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• VW Golf - car loans with added benefits 29 May 2022 (Forum)
  Hi all, Looking to buy my next car with a car loan. I know the AA provide free breakdown cover with their loans, do any other companies offer additional benefits? TIA
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  My car has some expensive maintenance bills this year - should I sell or keep it? 7 May 2025 (Ask HJ)
  I own a 2019 Citroen C4 Cactus with 50k miles. This year it will need a new cam belt/water pump, full service, back and front pads and discs and possibly...
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  What's the best polish to protect paintwork from bird droppings? 3 Jul 2019 (Ask HJ)
  My son lives in Twickenham and keeps his car in a public car park which is covered in trees. His old car had several big marks in the paintwork on the...
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  Do I need an IDP to drive a hire car in Greece after Brexit? 5 Mar 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I have read with interest debates on driving abroad post-Brexit with your own vehicle, but what about a hire car? This Easter we will visit friends on...
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  Should a clutch that was already failing be covered under warranty, even if it's considered wear and tear? 24 Aug 2018 (Ask HJ)
  When a dealership offers an approved used car for sale with the final year's balance of the manufacturer's warranty still in place, is it fair to expect...
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  Bunged 21 Feb 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I own a BMW 325 that was first registered in March 2005. It has always been regularly serviced by BMW dealers, has covered 80,000 miles and is not covered...
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  Will regreasing corroded brake pipes solve the issue? 11 May 2025 (Ask HJ)
  I'm thinking about buying a Mazda 3. The MoT advisories show all four brake pipes are corroded. The dealer says they will 're-grease' them, but shouldn't...
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  What is the best used SUV for £12,500 at the moment? 5 Oct 2023 (Ask HJ)
  What is the best used SUV for £12,500 at the moment?
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  Can I SORN a vehicle which will be left on a public road outside my house? 1 Jun 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I am about to SORN a vehicle which will be left on a public road outside my house. Do I need to have a valid MoT and insurance cover?
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  Automatic headlights won't switch off 12 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I own a 2013 Ford Fiesta with automatic headlights. For most of the time, I drive the car with the auto setting switched on, but have noticed that the...
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  Is the dealer liable for the faults with me used car? 4 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Two weeks ago I bought a Citroen C5 Tourer from a one man dealer. The reversing sensors and power steering do not work. Would the legal warranty cover...
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  Whining noise from the engine bay 18 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have just bought a 2008 Peugeot 207 1.4 SE, there seems to be a whining noise from the engine while driving. The car has only covered 25,000 miles....
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  Drip freed 1 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I returned from a 2-week holiday to find the driver's footwell on my 55 reg Citroen C4 sopping wet. I wondered if you have any ideas as to the cause.
• Savings on car insurance renewal 15 Dec 2009 (Forum)
  Insurance renewal came through the other day, with one of the majors - just over £300, including roadside and European cover, which I was reasonably happy...
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  Banked to rights 30 May 2009 (Ask HJ)
  When you're selling a car via an advert to a complete stranger, what's the safest way to receive payment? Cash, banker's draft? I've looked on FAQ but...
• golf mk3 body trim 31 May 2006 (Forum)
  i have a 3 door mk3 golf in dragon green. the car is a tdi and it is all completely colour coded. what i want to do is basically make it look like a gti - small lip spoiler,plastic wheel arch covers and change the bit that runs round the middle of the car to black plastic. i rang vw for a price on wheel arch covers-£24 each and the spoiler £33 +vat. didnt get a price on middle bit,any ideas. also is it a simple job for me or is it better for me to take to a body shop. and does anyone know where else i could pick these bits up from apart from vw and scrapyard and what sort of expected price. thanks
• Breakdown service 18 May 2005 (Forum)
  Does anyone know of a service that will try at the roadside, failing that will get you & the car to your destination? Green Flag, The AA and RAC all seem to work in the same way now. Oh, and I don't want to have to pay shed loads for the cover. Thanks, Lee -- Lee Having a Fabialous time.
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  Why doesn't Volkswagen's service plan cover brake fluid? 18 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have had a bad experience of a service plan with my father’s Volkswagen. Volkswagen does a fixed price two year plan at £379 which you pay up front in...
• Suggestions for Gap Insurance 9 Aug 2009 (Forum)
  Anyone got any suggestions for good Gap cover? Its for a new car purchase on 0%/loan finance. Looking for decent providers. Thanks all.
• Toyota Estates Camry, Carnia or Avensis? 15 Aug 2003 (Forum)
  Ideally I'd like the car to have the following features: 2.0-2.2 engine preferably diesel Automatic gearbox Rear load cover Air Con Remote Locking Alloys I cover about 400-500 miles a week on average and so a reliable car is a must.