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• Accident write off. 22 Apr 2003 (Forum)
  Assuming: 1) The insuers arranges collection to a garage who then quotes for repair. The insurers write the car off, and the car is collected from the garage (not know where taken) The insurers make an offer 2) The car is still owned by you. 3) If you turn down the offer (below reasonable market value), who is reponsible for the storage fees - the insurer or the policyholder, whilst an settlement is agreed?
• legal warranty from trader? 9 Jan 2003 (Forum)
  Trader said that they had no legal obligation to replace if it passed an MOT. Trader did say that major components were covered but not wear and tear items. I have only done 300 miles since purchasing car. Where do I stand.. except in the ....
• Car security. 30 Dec 2001 (Forum)
  I wish to improve the secuity on my ancient '88 Jetta 16v. All the car has at present is a set of armoured door plates, a set of looking wheel nuts, and a Jetta GL badge on the back. A friend has commented that he doesnt think i will see an insurance premium reduction from fitting a CAT2 immobiliser, so i have considered an autolock total enclosure steering cover, and a cheap alarm which i will fit myself- suggesions on which alarm are welcome.
• Alfa Romeo Giulia - Part of inner wheelhouse painted with Hammerite 15 Mar 2023 (Forum)
  Hi all, part of my inner wheel house has been painted with Hammerite (regular, not car-specific). Before painting, I'm told the car had very, very mild first stages of rust. The car took a hit to its quarter panel. It's a rather recent car (2021). Would you keep it, or try to scrub it off and cover with epoxy primer + waxoyl or similiar?
• Ford focus mk2 - Warranty on car part 30 Mar 2022 (Forum)
  Hi all, Ive had a wheel bearing/Hub start to fail on my car after being fitted 14 months ago and not covering even 18k miles. The seller on eBay has stated to me that it must of been fitted by a registered mechanic and a headed letter of proof for fitting and the fault is needed.
• Porsche Boxster 2008 - Service due warning 1 Apr 2016 (Forum)
  I bought this car from a garage this time last year and enjoyed last summer with it covering 3500 miles or so. The garage had serviced the car and told me that it would not need doing for two years. The car was in storage since last October and was run occaisionly.
• Deposit on car over phone, does DSR apply? 17 Apr 2012 (Forum)
  Hi folks, Quick question - if I put a deposit down on a car over the phone, then travel to inspect it / complete the transaction in person, do Distance Selling Regs apply? I know the car and spec is ok, just having not seen it I don't want to turn up and its covered in stone chips or smells of smoke inside etc.
• BMW 3-Series E46 (1998 - 2005) - Unbelievable high mileage cars/BMW 2.8i 25 Nov 2008 (Forum)
  Being a lover of my own E46 328i SE I have just been chatting with a local garage mechanic who has a customer who has owned the same model of car from new that has covered a whopping 276,000 miles with no engine work carried out on it just serviced at the required intervals. I guess mine is just run in at 110,000....LOL. Any more site members have any high mileage car stories?
• Physical Car Security Device 23 Dec 2006 (Forum)
  Hi, My old corsa was nearly nicked but I managed to chase them off and now I'm looking for a car lock as I need to keep the car for at least another year. I was looking at the market and found it hard to find reviews on the current models. Are the Autolok 2000 plus or EXS the best steering locks on the market?
• Ford Focus Instrument Panel 26 Sep 2005 (Forum)
  Until yesterday I had not used my Ford Focus 1.6 (2003) for 4 weeks. The car has been kept in a garage. Yesterday before starting the car, I noticed that the Fuel Guage & Temperature Guage read approximately 1/3 before turning on the ignition!. The car started first runs OK, the guages then read as expected, but on turning off the ignition and parking the car the guages not zero.
• is no claims bonus insurance worth it? 1 Aug 2004 (Forum)
  Hi, Just bought a second hand 2001 ford focus for 6K. So now have two cars, and a 5 years no claim. I was able to get my 5 years on both cars, but now, feel with two cars, it i am in a bash with one, i could be in trouble. It will cost me £50 per year per car for a no claims cover insurance, which means i am allowed 2 bashes in 3 years, and can keep the no claims.
• Tyre ware 18 Feb 2002 (Forum)
  Whilst pumping up my tyres the other day, I noticed thatone of the fronts is badly worn whilst all the other 3 are still in very good condition. (The car is rear wheel drive). I bought the car 2nd hand from a dealer and it has only covered 17k miles. I presume that this is a problem with the tracking (unless someone can tell me otherwise) and I have not hit any curbs/big potholes etc.....
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  Is a £40 car insurance cancellation fee reasonable? 7 Mar 2025 (Ask HJ)
  I recently cancelled my car insurance as illness has forced me to stop driving and was told there was a £40 admin fee. I asked if I could complain and...
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  An AA inspection found an oil leak in my new car - how do I guarantee the dealer fix it before buying? 15 Jul 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I'm buying a 2012 Ford Mondeo Estate from a trade dealer. Before committing I decided to have an AA inspection. The inspection found oil on the lower engine...
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  My insurance isn't showing on askMID - what should I do? 6 Jul 2017 (Ask HJ)
  My car is insured but doesn't show on askMID. I've phoned the insurer several times but it has done nothing about it. What should I do?
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  Why do drivers pull their handbrakes on so hard? 23 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
  During over 50 years of driving experience, it has always been a puzzle to me as to why it is that, when parking on a level road, so many drivers attempt...
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  Should I demand an oil change for my 2012 BMW X3? 8 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Our 2012 BMW F25 X3 is almost a year old. The on-screen computer recommends the next service in 11 months, the car having covered 5600 miles from new,...
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  Will the airbags still work in my 1997 Mercedes-Benz C-Class? 11 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have owned a 1997 Mercedes-Benz C180 from new and it has now covered 97,000 miles. It has never been in an accident. I seem to remember that airbags...
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  Buying a Mitsubishi Shogun - Is this reasonable? 15 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Is £16K reasonable for a 51K mile, May 2009 Shogun Elegance (with sat nav and reversing camera)? Car was last serviced at 42K miles in March 2012 -...
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  Which small, punchy car to replace my daughter's SEAT Ibiza? 3 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My daughter is planning to replace her 2003 SEAT Ibiza next year and has a shortlist including the Fiesta 1.4 Zetec, Mazda 2 1.5 Sport and Renault Clio...