Best used 7 seat SUV

Dear HJ, We brought our 57 plate Mercedes E-class Estate with has rear facing seats in the boot brought in anticipation adding to our two children. However, whilst they are okay for occasional use we...

Clutch failure after 4 months - should the dealer pay for repairs?

Six months ago I bought a used Hyundai Santa Fe from an independent garage. The car was sold with a full service history and also came with a 12 month warranty. The car suffered clutch failure after a...

Issues with fuel sending unit

I have suffered two fuel sending unit failures with my 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe. On each occasion the vehicle had driven without problem. The first time it was parked overnight, and then failed to fire the...

What's the best used 4X4 for £6500?

I am looking for a used 4x4 for under £6500. It would ideally be an automatic and diesel. No towing or off-roading. To be honest it is the height which makes it easier for me to get in and out of as I...

Is it legal to remove the DPF from our Hyundai Santa Fe?

We have owned a 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe 2.2 CDI 7-seater for three years but recently it has displayed the engine management light. Our dealer carried out a diagnostic check and revealed it was a clogged...

I need an all-wheel drive car for work as a GP

I am a GP and I work in the Chiltern area, around Goring and Woodco. We get snow that affects everyone getting around about 3 days a year however when it does snow we've got a large practice area to cover...

What happens if my car's timing belt snaps?

2009 Hyundai Santa Fe has a timing belt and reading the handbook it tells me that my 2.2 diesel only requires its timing belt replaced every 100,000 miles or 10 years. Yet the petrol model of the same...

Should I have the cam belt changed on my 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe?

My 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe has been main dealer maintained from new and has been exceptional in every respect. It is now coming up for its next service at 70,000 miles and the cambelt has never been changed....

Need a 4x4 that's suitable for work and family use - any suggestions?

I currently have a Land Rover Discovery 3 and use it for my job as a handyman, transporting plasterboard (2m wide) lengths of wood/pipe, tools and other equipment. When not working I use the Discovery...

Where do I stand on this warranty claim?

My Santa Fe broke down on the M5. It was taken to Hyundai Murley in Stratford. The cam shaft seized in the cylinder head. The car is still under 5 year warranty. Hyundai has refused warranty cover over...