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Extended Warranties _ are they worth it? 21 May 2008 (Forum)
Today MAZDA offered me an extended warranty on my Mazda 6 auto estate. To extend cover for 24 months (ie to the car's 5th birthday) is £578. This includes breakdown cover. Is it worth it? If I don't take it out, I will still spend £200 approximately on breakdown cover over two years. So far (touch wood) nothing has gone wrong with the Mazda, except for flaky paint on all four alloys which they replaced without murmur. -
Broken down, but "No Parking" 18 Jan 2006 (Forum)
Seeing someone broken down and waiting on double yellow lines for the breakdown man made me wonder what the legal position might be in similar circumstances. Suppose you are driving along next to an active bus-lane, when your car cuts out or suffers a flat tyre. Do you: a) stop in the middle of the road and call the breakdown service b) ditto, but attempt a repair or change the wheel c) pull over into the bus lane and block it while awaiting assistance or changing the wheel d) drive (if possible) on a flat tyre until you find somewhere you can park legally? -
"Which" reliability report 8 Aug 2005 (Forum)
_____ A few anomalies, the RX8 and C-Max suffered an above average % of Breakdown's where most Volvos, Vauxhalls and VWs were OK regarding breakdowns though clearly suffered in respect of Faults and Niggles, to use the "Which" terminology. _____ -
Does your website have any more up-to-date information on the Renault Espace 2.2DCi? 27 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
Have you any more up-to-date information on the Renault Espace 2.2DCi? All I can access is 2007 or 2008. -
Why didn't this dealer provide RAC membership with a car he sold, as promised? 15 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
My daughter recently bought a car from a dealer. At the same time she paid for RAC breakdown cover. About six weeks later the car lights were left on and... -
Fiat Seicento and red keys 26 Apr 2002 (Forum)
Hi Just noticed in the car by car breakdown that it states Seicentos don't have red keys. That is only true of late 2000 onwards. My '98 Seicento has a red key. Paul -
My car has minor damage but the insurers say it will cost thousands to repair - is this right? 26 Jul 2018 (Ask HJ)
My car was hit on the left front wing which also broke the headlight. The car was still driveable but my insurer is saying it will cost nearly £3000 to... -
7 Year Warranty 30 Sep 2006 (Forum)
Kia are giving their latest car a 7 year engine and gearbox warranty with 5 year for the rest of the vehicle. Seems quite impressive, apparently it will be applied to new Kia's as they are introduced/replaced. ( See car by car breakdown entry, this website. -
Two breakdowns following Volvo services - are they linked? 21 Apr 2016 (Ask HJ)
In July 2014 my 2007 Volvo XC90 was serviced by my local dealer. Within 100 miles it lost power and limped along at a top speed of 25mph. The fault was... -
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What is it with this site? 1 May 2010 (Forum)
HJ's Daily Telegraph column this morning refers readers to the Car-By-Car Breakdown feature here. It is long gone. I have never come across a site with so many problems. Why couldn't HJ just leave it alone? -
used vans? 2 Jan 2004 (Forum)
I'm in the market for a new mid-sized van.It will be second hand although relatively new,but as HJ has the car by car breakdown,does anybody know of anything similar for vans,or any other info availible? Thanxs for any advice. -
Toyota MR2 (The original one) 9 Sep 2002 (Forum)
Apart from the car by car breakdown info- does anyone have any additional info on them - in terms of reliability, potential classic status. How much would a good T bar cost ? -
Car recalls Question 1 May 2005 (Forum)
Can anyone explain, looking at Honest johns car by car breakdown and looking at the vehicle recalls. Is there like a set time period where you can take your vehicle to be repaired under a recall notice or does it depend on manufacturer? Scott -
Audi 2.5 TDI Multitronic 10 Jan 2006 (Forum)
I'm thinking about buying one of these, and I noticed that the Car-By-Car breakdown mentions a dealer TSB to replace the clutch. What does this mean? Will Audi pay for this? Should I avoid cars that haven't had this done? Thanks -
Civic or Corolla or Almera 8 Oct 2002 (Forum)
I am looking for a second car run about and can't decide which one - any views? Civic or Corolla or Almera? Looking at HJ's car by car breakdown the Almera looks hard to beat (reliability and longevity are my key concerns). -
Toyota Sega 9 Dec 2001 (Forum)
Just caught a glimpse of one of these, which does not feature in the Car-by-Car Breakdown. Does anyone know about this model? It is a very neat little coupé-style car with two doors which are glass to all the way over the roof and may be gull-wing. -
I am a Peugeot 206 - What are you. 3 Apr 2008 (Forum)
http://specials.uk.msn.com/autotrader In 10 questions it claims to define what type of car you are. Excuse me whilst I have a breakdown. -
VW Golf - car loans with added benefits 29 May 2022 (Forum)
Hi all, Looking to buy my next car with a car loan. I know the AA provide free breakdown cover with their loans, do any other companies offer additional benefits? TIA -
C-Note 2005 16 Mar 2005 (Forum)
Found on the car by car breakdown on this website while searching for the new 2005 Almera. However could not find it anywhere else including a google search. Anyone have any info about this car?? Or is the C-Note just a concept model ,not a specific production car??
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