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• Choice of warranty on used car 8 Jun 2010 (Forum)
  I've just bought an approved Toyota from a dealer who is part of the Arnold Clark group. I've been offered a choice of two warranties: either a one year...
• Manufacturers warranty 27 Sep 2005 (Forum)
  I am buying an 04-reg citroen c2 today, and was wondering what the situation is when you buy a used car that is this young. will it still have a citroen warranty?
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  Mis-sold a warranty - should I refer to the Small Claims Court? 19 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
  In negotiating with a national main franchised dealer on a used car part-exchange deal in early January, we stalled briefly when I considered the trade-in...
• Jaguar F Pace - Getting car serviced during warranty period 23 May 2020 (Forum)
  HaS anyone ever got a new car serviced not at Main Dealer but a normal garage using approved Jaguar parts and then gone to make a warranty claim at the main dealer and they’ve said no and wiggled out of it some how because you’ve not used a main dealer and done it at a normal garage.
• VW Polo - Used Car Warranty 14 May 2012 (Forum)
  Hi guys, So we bought a used car from a dealer. When viewing the car he said it was covered by a 3 month warranty for engine/gearbox etc. We bought the car 2 months ago and recently the pedal box snapped, so it need a new pedal box, clutch cable etc and came to a bill of £335 to fix.
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  Is it worth renewing the warranty on a Laguna? 13 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have owned a Laguna from new. I intend to keep it for the fourth year. No more Lagunas! Do you consider that renewing the manufacturer's warranty a good...
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  Do all used cars get a six month warranty? 16 Jul 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I have been told that ANY car now sold by a dealer MUST have six months warranty on engine and gearbox, is this true and on what age of car would this...
• Audi A3 Sportback/Mercedes A Class - Used Car Buying Advice 4 May 2019 (Forum)
  Audi are incentivising HP with 2 years warranty and servicing, Mercedes are not offering any incentive for HP. Both cars are used approved with the usual 1 year warranty. I expect to do very high mileage approx 30k p/a My question is; is the extra APR and therefore interest worth the extra year warranty at Audi compared to buying cash?
• Any - Used Cars and Warranty Period. 1 Jun 2011 (Forum)
  Still being in the market for a used car I have probably been spending an inordinate amount of time on this site and it is proving to be a mine of useful information and lively discussion. I was interested to read this: http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?
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  Is there a warranty on a replacement timing chain? 15 Jan 2024 (Ask HJ)
  We had the timing chain replaced in October 2022, but the new one fitted has just snapped. Is there a warranty on all BMW products ? The garage who fitted...
• Warranty from eBay trader? 24 Sep 2004 (Forum)
  Is my understanding correct that by law a trader must provide a 3-month warranty for every used car they sell? If so, what then is the case when a trader sells a car through eBay? Do they still need to provide the same level of backup, or is it classed as a private sale?? I'm considering bidding on a car being sold by a trader on eBay and the only reference he makes to any warranty is "Warranty available at extra cost."
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  I want to buy a used car, but the first service done was later than recommended - will this void the warranty? 13 Nov 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking to buy a 2015 Ford Focus Estate. I noticed that the first service was 18,500 miles rather than the recommended 12,500 miles. Will this void...
• Car warranty [Read only] 31 Jan 2009 (Forum)
  Hi My car seem to have busted turbo, i just want to find out will extended warranty with companies such as AA, Tesco, Warranty direct etc cover this repair cost if i buy the warranty now and claim in two weeks time.
• Used car warranties 6 Feb 2008 (Forum)
  I'm just in the process of replacing one Honda Civic with another. The deal I'm being offered includes the small matter of £360 for a 'platinum' 12 month...
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  Used Beetle has paint peeling off - should the dealer pay for a respray? 15 Jul 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle, I have owned it for two months, with a three month warranty from the dealer. However, last week I noticed that the rear...
• Vauxhall Frontera - Car dealer won't honour warranty 11 Feb 2013 (Forum)
    Took it to a local garage who tells us that the head gasket/valves need work and the car is firing on only two of the four cylinders.  We've been quoted £700 and £600 respectively by two independent garages. Contacted the dealer who advised we should claim against the warranty provider, but he won't give us any warranty details.
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  Extended used car warranty woith additional turbo premium refused to cover failed turbo! 5 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I purchased a 2005 Volkswagen Golf GTD with 80,000-miles on the clock and paid extra for a 12 month warranty. Firstly, the ABS pump failed and the company...
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  Is the manufacturer's warranty still valid if not purchased from a main dealer? 21 Jul 2017 (Ask HJ)
  Is the manufacturer's guarantee on a 2016 Ford Focus still valid if not purchased from a Ford dealership?
• 10Yr 100K Powertrain Warranty 12 May 2005 (Forum)
  Why do many Manu. in the states offer 10Yr 100K mile powertrain warranty on all their cars and often have very long service intervals 20K+ while us brits would be lucky to get 3yrs warranty..... :o/ Barry
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  Should I buy a used car with a DSG gearbox? 20 Jun 2016 (Ask HJ)
  With the well publicised issues with DSG automatic gearboxes, is it even worth considering buying a second hand VW, Seat or Skoda? If yes what should I...