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Buying a high mileage Q5 diesel 4 Jun 2014 (Ask HJ)
Hello, I have put a (refundable) deposit on an Audi Q5 3.0ltr Diesel S-Line. It is a LHD model, with 88k listed miles (130Kms), F(French)ASH and remains... -
Why are speed humps still used when they damage tyres, like those fitted to my S-Type Jaguar? 20 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
I am writing to you on a subject to which I believe you referred in your column - traffic humps. I am the owner of a Racing Green S-Type Jaguar which is... -
Warranty claim / conflict of interest for garage 31 Jul 2009 (Forum)
over 5000 miles (bringing the total mileage to just over 57000) it has consumed just under 7 litres of oil, or to put it another way about 1 litre every 750 miles. I took it into a more local manufacturer?s garage and they quickly diagnosed heavy breathing. In fact, with the engine running, if you -
'Stuck' with an expensive car 17 Nov 2006 (Forum)
of a s od of a situation. Turns out that the partners we?re working with are not those that we expected. I?m doing far fewer miles, and a lot of the miles I?m now doing I can get to much more cheaply by taking the train. I?m a founder / owner / director, so despite it being financially detrimental -
How easy is it to fix my door mirror? 8 Mar 2024 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2015 Peugeot 3008 and the motor that folds the passenger door mirror on locking the vehicle has failed (it does a brief twitch) adjusting the... -
Mazda CX-3 blocked heater matrix - will my warranty cover it? 22 Feb 2022 (Ask HJ)
I have a Mazda CX-3, which I bought from new from a Mazda dealer. It has a full service history and 14,500 miles. As of the past few months the air conditioning... -
Looking for a quiet car with a big boot for £30,000 - what do you recommend? 24 Jan 2022 (Ask HJ)
I need a quiet, refined car with a big boot (600 litres) which is fun to drive and has good visibility. I currently run a top of the range Seat Leon which... -
I bought a car that isn't in good condition. Can I get my money back? 11 Jan 2021 (Ask HJ)
I bought a car but on collection but it was not in good condition. The transaction was done a few days ago. Can I return the car and get my money back? -
Will my insurer penalise me for not telling them about a claim on my classic car insurance policy? 21 Sep 2018 (Ask HJ)
I have a classic car on a specialist insurance policy and a normal car on a standard policy with another company. I had an accident abroad two years ago... -
Garage tried to con me into replacing 'worn' brake pads - why didn't the wear indicator come on? 4 Sep 2017 (Ask HJ)
I recently took our 2015 Volkswagen Sharan for its 38,000 mile service at a Volkswagen garage. The car has been carefully driven, but Volkswagen reported... -
We bought a new car and discovered it's been repaired - can we reject it? 3 Sep 2017 (Ask HJ)
We've just bought a brand new car for £45,000. There is a crease in the boot lid and damage, which someone has tried to conceal with spray paint. We reported... -
Can I reject a car advertised with full service history because the seller will not provide me with the service book? 7 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
I purchased a 2012 Vauxhall Corsa SRI (54,000 miles) on 25 February 2017. It was advertised with a full service history but when I went to go and pick... -
How do I reject my new Land Rover Discovery Sport based on misleading claims about mpg? 1 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
I recently bought a Land Rover Discovery Sport 150 E because it was advertised as having better fuel consumption than previous generation Land Rover. However,... -
Scirocco 1.4 TSI engine fault - should Volkswagen replace FOC? 30 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
I am looking for some advice. My 1.4 TSI petrol Scirocco has an engine issue. The issue is with low compression in cylinder one, a further check has identified... -
How good is the Honda HR-V? 7 Jul 2016 (Ask HJ)
I am looking to downsize from my Honda CR-V. A petrol automatic is essential and I am considering buying a Honda HR-V, which seems to be a good step down... -
My Ford Focus ST has been revealed as stolen/recovered - what can I do? 17 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I bought an '05 Ford Focus ST-2 in May this year from a Ford dealer for £9000 with only 36,000 miles on the clock. It came HPI clear, with a full service... -
Kia Picanto - Car insurance payout advice 16 Apr 2024 (Forum)
done myself the car will then be classed as a category S or category M and I will no longer be able get insurance on the car as it will be classed as written off. As it is only paintwork damage and not body work or mechanical damage, I don't understand that. My questions -
Is it illegal to have different tyres on the same axle? 16 Feb 2024 (Ask HJ)
Hello, I’ve just bought a used 2023 MINI Cooper S from a MINI dealer. I’ve noticed that there are three Michelin Pilot Sport 4 tyres and one KPATOS on... -
What's the best small car for high mileages? 13 Jun 2023 (Ask HJ)
I need to replace my car. I do 35k miles a year all over the country, have a wife and two kids and a budget of £8000. I want something as economical and... -
How do I stop a leak in my car's roof where the roof rail is attached? 2 Sep 2020 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2009 Toyota Avensis Estate with factory-fit roof rails. After heavy rain, there's a damp patch above the window, towards the rear. I made sure...