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  Sawtooth Tyre Wear 17 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I recently bought new front tyres (Dunlop SS Max) for my 09-plate Octiavia vRS (30K Miles). The existing tyres were not excessively worn (5mm plus remaining),...
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  Why doesn't my warranty cover gearbox damage sustained to my Zafira due to a failed needle roller bearing? 22 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I wonder if you can offer any advice on the following situation? A 2-year Mechanical Breakdown Insurance from Auto Protect, purchased via the dealer in...
• Satnav, car keys and house keys 28 Oct 2014 (Forum)
  Just a suggestion. Forgive me if if this has recently been covered on here. May I suggest people don't have car and house keys on the same keyring. If you do and you have a satnav in your car, with a 'Home' option, don't be surprised that if your car is stolen you find your house broken into shortly afterwards.
• Borrowed car from brother - it's been stolen... 26 Aug 2014 (Forum)
  Hi. With my brothers permission, I borrowed his car as mine was at the mechanics, and he was going on holiday. Travelled to see family last night, and the car has been stolen overnight. I drive his car via TP insurance of my policy, so I'm not named on his and my insurance doesn't cover theft of any other car.
• any - The Sun. attack on nhs cars 5 Jun 2012 (Forum)
  I do wish the headline  grabbers would consider this, and also consider the lower grade staff who are poorly re-imbursed for their essential use. we have given up using my car to take her to anywhere as the costs are no longer covered.
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  I am having problems with my Nissan Juke's gearbox - will my warranty pair for the repairs? 20 Mar 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I have had my Nissan Juke since last September. It was starting to shudder but I didn’t think it could be anything serious or a red light would show. I’ve...
• RTA advice 23 Sep 2008 (Forum)
  My bike is wrecked - back wheel competely smashed where he impacted me, which at least proves he hit me. My bike is covered under my household contents, but I don't know if that covers claims against others? His vehicle does not come up on the insurance database as being covered. So how do I claim against him? Do I get his details from the Police?
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  Why does my Land Rover Discovery 3's warranty only cover repairs up to £3000? 26 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have owned from new a Land Rover Discovery 3 which is coming up to five years old. I have taken out Land Rover's extended warranty for each of the two...
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  What's the minimum mileage a car should do to keep it in good condition? 27 Mar 2018 (Ask HJ)
  No single car meets all my needs. I'm prepared to have two, but only cover about 4000 miles a year in aggregate. I'm aware that under-used cars deteriorate...
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  Maintain an old car or buy a new one? 22 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I currently run a 2001 Volkswagen Golf 1.4 for personal and business use. I've calculated that in the past 12 months I've covered 12,000 miles but my expenses...
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  Is there room for negotiation when buying a used car from a dealer? 27 Jul 2020 (Ask HJ)
  My wife's lease car comes to an end next month. As a fan of MINI, having leased for the last decade or so, she would like to stick with the brand. I've...
• Material insurance exclusion - check your policy!! 22 Jun 2017 (Forum)
    You may be driving a car that's had an accident and if you need to claim at some point from Admiral, you should know that you may not have the cover you think you have. Most of us know that there are exclusions for certain things that won't be covered, for which there is a limit or there are terms explaining how certain events might be dealt with (such as damage caused by a stolen car).
• Ford Focus II (2004 - 2007) - Ford Direct warranty or lack of it 22 Mar 2009 (Forum)
  The cars previous owner had delayed the first service until 14000 miles so i was aware the manufacturers 3 yr warranty was void, but was comfortable with the ford direct 2 yr warranty and this included 2 yrs breakdown cover.
• I dont see anyone using snowchains anymore 16 Jan 2010 (Forum)
  Are they still legal if they are are they any good.Tonight on my way home was exciting lots of bmw,s stuck on small uphill gradients sliding all over the place getting nowhere most of the front wheel drive cars not doing too bad .But i never saw any cars with snow chains on the tyres I used to see them years ago but not anymore .During this patch of global warming when we are covered in snow and ice is it worth getting some chains for the car what do you all think Tony
• Mazda Mazda 6 (2008 -) - 08 2.0 lots of stone chips 3 Dec 2009 (Forum)
  The front of my car is covered in stone chips and lots of them. You aspect some in everyday driving but not this many there are simply loads and I only do about 8000 miles a year. Colour of the 6 is Dark Red. I am wondering if it is poor quality paint used by mazda but not sure how a could sort the problem as they are likley to say it is every day wear on the car but I have never had a car so prone to getting so many chips.
• Vauxhall Vectra C (2002 - 2008) - Swap from 2006 Focus 26 Oct 2008 (Forum)
  Local Vauxhall Dealers has 2008 57 plate Vauxhall 1.9 CDTi 120 SRI for sale at £7995. Current car is a Focus 2 1.8TDCI Sport. Focus is a bit cramped in the boot when we go away and rear legroom is not great for our kids in a car seats... Would people change or am I wasting £2k? Focus needs Breakdown cover, tyres and wipers soon.
• Boot / Loadspace liners 3 Aug 2008 (Forum)
  Just didn't fancy a Roman tiled cushion effect car boot was all. ;-0 Any thoughts ? P.S. Cars in mind are a Mondeo Mk3 Estate and a Vauxhall Signum
• Smokey 1997 406 1.9td 14 Mar 2007 (Forum)
  Hi, i am the owner of a rather smokey 1997 Peugeot 406 1.9td. I have owned the car for two and a half years now, but in the last few months it has become quite smokey. The car uses no oil and runs fine so it cant be a worn out engine. (engine has covered 150k) and no lights have come up on the dash to say there is a problem with the injector pump.
• Advice On Buying A VW Polo 4 Apr 2006 (Forum)
  Hi there, I am thinking of buying a vw polo 1.4SE W reg (2000) 75 BHP. The car has covered 23000 miles and seems in good condition..there a two slight scrapes on the rear bumper but thats about it. It has full service history, with the last two services from local garages. In the last service the tooth belt, which I assume is the cam belt, was changed.
• Jump-start using a Volvo V70? 13 Dec 2005 (Forum)
  Hi Wanted to jump-start a car using the Volvo V70 as the good-battery car. The manual tells you where to connect cables when you want to jump-start the V70 itself (using terminals under bonnet rather than direct to battery in boot) but not what to do where the V70 is the good-battery car.