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• 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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  Disaffection with disconnection 26 Sep 2009 (Ask HJ)
  After a few weeks of research I purchased a 2001 VW Golf cabriolet on 6 July. The car was advertised on eBay, but due to being located only 40 miles away...
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  I want an electric car but worry about range and charge time. What do you think? 13 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I'm almost at point of purchase of a new vehicle to replace my ageing, although utterly reliable, Citroen C5. I find myself wanting to do the eco thing...
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  VW Golf 2-00 TDI new purchase August 2009 - Cause of water ingress to driver footwell? 9 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Excellent car with no problems until just prior to expiry of 3 year warranty, I found standing water in driver footwell following long round trip Bristol...
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  A towed vehicle hit my wife's car on a roundabout - who's liable? 15 May 2017 (Ask HJ)
  My wife is due in court in July for an accident that happened in December 2015. She turned right on roundabout (already negotiating around) when a car...
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  Why does Volvo only make the 3-litre T6 as a diesel variant? 2 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have always been a Volvo fan and own currently a top-end 2002 Volvo 2.4T V70 that needs replacing. On looking around for a V70/XC70 replacement I find,...
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  DPF regeneration problem with Passat 16 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  The DPF light suprisingly came on after a motorway run between Liverpool and Northumberland. I tried the usual of driving as the manual stated, but an...
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  Should I accept a free service from Skoda after Skoda Assist left us stranded in France? 9 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  On holiday in France, my Skoda Superb TDI 170 DSG Elegance Estate kept going into 'safe' mode. This meant that the car would not drive at more than 80kmh...
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  How should I prepare my car for driving across Belgium, Holland, France and Germany? 4 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Later next month I will be driving to Germany. The trip will also include visits to Belgium, Holland and France. To comply with the European driving requirements...
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  Why are military personnel penalised on car insurance based on the location of their barracks? 10 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Why don't insurance companies recognise the greater security surrounding cars owned by members of HM Forces living in barracks? I am stationed in one of...
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  An elderly relative's renewal premium is sky-high - what can we do to lower it? 29 Jan 2018 (Ask HJ)
  An elderly relative (86 and in good health) has been quoted a renewal premium of £1562 by Lexus, with whom he has been for some years, for his 2009 Lexus...
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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?