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• Motorhome hire or not? 22 Nov 2007 (Forum)
  The second query concerns a £500 returnable security deposit to be paid prior to departure. This is to cover for any damage to the motorhomes internal fitments etc-not collision damage which is already covered by insurance. This is payable by credit card and is charged to my card immediately and then refunded within 7 days of our dropping the motorhome back at there UK depot "unharmed".
• Adjusting the tappets - Ford Fiesta 18 Feb 2007 (Forum)
  My Fiesta is sounding a bit more healthy now, the head gasket problem has turned out to be cold weather producing steam and short runs producing mayo, after 50 miles there engine has used little water and produces little steam so I think its safe to say that problem is cured. The camshaft rattle has also reduced a little (probably as the new oil gets to work). The car is still a tad smokey though nothing bad but a little bit more than what is considered normal on a Festa. I am going to spend Saturday on taking the rocker cover off to have a look inside. It as the usual Fiesta diesel sound which suggests to me the pushrods need adjusting.
• VW Bora 2001 Water ingress 12 Jan 2006 (Forum)
  It's not a swimmint pool yet, but I want to get to the bottom of the problem I've looked closely at the pollen filter (and broke a piece off the cover whilst putting it back, which I've replaced), which seems OK. I had the car at VW to be checked and they could not find anything, and suggested a carpet removal costing 5 hours labour and £900 new carpet (to which I declined) The water is definitely getting in through the area where the pollen filter is located though, as the whole area is damp, and the ?
• Cheap mpv 30 Dec 2004 (Forum)
  All the electrics work - even the aircon seemed to come on, although not very cold - I know this was a particular problem with these. New tyres (4) within the last year - still newish - even though they have covered 12,000 miles. Although has been serviced - oil / filter newish. The guy selling had covered 12,000 miles in the last 10 months. Approx 2500 - 3000 of which on holiday through Europe. Paid £3k. What do you think?
• Is this bit important? 10 Feb 2003 (Forum)
  Ah, happy days. Been a while since I had a car that bits drop off as you drive along, last 5 years had Toyotas, bullet-proof but boring. My Xantia has a bit under the engine that I can only descibe as a sump cover board. Its an oily horrible board that covers the bottom of the engine from the front bumper to the footwells and from wheel arrch to wheel arch.
• Heat/water problem on 94 Corsa SRi 16 Dec 2002 (Forum)
  The needle falls when the engine is stopped so its not stuck there. There is now more yellow gunk in the top cover than before, no noticeable water loss however - and even when i leave the engine running with the car sat still, the needle will not rise to 90, previously it would take about 5 minutes before the temp had risen enough for the fan to kick in.
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  My car door keeps freezing shut. Any advice? 7 Jan 2021 (Ask HJ)
  In the recent wintry weather, my driver's door has been freezing and refusing to open. The passenger door will open, but I am getting a bit old for car...
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  What's the insurance status of a works van? 28 Jun 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I drive a work van on a the works insurance policy. There are multiple drivers who drive it and - as you might expect - the bodywork gets dents and marks...
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  Is it reasonable for a dealer to replace my RX-8 alternator three weeks after sale? 4 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I've just bought a 2006 Mazda RX-8 with only 32,000 miles from a local independent dealer. The alternator on the car has failed after only owning the car...
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  Sagging CR-V seats - normal? 26 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 4 year old Honda CRV (top of the range) with about 31000 miles on the clock. I had the heater in the drivers seat replaced last December but the...
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  Which small car to replace my Peugeot 106? 19 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Peugeot 106 that I absolutely love but it has now done 130,000 miles (diesel). I travel across Essex, Kent and Sussex. I’m not sure what to buy...
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  Water leak in recent Ford Kuga 21 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a Ford Direct (10 reg) Ford Kuga from a Ford Dealer last December. The front passenger footwell gets wet when it rains heavily, usually whilst...
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  Thanks to Autoglass for a quick repair after my car was broken into. 4 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I read the letter ‘Pane Relief’ about Autoglass. Whilst I am not in a position to comment on their charging, I am able to commend them on their service....
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  Can you recommend a 4x4 for negotiating snow-covered roads? 29 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I live on a hill and my drive is very steep. I did have a BMW X3 which was great, but I foolishly sold it last year for a 1 Series thinking I did not need...
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  Would you recommend a warranty for my 3-year-old Honda Jazz Sport? 2 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My Honda Jazz auto Sport is just three years old. It has of course been serviced by new by the main dealer in Norwich. I have no idea what may go wrong...
• Insurance dilemma part 2 6 Jul 2002 (Forum)
  Both Tesco (her insurers) and Zurich (the other party) offered separately to deal with the claim which meant her ageing car was written off as uneconomical to repair. Zurich were the quicker of the two, accepting their customer was fully to blame, and offering a settlement which more than covered the minimal purchase value of the admittedly low-mileage car, together with £200 over which compensated for inconvenience, my time spent recovering the car on daughter's behalf and having it inspected.
• Nissan Leaf - Manufacturers’ warranty 21 Feb 2023 (Forum)
  Also, courtesy car is proving tricky with one dealer saying none available, another charging £35 for insurance cover. My question is; do these new car warranties come with a guaranteed level of service? Is there a legal duty to diagnose and repair the car quickly?
• Just how ugly can a car get? 12 Feb 2021 (Forum)
  With cars like the Rolls Royce Cullinan and Bentley Bentayga pushing the bounderies of how ugly a car can get, it was with some surprise I came upon a car which makes the above two look like swans.  The Aznom Palladium, heard of it?
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  Would the Skoda Yeti 1.4 150PS tow a 1000kg caravan? 9 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking for a new petrol car to tow a 1000kg caravan. Would the Skoda Yeti 1.4 150PS 250Nm make a capable tow car?
• Ugh - buying a car 20 Jun 2009 (Forum)
  After six weeks we have finally put down a deposit on a new car. We have so far: Made 25 dealer visits... ...to 18 different dealers... ...and seen over 30 models of car... ...from 14 manufacturers... ...covered over 200 miles... ...and I have taken three whole days off of work and lost several weekends in the process.