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• noise when reversing 6 Dec 2002 (Forum)
  i have a 6 yr old Seat Toledo gt with 55k on the clock it makes a funny noise when I reverse.. a loud groaning type noise. I have assumed that it is either a sticking brake or a worn/ binding wheel bearing. I only get this noise when reversing. Any thoughts?
• Range Rover - 3 Spoke 18" Alloys 9 Jun 2002 (Forum)
  Thinking of changing the supplied five 18" brake dust traps with these easier to keep clean jobbies. Anyone know where the best prices are likely to be? Dealer prices quoted were silly of course. Quite happy to look at reconditioned or light used.
• VW Bettle stop lights 27 Mar 2002 (Forum)
  I hope I'm using this forum correctly. I need to replace one of the brake light bulbs in my 98 VW Beetle, but I cannot figure out how to remove the tail light unit. Can anyone offer me some advice or tips? TIA /\/\itch
• Car lighting 6 Dec 2001 (Forum)
  I seem to be getting through brake light/headlight bulbs at an alarming rate these days. At one time they lasted forever. Do these things have a fixed hour burn thats got shorter to get us to buy more? Will 42 volt electrical systems improve bulb life?
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  Faulty MINI One - should the dealer pay for repairs? 10 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I recently bought a 2007 MINI Hatch One from a dealer for £3300. The car had 104,000 miles on the clock, full service history, one month’s MoT. Twenty...
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  Does my Hyundai i40 Tourer have a gearbox problem? 20 Oct 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I have recently purchased a 2018 Hyundai i40 Tourer diesel with an automatic gearbox. The car has done 42, 000 miles. On two recent occasions when I get...
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  Is the Renault Zoe a safe car? 10 Dec 2021 (Ask HJ)
  Two weeks ago I ordered a Renault Zoe but today read it got zero stars in the Euro NCAP safety tests. After speaking to Renault UK they say the airbags...
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  What's the best auto SUV for under £30,000? 23 Aug 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I am considering changing my 2019 Ford Focus auto (with the dial selector) for a new Skoda Karoq 1.5 TSI DSG. I am very disappointed with the Ford auto...
• Mini Cooper D All 4 Countryman - Clutch replacement at 22,000 miles 15 Oct 2019 (Forum)
    At my previously mentioned brake fluid service (about 6 weeks ago), the girl in the Service Reception said that I had probably, 6 months of wear left in them. I'm beginning to feel that this car is a load of rubbish.  There is also a pool of water in one of the rear foot-wells - and now the mechanic who serviced my car and replaced the front brakes today, tells me that that back door is misaligned (not flush with the vehicle) and so water may be leaking in via the seal around the door.
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  A passenger is claiming whiplash from an accident in my husband's taxi that never happened? 19 Jun 2018 (Ask HJ)
  My husband owns his own taxi and a customer is claiming they received whiplash in his taxi as a result of him braking hard. He has received a solicitors...
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  Asked main dealer to change cam belt but he didn't - is he hoping the car fails so I have to replace it? 5 Jul 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I want my 207,000 mile 2007 Vectra 1.9 diesel to keep going for a while. I asked the main dealer to change the cam belt and give a full service, put a...
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  Audi RS6 - what causes wheel buckle? 16 Jul 2016 (Ask HJ)
  My Audi RS6 was bought new in late 2015 and has done 5000 miles. I reported an issue to the local dealer (not the supplying dealer) of a vibration through...
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  Yeti automatic doesn't engage at low speeds 27 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I have driven many different autos for over 20 years, but can't master control of my Skoda Yeti. When wanting to pull away, I gently depress the accelerator,...
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  Can I recover the cost of repair on this used car? 23 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
  A 56 plate Ford Focus bought from Trader required new front brake pads & discs within 3 weeks of purchase. Am I in my rights to expect at least a large...
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  Servicing query 3 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My other half has a 2005 Vw Golf 1.9 TDI. She does around 30000 on the clock annually. My question is as she is doing high mileage how often should we...
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  Ripped off by a 'Good Garage'? 12 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I took my 1993 Mazda MX5 for a service and got a phone call to say that the left front brake caliper was leaking brake fluid and needed to be replaced...
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  Our Nissan Micra has developed an ABS fault due to corrosion - should Nissan repair this? 4 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My wife has just taken her 2008 Nissan Micra to the local Nissan dealer because the ABS light was on and has been told that the ABS system needs replacing,...
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  Why does my Volkswagen Transporter's DSG automatic gearbox lag before responding to the accelerator? 20 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My new Volkswagen T5 Transporter 2.0TDI 140PS has a DSG gearbox with a hazard. After slowing down for a junction or roundabout there's several seconds...
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  Cruiser control 28 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have purchased a Toyota LandCruiser LC 3.0 diesel automatic for towing our caravan. It was registered in November 2008. I am getting quite reasonable...
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  Why doesn't our warranty cover brake disc pitting on our Mercedes-Benz A-Class? 14 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My wife has a Merecedes-Benz A-Class bought just over a year ago from one of the car supermarkets. It still has outstanding warranty on it and runs well....