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• Daewoo Matiz - Cracked Windscreen 16 Aug 2010 (Forum)
  Cracks in the windscreen do not just suddenly materialise and I am certain something was dropped on it. He told me that I should check my insurance to see if I have windscreen cover/ excess. I assumed that seeing as the crack occurred on his premises, while the car was in his care, he would just replace it especially as I had just forked out almost £400 for the MOT. Surely, I should not be expected to cover the costs through my insurance?
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  Drum sick 29 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Passat estate three years old. There is a drumming noise possibly from the rear of the car, mainly at speeds between 50 and 60 mph. My service...
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  Is this a good price for a 2003 MINI Cooper with just 11,000 miles? 27 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have seen a MINI Cooper 1.6 2003 with only 11,000 miles and one owner. The asking price is £6495 - is this a fair price for this car in immaculate condition...
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  Privileged information 17 Jan 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I am the second owner of a 1994 LHD Renault Twingo, imported twelve years ago. I receive a good insurance deal from Privilege, but out of curiosity I recently...
• Nissan Bluebird (1986 - 1990) - Anything bad to look out for? 15 Sep 2008 (Forum)
  I can't remember the last time I saw one on the road! Grandad has owned the car from new and it has only covered 40k miles. It's just passed its MOT for another year and has service history. Friend has asked me to give it the once over for him, and I should be able to cover most bases, however I was wondering if any BR contributors have any specific experience of this model as I've never dealt with one before.
• Car insurance - incorrect details 14 Jun 2011 (Forum)
  I am of the opinion that, although he accidently entered incorrect details and he requested cover for a provisional driving licence, that is the cover that his insurer quoted for and was happy to provide. He did not set out to deceive anyone and should he have had to make a claim during those 12 months (thankfully he didn't), he would not have been covered.
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  Courtesy car damage 15 Dec 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I was lent a brand new A5 by Tonbridge Audi today and due to logistics of transfering my toddler to this car I didn't have a thorough look at it. When...
• best used car mag ? 9 Nov 2001 (Forum)
  This mag covered every angle in the used car game, great stories about car dealers antics,mystery shoppers visiting showrooms unveiling scandulous selling scams. I'm not aware of any other used car mags on the market but it seems strange considering the used car business is far larger than the new car market.
• Ford Fiesta 2014 zetec - FIESTA radio stopped working 11 Aug 2017 (Forum)
   The Ford radio picture is there when you press the on button but absolutely nothing else. None of the buttons do anything when pressed.  Do these cars still have a code? Also is it covered on the warranty?  Many thanks 
• Daimler Double Six - Export specifications 14 Mar 2016 (Forum)
  I'm in the market for a late model Daimler Double Six ( series 3 ( 6.0L ), and have seen a couple of re-imports of Japanese cars, ( which have the advantage of being RHD ).  There's  a Haynes owners manual that covers the American export model, but I can't seem to find any specification info for the Japanese export model.
• AUDI TT 2.0 LITRE PETROL ROADSTER 2009 REG - When does the cam belt need changing? 30 Mar 2014 (Forum)
  I have been advised by the Audi Dealership that the cam belt needs changing after 5 years old - the car has covered approximately 23000 miles, mainly short journeys around town.
• KIA cee'd - Malfunction Indicator Light 13 Jan 2014 (Forum)
  My malfunction Indicator lamp suddenly came on the other evening and when reading the handbook it indicated it could be a fault in the engine emisson system and to get the vehicle checked by Kia dealer.  Has anybody else experienced this problem and if so what was the outcome.  The car is now with a Kia dealer andI am assured that the fault will be covered by the 7 year warranty.
• Subaru Legacy and Outback Petrol (2004 - 2009) - Door mirror/indication unit 15 Sep 2009 (Forum)
  I had a small accident with a tree falling on my car and subsequently have a broken lens cover on the n/s door mirror indication unit. Will I have to replace the whole unit or can the window/lens be replaced. If replacing the whole door mirror is this a straightforward job?
• Ford mondeo- washer jet 26 May 2006 (Forum)
  I investigated the cause and it turns out that the water in the rear seems to be collecting in the boot rather than washing the screen. Now would you expect this to be covered under warranty on a 16month old car? Ford seem to say no, I think its a design flaw. Anyone else had a similar issue?
• Nissan Almera gearbox 29 Dec 2005 (Forum)
  The gearbox on SWMBO's 2000-reg Nissan Almera (1.4 petrol)has just packed in: 1. What would have caused it to go so soon? The car has covered 62,000 miles. 2. When replacing the gearbox, would it also be prudent to change the clutch? I'm wondering if changing the clutch while changing the gearbox would only add the price of a clutch to the total cost of the job?
• Heated front screen 1 Mar 2004 (Forum)
  I have a ford scorpio with a tinted heated front screen, it is fitted as standard to the car. I have a small crack in the windscreen, if it failed the mot on this, would my fully comp insurance cover the replacement without effecting the no claims bonus. I know these screens are very expensive, only thing mentioned in the policy is the standard excess payment to replace the screen. anyone had to claim on these ?
• Paintwork scratch: vandals or natural? 15 Aug 2003 (Forum)
  There were some yoofs hanging around my car last night (3AM). When I got into work this morning I noticed a 6inch scratch in the paintwork below the passenger door. The scratch was covered by a film of black grease so I am tempted to think it was not done last night.
• Insurance 26 Dec 2001 (Forum)
  My car insurance will be due early in Jan. I am a wrinkly with full prot n/c bonus. Comprehensive cover for owner only needed (i.e. one driver). Have insured through Royal Sun Alliance for some years, by far the best quote.
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  What's the best way for an Australian to get UK car insurance? 4 Apr 2018 (Ask HJ)
  My daughter's partner has moved here from Australia and initially could only obtain car insurance on a monthly basis. The insurance company has now terminated...
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  What is the best way to insure a learner driver? 11 Aug 2022 (Ask HJ)
  What are the best options for getting my 17-year-old son insured whilst learning to drive?