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No fun. 8 Jan 2019 (Forum)
As a salesman in the 90’s and as the son of a parent who loved buying cars I remember the feeling of picking up and delivering cars when we had an annual plate change. I was against it when the twice a year change was first suggested but the trade were in support as they believed it would spread -
How easy is it to retrofit automatic fog lights to a new car? 19 Sep 2017 (Ask HJ)
I'm buying a Seat Ateca S because I'm not prepared to wait the 20 weeks delivery time or pay the extra £4000 for the SE model. If I wanted to retrofit... -
Can I reject my car over its missing service history? 5 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
I purchased a used Renault Clio from a dealer six weeks ago and found out when I got home that I didn't have any service history. The salesperson has told... -
Comparing emissions: Old A5 vs new Q5 25 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
I've just received my new V5C document for my new 2014 Audi Q5 and I was comparing it to my Audi A5 with the same engine size, albeit from a 2009 vintage.... -
My 2006 Peugeot 107's power steering unit failed at 21,000 miles - do you think Peugeot should contribute to repairs? 9 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
My Peugeot 107 has done 21,000 miles in 3.5 years. The power steering unit failed recently and was replaced by a Peugeot-approved garage. The bill was... -
Removing remains of LIFE from metallic paint 3 Jul 2009 (Forum)
The seem innocuous enough I suppose, fluting and creating a din as you listen through the open window at 5am, trying to gain consciousness with the help of a strong coffee. That`s the thing about the current heat wave.. SOUND. The town hall clock strikes five - so you know the wind is from -
Omega MV6 hesitation on acceleration 5 Mar 2003 (Forum)
). The fuel pump died about 10,000 miles ago and the problem seemed to go away (sounded logical to me..) ? replaced with a new one by Vauxhalls - but problem has crept back recently. There are no strange lights on the warning systems, no diagnostics come up when she?s serviced. (Does anyone know -
french car makers on the run 31 Jan 2003 (Forum)
site is in german so if anyone can read german, please let us know what it says. so for those of you who have intimate knowledge of the above problems - it looks like the french consumer association could help your case so stick to your guns. Go to www.securite-autos.com (it?s in french -
Is the buyer responsible for noticing damage on a used car? 28 Apr 2022 (Ask HJ)
I've bought a car from a used car branch of a main dealer. I think they put their trade-ins through this branch if they're not quite up to dealership standard.... -
Squeaking air con fan on Audi TT - should the dealer repair or replace? 7 Feb 2022 (Ask HJ)
We bought a 2014 Audi TT with 38,000 miles on the clock from an independent dealer. The air con makes an annoying squeak; not loud, just persistent. We... -
Car repairs are taking too long - what are my rights? 17 Jan 2022 (Ask HJ)
The power steering on our 2017 Jaguar F pace failed in heavy rain at the beginning of November and it has been in the dealership awaiting repair ever since.... -
My car has developed a fault, what are my rights? 10 Jan 2022 (Ask HJ)
I recently bought a 2014 Subaru WRX STI from a secondhand dealer, which came with a three-month engine and gearbox warranty. A week later, there was a... -
Looking for a comfortable car - what should I buy? 15 Dec 2021 (Ask HJ)
I have a Volkswagen Polo TSI Bluemotion 2016, the seats are the most uncomfortable I've sat in and I've had passengers on shorter journeys say they really... -
My car is entirely unusable for months due to a part stock shortage. What can I do? 9 Jun 2021 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2015 BMW 7 Series. My garage has diagnosed a faulty column control module and there are no stocks in the UK or Germany. I've been advised that... -
My friend bought a car and within a week the clutch needs replacing. Is the dealer liable? 17 Mar 2021 (Ask HJ)
My friend bought a car from a dealer and within a week it needs a new clutch. He's reported this to the dealer and they have basically said the car was... -
At what age does a spare tyre need replaced? 8 Dec 2020 (Ask HJ)
Can I safely use my 6-year-old full-size spare tyre? It was purchased for my car when new in 2016. The DOT code is from early 2015. I just wondered about... -
I put the wrong year of a speeding conviction when applying for insurance and am now being charged to cancel - is this right? 20 Jan 2020 (Ask HJ)
My car insurance was up for renewal so I went to a price comparison site and picked the one I thought was the best option. I gave them the details of two... -
Why won't the dealer give us details of the service history of a car we bought? 10 Aug 2019 (Ask HJ)
My daughter bought a 2015 Range Rover Sport in March this year with 40K miles from an approved Land Rover dealer. The car broke down on a recent journey... -
We bought a Euro5 van in 2016 - should it have been Euro6? 15 May 2019 (Ask HJ)
I bought a new Mercedes-Benz Sprinter from a Mercedes dealer in April 2016. It has a Euro5 engine so is liable to the ULEZ charge. I believe I have been... -
Why am I having to provide so much information to get my car insured? 22 Apr 2019 (Ask HJ)
I went online like every year to insure my classic Saab convertible and the cheapest quote was 50 per cent more than last year for no clear reason. The...