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How do I prove that the DMF was faulty in my car when I bought it 12 months ago? 30 Nov 2018 (Ask HJ)
I bought a used Volkswagen Tiguan in December 2017 and have covered 12,000 miles since. I recently took it for a service and the engineer told me that... -
Am I okay to install an immobiliser in a car I have on finance, or is that considered a modification? 20 Nov 2018 (Ask HJ)
I'm awaiting delivery of a new Audi S3 and, following a number of car thefts in my street, I'm looking at buying the Autowatch Ghost immobiliser. Given... -
Is a vehicle history check worth getting? 9 Nov 2018 (Ask HJ)
There seem to be lots of websites offering HPI style checks. Is it better to go with the original, or AA/RAC, or use one of these slightly cheaper service... -
My stepson's car was written off - but he won't be offered enough money to cover the outstanding loan? 24 Oct 2018 (Ask HJ)
My stepson had a fairly low speed accident on a roundabout, where the third-party hit him on the nearside front, while in the wrong lane for his chosen... -
Do we have a case against a dealer for badly advising my father-in-law when it came to financing his car? 8 Oct 2018 (Ask HJ)
My father-in-law recently passed away and I have been tasked with selling his one year old car. Up investigation it seems he had been given really bad... -
Is the used car market doomed to collapse at some point due to all the PCP offers? 17 Sep 2018 (Ask HJ)
I can't get my head around PCPs. Are they a brilliant consumer deal or will they destroy secondhand car sales in the future? Is the used car market doomed... -
What low-insurance group car do you suggest for a new driver? 17 Sep 2018 (Ask HJ)
It's my first time buying a car. I will be driving a minimum 50 miles Monday to Friday, plus weekend use. What makes and models would you suggest? I need... -
Dealer has only offered a new PCP instead of letting me reject my faulty car - is this fair? 16 Sep 2018 (Ask HJ)
I have a 66-plate Volkswagen Golf 2.0 diesel DSG, which I purchased new. The car has had numerous faults including a new media unit and software fix, drivers... -
Are petrols going to have better used values than diesels? 6 Sep 2018 (Ask HJ)
I am currently getting PCP quotes for a new XC90. I was torn between the D5 and the T5, but the quotes have pretty much made my mind up. The list price... -
I unknowingly sold a car that had outstanding finance - what can I do? 24 Aug 2018 (Ask HJ)
I sold a car three months ago, which I’d bought privately two months prior as a fixer upper. I occasionally fix cars as more of a hobby than as a money... -
How can I find out if a car I bought was previously involved in an accident? 24 Aug 2018 (Ask HJ)
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Should I get a vehicle check done before I buy a car from a garage? 21 Aug 2018 (Ask HJ)
I'm thinking of buying a car from a local garage. They offer a full MoT and six-month warranty, they also have excellent reviews. Should I still pay for... -
I returned my car but the finance company is charging me for a missing service stamp - where do I stand? 17 Aug 2018 (Ask HJ)
I recently returned my car under the voluntary termination clause. Upon returning the car, it was discovered that the dealer didn't stamp the service book... -
My new car has been delayed at the last minute - what can I do? 17 Aug 2018 (Ask HJ)
I have ordered and paid a deposit for a new Jaguar i-Pace from my local dealer. I was given a full schedule by the dealer from Jaguar which detailed a... -
I was sold a car that still had outstanding finance - what can I do? 11 Aug 2018 (Ask HJ)
I purchased a Jaguar XJS Cabriolet from a private seller via eBay. Before collecting and paying for the vehicle £15,000 I checked with an online company... -
Is this poor Fiat Engineering - or just bad luck? 27 Jul 2018 (Ask HJ)
My wife bought a Fiat Panda Cross in Dec 2014 on a PCP. By Aug 2015, the rear differential was leaking oil and needed replacing. Over the period of the... -
Is GAP insurance a worthwhile investment? 19 Jul 2018 (Ask HJ)
I have been offered 'shortfall' GAP insurance for car at £449 for three years. If the car is a total loss due to accident/theft, then the value would be... -
How do I insure a car purchased on a PCP? 11 Jul 2018 (Ask HJ)
I am about to buy a car on PCP in order to take advantage of Volkswagen's generous deposit contribution. The vehicle will be registered new in my name... -
Do any manufacturers offer free insurance on new cars? 5 Jul 2018 (Ask HJ)
When searching for a good small used car for my 19 year old daughter in 1996, we found that the brand new Citroen Saxo came with two years free insurance,... -
Is GAP insurance worth it? 29 Jun 2018 (Ask HJ)
Can you advise if I should have GAP insurance on an Aston Martin Vantage 2011 plate. I purchased the car for £44,660.