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  Dodgy brakes on my used MX-5 2 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
  At the end of August I purchased a 2002 Mazda MX5 (SJ52 MLK) from IS Cars Ltd in Hertfordshire. The car was sold to me in 'Good Condition'. The car came...
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  BMW won't pay for a repair under warranty 27 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
  In late January I purchased an 04 plate 645ci from a BMW main dealer. It came with a full year's BMW used car warranty. Since then, the car has been...
• Volkswagen Passat CC - AA warranty, what a rip off 30 Dec 2014 (Forum)
      So basically the fault on the car was covered but 'they' which isnt my problem, didnt have the correct equiptment to find the problem so they said that i had to pay for everything even though they couldnt disagree that i was covered but that because they couldnt fix it, i was laible?
• Honda Legend 2.7 12 Feb 2002 (Forum)
  Does anyone know if this is a common fault on Legends and is the rust under the cover likely to extend as far back as the windscreen base? I will probably pass on this car but will probably continue to look for a Legend coupe so any hints appreciated. David
• vw passat model variant 19 Jun 2001 (Forum)
  Hi Guys first time on HJ so please be gentle on me, just acquired a brand new VW Passat 1.9 td pd (red d and red i letters on badge) from a car supermarket (S Ireland import). I am trying to acsertain exactly what engine spec I have 100hp or 130hp. I bought it as a 100 but information supplied with the car is at odds with itself supplying supermarket does not have a clue either.
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  Volkswagen Golf ESP warning light 23 Jun 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I purchased, privately, a Mk5 VW Golf 1.9 TDI on an 07 plate with a full service history just over one year ago. Approximately two weeks ago the ESP warning...
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  Why do I still have to pay the same premium if I'm barely using my car in lockdown? 17 Apr 2020 (Ask HJ)
  Are you aware insurers doing anything to address the fact that a high percentage of the cars they have on cover are now out of use for a considerable period...
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  Is my Jaguar X-Type's pre-existing fault covered by my warranty? 4 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I would like advice on the following. I purchased a 2005 jaguar X-Type 2.0 diesel in April 2011 with a standard three month warranty. Almost immediately...
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  Can you recommend a small car with easy passenger access and a low roof for my sister? 21 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
  My sister is considering replacing her 7-year-old Toyota Yaris T Spirit 1.3 automatic with which she has been very pleased but she thinks it might now...
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  Car supermarket sold me a S-Max with hidden accident history - what can I do? 17 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
  A few months ago I bought a 2011 Ford S-Max from a well-known car supermarket. After less than a month of ownership the car started rusting. I took it...
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  How long is it before diesel cars are banned from towns and cities? 11 Nov 2019 (Ask HJ)
  How long is it before diesel cars are banned from towns and cities? I am 75 and need an automatic estate for my next car.
• VW Golf mk5 - Repairing scratches 7 Mar 2020 (Forum)
  I’m looking at my first car I’ve found a good deal on a 2007 golf mk5 with 70k miles the car is only £1200 as there is deep scratches down the right hand side of the car. I know having these professionally repaired would be very expensive but I don’t care about how the outside of the car looks would I be able to stop the car from rusting by covering the scratches up with ductape and a few layers of clear coat?
• Free Car Legal Expenses Insurance 20 Jun 2007 (Forum)
  Received a letter from Shell Visa (changing from Royal Bank to Citi Bank) in August time. Part of new Offering to Shell Card Holders is Free Car Legal Cover - I pay nearly £20 for each car so this represents £40 saving - not a lot in running a car but a "fill-up for nothing" beats a poke in the eye with a sharp stick. I have no connection with Shell/RBS/Citi other than being a customer
• I have to buy a car for my job 23 Apr 2005 (Forum)
  I am changing jobs and will no longer be provided with a company car. I will need to provide my own car, and expect to cover about 30K-35K per year. Can anyone advise me as to the best way to source and finance a reliable medium sized (eg Mondeo) car. I cannot afford to buy one for cash.
• Renault Megane Coupe - Coolant heater 27 Oct 2023 (Forum)
  I’ve had it plugged into a Renault diagnostic laptop which is flagging up ‘secondary coolant heater’, but I’m not convinced it has one. Has anyone got access to a wiring diagram for the car? The Haynes manual doesn’t cover this engine.
• Merc c220d - 2018 Merc C220d purchase 14 Feb 2023 (Forum)
  Hi all Looking st purchasing a 2018 C220d estate AMQ line spec. Car has covers 54k. Anything I need to look for in particular (had Audi, BMWs but never a Merc). Are they cambelt or chain? Service intervals? Thanks
• Peugeot 208 - Gap/Return to Invoice Insurance 26 Jan 2015 (Forum)
  Hi, everyone. Next week I'm changing my car and want to take out RTI cover. Does anyone have experience of buying this type of policy online and if so are there any pitfalls I need to be aware of? Thanks for any advice in advance.
• Who details their engine bay? 13 Dec 2009 (Forum)
  Anyone bother doing this? I keep mine clean just by wiping the hoses, plastic covers and engine block down with a damp cloth. No spraying or engine degreaser. But I suppose since I've hardly ever used the car (6000 miles on it), there wouldn't ever be too much dirt in there anyway.
• I had an `engine` dream last night 2 Nov 2008 (Forum)
  I was looking into an engine bay. There was a small modern petrol engine, with modern covers and so on, but space all round the engine with every DIY item being accessible. Does this exist? (Triggered I think by watching an old film featuring period cars.)
• saxo air bag light coming on 9 Dec 2006 (Forum)
  hi, you'll have to excuse my ignorance but does anyone know why is my daughters saxo air bag warning light is coming on? the car is v reg and has covered 54,000 miles. is it something she's done and/or something to be concerned about? thanx for any info.