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• astra h - astra h refusing to start b1616 & b1614 28 Jun 2010 (Forum)
  bought this car 6 weeks ago and I got 3 months warranty with the car, but for the last week or so the car has refused to start now and again(both on my key and the wifes key)..so got the above error codes and have been told its the cim module...I rang the dealer from where it was bought and he says its not covered in the warranty so will have to stump the cost myself?
• Help me choose a car! 24 Oct 2007 (Forum)
  Hi, It's my first time in here so be gentle! I've got to give my company car back at the end of the month and I need to buy a run-around. I get the train to work most days so won't be covering many miles in it. I used to have a Diesel Rover 75 which I loved but I'm not sure I can afford another now - my budget is £2.5 to £3K.
• False Reg Nos. in Car Magazines? 29 Jul 2007 (Forum)
  Having nothing better to do I checked some of the reg. nos. in What Car. Many of the numbers come back as having no record. Using the August 2007 issue:- The MB C class shown on the cover; the number shows no record. The Alfa non-date number on page 3 shows no record.
• Honda maintenance plan 15 Jun 2007 (Forum)
  The jazz a cracking car, quiet, economical, and nippy, also i was amazed by the space in the car.
• Woman locks child in car scenario.. 17 Nov 2006 (Forum)
  From Manchester Evening News website http://tinyurl.com/yhyzu5 IMHO you can't pay for basic roadside rescue and then expect Green Flag to come out for what is essentially not a breakdown. Granted it was a small child locked in a cold car but still not really in Green Flag's jurisdiction. I sympathise with her predicament, I'm assuming she was 'at home' therefore the breakdown cover was null and void. Not sure about the policy of charging for the truck on it's way, maybe in this instance they should have used a bit of discretion.
• Rusty discs 26 Nov 2005 (Forum)
  With the recent weather and the salting of the motorways I am aware that my previously gleaming, blemish free discs are looking quite pitted with rust. The car like others is absolutely covered in salt and the like, and despite washing it all, and trying to keep the car clean the discs seem to be suffering - I notice when reversing that they now feel gritty when brakes are gently applied.
• Brand Loyalty 30 Dec 2002 (Forum)
  Ducks for cover.
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  Noisy diff - grounds for refund? 7 Jul 2015 (Ask HJ)
  Four weeks ago I purchased for £2500 a Mazda MX-5 2003 with 91k from a trader. It road tested fine as far as I could tell. Subsequently, a friend who also...
• Accident, but Ins. policy cancelled 3 Mar 2005 (Forum)
  The following car was driving faster than her, and the rear OS wing on the following car collided with the front NS wing on Ann's car. The police who attended the scene apparently said that both drivers contributed to the accident, i.e. that neither was solely at fault.
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  Buying a small, first car - what would you recommend? 30 Apr 2017 (Ask HJ)
  My daughter is doing her driving test and the cars she is looking at are the Fiat 500, Ford Ka, Toyota Aygo and Renault Clio? Are any of these good? I...
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  How can I solve my car's condensation problem? 18 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I have recently bought a two year old Ford Focus (still left supposedly with one year manufacturer's guarantee). However, in the mornings, the inside...
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  Non-manufacturer replacement parts can invalidate warranties - so how can I ensure insurers use OEM parts? 8 May 2018 (Ask HJ)
  My insurance company tell me that they ensure any replacement parts will be manufacturer parts, whereas other companies will use third party or secondhand...
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  Should I get a diesel Volkswagen Golf VII? 31 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I want to buy a three/four year old Volkswagen Golf VII for around £10,000-13,000, which has covered about 30,000 miles. Which engine and fuel type do...
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  Why are BMW refusing to pay for a service that is covered by my service pack? 9 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a new BMW M135i in June 2015, along with a service pack. As per your recommendations I had an interim oil service at just over 9000 miles, although...
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  Can you recommend a good insurance company, and whether you prefer the Volkswagen Golf or Ford Focus? 23 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My car insurance is due for renewal in the near future and I would be grateful if you would confirm the names of the top five companies in the latest customer...
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  Extended Warranty purchased - Mazda were aware of technical issues during original warranty 25 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Hope you can help me with this query, I have a Mazda 3 Sport 2.2 Diesel 2010 Model. The warranty on the vehicle ended in December 2012 but I took out...
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  Could you inform your readers that the Administration of Justice Act 1970 covers harassment by private parking companies? 15 Dec 2010 (Ask HJ)
  The ongoing saga of private parking companies is a regular in your column. Your advice to pay a small amount in full fair and reasonable settlement is...
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  They must be choking 23 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My 2007 BMW 120d front washers refuse to spray. The pump runs and even with the spay nozzle disconnected, no water emerges. From a review of Internet websites...
• Hire car firms using Ai to detect damage 15 Jul 2025 (Forum)
  One of the big US hire car companies is using Ai to detect the slightest damage to its cars when you return them to the depot. The car is driven though a special bay with detectors covering 360 degrees. After having problems returning a car in Ibiza to this company when they used a hand held scanner to check the car .
• Returning Faulty Car? 1 May 2009 (Forum)
  The car is covered by the manufacturers warranty so it's being repaired by one of their dealers. I've read somewhere in the past that I can contact the finance company with regards the car and there is a way of returning it as it's faulty.