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  Whats the best MPV I can get for around £1500? 29 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  We're looking to get an MPV which is like the Toyota Town Ace (with seats to make a bed or load space) but has better reviews if at all possible?
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  Do I need to keep my run flat tyres for insurance purposes? 16 Oct 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I have Mercedes E350 with run flat tyres, if I replace these with ordinary tyres would this affect the insurance or my Mercedes service and breakdown cover?
• BMW 3-Series E36 (1991 - 1998) - 1995 328i - Breakdown!! Help!! 4 Sep 2007 (Forum)
  My previously 100% reliable 328i touring broke down on me this morning. The engine simply started running a little rough which I thought might clear when...
• AA or Europe Assist ???????????? 20 Jul 2003 (Forum)
  My AA cover is due for renewal on 28th July (£104) for which it includes: roadside relay Europe assist for 72 hrs FREE if pre booked this is JOINT COVER also my car insurance is due on the 21st and being offered Europe assist for 49.95 CAR SPECIFIED which includes: Homestart Roadside Relay Europeon breakdown Does anyone know anything about europe assist, are they a company in their own right, (ie) do they only use their own breakdown vehicles & staff or do they rely on local garages, to attend and help.
• Venga Breakdown - I must have done something wrong 25 Nov 2018 (Forum)
  I must have upset the Gods the other day..when i said i wouldn't change for the moment, till i really have to. Software failure, immobiliser failure...
• Renewal of breakdown insurance 15 May 2007 (Forum)
  I had my RAC membership renewal yesterday. I tried to check something on the conditions but all the operators were too busy. I did look at other firms...
• BBC1 Rogue Traders - did anyone see 6 Jul 2006 (Forum)
  Last nights episode was revealing the dodgy car dealers who sell unsafe vehicles with fake MOTs, or masquerade as private sellers selling at the roadside. This was a truly appauling picture of the trade, with one guy who was filmed trying to 'elliminate' the camera crew by driving at them with a breakdown truck.
• Honda Jazz - Beware! breakdown cover 1 Mar 2021 (Forum)
  HI all,,   I have my breakdown cover through my car insurance and thankfully have never had to use it until this week when I drove into a deep pothole.  The tire must have deflated because the sound of the bang  was typically wheel rim to ground.
• Breakdown Cover (again!) 24 May 2025 (Forum)
  I was going to renew my policy with Autoaid this morning. I’ve had their cover for a few years as it covers me in both cars (Logan and MX5) for...
• Ford Mondeo Mk4 - European Breakdown Cover - General France Driving 21 Apr 2018 (Forum)
  Never had an issue with it. So all that being said, I want to get a single trip eurpean breakdown cover for the car. Any recomendations? Any to Avoid? I'm with the AA already over here but as I won't be travelling again this year in Europe in my own car just need a single trip. Also my 1st time driving in France, I've got my European car kit including warning Triangle, NF approved breathaizors / Hi Viz jackets for all occupents, GB Sticket etc etc.
• 2007 Ford Mondeo 14 Nov 2006 (Forum)
  When is the new mondeo out? Just checked the car by car breakdown but only says late 2006... Anybody got any ideas?
• Flat battery - £184! 29 Mar 2004 (Forum)
  Beware all ye thinking you don't need breakdown service with Merc. This week on calling MB 24h when my car won't start, I get a request for a credit card but it's only a precaution in case the cause is a flat battery, that failure isn't covered and the cost is £184!
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  Can I legally put a blue flashing light on my car? 17 Feb 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I have a blue flashing light, with a magnetic base. Can I legally put it on my car, in the event of a breakdown?
• Slight error in 'car by car breakdown' 21 Jun 2007 (Forum)
  Was just researching a car I was thinking of buying for my Father and noticed a small error in the BHP output of the Mercedes CLKW208 Here's a section "...
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  Breakdown services - should I leave AA and join CSMA - Britannia Rescue? 26 Jan 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I have received my AA renewal for Roadside, Relay and Homestart. The price quoted is £195. I have negotiated this down to £159. CSMA will provide me with...
• Citroen C5 (2001 - 2008) - warranty claim in England for breakdown in France. 22 May 2009 (Forum)
  A short time ago went to leave cottage in France and car would not start, seemed like flat battery,tried to jump it with portable battery pack but no joy. Eventually had to call out breakdown service. They put new battery in car and it started, but, as the car is less than two years old we got a tow to a Citroen garage.
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  What's causing my Volkswagen Passat to misfire? 3 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My 2003 Volkswagen Passat 2.0-litre petrol has started misfiring and running poorly. Can you tell me why this is?
• Car breakdown cure ?? 17 Jul 2001 (Forum)
  My sister`s car broke down at the weekend ( misfiring then cut out ) and the Callout man from the Rescue Service says that it looked as though there was...
• Pesky breakdown cover 25 Feb 2007 (Forum)
  Hi there, My car has just passed its 16th birthday and is no longer allowed breakdown cover with my current provider - I rang them up: they said, up to 15 years was fine, I said, it's sixteen years so I'll have to cancel then they said, in the uk it doesn't matter, it can be 40 years old, we thought you meant Europe I said, it doesn't make any distinction in the policy doc?
• BMW 3 Series E90 - Looking at buying now worried CbyC b'down 27 Feb 2019 (Forum)
  I'm looking at replacing a 1.6 Astra and just fancied something a bit better as bored of Vauxhall's having had at least 5 previously, doing 25k year on motorways. Read the car by car breakdown and completely scared off by the what's bad section, it went on forever. Anything you can do put my mind at rest, or agree with the breakdown? Thanks