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  Octave lower 31 Oct 2009 (Ask HJ)
  For the past four years we have been running an Octavia Estate fitted with the 115 bhp diesel and it goes very well. We find it a much more practical...
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  Stupid fuel 15 Aug 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I recently did what appears to be what an ever increasing number of diesel fuelled cars owners are doing in that I filled my diesel Focus with petrol....
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  Can I be insured to drive any car? 3 Jun 2024 (Ask HJ)
  With difficulty parking in my district, I’ve sold my car and use more local urban buses. However, I have a clean licence and would like to drive outside...
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  What documents do I need when buying a used car? 31 May 2022 (Ask HJ)
  What documents are needed when buying a used car?
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  An auction house is asking for more money on a car I won fairly - do I have to pay the extra? 9 Sep 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a car from very well known car auction. I was sent an invoice, which I settled the invoice in full. A couple hours later, I received a call from...
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  What will £6000 car allowance per year afford me? 31 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
  Could you advise what the average car allowance is for a regional sales manager and what the amount should cover? Also how many miles should be expected...
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  Nonsure rescue 20 Feb 2010 (Ask HJ)
  In a recent British ‘police reality’ TV show a driver was stopped, because his car came back as No Insurance. The police told him why they stopped him....
• Any bike / car - Hypothetical question 3 Oct 2023 (Forum)
  This is while riding normally not recklessly and with normal care and attention. I am wondering where the liability lies if that stone hits a car and chips the paint or breaks a window ? Obviously the car owner would not be happy about the damage but the cyclist has done nothing wrong either. Also most cyclists don't have insurance to cover costs to other vehicles.
• Ford /honda - Researching second hand car 2 Mar 2020 (Forum)
  Hello all again Still looking for a second hand car 10 to 12 thousand.and as it's my wife's car for the kid stuff etc reliability is important. I looked at a grand picasso which I liked it had all the practically from a family point of view but with advice from this website and checking out various things I decided it's a bit iffy with regards to mot failures , too many non specific faults with regards to warning lights covering SRS problems, tyre pressure monitor, etc etc etc.
• Vauxhall Astra life 2007 petrol 1.8 hatchback - Difficulty starting car in morning 9 Feb 2019 (Forum)
  I had a problem starting my car in the mornings . The mechanic noticed that the rocker cover gasket was leaking oil and the oil could be leaking onto the plugs & that could be the reason why as it wasn't giving enough spark , and the battery was tested and found to be weak.
• Lexus LS430 - Short term insurance on a big engine car 19 May 2017 (Forum)
  This is just to drive to the workshop to get the MOT sorted.   Looked at a  short term insurance company but they dont cover cars older than 10 years.   Does anyone know where to get a 7 day insurance(or even a 1 day! insurance)such as the type offered by dealers when you buy a car  from them.    
• Vauxhall Adam - Vauxhall Adam wiring fault 21 Feb 2015 (Forum)
  Part due in now in six week, so almost two months of no car. We have talked to vauxhall customer service to reject the car and have it replaced. Vauxhall have refused this as the work is covered by warranty!!! Thinking our next route is ombudsman. Is there any advice?
• BMW 3 Series Coupe - Car Allowance 3 Aug 2013 (Forum)
  Hi, I've recently been offered a new position for £38K and option for company car or car allowance [£300]. I don't know how many miles I'll do as I haven't started yet. I'm thinking about buying a BMW Series 3 Coupe 335 petrol as my personal car and I don't mind use it for business purpose at all.
• Fiesta 70ps 1.4 Tdci - Chipping a diesel? 30 Jan 2013 (Forum)
  Adrian Flux can provide cover for £500 fully comp. My existing company does not insure cars against such mods. My question is , am I playing a dangerous game contemplating such a modification. Are Adrian Flux a decent company?
• Ford Mondeo/Peugeot 407 - Petrol or Diesel ? 27 Sep 2012 (Forum)
  Considering that diesel cars are more expensive to purchase (both when new and second hand) and potential repair costs are significantly higher, at what point do diesel cars become uneconomical ? I have a commute of 500 miles per week, so I will cover somewhere in the region of 25,000 miles in the next 12 months depending on how many times I'm sent overseas.
• volkswagen Golf mk5 - 'Clattering' noise from rear of car 26 Jun 2012 (Forum)
  About 8 months ago, someone bumped into the rear of my car whilst parked in a car park, hardly any noticible damage, in fact didnt notice for two days, however the bumper is ever so slightly pushed forward on the drivers side. Last night driving home I noticed what can be described as a 'metalic clatter' or like two metal plates being slapped together, or the sound a loose manhole cover makes when you drive over them, when I go over rough ground or speed bumps.
• Ford Focus - Selling a car without the buyer present 23 Jan 2012 (Forum)
  He has offered to send a cheque covering the car and the cost for the shipping (I don't know if this means abroad), and 'any other costs', and has asked me to clear the cheque, take the cost of the car and then send the excess money to the shipping agent who will then come and pick it up.
• SEAT Alhambra 2.0TDI PD 140Reference - 2.0Tdi PD 140 fails at 47000 miles 19 Jan 2012 (Forum)
  I bought the car 10 months after first registration by Seat UK with zero miles on the clock. the car would officially be 4 years old in Feb 2012, so technically I have driven the car from zero miles within 3 years.
• Mazda 121^ - Steering Rack 4 Nov 2011 (Forum)
  Took the car to a Tyre Centre who informed me that the noise was not related to the tyres at all.Took the car back to the Mazda Dealer about 2 weeks after warranty expires and was told that the car needed a new steering  rack., and that it was not covered by the guarantee and that they will not help in any way .
• FIAT Grande Punto (2006 - 2009) - 08 1.4 Brake failure on 4 month old car 14 Nov 2008 (Forum)
  Is there any history of this? A member of my family acquired a Grande Punto 1.4 Auto back in June, it has since covered 4K miles of ordinary road driving. Yesterday on the way home from work, the ABS warning light came on. On getting the car home, the driver braked, a lound thud then came from somewhere in the rear of the car, and lost all braking capability, including operation of the parking brake.