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• Audi TT - 18 mths old - corroded disks 23 Feb 2006 (Forum)
  An Audi TT with 14K on the clock has corroded front disks - not worn but rusted and as such give grinding noises. According to the Audi dealer who sold the car the disks are not covered by warranty but will need to be paid for - disks and fitting inc VAT = £200 approx - the existing pads are fine and not needing replaced - the car is not thashed but driven as one would expect from a performance car.
• Valuation required 4 Feb 2006 (Forum)
  Hi, I know there are the guides for prices, but I was looking to get a 'real life' indication from you guys on what money I should be looking for on my wifes car. Looks like we could end up trading it in as she can't do without a car (work needs)... Car is a Vauxhall Corsa 1999 on a 'V' plate. 1.2 16v Club. 5dr in Silver.. very nice car and has covered 25k miles.
• Cheapest car rental I've ever had (USA) 28 Nov 2005 (Forum)
  Well, Just booked a rental car for use while in Arizona for a couple of days. Got a rate of $14.97 per day from Travelocity. Cant beat that but I understand that they usually get you on the insurances/CDW etc. Fortunately my US issued credit cards cover me for all that nonsense if I use the card to pay for the car.
• GAP insurance - worth it? 11 Dec 2003 (Forum)
  What do you all think? Recently collected new car (MR2, it's lovely!) and the salesman is pushing GAP insurance. I won't bore you with the details but the car is effectively not financed and Tesco will replace the car like-for-like if written off within 12 months.
• Car for 1000 miles a week 1 Jul 2002 (Forum)
  I'm considering getting a car to do a 1000 mile a week commute until a new house is purchased. Current ideas are Pegeot 405 diesel or Citroen ZX diesel - early 90s for under a grand. I don't want to spend more than £1000 but it would be an advantage if it had some resale value or could tow a 1000 kg trailer / car combo.
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  Should I sell or keep my depreciating diesel? 9 Mar 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a new diesel car in 2017 before retiring. Now we're in lockdown and can't afford to upgrade. I do low mileage and the car has depreciated dramatically....
• mechatronics faulty extended warranty 12 Nov 2020 (Forum)
  Car is seat leon 63 reg mileage 77k. So the garage whom i purchased the car from their warranty had expired and i decided to purchase seat extended warranty on 5th October and it had a start date of 5th November as like all warranties there is a 30 day period.
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  What's the best long distant cruiser for £20k? 1 May 2015 (Ask HJ)
  We have a 2007 Citroen C4 VTR+ HDi hatchback and cover about 15,000 miles a year. We need to replace it with a comfortable car with reasonable carrying...
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  Fiat 500 petrol injection failure warning light flashing - is it safe to drive the car? 6 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
  The injection failure warning light on my car is flashing. Is it safe to drive about 15 miles to my local dealer or do I need to arrange a tow truck? If...
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  Buying a high-mileage A3 2 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking at swapping my 2001 B6 A4 for an A3. I've found a very reasonably priced 2006 2.0 TFSI S line special edition for £5,500. The car has had one...
• Renault Laguna TimingBelt/Steering Probs 23 Jul 2004 (Forum)
  Our problem though, is that a problem developed with the power steering too. Steering was fine until car stopped when the belt went, but it couldn't be steered during tow home and fluid leaked from car thereafter. Garage says two hoses have gone and it's going to cost £400 for repair bill, as this problem has nothing to do with belt failure.
• Toyota RAV4 - Advice on Part-Exchanging My 2008 Honda CR-V for a 24 Aug 2024 (Forum)
  Hi all!  We're in the process of buying our first second-hand car and could really use some advice. We've put down a refundable deposit on a 2017 Toyota RAV4 2.5 VVT-i Excel AWD with 48,000 miles on the clock (in grey). The car is priced at £17,500. We visited the dealer to inspect the car and found a few issues: - There are some chips and paintwork problems, plus a bit of rust on the metal step to get into the car.
• Any - After market warranties. 6 Sep 2017 (Forum)
  About eight years ago, I  bought an aftermarket  mechanical  breakdown warranty  to cover our car and have had it ever since. Over that time it's probably cost me 2 grand in premiums, and I’ve claimed on two occasions, for different cars,  a total of about 100 quid after deduction of the excess of £75.
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  Scraping and rattling in my CR-V? 18 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
  We bought a new Honda CR-V in September 2012. It is now making a rattle / scraping noise but initially only very intermittently in 3rd gear - not in any...
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  Golf GTI needs a new engine - who should pay? 8 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
  1st November my Golf GTI, which I have owned from new, cut out without any warning and would not restart. It was recovered to the local Volkswagen...
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  Where can I sell my Honda Lagreat, which is a Japanese import? 14 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I'm trying to sell a 2003 Honda Lagreat Exclusive 3.5 VTEC but can't get a valuation, even from Honda, on a trade-in. What is the best way to get my car...
• Audi A3 - Driver with insurance in uninsured car in accident 7 Apr 2015 (Forum)
  I have comprehensive converage on another vehicle, and certificate stated I will be covered as third party when driving another car, with condition that the car should insured without my name on the policy. I had borrowed a car from friend to tie me over a couple of weeks while searching for a car for myself.
• How much?!?! 23 Jul 2018 (Forum)
  That of a Ford Escort RS1600i being offered for sale at East Lancashire classics for very nearly £100k!. The car in question has covered 1900 miles from new, but even so..... http://www.eastlancashireclassics.com/vehicle.php?id=120 Would any backroomers buy this, even if you had the money?  
• Peugeot 207 SW - Smell from ventilation system 22 Feb 2015 (Forum)
  Noticed a stagnent water smell when first using the car in the morning mostly. A/C was due for recharge so had this done and deodoriser put through system which appeared to sort the problem as the deoderiser covered the odour. Now had the cabin filters changed as the smell is evident even when the A/C is not switched on.
• 2003 Ford Escort Hatchback - Boot lid will not stay open. 27 Nov 2013 (Forum)
  I was abroad for 3 months and left my car covered up. It started first time, the only problem I noticed was the hatchback will not stay open. I assume it is meant to be held open by the 2 pistons attached to the hatchback. It seems strange that both would malfunction at the same time.