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• Any - Top 10 Most reliable hatcbacks....are you sure? 11 Jun 2018 (Forum)
  Just scrolled through this Top Ten on the homepage. Full of VW, Ford, VX, etc and not one Japanese car listed. I assume the underlying methodology is based on claims made. Cars without claims therefore are excluded and cars with infrequent but larger costs are judged "unreliable". Meanwhile those that breakdown more frequently, but are cheap to repair, are judged "reliable".
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  Does the Renault 1.5 Megane DCI have any common problems? 27 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I am thinking of buying a 2004 Renault Megane 1.5 DCI Dynamique 100bhp, but I am being given mixed reports about this model. Can you advise me on any common...
• Do not sign for auto renewal of breakdow 9 May 2007 (Forum)
  That time of year again - Breakdown Cover - Covered by a Large Insurance Co you get directly to and their premium for 2 cars was £120 (in round figures) including No call out discount for 8 years = 15%. so base premium is £143 Got a quote from the same company (flying a different Flag) @ £92.40 in a 25% New Policy Discount =£124 Gross- so the red telephone is more expensive than the Green Flag by £19.
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  Rusty chips 26 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have a stone chip just above the windscreen, and it has gone down to bare metal and is rusting. Is this common with Suzuki? They have told me that the...
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  Boot lock - How do I change the solenoid? 29 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
  The boot lid will not stay closed and pressing the lock button on the key fob will only lock the main doors. Because of this I suspect the solenoid in...
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  What should I look for when buying a BMW E36 323i/328i Touring? 20 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking at buying a BMW E36 323i or 328i Touring. What are the bad points and what do I have to watch for?
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  Which Mazda 6 models were recalled with turbo problems? 18 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Which Mazda 6 models were recalled with regards to intercooler or turbo problems? I've just had an oil leak inspected on my 2004 model and the mechanic...
• Breakdown cover 1 mile scam? 9 Jan 2024 (Forum)
  But if i break down just under a mile or even half a mile from home.... that's quite a long way.  There's not many people be wanting to push a car 0.5 miles back home.  Why is that not included as standard? Seems a bit of a scam to me.   Perhaps many people don't realise how far that is?  Goto google maps, right click on your home, then click measure distance, and drag a 1 mile (or 1.6km) radius, pull it in all directions, and ask yourself, what would i do if my car broke down that far away.
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  Since Saab was liquidated, are my warranty and breakdown cover invalid? 31 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am the owner of a Saab 9-3 and have been hit by the company's liquidation. I am told by my dealer that both the warranty and the three years breakdown...
• Using UK reg car abroad long term 17 Aug 2017 (Forum)
  (I imagine It's not possible to get an Italian policy for a non-Italy registered car...?) Finally, given the above, is it possible to buy breakdown/recovery coverage in Italy on a UK registered/MOT'd car? If not, would a UK breakdown policy cover use in Italy(Europe) not solely for short-term/vacation coverage?
• premature breakdowns 23 Mar 2005 (Forum)
  I've been driving volvo cars for a number of years now. My car at the moment is a S80 T6, I thought it was my dream car, expensive(for me anyway)6months...
• honest john website 20 Apr 2010 (Forum)
  why did you stop the car by car breakdown?it was the best part of your site in my opinion.
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  Keep my car or scrap it? 25 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My Ford Mondeo 115PS TDCI with 60,000 miles just broke down - NSR brake caliper binding. Last year it was front spring. I asked RAC man whether I should...
• "Help flash" - rooftop beacon for car breakdowns 15 Oct 2019 (Forum)
  This is a natty little device recently homologated for use in Spain.   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1qQv9aRVbF4   It's a "Starsky...
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  Should I buy a Saab 9-3? 20 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I just want to know whether you can tell me about the common faults on the 2007 Saab 9-3TDi Vector, and whether overall it is recommended to go for a...
• Avensis steering clunk 26 Sep 2003 (Forum)
  I thought it was just soft engine mountings until I read the HJ car-by-car breakdown. Does this sound like it is actually the steering rack issue that is cured by re-greasing mentioned in the HJ car-by-car breakdown? Is the fix important (i.e. safety, durability) and should I be looking to get it done under warranty?
• car by car breakdown 22 Jun 2002 (Forum)
  Dear HJ I have just read your updated comments on the mazda mx6. You state that "Timing belt failure means disaster and replacing the belt is expensive". As...
• Wheel stuck vw golf 6 Mar 2007 (Forum)
  Embarrasing call to the breakdown company this evening. Got a flat, duly jacked up the car, undid the nuts, then couldn't get the wheel off. Felt a real numpty. Thankfully(?) the breakdown guy also really struggled (in fact kicked my wheel harder than I felt reasonable!).
• 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.
• Reliability Index 27 Sep 2003 (Forum)
  I see the latest Warranty Direct reliability index has just been published. Some surprises there. But it is interesting to see how the cars are rated. The figure they come up with is a measure of number of breakdowns and the cost of them. Thus Subaru don't do too well because although they rarely breakdown, the cost of repairs is high.