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• Mazda MX5 (1998-2005) - 99 1.8S Replacing rear brake discs and pads 3 Jul 2009 (Forum)
  I'm thinking about replacing the above myself to save garage costs. I'd be happier working with the aid of a Workshop/Service manual but can't find one to cover this year of car. Has anyone carried out this work and on a scale of 1 to 10 how difficult is it? Also, does the 'Mazda MX-5/Miata 1.8: Enthusiast's Workshop Manual (up to 1998)' cover this work on this model/year?
• Insurance Query 18 Oct 2004 (Forum)
  Recently both she and other colleagues at the store at which they work have been regularly asked to travel to other stores at distances up to 100 miles from home. The company is paying a small mileage rate to cover petrol but have implied that the journey can be done on normal "social domestic and pleasure" insurance. My employer insists on any employee doing a similar journey in a private car holding business insurance cover.
• Insurance quotes 2 Sep 2020 (Forum)
  Today I received and email inviting me to get a car insurance quote from a well-known company. Having just taken out a policy with this same company at the end of June, out of curiosity I filled in all the details and submiitted the enquiry. For exactly the same car, drivers, cover etc for which they charged £497 8 weeks ago the quote was £359, a difference of £138 or 28%  less.
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  Do you have any history on the development of the 'Viggen' Saabs? 8 Jul 2019 (Ask HJ)
  Do you have any history on the development of the 'Viggen' Saabs?
• Toyota Auris - "Worn" sump plug 23 Jun 2018 (Forum)
  I suspect that it has either been cross-threaded or over-tightened and that the garage is covering up for its own negligence. What do people think about this? Should I insist the dealer cover the cost of fixing it?
• Vauxhall Zafira A (1999 - 2005) - 54 2.0 Pressure Sensor?? 7 Sep 2013 (Forum)
  The car is covered by an RAC warranty but the likelyhood is its not covered (then agin, what is?) If the sensor is fairly easy to change to sort out the problem I think he's capapble of changing it himself.
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  Wet start problems with an R-registered MG 26 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My R-reg MG will not start in the wet and if you can get it started it cuts out. It will then restart after about 5 minutes. I think it needs a cover...
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  Premier legal 1 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Some time ago I saw an email about taking out legal cover independently of one’s car insurer. I cut it out and kept it but now can't find it. Can you tell...
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  BMW X3 handbrake 8 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Can you give me your opinion of the new BMW X3s Handbrake operation. As it is a button do you think its a good idea, but above all is it safe.
• Broken fuel flap - repaired with a bodge 27 Apr 2009 (Forum)
  Filling up the Rio last night and caught the edge of the fuel flap cover whilst hanging up the diesel pump, off it pings across the forecourt, other drivers looking on and obviously impressed with my car's build quality, me slightly embarassed picks it up and calmly slings it in the boot.
• Renault Laguna (1994 - 2001) - 1996, 2.0 16v - not starting/no turnover 28 Feb 2008 (Forum)
  Anyway, couple of questions: My 96 Laguna wouldn't start this evening, no tick over, nothing. The battery seems fine, all lights work, and it wouldn't jump start from a colleague's car. So does anyone have an idea of what has suddenly stopped working? Second question, i don't have current breakdown cover - so has anyone bought cover (Tesco seem cheapest) the night before, then phoned them up the next day to get someone out to fix their car?
• To Inspect or not to inspect 29 Jan 2002 (Forum)
  I'm going to look at a car from a Vauxhall dealer tomorrow. The car will be covered by Network Q, and has had 114 point check. Should I still pay out to have it inspected.
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  My son's car is being repaired by a main dealer but his hire car is only third party insured - should the garage pay for fully comp? 20 Aug 2019 (Ask HJ)
  My son took his Dacia Duster in for its first service and was given a loan car. There was a fault on his car and a replacement part is needed but it is...
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  What should I look for when buying a classic Mercedes-Benz SL? 17 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I would appreciate any advice you could give regarding a future purchase of a Mercedes-Benz classic SL, model 107. The car would only be used in the summer...
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  Is Vauxhall liable for the wiper motor failure on my 2016 Corsa? 28 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
  My daughter has a 2016 Vauxhall Corsa. She recently had to have the wiper motor and linkage replaced as a single unit. We thought this would be covered...
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  Why did the RAC offer me such heavy discounts upon cancellation? 10 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have been a RAC member since 1981 and received my renewal recently. This quoted £135 with members discount for Roadside and Recovery (personal basis...
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  I'm hiring a car in Australia - is it cheaper to buy collision waiver insurance through an independent insurer? 19 Feb 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I have booked to hire a car in Australia and understand that it is cheaper to purchase collision damage waiver insurance through an independent insurer...
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  What can I do about premature brake wear on my Renault Grand Scenic? 22 Nov 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2017 Renault Grand Scenic since new that has done 21,504 miles. It has been serviced by a Renault dealer since new and I have just been told...
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  How do I get a spare key for my car? 18 Nov 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I would like a spare key for my 2008 BMW 1 Series. Is this possible?
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  Will it cost more to own a used diesel car? 12 Nov 2018 (Ask HJ)
  Will it cost more to own a used diesel car?