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• BMW 3 Series Touring (99-05) - Car for High Mileage Commuting 9 Apr 2014 (Forum)
  Over the last few weeks I've been trying to find myself a good used car that will fit the bill for my 600mile/week commute (mostly motorway cruising). The primary requirements are- Good on fuel economy (I hope for +50mpg on a 70mph motorway cruise) Likely to be reliable covering high mileage General Running costs should be affordable   BMW hasn't actually been on my list to look at.
• Toyota Prius - Mot Dealer failing headlights 27 Aug 2011 (Forum)
  A tip for anyone taking their car in for an mot, should your car have plastic covers as most do these days then over time they may become discoloured due to the plastic oxidising effects of sun weather etc. This was the case when my wife took her Toyota Prius in to her local dealership in Bedford for its annual check up and service, it failed the MOT as the lights were not making the correct pattern on their testing equipment, of course the dealer wanted to fit new headlights at considerable cost, fortunately my wife didn't agree and brought the car home where upon I promptly got some t-cut and spent a few minutes applying with a cloth and a quck buff and they are as good as new again.
• ford focus estate,diesel, 1.8litre, 1999 - Engine will not start 15 Jan 2011 (Forum)
  Have checked all fuses, but don't know about relays. Some say there are 2 pumps on this car, electric and mechanicxal, some say it's on the injector pump. Before I decided not to use the car I covered the engine with an old coat, I thought I might have dislodged a wire, but have looked fairly thoroughly and seems all in tact, can you help please?
• Rover 200 (1995 - 1999) - 96 1.4 timing marks 3 Jan 2010 (Forum)
  Hi ive just changed my waterpump on my Rover 214si N reg and as far as im aware ive lined all the timing marks up correctly ie:exhauste pully pointing towards inlet pully and locked them in place with locking tool, ive also lined flywheel pully up with the oil pump marking which is about 1 ocklock as you look at the engine in the standing position there are also some other marks on the plastic cover and one of them says TDC my question is to i use the TDC marks to time up my car to run smoothly or is it the oil pump mark i should use to time my car up beacause ive used the oil pump mark and lined both my cams up properly and my car runs erratically ?.
• Porsche Boxster 986 + Boxster S (1996 - 2004) - 02 2.7 Tiptronic Main Oil Seal 24 Jul 2009 (Forum)
  Porsche agreed to cover 100% of the part cost and 90% of the labour cost, which I though was generous and was accepted. The car has always been serviced by Porsche main dealer and the last service, April 2009 they reported that the same seal is just started to sweat again.
• Main dealer used car prices 11 Dec 2005 (Forum)
  The car had covered around 8K and was in pristine condition, so I thought I would have a look on Autotrader and the Citroen UK site, to see how the price compared with listings on these two sites. I am constantly amazed at the prices being asked for used C5s by Citroen main dealers.
• Young Driver in non fault accident 20 Nov 2005 (Forum)
  Someone who works with SWMBO, has recently passed his test, is about 19, has TPFT cover with no uninsured loss recovery, has been involved in a non - fault accident. A bus hit a car behind him, shunted that into him, then he was shunted into another car in front. His car is a write off.
• Air Con 4 Aug 2003 (Forum)
  I have a 99V Nissan Primera. In June of last year air con packed up. Car still under nissan warranty so took it in. Advised that no leaks in system and re-gas required which I had to pay for as not covered by warranty. (Main dealer used outside contractor). June this year air con inop again (car now out of warranty).
• Supermarket pickup 21 Apr 2003 (Forum)
  I have got an insurance cover note winging it's way to me as I speak. I also know that on the day of collection I will have to go out and get the car taxed. Can anyone advise me on how the actual buying/transfer of ownership process goes and anything else I need to be aware of on the day.
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  Should I reject a vehicle or let the dealer fix it? 27 Jan 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I purchased a 2011 Hyundai i30 diesel estate from a Honda dealer three months ago. I have begun having issues with starting. I've taken it back to Honda...
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  Our car was stolen and used in a crime - do we have to accept it back from the insurer? 14 May 2018 (Ask HJ)
  Our car was recovered after being stolen and used in a crime. It looks like we will have to take it back from our insurer even after giving them the keys...
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  I accidentally misfuelled my car - but my insurance firm says I don't have a claim? 14 Jun 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I have inadvertently filled my 2013 Range Rover Sport Black SDV6 with petrol in France. The car had a quarter tank of diesel and I noticed nothing for...
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  Volkswagen won't cover my second EGR failure - what are my rights? 20 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2009 Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI. The EGR has just failed for the sixth time and my local dealer has just quoted me over £1600 for the repair. The...
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  is this common for Citroen C4 1.6 HDI EGS to get a Slipping Clutch at sub 40k miles 9 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
  We have been told by the Citroen Servicing Agent that the Clutch Slipping on a Citroen C4 2013 EGS Gearbox at under 40k miles is not uncommon and that...
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  Discovered accident damage on my new car - is the dealer liable ? 1 Jan 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I purchased a Skoda Superb (2008 model) four months ago from a local dealer. The car only had 20 miles on the clock and was fine to start with, but a few...
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  Buying a 1999 Toyota Corolla - how can I reduce my insurance? 12 Mar 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I am 24 year old female and I have recently been offered a 1999 Toyota Corolla by a neighbour who is looking to buy a new car. It has 48,000 miles on the...
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  Car dealer now claims he's a private seller - what are my rights? 28 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Three weeks ago I bought a 2001 Skoda Fabia from an individual who sells cars for a living. He doesn’t have a forecourt, but does have a website with multiple...
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  2009 Mondeo clutch problem 21 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I've got a 2009/59 Mondeo diesel - 140hp 2-litre, manual, Titanium X. I bought it from TC Harrison in Peterborough at 10,000 miles; they had previously...
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  Why was my engine diagnosed as a write-off after driving through deep water? 30 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Three days ago I stupidly drove my Citroen diesel ZX auto (190,000 on the clock) through a flooded road. The engine stalled and would not start. When the...
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  Insurance refusing to repair a Cat D vehicle 9 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I was involved in an accident whereby a lady hit my vehicle from the back and admitted fault. I passed the details onto my insurance company and I got...