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I purchased a car with some minor faults - what are my rights? 19 Sep 2017 (Ask HJ)
I purchased a Citroen C4 Picasso on 10 August, it's three years old and had 21,000 on the clock. On arrival to my viewing and during the test drive I noticed... -
Ford Fiesta ST clutch failure 21 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
I bought a new Ford Fiesta ST in March ago. Last week the car was losing power. I called the AA and was told that the clutch was slipping. The car was... -
Can you recommend an SUV available on the Motability scheme? 15 Mar 2022 (Ask HJ)
We've followed you advice over the years which guided us to a second hand 09 plate Mazda 5, and a beautiful brand new 18 plate Mazda CX-5 Sport Nav. Due... -
BMW 1 Series timing chain failure - does this sound right? 5 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
My wife & I bought a BMW 118d SE two years ago for £13k as an approved used car with 23k miles. 3-6 months in the start stop function ceased to work -... -
Hand dull 18 Jul 2009 (Ask HJ)
Can you help? I'm replacing my wife's X-Trail 2.5L Petrol Sport 04 Plate and handing it back on a balloon payment deal. I have a 52 plate VW Passat 1.9Tdi... -
What economical petrol car could I replace my diesel Renault Captur with? 12 Nov 2017 (Ask HJ)
I do 60,000 miles per year, but with all the talk of diesel hazards, which is the best petrol car for me? I carry three patients, plus their bags. My Renault... -
The paintwork on my Mercedes-Benz SLK is lifting - should the dealer offer a FoC replacement car while it is resprayed? 20 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
I purchased a 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLK, in immaculate condition, last April from a main dealer for £20,250 with 8000 miles on the clock. The garage informed... -
Stone chip problem with Jaguar XJ 18 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
I purchased a 2012 Jaguar XJ (12 plate) six weeks ago from an authorised Jaguar dealer, with about 22,500 miles on the clock. After purchase I waxed the... -
Buying a family friendly diesel estate for £6000 24 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
We are looking to buy a family diesel estate for around £6000. We are not rich people so reliability, practicality and fuel economy is very important;... -
My Peugeot 307 HDi lost power and started smoking - does the exhaust need to be removed? 21 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have a Peugeot 307 HDi Quicksilver 05 plate (1.6). I was coming home on the M4 last week and all was fine, but after paying the bridge tolls, as I pulled... -
How can I stop a fraudulent whiplash claim? 10 Aug 2014 (Ask HJ)
Recently my wife was involved in a very minor reversing incident in a car park - both cars were reversing out of opposite spaces at the same time and there... -
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... -
Green slip-up 6 Feb 2010 (Ask HJ)
How long does it take for the DVLA to amend car ownership details? In April this year my wife traded in her car for a newer one. Last month she received... -
Caravan advice - is my Saab up to it? 21 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have recently bought a used 4-berth medium-sized caravan, for the first time. I am safety minded, and a bit concerned that my current SAAB 9-3 Sportwagon... -
What is causing a strange noise from offside front wheel? 5 Dec 2022 (Ask HJ)
I have recently purchased a used Toyota Aygo from a local Toyota dealer. The car has 7800 miles and cost me £9,900. It seems to function properly, except... -
I was sold a car that was previously damaged - am I owed compensation? 8 Jun 2018 (Ask HJ)
I’m having a nightmare with my local Audi dealer. They sold me a six month old Audi A6 with 7000 miles on the clock. After owning the vehicle for just... -
What's the best cheap van to buy if i'm renovating a house? 10 Oct 2018 (Ask HJ)
I am about to start a house transformation and wanting to be hands on and keep costs down I thought I could buy a temporary van rather than use my car... -
Is the garage which sold my daughter a faulty MGTF liable to repair the engine? 24 Dec 2010 (Ask HJ)
My daughter recently bought (mistakenly in my opinion, but she didn’t tell me until after she had bought it) a 6-year-old MG TF soft-top with 30,000 miles... -
I replaced my diesel Octavia with a petrol Avensis and have saved a lot of money. 16 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
I was interested in your correspondent RY of Peterborough's comments about diesel engines. After 10 years of driving new and nearly new Volkswagen Group... -
Tugwell? 11 Apr 2009 (Ask HJ)
I have been actively considering swapping my elderly 1998 Volvo 940 2.3Lpt Celebration Estate (only 73kmiles) for something newer as the time is supposedly...
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