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• Highstreet Insurance - where's cheapest 17 Aug 2004 (Forum)
  I have to do this tomorrow instead of using the usual Internet suppliers as I need to get the certificate / cover note to pick up a new car. Cheers.... HB.
• suzuki jimny 16 Jul 2003 (Forum)
  just bought a new Suzuki Jimny,which on the whole i'm happy with..it does what it says on the tin..however the gears are really hard to engage,just wondered if this is normal for a new car(its only covered 500 miles)going back to the dealer on tuesday to be checked out...can anyone advise...
• Fiat Punto Oil Leaks 7 Oct 2002 (Forum)
  I have been looking at W-X reg lowish millage Puntos and find that all of them show signs of an oil leak underneath the car, around the gearbox area. I also notice that the rocker cover gaskets seep oil as well. Are there some known problems?
• Nissan QX 22 Apr 2002 (Forum)
  I am loking for a three year old Nissan QX 2.0 V6 automatic. Unfortunately they almost all have high mileages. Is it realistic to expect a car of this sort that already has 90,000 miles on the clock to cover a further 120,000 over the next eight years without major mechanical problems? John
• white smoke 18 Dec 2000 (Forum)
  i own a rover 820si n reg which seems to emit an excessive amount of white smoke soon after starting, would it just be burning off condensation or could there be another problem, the tail pipe has a rusty appearance inside, the car has covered 71000 miles any answers?
• Citroen Xsara Picasso 2002 - warranty 18 Jun 2010 (Forum)
  In my letter I put: "Looking at the "Covered items" on page 6 of the SecureCare Policy Documents under the heading "Steering" the wording is quite clear. The covered items include the power steering unit, and presumably all its parts even if they are not specifically listed."
• The good service thread - Vol 1 17 Jan 2007 (Forum)
  I dropped the car in this morning and picked it up a few hours later, I was initially shown a bill of around £210 inc parts, labour and vat however the service manager offered to call it quits on the basis of me redeeming the £100 credit note and in lieu of the missing AA cover.
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  Should I buy an electric, diesel or petrol vehicle or keep my current car? 21 Apr 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I don't know what to do about purchasing a new car. Should I buy an electric, diesel or petrol vehicle? I have heard from various friends who have purchased...
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  Clutch issue on used car - should the warranty cover it? 9 Aug 2016 (Ask HJ)
  We have a two year old Fiesta 1.0 EcoBoost purchased 6 months ago from a Ford dealer which has a heavy clutch at 36,000 miles. Our local dealer accepts...
• Ford Puma - Ford warranty advice please 5 Mar 2025 (Forum)
  I have recently noticed that there seems to be an issue with the gearbox and 2nd gear very occasionally doesn’t seem to engage properly. Before I take this further I was wondering if this is something likely to be covered under the three year ford warranty (if a problem is identified) the car has only done 13000 miles. Like a Wally I can’t find any of the paperwork when I bought the car and would just like a heads up before I call the garage.
• Peugeot 307 SW - 2005 Peugeot 307 1.6hdi Engine issues 5 Apr 2019 (Forum)
  Consistency between fan speed and setting. I have replaced the air filter and the rocker cover gasket so far as the air filter didn't look although it had been replaced for ages and there was a leak from the rocker cover.  Any assistance with the above errors would be greatly appreciated, the car has had a turbo fitted within the last 2 years.
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  Do I need an extended warranty for my Lexus 300h GS? 23 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Lexus 300h GS which runs out of warranty in June 2017. My local dealer is offering an extended warranty for £1095 for two years, including AA...
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  Transmission failure in Volkswagen Up 3 Jun 2015 (Ask HJ)
  We own a Volkswagen Up manual which is 38 months old (just out of warranty) and has developed a clutch/gearbox problem. Does this seem premature? The car...
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  Sticky back brakes on a Polo? 19 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My 57 reg. Volkswagen Polo has sticky back breaks. When I wash the car I cover the back wheels with bin bags to keep them dry as I think it maybe dampness...
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  Changing a cam belt - can you give me some advice? 29 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
  When do I need to change the cam belt, and which is the best place to get it done in the Canterbury / Sittingbourne area please? The car is 8 years old...
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  Fuel contamination on belts 18 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
  A faulty O ring seal caused diesel to leak from the fuel filter of my Octavia TDI estate for a couple of days. This in turn caused the auxiliary belt to...
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  Where can we hire a Volkswagen camper van? 31 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
  We are going to a festival and are thinking of hiring a Volkswagen camper van or similar for the weekend. Please would you recommend a suitable hire company...
• Leather-covered steering wheels 26 Jan 2012 (Forum)
  Elsewhere on the forum, there’s a long, but interesting topic about windows misting up - http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=94027...
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  Which fuel should I buy? 11 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I am taking delivery of a new Qashqai 2.0 diesel auto. I always use Shell fuel. Do you think the extra cost of Shell V Power is worth it for my new car?...
• vovo xc90 d5 awd 2003 - cambelt tensioner 10 Jun 2011 (Forum)
    Initially the garage offered to cover all costs of the repair if I contributed £400.  Now two weeks later and my car still in pieces on the garage floor they have renaeged on there promise and are now offering to cover the cost of labour only to have it repaired once I have soured and paid for a new engine.