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Blistering on Skoda alloy wheels – what should I do? 15 Apr 2014 (Ask HJ)
I own a 2013 Skoda Octavia Scout and a few weeks ago I noticed blisters on two of the alloy wheels. I returned the car to the dealer, but they said the... -
Can I reject my car over its replacement engine? 30 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
I have recently bought a two year old Vauxhall Corsa from a major national dealer. The car had some technical difficulties - which the dealer was failing... -
What's the best used EV for around £12,000? 18 Oct 2023 (Ask HJ)
As a family we have an Audi Q4 (my wife’s work car) and a Land Rover Discovery Sport (now 6 years old). I would love to be completely EV, but the 3+ long... -
My insurer are expecting me to contribute £1000 towards fixing my classic car after someone drove into it - what action should I take? 3 Sep 2018 (Ask HJ)
Sadly, someone drove into my 1967 Austin Healey 3000. It was entirely their fault, he was very embarrassed and apologetic. My insurer, Trinity, have approved... -
I had to have a new engine fitted after 95k miles - but the new engine is noisy. Should the dealership sort this out? 24 Jul 2017 (Ask HJ)
I had to have a new engine in my Volvo V70 D3 after 95000 miles. I was not too happy about it and expressed this to the dealership (who sold me the car... -
Need a used family car with space for a wheelchair 27 Jul 2016 (Ask HJ)
We are coming off Motability as my disabled son will possibly transfer to residential college in the next two years. In the meantime, we likely have to... -
Toyota Yaris Review 6 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am a mere amateur in these matters, but the following extract of your Toyota Yaris 1.33 (non hybrid) automatic (ie Multidrive S) review seems to me to... -
Dealer Liability over Holed Air con Condenser - where do I stand? 11 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
I just bought a 3-year-old Renault Modus diesel QS5 with 16,800 miles for £7995, which the independent dealer claimed was in perfect condition. The fuel... -
Did you see the BBC Watchdog programme on the Vauxhall Meriva's power steering fault? 2 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
I would like to draw your attention to the BBC Watchdog coverage of problems with the power steering of Vauxhall Merivas, which aired on 30 September.... -
I need to replace my Skoda Octavia with something to cover high mileages - what about the Toyota Avensis diesel? 19 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I run my own furnishing business and cover about 50,000 miles per year. I currently have a 2006 Skoda Octavia Mk2 1.9TDI estate which is coming up to 165,000... -
Twist or stick? 10 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
I am currently driving a 13-month-old VW Golf 1.4TSI SE. This was chosen by my husband from new, but sadly he died suddenly last September and the car... -
My Mk 7 Golf has a catalytic converter issue, should I repair or get a new car? 1 Sep 2023 (Ask HJ)
I took my Golf in to an independent garage for its MOT and Service in Feb of this year. It’s a 2015, 1.6 diesel. The garage did not have the tool to reset... -
What is the best child car seat for a Nissan Qashqai? 20 Nov 2019 (Ask HJ)
We're having our first child in the new year and unsure about which child seats that we should be looking at - it's all so confusing. Do you have any advice... -
S tronic hesitation 18 Jul 2015 (Ask HJ)
I have an Audi Q5 2.0T (automatic). The car has an issue where when it slows down to a stop, the car starts to judder, sometimes quite violently and on... -
Should people be trained to use cruise control safely? 19 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
Some many years ago I was employed in the ‘Met’ as a traffic officer and trained at Hendon Driving School where I attained certificates as advanced motorcyclist,... -
Which car for London driving? 15 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
I am looking to change cars and hope you can help. Specifically, the car needs to be an automatic with a large boot but not an estate. A large saloon or... -
Petrol or diesel used estate for outdoor lifestyle? 29 Nov 2015 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking for a 2-3 year old estate. I live in Cumbria and do about 18k miles per year so the car needs to be good on hills. I have a 12 mile (each way)... -
Van permanently parked outside - how can I get it moved? 11 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
For the last eight weeks an old, tatty Ford Transit has been parked outside my next door neighbours' house. It hasn't moved for over eight weeks since... -
Importing an American car into the UK - can I make a profit? 7 Sep 2015 (Ask HJ)
I'm a Brit who's lived in the US for the last seven years. We are relocating next year to the UK and can bring two cars tax free - one for me and one for... -
Moving houses and car insurance 23 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have paid and insured my daughter’s insurance with the same brokers since you received it as a 17th birthday present (lucky girl and she knows it). Anyway,...
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