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• BMW questions 12 Apr 2005 (Forum)
  However looking around the web I can't seem to find anything. Also I've looked in HJ's directories but there's nothing useful in there. So does anyone have any links? The thing I most want to know is that, as the car is 4 years old and has covered 107k miles, will it be in need of a timing chain change? The last service of the car was at 91k so the garage is going to do a (non-BMW) service on it but I just want to check what the status is with the chain - I've bought a car before (Passat) only for the timing belt to break within a month or so of ownership...
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  Is it normal for Nissan Note front wishbone arms and rear bushes to need replacement after just 21,000 miles? 6 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Nissan Note dCi which is now three years old. I love the car and have always had it serviced at the same dealer where I bought it. When it went...
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  Statute of Limiter 6 Jun 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I have recently received a Notice of Intended Prosecution alleging that I was travelling at 79 mph on the M6 in Cumbria. I drive through Cumbria a great...
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  Engine failure after 6 years - who should pay for the repairs? 23 Jul 2014 (Ask HJ)
  Three years ago I bought a 2007 Audi A4 Cabrio 2.0TDi from a main dealer. The car had a full service history and was in good condition. A few weeks ago...
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  Can I be found liable if I part-exchange a car that I suspect has faults? 16 Jun 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I'm part-exchanging my car for a new one (to a garage). He turned the car on and back off and said his checks were done, but I think there's an issue with...
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  Could you recommend a reliable, premium estate? 25 May 2020 (Ask HJ)
  Please can you suggest a reliable, medium or large estate, preferably automatic. I don't mind if it has a bit of luxury.
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  New clutch needed for my MINI - is the dealer I bought it from liable? 15 Sep 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a 2009 MINI Cooper S in February. Since then I have put 1100 miles on it. About a month ago, I noticed it was making a strange screeching noise...
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  Best of the breed 12 Dec 2009 (Ask HJ)
  No 1 daughter is due to produce No 1 grandchild the turn of the year and we are looking for a four/five door replacement for the reliable 12 year old Toyota...
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  How accurate are used car valuations? 16 Oct 2023 (Ask HJ)
  My last car was an Accord estate, sold in Sep 2015 having been owned by me from new in 2007. WeBuyAnyCar offered me £2650 whilst the Mazda dealer where...
• 2005 Audi A4 - Audi A4 issues, should I pursue costs against deal 29 May 2012 (Forum)
  I have put slightly under 1000 miles on it. It has 75k miles. It was sold with service history and 6 months warranty, in fact the ad said just had major service. I spent £180 on the car replacing rear brake pads and aircon pressure sensor. Also needed fluids topped up, so didn't look much like a serviced car.
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  Moby trick? 18 Apr 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I qualify for Mobility and would like your advice. Up until now I have always claimed the allowance and purchased a used vehicle approx 3 years old, such...
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  Who is at fault for the light failure on my Mondeo? 5 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I had the AA out to fix my rear lights - they then realised that the parking lights weren't working and the bonnet catch wouldn't close, they fixed this...
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  Replacement windscreen problems with Honda Civic 26 Sep 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I need to replace the cracked windscreen in my 2013 Honda Civic EX GT. I am concerned that the standard insurance replacement will not be compatible with...
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  Buying a used MPV for £7k - what are my best options? 22 Oct 2015 (Ask HJ)
  We currently run a 2007 C4 Grand Picasso 1. 6HDi, at only 78k the turbo has blown, fortunately a warranty company is supplying a new one but a local specialist...
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  We were charged £750 for a new EGR on an Audi A3 we'd owned for seven months - is this fair? 6 Dec 2017 (Ask HJ)
  My daughter recently bought an 2010 Audi A3 TDI. It cost £6500 and she had it for seven months when the EGR valve needed replacing. We took it back to...
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  SEAT Ibiza engine failure at 37,000 miles 10 Apr 2014 (Ask HJ)
  My 2009 SEAT Ibiza’s 1.4TSI engine has packed in after 37,000 mile. The car is out of warranty and supposedly out of SEAT's good will policy; will cost...
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  Audi A3 Factory Oil Fill. What's your advice? 13 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Had the car one week. Was handed 1l of Castrol SLX Pro Longlife (now replaced by Edge 5w-30) on collection! After approx 180 miles on second day, I...
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  Is our Citroen C4's clutch judder due to the thrust bearing or the DMF? 26 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Our 2008 Citroen Picasso C4 EGS 2.0 16v HDi has always been serviced by Citroen. We have had suffered clutch judder since we bought it in 2009 and the...
• Ford B-MAX - 1.0 Ecoboost B-Max as a second car - thoughts? 16 Dec 2017 (Forum)
    We’re all quite tall in the family (3 of us over 6 feet), so whilst we’re looking for a small car, it can’t be too small!   A Ford dealer that we’re thinking of buying another vehicle from has offered us a good deal price-wise (according to the HJ checker), on a 15 plate Ford B-Max Ecoboost 1.0.
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  What's the best family crossover for £13,000? 9 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
  We have a limited budget of about £13 000 and are not after anything fancy but do like a higher driving position We don't do many long journeys and our...