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• Peugeot 307 (2001 - 2007) - 04 1.6 110hdi squeak / chirp on startup / clutch 2 May 2009 (Forum)
  Opening the bonnet, and looking at the engine, these seem to be coming from the driver's side of the engine bay, perhaps from the area immediately to the side of the plastic engine cover. The car has covered 96K miles, always serviced on the dot, and had the DMF and clutch replaced at 93K after failure (peugeot main dealer, it was my father's company car). Otherwise a nice car (apart from the blasted fan running on when stopped).
• Ford Focus (1998 - 2004) - V5C incorrect tax class 10 Jan 2009 (Forum)
  The DVLA know more about this car than I do: the V5C lists make / model / variant / version, together with a full set of exhaust emissions (sections V1 > V5). Is it really necessary for me to approach Ford for a covering letter, or is there an easier way of doing this?
• Honda Accord UK (2003 - 2008) - tram lining on 17" allos 19 Jan 2006 (Forum)
  The car went in for a service and the dealer deflated the tyres to the ?correct pressures? and told me that the front tyres were well worn edge and would be good for no more than 2000 miles (The car has covered 7900 miles from new).
• Weathershield Fabric from Covercraft 17 Feb 2008 (Forum)
  Been investigating a new car-cover for my convertible which is long-term stored outdoors, and had some fabric samples in from covercraft. Their mos texpensive fabric is called Weathershield, but looks incredibly thin and fine, and has tiny holes in it when you hold it up to the light.
• Punto emissions 5 Jun 2007 (Forum)
  It got so hot the plastic timing belt cover melted. Could the extreme heat have damaged a sensor? Any ideas for the gradual deterioration at fast idle?
• VW / Audi long life servicing experience 28 Dec 2005 (Forum)
  Hello, Sorry if this should be in technical section, but I decided it was more of a subject for discussion. We have two cars - one Audi A4 (petrol), and a just aquired VW sharan (TDi). Both are on the variable servicing plan - the Audi is now 15 months old, but has only covered 8K and is indicating that a service will be due in the next 6K or about 3 months time, so given the low mileage I have no problem with that, but the Sharan is the main family workhorse and will cover anything up to 20K per year.
• Peugeot 406 Estate - radio, brake lights 11 May 2005 (Forum)
  Fine except for a couple of faults. Firstly, the high-level brake light does not work, and it had been covered with a strip of black sticky tape by the previous owner - presumably some sort of MOT evasion measure! I can't work out how to get into it - does anyone know? The owners handbook shows how to replace bulbs (5 x 5w) for the saloon model, but my estate doesn't have the same removable cover inside the car.
• Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV - Just bought car from approved dealer 10 Sep 2020 (Forum)
    I looked underneath and found this http://imgur.com/gallery/kr2ATFv I sign and collected car 5 days ago.  The whole front suspension and sump tray is full of mud and hay And all the suspension and axles are covered in rust. Is this acceptable to reject car? Thanks in advance,  James  
• BMW 520 i 1994 - Insure for the day car insurance 28 Feb 2017 (Forum)
  Need to collect my daughters BMW 520i and arrange to sell it from my house. The car is in the way and she needs the room on her drive. The car is a 1994 BMW Tourer with less than 40000 miles unbelievably and its in remarkable condition for its year. But although it has Mot and tax there is no insurance.
• New Vauxhall Meriva. - Clicking sound. 28 Nov 2010 (Forum)
  Like everywhere else,my village is covered with snow.I was driving up the hill this morning and when my car was getting stuck in the snow,there was a continuous clicking/ratcheting sound coming from thefront and the car wasn't moving forward.What would this sound be.The car is fitted with Traction Control and ESP plus.Is it anything to do with these?
• Garage/Dealer used car "warranty" 24 Aug 2007 (Forum)
  Hi, I've just made a few calls for cars im looking into , and some of the places are offering a wararnty supplied by "APA Customer Protect" for non wear and tear faults on the car. Tried looking through the site and using google and co, nothing has come up.
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  I let a friend drive my car and he got a ticket - can the police now take me to court if he had no insurance? 10 Oct 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I permitted my friend from Belgium to drive my car. I received a speeding ticket and gave his name and address to the police. They asked for proof of insurance...
• Pug 306 1.8 XU7 emissions control? 12 Oct 2002 (Forum)
  Genuine 15k miles, and puts a smile on my face every time I borrow it. I can't believe that a relatively budget second car, with such uncomplicated pretentions, can go, handle, ride, and otherwise entertain like it does! Anyway, to the reason for the post, which follows from an earlier one on the same subject: The car had covered a genuine 15k miles when we purchased it a few weeks ago, as borne out by knowing it's previous owner (from new), and the FPSH.
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  Motor Trade Newbie - Please Help ! 4 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have recently decided to become a part-time motor trader, purchasing from auction houses with the intention of selling on for profit. I have have in...
• JAGUAR X TYPE 2.0D 2007 - JAGUAR X TYPE CODE 34 / FLASHING CODE 34 / 33 7 Aug 2020 (Forum)
  Pushed seat back and Removed the two front bolts holding down the front passenger side seat, then pulled seat forward to show back cover covering the 4 front passenger side seat bolts, removed this cover, and then removed these bolts, From front of seat tipped seat backwards to I could see the two pretensioner wire that go into the connector at the front of the seat. then got my new pretensioner out of the box, and compared it to the one I had in my car, I had ordered the wrong colour, my car has a black one, the one I had ordered was sable in colour.
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  My Audi A4 is suffering a DPF fault - what is causing it? 2 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I drive a three-year-old Audi A4 TDI and cover 85 miles each day to and from my place of work. My total annual mileage is roughly 28,000. On 5 November...
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  Car in for warranty repair - should I have to pay for a courtesy car? 26 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Can you tell me if I should be forced to pay for a courtesy car? My 2011 Renault Megane has suffered head gasket problems and it’s going to be off the...
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  Used car warranty - what does it cover? 17 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I recently purchased a 2006 Audi A4 Avant quattro £8500. It was 34 days ago, and as of two days ago, the DPF light has come on and won't go off. And now...
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  Should my 'trade purchase' come with a warranty? 4 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My stepdaughter is buying a Mazda2 from her father who is a corporate manager for Volvo. It's an 08-plate part exchange vehicle. He knew she was looking...
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  Why did my Ford Mondeo diesel lose power under acceleration? 27 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I was driving my 2003 Ford Mondeo diesel estate yesterday and I was about to accelerate to overtake a lorry at 60mph when I lost all power and my glow...