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  Thanks for suggesting that I should get an independent repair quote following an accident. 8 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Thanks to your advice, after a recent crash, I have had a quote from an independent garage which was quite a lot cheaper than the quote from the insurer's...
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  Losing a peel 12 Mar 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a six-year-old Audi A4, which is a super car. Unfortunately I have a major problem with the paintwork. For some reason the lacquer is peeling away...
• Company car - totally confused! 1 Oct 2006 (Forum)
  if he gives me this allowance for a loan, would he pay tax on that? is it also normal to pay a fee per mile i cover for the business on top of this? My other reluctance is to buy a car personally and take a loan out as I am looking to buy a house shortly - in our circumstances, are there any benefits for my dad buying the car through the business?
• BMW 3-Series E36 (1991 - 1998) - 94 2.5l Electric Windows & Sunroof Not Working 3 Nov 2009 (Forum)
  Hey all.... I have an E36 325 Tds Saloon. It's an M Reg (1994/1995). Last night, I popped the cover off the map lights as neither of them have worked since I got the car (although the main centre light between them comes on / works fine with normal open and close of doors etc). I also popped the cover off with the sunroof switch in it.
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  I need to replace my Skoda Octavia with something to cover high mileages - what about the Toyota Avensis diesel? 19 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I run my own furnishing business and cover about 50,000 miles per year. I currently have a 2006 Skoda Octavia Mk2 1.9TDI estate which is coming up to 165,000...
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  Golf war 7 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  On 23 October 2009 I purchased a 2002 Golf 130 TDI from an established dealer for £4,500. It had 97,500 miles on the clock, but single owner and FSH, main...
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  Is leaving a car unattended while it's de-icing illegal? 27 Mar 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I regularly go out early in the morning and start the engine of my car to de-ice the windows and mirrors. Because the car has keyless start and is parked...
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  Is tyres cracking on a low mileage car normal? 1 Mar 2022 (Ask HJ)
  My two year old Mazda 3 went in for its second-year service recently. On collecting the car from my main dealer nothing faulty was pointed out and I drove...
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  How do I show my car’s service history? 7 Jan 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a near new Volkswagen Golf SV from a well-known nationwide car retailer and, of course, there is no service book now with VW cars. I chose a three-year...
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  What is the minimum length of warranty for a used car? 18 Nov 2021 (Ask HJ)
  A motor mechanic I use has told me that the minimum length of warranty a car dealer has to give on a car sale is two months. However, lots of dealers are...
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  Insurance for two cars while selling? 17 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My friend currently has a five and a half year old Fiat Panda which is for sale. The friend has also just bought a new Ford Fiesta. The complimentry insurance...
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  Car Clocking 31 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I conducted a HPI check on my car prior to selling and found out that it had been clocked. I bought the car in March 2009 with just 16(!) miles on the...
• Haynes photo cars - what happens to them? 3 Nov 2009 (Forum)
  What happens to these cars afterwards? Are they rebuilt and sold on as "normal" used cars? Could one or more of us be driving around in a car that has been reduced back to its component parts and reassembled since leaving the factory?
• suspect clutch - ford mondeo 2.0 (1999) 28 Feb 2007 (Forum)
  I have taken the car back to the ford dealer he says that there must be a problem with gearbox probably synchromesh! The car never had this problem before clutch was renewed. The car has covered 135000 miles any comments suggestions would be really welcome in trying to sort this.
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  How can I view a digital service history? 6 Oct 2025 (Ask HJ)
  I purchased a Skoda Fabia a car a week ago and the dealer said it had a good service history but says it is digital and can not show me. It has covered...
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  What's the better automatic gearbox for reliability? 3 Jul 2025 (Ask HJ)
  Which is more reliable transmission, the DCT in the Hyundai Kona Hybrid or the 1.2 Puretech Auto in the Citroen C5 Aircross?
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  Can you recommend a hybrid alternative to a Mercedes-Benz E350? 4 Aug 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Mercedes-Benz E350 but would like to replace it. Is there any new 3.0-litre six-cylinder hybrids available similar to my E-Class?
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  What's the best small SUV with an automatic transmission? 10 Nov 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking to change my current car after the winter for a small SUV. I have back and left knee ligament trouble so an auto box is preferable. I'd be...
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  Is there a good sporty estate or SUV I should consider? 10 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I'm a new dad and now want to move from an Audi S3 to a more suitable estate or SUV that I will use as a daily drive but would like something sporty. I...
• Nissan note 1.5L Diesel - Engine fault red and amber lights&Nissan warranty? 25 Apr 2019 (Forum)
  Dear Experts Many thanks for the wonderful website. I bought a Nissan Note 2015 regd Diesel 1.5L car. It is just crossed 1 year from my purchase and i still got 1 more year on extened warranty till Apr 2020. Only done approx 5000 miles in a year and on 41,000 miles now. At the time of sale (from the same Nissan local dealer) they said Engine and Gear box covered in warranty.