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• Honda Jazz - Cat N concealed by dealer 14 Apr 2021 (Forum)
  The number plate was covered up in the advertisment in Autotrader which was why I did the basic check when I arrived at the dealer and saw the car. I realise now that I was naive in not checking more thoroughly before paying the deposit and I will be a wiser shopper in the future.
• Ford Focus 2013 - 17" v 18" alloys. 12 Jul 2015 (Forum)
  So imagine my surprise when I just handed back a hire vehicle - a Focus with the same engine. Over the past two weeks I covered just under 700 miles, average mpg? 62mpg.  The rental car had done similar miles, same model year, same engine, basically the same car (Zetec S -v- our titanium) driving on same roads, same driving style.
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  Will fitting a towbar invalidate my warranty? 17 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have recently bought a new Ford Kuga and want to get a towbar fitted by an independent company. However, my local dealer has told me (in writing) that...
• Worst car, forced to own through circumstances 20 Feb 2013 (Forum)
  Back in the early 80s we could get an LA car loan as a car was required for the job. Only problem was it had to be British (before said LA got threatened with the EU court) Given the starting salary, that was either a basic Fiesta or metro.
• Porsche Boxster - Replacing Porsche boxster with 4 seat car? 15 Feb 2013 (Forum)
  I have a lovely boxster 2008 but my daughters start school soon and I need to find something with four seats. My wife drives a Lexus rx400h as the main family car. The second car will only cover 4000 miles a year. I also like something a but different I have loved my boxster and I have started to look around but nothing ticks all the boxes. I have driven the Mini Cooper D but found the ride very firm even compared to the Porsche and they are not cheap.
• Ford Focus 1.8 2009 plate (vision blue) - Probs with peeling on ford focus 3 May 2012 (Forum)
    Also noticed inside the stereo buttons, a couple of those are flaking.  This isnt what I was expecting from a £10,000 car and am starting to get slightly worried.  I have owned other cars for 5 years or more and never noticed flaking buttons and flaking lacquer on outside.  Wished I hadn't got such a shiny car now.
• Mazda 2 - Tree falling on car 24 Apr 2012 (Forum)
   He is covered on his mother's policy and   a) they have threatened to knock off the Protected No Claims Discount  and b) they now suspecting that he is the main driver and want proof that my wife uses the car.
• Audi A6 + RS6 (1997 - 2004) - 98 1.8 A6 Brake Failure 21 Jan 2010 (Forum)
  Dismantled banjo inspected and cleaned all surfaces and rebuilt. Filled and bled system all OK. The car had been serviced by Audi 6 weeks before and had a fluid change. Whilst under the car I also noticed a drip of Coolant from the floor tray and traced this to the bottom of the front timing cover. The Cam belt and water pump had been changed 4 weeks ago due to the cars age 1998.
• Nissan Micra (2003 - 2010) - 03 1.4 Key not locking car with central locking 20 Jan 2010 (Forum)
  can i just replace the key fob battery myself? does the fact the little rubber covering on the drivers door for the keyless entry button has come off have anything to do with it? this is 3rd problem ive had now with this car-starting to regret ever buying it!! just cant really afford to take it to Nissan dealer you see
• Ford Fiesta (2000 - 2002) - What to look out for when selling a car (scams?) 15 Oct 2009 (Forum)
  If you look around online you'll find a lot of guides for what to look out for when buying a second-hand car, but very little if you're looking to sell one. This is my first time selling a car and I'm not sure what I should be wary of. I had a phone call just this morning from someone who wanted to see the car, but after giving him my address didn't specify a time when he'd be visiting.
• confirmation Please! 7 Dec 2006 (Forum)
  The first couple of times I needed it, as I hadn?t cancelled my fully comp insurance, I borrowed a friends car (third party cover), the second two times I managed with public transport,(was time consuming, more leg work! bah! humbug etc). however, my insurance has now expired, so assume my borrowing of friends car is now not an option?
• More electric gizmos 19 Mar 2002 (Forum)
  Adding to the new safety features, Ford has produced a headlamp surround with a 'deformable' housing that pushes the lamp into the body of the car in a crash, so that the lens cover does not break and cut pedestrians' legs. The devices were researched and designed by British, German and American engineers at Ford's research centre in Aachen, Germany.
• What could this knocking sound be? 15 Jun 2021 (Forum)
  I picked up a car a month back. It is a 66 plate Polo GTI and has covered 42k miles. It has been upgraded and lowered with Bilsteins by the previous owner. At first, I don't think this was happening, but over the last week, I have noticed a knocking sound which I think may be coming from the front.
• Peugeot 308 1.2 Puretech - Peugeot 308 Engine Fault 10 Dec 2020 (Forum)
  I will confirm this on Monday but if this is the case, there will unfortunately be a further charge for the stripping of this which could be in excess of £500.'' Ive got extended warranty, will this not be  covered? Could this be the result of clogging valves again Please advise  Many thanks      
• Removing tinted window glue.Solved. 22 Oct 2018 (Forum)
  My rear tinted window had started to show its age after 5 years and was bubbling and coming away.I decided to remove it.It came off quite easily but the whole rear glass was covered in the glue that tinting used.I tried glass window cleaner but it didn't work.I didn't want to use a stanley knife blade as google had said as I didn't want to damage the rear demist elements.In the end I used Car Plan Demon wheels cleaner!.
• Attempted add ons. - Tyre replacements. 21 Sep 2018 (Forum)
  A close friend recently took his car into a fast fit centre for 2 new tyres.( went to take him to collect) was advised of leaking rear shock absorber, said to staff. it'll be covered by warranty.. (it was) staff at tyre centre said no it wouldn't was wear and tear. well said friend one has just been replaced and the other will be too. no it won't. said thank you, did not wait for tracking to be checked....
• Renault Grand Scenic - water flooding into footwell 23 Jun 2016 (Forum)
  Renault tell me that it is due to debris falling through the grills (there to stop this from happening!) and clogging the drainage. The overflow apparently leading directly into the interior of the car! Surely this is a manufacturing fault?? They say it now needs to be dismantled to be cleaned -NOT covered by guarantee - even though I had a service done 6 months ago. So not only do I have to pay for a manufacturing issue, but also for any potential water damage done to the vehicle - so that it can happen again in another 18 months presumably!
• BMW 3 Series E46 - BMW Auto Trans Fluid Change or Not to Change 6 May 2016 (Forum)
  I have a 2003, 320i (2.2) with the ZF 5 speed auto. It has only covered 29,000 miles (mostly long runs) - full BMW history. A bit of a time warp car. Most Indepedent specialists recommend changing out the transmission fluid (and the differential) - due to the age.
• Accident Waiver and Release of Liability 5 Oct 2015 (Forum)
  Does any one have any experience or advice using Accident Waiver and Release of Liability forms? There were two adults and a minor in their car. Luckly no one hurt. Would they both have to sign and also sign as parent of minor? And how to stipulate what is being paid for. Just want to make sure everything is covered for repairs and personal safety and worded correctly so not to be worried about any future claims.
• VW Golf 1.4 TSI 2010 - Piston Block Damage 30 May 2014 (Forum)
  My car has covered 36k from new. I had a misfire on Cylinder 1 which was first diagnosed as a coil pack. When this was changed it did not fix it so a compression test revealed there was a deeper problem. With the head off the piston had a piece missing from the top which looked like it had melted.