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• Alfa 156 wipers? 9 Mar 2003 (Forum)
  Also it was not covered by the warranty. After some phoning around they found that if I replaced the motor and the wiper linkage/assembly then they could source one in seven days but it would cost me £20 more. Obviously I had to accept as my car was off the road.
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  What car do you recommend for £20k that's quiet and reliable? 31 Jul 2024 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking for recommendations for a used saloon or estate. I have a budget of around £20k. Ideally the car would be a maximum of 6 years old. The key...
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  Is a petrol Toyota Yaris good for motorways or should we switch to a small diesel car? 20 Mar 2023 (Ask HJ)
  My grandson commutes 64 miles each day on mostly motorways. He has a 2016 Toyota Yaris petrol with 44,000 miles on the clock. Would you advise him to change...
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  Is a replacement fly wheel covered by my warranty? 14 Jan 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a used 2017 Audi A6 Avant in April 2021 with 29,000 miles on the clock from a main dealer. It's now January 2022, the car has a mileage of 45,000...
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  How do I get a car on SORN to a garage to be MoTd? 14 Oct 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I have a car on SORN and need to use it. It has no MoT so how do I get it to a garage to be tested? Do I need to insure it?
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  Is it right that my new car should need the air conditioning serviced after just 18 months? 28 Jun 2018 (Ask HJ)
  My BMW dealer has told me that the air conditioning on my 318d will require servicing in October by which time the car will only be 18 months old. I presume...
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  Leaky BMW 3 Series convertible 3 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a used BMW 3 Series convertible in February and have had continuous issues with water ingress. I took it back to the dealer, who ‘fixed’ it with...
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  Who should cover my hire car charges after an accident? 22 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My insurance company gave me permission to hire a car whilst waiting for either my car to be repaired or the total loss costs paid. Because of various...
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  MoT - can you still take the car in a month before it expires? 9 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
  In the past, before MoTs were computerised, you could take your car in for a test upto a month before old MoT expired and, if it failed, you could still...
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  Sandwich curse 5 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
  In David Williams recent article there were several examples of people being prosecuted for 'Not being in control of their car' due to eating in their...
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  How can I legally get my daughter's SORNed car to a Nissan garage for scrappage? 11 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My daughter's car has been on a SORN for a couple of years and is not covered by any insurance. She wants to take it for an MOT in order to trade-in on...
• Classic Car Insurance - Major Hassle! 13 Feb 2005 (Forum)
  I would then claim a refund if/when I sold the older car in a month or two's time. The broker agreed this and took a credit card payment for the additional amount. Anyway, this morning I rang the broker because there was an error on the cover note for the new car.
• Insurance cover demands - Am I dreaming? 20 Jul 2002 (Forum)
  The Background: I have held my full licence since July 1982, and without wishing to tempt fate, have remained accident and conviction free. I currently...
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  Should the dealer replace a chipped windscreen on a secondhand car my son has bought? 21 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My son recently agreed to purchase a secondhand car from a large reputable main dealer. Before taking delivery but after signing and paying for it he noticed...
• Insurance for exporting car 2 Dec 2011 (Forum)
  But I've read the terms and conditions for the short term insurance companies and the ones that do apply cover in Europe only do so if the start and end of the journey is in the UK.  I've tried searching Google for a company that sells what I need but just couldn't find one.
• Digital odometers 18 Apr 2005 (Forum)
  If so, then surely when it comes to selling said car, although the running gear will have covered the accumulated mileage, the engine wouldn't have.
• How much is it worth? 26 Jan 2005 (Forum)
  Hi Roomers, My fiancee is considering selling her car, to free up some cash for a house deposit, and i need a price for her car.... 2003 (53 Plate) Vauxhall Corsa 1.2 16v Design 3 door in black sapphire pearlescent. She has owned the car since new and has only covered 2000 miles.
• Theft Insurance 17 Mar 2003 (Forum)
  This is a question about a general principle, I dont have full details as the incident happened 200 miles from here, so I can't look at the policy. My daughter's car (a J reg Nova) was stolen at the weekend. It's since been found,having crashed into another car. The culprit got away. My daughter's coverage is TPFT only and my questions are: Is she covered for the damage?
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  I need a second hand car for £15k - what do you suggest? 26 Jun 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I'm in the market for a second-hand car and I'm interested in an Evoque or similar semi-luxury car for up to £15,000. The catch is that I would prefer...
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  Dealer warranty is not worth the paper it is written on - what are my options? 22 Jul 2014 (Ask HJ)
  A couple of months ago I bought a used BMW 5 Series (2011) from a dealer. The car was sold with a warranty, which covers all suspension and parts. A month...