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• I'm a dealer and need some advice re: problem car 1 Oct 2009 (Forum)
  Hi guys Wondered if you can help regarding a problematic vehicle. I recently sold an 8 year old car in august that had only covered 36k miles with a full service record. I sell all of my cars with what I consider to be a decent quality warranty through a third party company and made sure this vehicle was no exception.
• Goodyear Cargo v car tyre 9 Mar 2020 (Forum)
  I’m replacing the Goodyear Vectors on my BMW which have surprised me by covering over 30k. Shopping around I’ve found the Cargo version in the size I need...
• Why is my car leaking oil when it’s sitting for a 25 Oct 2019 (Forum)
  Have a look underneath, you should be able to see where its coming from. Could be form the valve cover on the cylinder head, that would be one of the...
• Mazda MX5 (1989 - 1998) - Insurance question 4 Feb 2009 (Forum)
  I am thinking about buying an early 90's MX5 as a weekend toy (though might use it for commmuting to work sometimes). It will be garaged, be a 2nd car and only cover about 3000 miles a year, so will it quallify for classic car insurance ? Also, any advice on what to look out for on an early MX5, would be gratefully received.
• RAC, AA or Green Flag? 2 Mar 2008 (Forum)
  Thanks Andrew P.S Car is Network Q car, surprised they do not supply a 12month breakdown service? Just warranty.
• peugeot fuel economy 28 Nov 2000 (Forum)
  i own a peugeot 406 2ltr glx saloon and was wondering if anybody else was suffering from very poor fuel economy 18.4 mpg around town?i get low 30s on a motorway run at 80-85 mph the car is fully peugeot serviced and runs very well. how much difference will turning the a/c off? the car has covered 55k miles
• Mazda CX-7 - Let down by Mazda customer service. 19 Jan 2016 (Forum)
  I wrote letter to Mazda customer service in UK about problem I got as well as RECAL for those engines with same problems. Mazda refused to cover the cost of 700 pounds and reason for that is the services weren’t done on time! It shouldn’t matter as this is ENGINE FAULT and mazda should cover it! Decided to go ahead  and After paying 700 pounds I went back to Mazda Tamworth and hit them with bill and complain that they didn’t check properly my car.
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  Should I replace my diesel car with a hybrid or electric vehicle and, if so, which one? 5 Nov 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I own a Skoda Yeti diesel, which I have used for towing a caravan for the past six years. Due to our advancing years, we have decided to give up caravanning...
• Alfa Spider - dead car battery after purchase of second hand car 22 Mar 2013 (Forum)
  Does anyone know if the sale of Goods Act ( i.e. the car being not fit for purpose) covers buying a second hand car from a dealer, when the next day after the sale, the battery had to be replaced because it was at the end of its 'life' and would not start the car following a frosty morning?
• VW Polo - Advice Needed For The Best Possible Outcome 6 Apr 2024 (Forum)
  After citing Consumer Protection that the onus is on him to prove it didn't already have a fault or wear already in the engine things got a little heated and we left with him stating 'It's the end of the week, lets leave it there, nothing will happen till next week now' The following day, which was a Saturday, we got a call at 5pm stating 'Everyone had gone home so I've taken the engine cover off (this was the first time the cover had been off which is crucial as you will see) and found the problem' 'It's the oil sensor, he has hit something in the road and the car lost all its oil' I know nothing about cars but I am not stupid.
• BMW 318i 2006 - Fuel Leak on Used Car - What Do I Do? 9 Sep 2019 (Forum)
  Hoping somebody might have an idea as consumer rights helplines are closed for the weekend. On 20th July I bought a 2006 BMW 318i with 85k for £2650 from a used car dealer. At the time of purchase he wrote 6 month warranty at the top of the invoice & gave me documents for a 6 month warranty from WMS. Due to the age of the car it only gives a 3 star warranty which doesn't appear to cover a massive amount, but figured it gave me a bit of piece of mind.
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  The timing chain on my 2013 Renault Clio has failed - should I push for Renault to cover the full repair costs? 18 Jul 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I've owned my 2013 Renault Clio 0.9 since new and it has done 36,500 miles. The car has a full service history. The timing chain has failed and is currently...
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  My Range Rover fob won't activate the locking system and now the car has immobilised - what do I do? 28 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
  The key fob for my Range Rover P38 will not activate the central locking and the car will not start, it has been immobilised. I am not covered by any insurance...
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  Ford Kuga power steering failure 15 Aug 2015 (Ask HJ)
  My Ford Kuga recently had a serious issue with the power steering failing suddenly while parking. Ford advised it was a ECU fault and that there was no...
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  Comment on diesel particulate filters 27 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
  There are vast numbers of diesel cars on the roads and many models are now only available with diesel engines. Not all of these vehicles can be being...
• Hyundai Veloster - Gear change noise 2 Aug 2016 (Forum)
  Car has covered 35000 and just passed MOT with no advisories.    Will return car to dealer again, but any suggestions or advice appreciated. 
• Ford Focus - Can A/C comp. leak coolant? 31 Jul 2006 (Forum)
  my car has lost about half a litre of coolant in maybe 2 weeks, and the a/c compressor is covered in a fluid deposit. does any engine coolant flow through the a/c compressor? my intial thought was that it was the water pump leaking, but can only see a/c comp from bottom of car?
• Auctionview: what does 'track' mean? 7 Jun 2005 (Forum)
  I've subscribed to auctionview and have found I have the option of 'tracking' certain cars that go up for sale. What does this option actually do? I was hoping it could then tell me the price that the car sold for after the auction is over but can't seem to find this information? Is there any other way of finding this out except for hoping HJ's auction reports cover the car I want?
• On-Car Wheel balancing in London Area 14 Jun 2004 (Forum)
  HELP! Can anyone pls tell me where I can get wheels balanced on the car, preferably in London area? I have a 1955 Citroen Traction Avant, and the bracket to hold the hubcap covers the central hole, and no-one has a 5-stud adapter/cone big enough to fit the wheel from the back.
• Is This Normal? 10 Jul 2003 (Forum)
  I was checking over the car today, it's a Micra 1L, W Reg, and underneath the car what I think is the sump is half covered in greasy oil. There are no drips and it is not losing any oil, I get six monthly oil changes and have never had to top it up.