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Gearbox oil leak just out of warranty 14 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
I bought a July 2009 registered Fiesta from a private seller 1.5 months back. Since yesterday it has developed a big oil leak from the gearbox. Local garage... -
I think older cars, like my 2003 Jaguar S-Type, are excellent value for money. 14 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
I read with interest the letter from ‘MH’ with regard to older luxury cars being value for money. I purchased a 53 plate S-Type Jaguar, 4.2 V8 model for... -
Avensing angel 15 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
Some 4 years ago I acted on your advice and bought a Toyota Avensis hatchback, 2.2 diesel. We live in an attractive part of the Scottish Highlands and... -
Warranty from small dealer? 9 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
My stepson recently purchased a 2007 Ford Focus that had been advertised on eBay by a private dealer (trading from home, but with trade plates, VAT registered... -
Where can I get cheap insurance for my 17-year-old son on a Ford Ka? 28 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
My 17-year-old son is about to take his driving test. I have a Space Wagon so obviously it would be impossible to insure him on that. I am looking to buy... -
Stirling disservice 19 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
My husband has received a renewal notice from the AA for his car insurance. Unfortunately he has been made redundant recently (he is a civil engineer)... -
Should I have whatever's causing wind noise from my MINI Cooper fixed before the warranty runs out? 26 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
Wind noise (can't be 100 per cent sure - but it sounds like someone blowing over the top of milk bottle) is coming from the underside of my 57-plate MINI... -
Trans plant 9 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
I purchased a car from a BMW dealer. Problems occurred and the car needed invasive work that was covered under warranty. However, we discovered that the... -
Vauxhall Curser 17 Oct 2009 (Ask HJ)
I need your help with my Vauxhall Corsa. I bought a 2005 1.2 SXI last year in May 2008 from Vauxhall dealer for a high price because the car had only one... -
Swift decision 3 Oct 2009 (Ask HJ)
My wife’s car is eligible for the scrappage scheme and so we will be replacing it shortly. She wants a small, cheap 4-door car that is reliable and reasonably... -
Anti-stop braking system 21 Feb 2009 (Ask HJ)
I have a 15-month-old Skoda Fabia with 4,500 miles on the clock. On a few occasions I have experienced braking problems as if something had got between... -
Is low annual mileage bad for diesel engines? 7 Feb 2022 (Ask HJ)
I refer to your advice about low mileage having an impact on blocked diesel particulate filters (DPFs). I feel you are combining low annual mileage with... -
Which Honda SUV is best for towing? 5 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
I currently run a 2013 Honda CR-V 2.0 petrol manual. I opted for this as my daily commute is only seven miles each way. I cover 10,000 miles a year and... -
Can I avoid parking fines by coving my number plate? 25 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
Is it legal to avoid exorbitant parking penalties by removing or covering your number plate? -
Where can I get a tracker fitted to my Jaguar? 18 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2004 Jaguar XKR Coupe which I have owned for seven years and now most insurance companies insist that my vehicle needs a Tracker Device fitted... -
Our Volkswagen Fox requires cylinder head repairs - what should we do? 3 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
We bought our Volkswagen Fox used about nine months ago. It's a 2006 which has covered 35,000 miles, and the last two services were performed outside the... -
What used electric car should we get on a £10k budget? 5 Jun 2019 (Ask HJ)
My daughter has a MINI One but now she needs a four-door car. She wants a MINI-size, or slightly bigger electric car. They are very pricey at the moment... -
Do we have to accept our car being written off? 21 Apr 2017 (Ask HJ)
Someone ran into the back of our 2004 Vauxhall Signum. The insurers have written it off as it's going to cost £1800 to fix. Can we put our foot down and... -
My SEAT has both cambelt and AdBlue problems, but SEAT won't honour my service plan 25 Jul 2023 (Ask HJ)
My SEAT Ateca 1.6 diesel has under 50,000 miles and is 4 1/2 years old (first registered January 2019). It is at my local Seat workshop for an investigation... -
Jaguar XF has developed rust - what should I do? 9 May 2016 (Ask HJ)
My 2010 Jaguar XF has developed rust bubbling on the boot lid. Unfortinatly I was unable to get it to my local dealer until last week, which is outside...
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