buying a new company car 17 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
I need to buy, by HP over 3 years, my first company car. It's a small family partnership and I've got a budget of approx £21k plus £2k that I can put... -
Should Mazda contribute to the cost of repairing my Mazda 6's badly ground pistons? 31 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have been advised by the dealership I bought the car from new, that my 55-plate Mazda 6 Sport 2.3 petrol falls within a VIN range which is covered by... -
Can you help with a transmission problem on my automatic 2004 Ford C-Max? 20 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
We have a 2004 Ford C-Max automatic and we have been experiencing loss of power on acceleration from first gear through the gears, and when accelerating... -
I HPI-checked a car that turned out to be a write off - am I due compensation? 19 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
I recently bought a car from a private seller. Before I bought the car I did a HPI check by text, which came back clear. When viewing I took a mechanic... -
The end of his teves 5 Dec 2009 (Ask HJ)
I read with interest the e-mail headed "Half Braked". I too have had DSC failures on two BMW E90 Series cars. One was registered May 2006, the other Jan... -
Disco fervour 29 Aug 2009 (Ask HJ)
I purchased a 57 plate Passat from a VW dealer around a year ago. The vehicle is still in warranty and has 20k on the clock. On a recent visit to the... -
Ford warranty dispute 25 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
The spark plug blew on my Ford Fiesta, leading to a £3000 bill. When inspected, the engine damage was extensive - number four bore was damaged, leaving... -
Parkers guide 14 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I met a colleague at Rothwell Services on the A14 recently, as it was equi-distant travelling for both of us. We parked in McDonalds car Park and had several...
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