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• Garage Issue 18 Nov 2005 (Forum)
  A friend bought an MG Rover 1.8 two weeks ago from a garage, which I won't name. This morning, the clutch went. Warranty was taken with the car as it is a Rover! Call the garage, but the guy there has just said that the warranty doesn't cover clutch breakages. Now, I appreciate that this is probably the case, but seeing as it was a dealership are they not responsible for making sure that the car was fit for sale?
• Car Restoration Courses(UK) 24 Aug 2002 (Forum)
  Hi everyone Just a quick reminder for UK readers that if anyone wants to gain the proper restoration skills for their beloved car then your local Further Education College might be running a Car Restoration Course. New courses are starting within the next few weeks ( End Aug/September/October) and skills covered usually include welding/metal fabrication/body repairs/painting and lots more.
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  Ban her headline 16 May 2009 (Ask HJ)
  A very dear friend of mine has to appear in court later this month charged with failing to provide a specimen of breath. If found guilty, she will receive...
• Mazda 3 - car insurance - second time 24 Feb 2024 (Forum)
  I'm just about to purchase car insurance after my first year of driving.  So just to check I can claim one year's worth of no claims correct, even though technically it has not been a whole year yet if that makes sense?
• Seat Ibiza 2018 1.0 TSI 115 start/stop - EPC Light / Check Engine Light - is it doomed? 4 Nov 2019 (Forum)
  My car's (18 plate!) EPC and Check Engine Light has appeared. Obviously I have sent it back to Seat with the hope it is covered under warranty but my question is - is this a sign of future problems to come with anyone else's experience?
• Used car advice 10 Oct 2017 (Forum)
  I've just sold an old Porsche Boxster S (25MPG) and am about to part company with my Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6D (60MPG). I'd like to replace them with one car that finds a healthy compromise between the 2. I'm looking for something with great economy as I cover around 24k per year, some style and a strong engine as I enjoy driving enthusiastically. The number of seats isn't too important, but I would prefer something with a decent boot.
• Mercedes E350e & Mercedes C350e Saloons - Plug in Petrol hybrids as company cars 29 Aug 2017 (Forum)
  The Financial and Benefit in Kind / Tax aspects are covered by the employer's Lex Fleet web calculators. But please any experience or views of the Mercedes E & C class saloons generally and the plug in hybrids in particular.
• Vauxhall 100k Lifetime Warranty 4 May 2016 (Forum)
  Hi, A car covered by the Vauxhall 100,000 Lifetime Warranty.... I understand it has to be serviced by the dealer, but do you have to pay for this, or is it included and as such free? A 2011 used Vauxhall I'm thinking of buying privately, has a full dealer service history until the last one a month ago.
• Nissan Primera III (1999 - 2002) - Vandal damage to roof 13 Apr 2009 (Forum)
  I have had my 2000 primera vandalised in the form of someone jumping on the roof and covering the doors/bonnet with paint stripper. My worry is now that the car will be wrote off as it is probably only worth around £1000 but I really like this car it has been so reliable and has never really given me any trouble.
• Safe 20,000 oil changes? 23 Feb 2007 (Forum)
  Its really evidence (IMHO) thats needed and time some consumer research was done. It would be easy for a selection of cars to have their cam covers taken off, cam lobe wear and sludging contrasted with conventional service interval cars and the results published. The service books would provide the evidence and IMHO a trend would start to show if a number of cars were examined.
• Built in or bolt on - SatNav 24 Feb 2006 (Forum)
  I may have missed this as a topic, I did do a search and found an FAQ but it didn't cover this - Do you buy a car with SatNav built in, or do you buy TomTom et al and stick it on the windscreen? Most car makers want £1500 - £2000 for built in SatNav where as TomTom etc are £300-500.
• Car Hire in USA or UK 20 Feb 2005 (Forum)
  SWMBO and I are heading off to USA in May with 2 friends and aim to hire a car in Atlanta for 6 days dropping it off in New Orleans. I have very good rates from www.carrentals.co.uk.ie economy 4 door auto a/c @£116 , Full size 4 door ditto @ £188 , extra £5 per day covers additional driver and damage exclusion waiver.
• New car on 1st September 25 Aug 2004 (Forum)
  I collect my new car (first ever diesel) next Wednesday. Oooh! I'm tingly all over and covered with goosebumps in anticipation. Yes, yes it's the one I can afford because I've worked hard, paid off my mortgage, nearly finished paying for the school fees and so on.
• Best Car for a 6 Month Jaunt 22 Jul 2004 (Forum)
  I need a bit of space for luggage so a smallish car would be out of the question. There will be 2 of us travelling. Thanks in anticipation. Iain
• BMW 320D Injection Fuel Pump 15 Apr 2003 (Forum)
  My car is two years old and has covered 35,000 miles, I use Shell diesel and most of my jouneys are motorways. Early this year the fuel pump had to be replaced along with some damaged parts - timing guardrail.
• 1993 Mitsubishi Galant 25 Nov 2001 (Forum)
  A chap at work is selling an L registered Mitsubishi Galant which has only covered 59 000 miles for 2 grand - this seems very cheap for a car that would have cost the thick end of 20 grand only 6 years ago. Anyway My father is very interested as he wants to replace his 190 000 mile 1989 Passat, with something equally economical and capacious.
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  Normal life span for MINI brake discs? 16 Nov 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I have a leased Mini Cooper 2012 and have been advised there is "critical" brake disc corrosion on the rear brakes. Is this normal for a car that is driven...
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  Can I trust the 1.8TSI Skoda engine? 6 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I have found a very nice 2010 Skoda Octavia L&K DSG with 58,000 miles on the clock. However, the car has the problematic 1.8TSI engine. I've read the bad...
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  Advice/suggestions on reliable economical cars? 9 Mar 2014 (Ask HJ)
  Retirement, along with other changes to my family and lifestyle, mean that I no longer need the carrying capacity - and neither do I cover the mileage...
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  How best should I hire a car for driving in Spain and France? 19 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am hiring a car through Ryanair in May for 10 days for driving in Spain and France. There is a large excess payable should one be involved with a claim....