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Should I keep my 2007 CR-V or sell? 11 Jul 2014 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2007 Honda CR-V diesel which I have owned from new. I love the car and drive about 12k miles a year. I live in the country and do a fair... -
Bought a car with outstanding finance - what should I do? 30 Jun 2014 (Ask HJ)
I bought a used car recently, but the owner did not tell me about outstanding finance until after the purchase. He promised to pay the finance off, but... -
Can you recommend a small, four-door car? 20 Jun 2014 (Ask HJ)
What would you recommend to replace a Citroen DS3? I need four-doors with grandchildren and I'd like a higher driving position. I'm looking to buy a new... -
Used car with mileage discrepancy - should I still buy it? 11 Jun 2014 (Ask HJ)
I am hoping to buy a used Mazda from a Hyundai dealer. The RAC car data check shows outstanding finance due to unit stocking and a mileage discrepancy.... -
Jaguar 7 day insurance 4 Jun 2014 (Ask HJ)
Hi HJ, you recently replied to a question about Jaguar's seven day complimentary insurance. According to the Jaguar web site, "Complimentary 7 Day... -
I've bought the wrong car - can I get a refund? 27 May 2014 (Ask HJ)
Last week I bought what I believed to be a Chrysler Grand Voyager from a dealer in Newcastle. I live in a remote area of Scotland so had to do my research... -
When should I polish my new car? 24 Apr 2014 (Ask HJ)
I will be taking delivery of my new Kia Cee'd soon, which is finished in metallic black. Can you tell me which polishes I should use and how often? Also... -
How can I extend the life of my Clio? 9 Apr 2014 (Ask HJ)
My wife's 2006 Renault Clio 1.5 diesel has covered 80,000 miles and recently suffered fuel pump failure. A new fuel pump and sensor, plus reconditioned... -
DSG gearbox problems in SEAT Ibiza Cupra 2 Apr 2014 (Ask HJ)
I bought a SEAT Ibiza Cupra 1.4TSI on finance in June 2013 for my wife. It has a seven-speed DSG automatic gearbox. Within a couple of weeks the car would... -
Need an economical car for towing a horse box 21 Mar 2014 (Ask HJ)
I currently drive a 2010 Defender 90 which has the most expensive road tax. I drive about 25 miles a week to the supermarket and once a week to take the... -
Nissan Note has electrical faults - has it got flood damage? 1 Mar 2014 (Ask HJ)
I purchased a used (previously two owners) Nissan Note 10 days ago. It is now showing odd problems. The battery saving 'lights off function' suddenly failing... -
Dealer won't repair faulty car - what can I do? 13 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
I purchased a 2010 Nissan Qashqai 12 weeks ago. Recently the power steering broke and the dealer has said the connector on the main harness broke, which... -
Can I delay my car delivery to get the new '14' reg? 4 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
My new Skoda Octavia vRS TDI Combi is due at the dealer this coming weekend; however, this is four weeks later than the dealer promised. Can I prolong... -
Can anything be done to have my deposit returned ? 1 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
I went to purchase a Mercedes Benz at a dealer in Essex. I saw a negative review of the dealer on the internet and spoke to some people who told me... -
What is the difference between a Renault 5 Campus and Campus Prima? 25 Jan 2014 (Ask HJ)
My sons finance has written off his 1992 1.4 3dr Renault 5 Campus. In trying to value this there are few of his models around but lots of 1.4 5dr Renault... -
Buying a new small car for £10k - what do you recommend? 14 Jan 2014 (Ask HJ)
I urgently need to buy a small car. I need four or five doors, great safety and great mpg and either a five or seven year warranty. Price hopefully below... -
How do I sell a car with finance outstanding on it 28 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
My father-in-law bought a brand new VW Passat about 18 months ago on finance. Sadly, he was recently diagnosed with a serious illness and will no longer... -
Car has outstanding finance - should I still buy it? 11 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
I’ve found a used car I really like, but it still has outstanding finance. Should I buy it or walk away? -
Did this distance seller breach a contract by selling his car to someone else? 7 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
I saw a vehicle advertised on Autotrader by a private individual. Having entered into negotiation with him we agreed a price. I subsequently sold my car... -
Thanks for your help with our mis-built Volkswagen Golf SE 23 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
Regarding our mis-built Volkswagen Golf VII, I wanted to advise you that Volkswagen UK contacted me within a few days of sending the letter to their MD....