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  I fancy a nicer car - what should I get? 9 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
  Ive just turned 23 but I have had my licence since the age of 18 and now with 2 years no claims discount. I feel after driving my small little round...
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  Who do I believe? 15 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I bought my Renault Twingo second hand 2 years ago from Westover Renault in Salisbury just before its MoT was due. They did the MoT as part of the warranty...
• Honda CR-V - How negotiable are costs nowadays - or wait? 11 Feb 2019 (Forum)
  Searching Honda used cars suggests this is at least partly true. If we reject this deal and wait, we may end up buying from the same dealer so it'd be better to keep them onside. This is a Honda dealer & we'd prefer to have an "approved car" over one from a non-branded forecourt partly because you get better history, warranty etc and partly because there are no large independent dealers around us.
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  New car has broken down after 10 miles - Can we reject? 3 Apr 2016 (Ask HJ)
  My daughter purchased a used Volkswagen Polo from a dealer today. However, on the drive home, the engine warning light came on and the engine started to...
• vw costs (golf GTTDi) 8 Nov 2005 (Forum)
  She prefers to keep it serviced at a main dealer, something with which I don't agree. (She keeps it serviced by vw as it is a work car for which she receives a salary supplement, previously had a "real" company car and got used to main dealers, but never saw a bill!) Anyway today was 1st service out of warranty and I was therefore worried.
• Oil change tools, New Mercedes C Type 15 Nov 2001 (Forum)
  I always keep my cars a long time, and I change my 11 year old 180K Cavalier's oil every 5 -6000 miles. My 11 month old C type 200 K's on board generated service intervals however, are apparently happy to take the car to 10K miles or more between the service intervals that I am obliged to follow to maintain the cars 3 year warranty.
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  Faulty used car - how can I get the seller to pay for the repairs? 25 May 2014 (Ask HJ)
  A few weeks ago I bought a used Skoda Yeti. We got off to a bad start after the purchase in finding the windscreen was badly scratched by previously defective...
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  If I replace an engine, do I need to tell the DVLA? 10 Nov 2020 (Ask HJ)
  The engine in my Fiat Doblo van has broken down and the local garage that I trust has told me it needs replacing. I will do this with a reconditioned unit....
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  What's the best affordable hot hatch? 9 Nov 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking at buying a hot hatch to complete my garage. I will be using it as one of my daily drivers, and the main purpose of it will be to have fun...
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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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  Where can we insure our 17-year-old daughter's Mini One cheaply? 18 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
  We recently purchased a 2002 Mini One for my daughter who will soon be 17. In general, for her first insurance, where would you suggest going without a...
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  Mercedes-Benz automatic gearbox failed after 27,500 miles - where can I get it repaired economically? 21 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My wife has owned a 2007 Mercedes-Benz A170 from new. The automatic gearbox has failed after 27,500 miles and the Mercedes dealer has said a complete new...
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  After sales back-up 7 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a new BMW 320iSE in Feb 2010. My wife has experienced severe backache and problems since then. Cushions of varying shapes and of orthopaedic standard...
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  What is the point in the Motor Ombudsman? 27 Jun 2023 (Ask HJ)
  My daughter had a 2016 Nissan Juke that went into a Nissan dealership for a fault. They handed the car back and it would not start, so they asked us to...
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  I want an automatic car with good rear seat space, but should I steer clear of dual-clutch automatics? 20 Jul 2023 (Ask HJ)
  Various reviews of automatic gearboxes has meant we are nervous about buying a car with a CVT or DSG? (double clutch) types. Can you give your views on...
• Rear window heater damaged on new car 6 Nov 2002 (Forum)
  What I would like to know is do I have a case against the car supermarket for replacing the rear screen? I know that the damage cannot be repaired under warranty, so I called them and they have asked me to bring the car in to be inspected by the workshop manager, which I will be doing on Monday.
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  Water ingress on Alfa Mito 22 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a used (2009) Alfa Romeo MiTo last December. I took it back in January for a water leak in the boot and the rear window was re-bonded, but this...
• Audi A4 B8 - Should I keep it after a DMF replacement 1 Aug 2013 (Forum)
  It seems silly to get rid of the car after 2 years due to depreciation but feel that my hand is forced. An S-Tronic uses a DMF so that would need seem wise. It seems that a Mercedes C Class uses a goold ole torque converter so that may be the way to go - I just don't know if I can live with the boring dash/interior after driving an Audi!
• Buying advice - E220cdi or Saab 9-3 2 Apr 2010 (Forum)
  Found a nice one from a trader with a short warranty - heated seats (mmm), half leather, 1.9tdi 150 auto saloon vector sport 2005 05 metallic silver with ipod connect and xenons and an upgraded sound system. And 53K miles. And he'd give me 5200 for my car.
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  Buying a 1999 Toyota Corolla - how can I reduce my insurance? 12 Mar 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I am 24 year old female and I have recently been offered a 1999 Toyota Corolla by a neighbour who is looking to buy a new car. It has 48,000 miles on the...