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  Discovered my 'new' car is not actually all that new - what should I do? 8 Feb 2016 (Ask HJ)
  My wife bought a new Vauxhall Ampera in 2014 from a main dealer. We knew the Ampera was at the end of the production line but nothing was said to indicate...
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  Selling a classic Chevrolet? 12 Jun 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I own a 1980 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. 2D Sport Coupe. I'm in the U.S. The car does not run. Engine problem, probably serious. Has been sitting for a long...
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  Why doesn't my BMW's Efficient Dynamics system work for short journeys? 7 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
  The AutoStop/Start on my 2009 BMW 120 M Sport stopped operating on a journey from Bromley, Kent to Cornwall. On return from holiday, 500 miles later, I...
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  Who should cover these repair costs? 16 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have just bought a 10 year old 100,000 mile Audi TT 225 manual petrol quattro for which I paid £5350 cash from a dealer. Having taken delivery I now...
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  Previous confliction 19 Dec 2009 (Ask HJ)
  In May 2009 I bought a Volkswagen Jetta 2.0 diesel from a VW main dealer. The car was first registered in August 2008 and had 14,000 miles on the clock....
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  Buying a Porsche Macan - petrol or diesel? 30 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I've order a Porsche Macan and need to spec it soon. All reviews seem to go with the diesel version. However, I will only cover about 8000 miles a year...
• Larger Estate - Another Petrol v Diesel question! - with specifics 9 Feb 2015 (Forum)
  - My driving style is a mixture of conservative and occasionally liking to plant my right foot(if I'm without family or running late for work). I drive at 70-80 on the motorway. - I reckon I cover no more than 6000k miles a year. I'm not sure which fuel the distances I cover are best suited to. I have heard some Petrol, as they are relatively short distances, although I heave heard others say that the diesel engine will run better from cold.
• BMW 3 Series Coupe - Bad Experience Cargiant AA Warranty 20 Jul 2013 (Forum)
  But the AA peaple said that these components are not covered and also the labour is not covered so they will not pay. I told them when the Cargiant sold me this product they showed me this leaflet, which I still have, and clearly says the warranty includes Engine, Fuel System, Working Materials, etc.
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  Just out of warrantee gearbox failure 23 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
  My Jeep's 3 year warranty ran out in May 2010, but the car has only covered 42000 miles to date, with regular dealer service. The auto gearbox has failed...
• Toyota Avensis Verso D4D fades badly 1 May 2010 (Forum)
  A mechanic friend told me a small pipe on it that sent a signal (as pressure or vacuum, something to do with the turbo) should be cleaned out after a time. I have suggested to her that she ask if there is something similar on her car. Or that it may be that there is a sensor or electrical actuator that is no longer working properly and the diagnostic check only covers it as regards continuity or lack of, doesn?t check its function.
• Replacing CV boot (VW Golf II) 7 Mar 2006 (Forum)
  I have acquired a 3/4" drive bar and 30mm socket for the hub nut. I have balljoint splitters (the clamp sort). Never done this before on any car. The Haynes manual doesn't cover the job exactly, but it seems to suggest I need to remove the 32mm hub nut, unbolt the gearbox side, and remove the driveshaft. I haven't got in there yet to have a look, but do I really need to do this?
• BMW 323i Air con broken down 2000 reg 24 Jun 2004 (Forum)
  Having talked to the garage they say that they can't find a leak (they apparently couldn't spot any dye that they claim was put in at the first recharge) and that they will need to change the condenser, some other stuff (they specified it better than that but I'm crap at cars and the note is still at work ;)) and then recharge it again. When buying the vehicle I took out a warranty, but this doesn't cover wear and tear. The indications I've received from the garage and the warranty company is that the problem is likely to be due to just wear and tear.
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  What's the best £5k car for a learner driver? 30 Apr 2016 (Ask HJ)
  My partner is looking into buying a car for her 17 year son to help pass his test and to keep through university. They have £5000 to spend, but don't know...
• focus - car not as described 11 Jan 2013 (Forum)
  Can i reject car under sales of goods act as not as described.i.e dealer lied about why it was a cat d+poor repairs+he took led out of dash to cover the accident it had been in. car is only 2 years old,i did get it cheaper due to cat d but wouldnt have bought it knowing it had been written off due to a heavy accident and had poor repairs.
• Buying an Import from Japan 1 Jul 2009 (Forum)
  In this case a "repatriation", i.e. a British car sold in Japan, and re-imported one year ago. Pros and cons of the particular car are covered elsewhere, this post is NOT about the car, but I would like to ask advice on the administrative "challenge" or otherwise.
• First car questions 13 Sep 2004 (Forum)
  Can she use her no claims bonus on my car even though she is already using it on hers? My car is going to be bought in her name. I've been driving for over a year insured on my sister?s car as a second driver. Due to this I cannot do pass plus?
• Mercedes Benz E class pitting wheel arch 1 Aug 2002 (Forum)
  We are writing a letter to mercedes now but don't know what to do, I imagined mercedes 30 years bodywork guarentee would cover it. Many thanks Ps the car is amazing in all other respects and I would not what to derate the car in any way as it is amazing.
• Citroen Car Club 6 Feb 2002 (Forum)
  From a previous post I understand there may be those wanting more details of the Citroen Car Club. I hope Martyn will allow me a thread to give this information which expands on that given by HJ in the Car Clubs section of this site. The Citroen Car Club has been going for over 50 years and, perhaps unusually, it supports every model of Citroen ever made right up to brand new cars.
• Can anyone Help? - A very cheap car to give/or free. 19 Oct 2018 (Forum)
  They were given (it turns out) loaned an Audi a4 estate about 15 months ago after their previous car had dpf/oil pump/clutch probems and they live on a very very tight budget.  One neighbour let them use his car for a while, but now they need basic transport. credit is not an option so here we go!
• What one to replace first 17 Sep 2017 (Forum)
  MOT due December and car cover 1500 miles a year. The other is a 2004 54 Skoda Octavia Tdi with 123,000 on it owned 59 months, cambelt & water pump replaced 4 years 42,000 miles ago and tyres due 6000 miles time MOT due next month.