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The clutch in my newly bought Volkswagen Golf R is slipping - is the dealer we bought it from liable to pay for the repairs? 28 Nov 2017 (Ask HJ)
I bought a manual Volkswagen Golf R 2016 at 7500 miles in September this year. I'm the second owner. The clutch has started to slip when going through... -
My insurer refuses to suspend my policy while I get a new car - what do I do now? 26 May 2017 (Ask HJ)
I was recently involved in an accident which wrote off my car. I've notified my insurer without claiming and the third party hasn't claimed either (I suspect... -
Undisclosed faults on used car - what are my rights? 4 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
I bought a 2008 Vauxhall Zafira from a local garage in January this year. I was aware of a couple of minor cosmetic issues but this was to be expected... -
Peugeot 308 SW fault code - *Engine fault risk of filter clogging* 29 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
My Peugeot 308 SW (2012 model) has a problem. When I start up it flashes as *Engine fault risk of filter clogging*. I've had the car serviced and a... -
Mazda 3 v SEAT Leon - which car is best? 7 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
I want to buy a new hatchback to replace my old Vauxhall Astra. However, I can’t choose between the Mazda 3 or SEAT Leon. I also cannot decide between... -
What's the catch with Volkswagen's ENsurance accident management? 30 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have just put a deposit on a new Volkswagen Golf 1.4TSI SE, and intend to pay for it on delivery. On reading the brochure there is a section headed Volkswagen... -
Car repaired by main dealer 18 months ago - and now the same fault has reappeared 5 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
During a service in July 2008, the main dealer noticed oil in the expansion tank and the oil cooler had to be replaced and engine flushed (£800 of which... -
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 MA TCT - Economy 2 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
I finally got my factory ordered Giulietta 1.4 MA TCT car 4 days back and so far have driven 400 miles (300miles of 400 on the motorway), however my economy... -
Can accident management companies be avoided following an accident? 15 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
Your excellent column in Saturday's Telegraph exposes some serious issues, exemplified by MM of Hawick (13-08-11). Can you recommend a best procedure for... -
I bought a used Citroen C1 that was advertised as being PDI'd and serviced - but it hadn't. What can I do? 30 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
I recently bought a 58-reg Citroen C1 from a dealer for my son. It came with service history showing that a service had been done and stamped by the dealer... -
My Mazda Eunos's suspension collapsed after an MoT - is the MoT tester liable? 27 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
I recently bought a 14-year-old Mazda Eunos. The car came with a brand new mot and 6 months tax. The MoT was carried out on 20 May 2010 and will run out... -
Clever Tever 22 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
Bearing in mind recent discussion on the Teves Mk 60 ABS system, I have a two-year-old Altea XL 2.0 DSG with which I am very happy and had intended to... -
Scrapper flow 17 Apr 2010 (Ask HJ)
I must admit to being relieved that the scrappage scheme is near the end and that normality should return to the car market. Although it seems to be a... -
Glass action 5 Dec 2009 (Ask HJ)
The front section of the glass roof of our Audi A2 has broken. An Audi dealership quoted £3,000 for a replacement. Ludicrous, but we should like to keep... -
Part-vexed 3 Oct 2009 (Ask HJ)
I recently bought a Ford car, and decided to trade my wife's Hyundai Coupe in part exchange. I thought the dealer's offer for the Coupe seemed rather low.... -
I'm giving my car to my daughter - how can we avoid losing a month's tax? 20 May 2025 (Ask HJ)
I am about to give my daughter my car. I have taxed it to the end of the month. As soon as she registers it in her name she will have to pay tax from the... -
How reliable is the Subaru Forester? 22 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
I’ve spotted a 2010 Subaru Forester for sale for £10,000. The car has covered 70,000 miles and looks to be in good condition. Can I expect problems with... -
Bought a car - how do I return it? 1 Feb 2016 (Ask HJ)
I bought a used Vauxhall Insignia two weeks ago. The sales guy told me that the car had a full service history and I paid for a two year extended warranty.... -
The clutch in our Octavia failed after only 10,000 miles - should Skoda cover the cost? 29 Sep 2017 (Ask HJ)
The clutch in our our 2015 Skoda Octavia VRS has failed after just over 10,000 miles, which the dealer has told us is not covered under warranty. I'm well... -
My warranty company won't pay out for a gearbox repair on my Multitronic Audi A4. 16 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I purchased an Audi A4 Mulitronic in Jan 2010. In July the car started to "judder" when pulling away and sometimes when accelerating. I reported the fault...
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