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  Can I claim new brake discs and pads under warranty? 3 May 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I purchased a car in May 2021 that had been previously registered by the dealership in March 2021. The car went for its first service two weeks ago and...
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  Why are diesel cars only recommended for high mileage drivers? 9 Jul 2021 (Ask HJ)
  Why do car reviewers always recommend a petrol car for city drivers and a diesel car for those who do high mileage/motorway driving? If one gets more mileage...
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  Water is leaking through a windscreen replacement - is the dealer liable for selling me a faulty car? 13 Apr 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia. I noticed dampness in the drivers footwell so I took it to a Vauxhall dealership under warranty. After a long investigation,...
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  I lost the only key for my Rover 623 and now can't get in - any advice? 7 Jul 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I recently acquired a 1994 Rover 623 GSI from an elderly family friend. I was only given one set of keys for the car. A week ago I parked the car in the...
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  Should I sell my diesel Mercedes-Benz A-Class? 23 Jun 2017 (Ask HJ)
  My car is a Mercedes-Benz A220 CDI auto. It has most optional extras and I've owned it from new. It's done 15,000 miles and will soon need an MoT, major...
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  Did this distance seller breach a contract by selling his car to someone else? 7 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I saw a vehicle advertised on Autotrader by a private individual. Having entered into negotiation with him we agreed a price. I subsequently sold my car...
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  Issues with my used Smart car. 20 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I purchased a car from a dealer 5 weeks ago. At the time he had said he had replaced all the plugs but if had problems to bring the car back. 2.5 weeks...
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  Buying a 2007 Merc E280 CDI 30 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My wife has the option of buying a 2007 Mercedes 280CDI from her company for £13,000. The car has covered 50,000 miles and we need the seven seat carrying...
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  Driving Problems when towing 20 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
  In March I was towing my horsebox with one large horse and a very small pony when the car all of a sudden blew out black smoke and accelerated to 4,000...
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  Timing belt snapped on first journey 18 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I purchased a Volvo C70 convertible on 25th March from a Birmingham car dealer that stocks over 50 cars. The timing belt snapped on the way home between...
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  Classic car insurance policy means I haven't built up a no claims discount 29 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have for many years only driven a classic car , Renault 9, with an agreed value. The time has come to replace this car for a secondhand Renault Clio,...
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  My girlfriend has received a spurious request for payment for a credit hire car following an accident - is it a scam? 24 Dec 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My girlfriend was involved in an accident in Nov 2009 where she rear-ended someone at a roundabout. Her car is a company car and insurance is arranged...
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  Police seized my friend's car, which I was driving, despite my friend being there at the time. Can they do this? 4 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I was recently stopped by the police while I was driving my mate's car and he was in front driving mine. I thought my insurance would cover me but it didn't,...
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  Class car 7 Feb 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I would appreciate your advice in the purchase of a used car for myself. I currently drive a Ford Ka to work but I would like something a bit smarter and...
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  Can I reject a car that does not have a full service history as advertised? 1 Nov 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I have recently purchased a car from a National Car Dealership under the distance online regulations. The car was delivered last week just before I was...
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  Freelander 2 2.2TDi clutch failure at 18,000 miles 15 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
  Hi, I'm asking on behalf of a friend who is not registered on the site. She took her Freelander 2 2.2TDi (2012, 18000 miles) back to the dealer yesterday...
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  Ambu-chance 17 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking at buying a 1970 ex-military Land Rover Series IIa 2.25 litre petrol Ambulance. It was used by the army from 1975-1995, covering only 32,500...
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  Audi won't repair A4 under warranty due to modified ECU - what can I do? 11 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I have an 18 month old Audi A4 2.0 TFSI with 13,000 miles on the clock. Recently the engine lost compression so I took it to a local Audi dealer and they...
• Warrantydirect Confusion 19 Jan 2006 (Forum)
  Hi, How good is the Warrantydirect cover outlined below? Could you tell me what is missing or what I need to ask? Also, wear and tear items aren't covered for the first 90 days. Do you know if a timing belt is considered a wear and tear item?
• 2007 Kia Picanto - Need Mechanical Advice 25 Feb 2019 (Forum)
  I have recently looked at a 2007 Kia Picanto with a view to purchase. Asking price one thousand pounds. *Seller advised brake pipe has corroded currently and is covered in grease. When test driving the car the appeared to be a noise which indicated a slipping fan belt, the seller confirmed this saying he tweaks it or resets it when this happens. The mileage on the car is 49,900.