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• What's it worth? 16 Jan 2007 (Forum)
  Hi, this is the second time I have posted asking the value of a fiesta. I now have a bit more precise info than I had before. The car is an Oct 97 Fiesta 1.4 5 door Ghia, 2owners, it has done only 27,000 miles,taxed and mot'd till Oct 07. tidy and clean outside and inside. Metalic dark green. The only minus point is it has slight collision damage to the hatch which does not affect the opening/closing and w/screen wiper operation. the damage covers an area of about 250mm round.
• Price? Fiesta 1.1 1994 3 door 19 Sep 2006 (Forum)
  I have been asked by my Mother-in-Law to sell her 1994L 1.1 Ford Fiesta Freestyle 3 door in white. It has a full service history, but has only covered 31,080 miles since Jan 1994. When not in use it has been garaged, so the paintwork has a good shine before I even polish it. The condition throughout is excellent with only a single small dent from another car door and just a very small amount of rust on the rear wheel arches.
• Smashed Sump Octavia 25 Jun 2005 (Forum)
  Dealer is quoting £200 - £300, with 1.3 hours of labour. Has this happened to anyone else with a similar VAG car? and can anyone give a definite cost (London labour rates) I know that the Octavia rides very low, as does the Mk IV Golf which it is based on, and also that VAG sell steel underbelly's which replace the existing plastic cover.
• Best mechanical anti-theft device ? 19 Jun 2005 (Forum)
  Some of the devices I've been looking at, like AutoLock, don't seem like they'd withstand an attack for long, and only the full steering wheel cover locks seem to offer a degree of protection, but its seems a bit bulky looking and not ideal to carry around in my family car. Are there any other anti-theft devices I'm missing which you could recommend ?
• Problem Escort 22 Sep 2004 (Forum)
  We have a problem with my wifes car which to date local garages have been unabke to identify. The car is an N reg Escort 5 door 1.4 LX which has covered 38000 miles from new & is mainly used for short journeys of 3 miles or less at a time, not the best way to run an engine.
• Kwik Fit 6 Feb 2004 (Forum)
  Yeah I know,its like marmite,you either like them or hate them. I took my car to 3 branches and enquired about their "Free safety brake inspection".Here's what I have been told and wonder if who were right. KwikFit 1: I mentioned that 2 weeks ago my car was serviced by a specialists garage,and was told several parts needed replacing on the braking system.Therefore,can I have a 2nd opinion and have the "Free brakes Inspection" and a written quotation.They said sorry we cannot carry out the inspection,because the specialists garage will know what to replace so you're better off going back.
• Diesel value with short trips ? 13 Feb 2003 (Forum)
  I currently drive a Merc. 320 Estate petrol. Due to retire soon and need a car cheaper to run as I will be paying the bills - hence the diesel. I will cover 6,000 to 7,000 miles a year, about 60/70% of the mileage will be on short runs of a few miles and my mate reckons that I will not get the economy due to the volume of these short runs.
• Who should foot the bill? 5 Nov 2002 (Forum)
  Sorry if this has been covered previously. I recently took my car in to have some grumbling noises at low revs sorted. The garage confidently thought it was gearbox bearings. So one stripdown later, with new bearings and, oh yes, a new clutch because the late Xantia clutches can't be refitted, and a bill for £750, I drive it away and ..... no difference.
• warranties be aware:update 28 Dec 2001 (Forum)
  Original posting: ------------------ Author: Roger K. (---.cache.pol.co.uk) Date: 02-12-01 16:40 I have recently had some warranty work (used car) carried out by a well known Rover main dealer in SE London. I had a lower radiator outlet pipe split. I took the car to the dealer and explained the exact fault - I even drew a diagram for them! (I knew the precise details because I had to effect emergency repairs in order to get the vehicle to the garage) They charged me for a radiator pressure-test , saying this was a requirement of the insurers, before they would agree to the claim.
• CO2, Tax and Tolls 12 Jun 2001 (Forum)
  In addition a fixed charge takes absolutely no account of mileage driven, driving style or the standard of maintenance of the vehicle, all of which will affect the C02 output. I would also question the matter of road tolls. With a fuel price of £3.50 per gallon and a car doing 35 mpg, fuel costs 10p per mile, 7.5p of which is tax. I consider that to be quite high enough on its own. I am also miffed about the Dartford Crossing. The tolls should have finished last year when the construction cost had been covered, as agreed with the tunnel's management committee.
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  Can I make a claim if I think an MoT has been falsified? 16 Apr 2023 (Ask HJ)
  Last year I bought a Toyota Land Cruiser from a dealer with 12 months MoT. It seemed spot on. Looked good, full service history, 12 months MoT, dealer...
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  Why was a county court judgement made against me following a fraudulent claim against me? 22 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  March 2010 saw a third party make a fraudulent claim against my car insurance policy. In spite of my concerns and instructions to my insurer they paid...
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  Does a timing belt need to be changed every five years? 20 Sep 2025 (Ask HJ)
  The handbook for my Fiat 500 says that the timing belt should be replaced after 72,000 miles or every 5 years regardless of mileage. Since the belt was...
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  Why is it taking the DVLA so long to reissue my driving licence? 24 Apr 2025 (Ask HJ)
  The DVLA revoked my driving licence of 50+ years in Sept 2024 due to cataracts in both eyes. I have undergone extensive eye surgery. The Consultant (March...
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  What do I need for driving in France and Spain? 4 Apr 2024 (Ask HJ)
  We're driving through France & Spain in July. Apart from the obvious, passport, driving licence, insurance etc, what will we need for driving in France...
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  Which is more accurate - my car's speedometer or my sat nav? 13 Mar 2024 (Ask HJ)
  What is the most accurate speed indicator - analogue speedometer, digital speedometer or GPS on sat navs?
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  Can I use puncture-resistant tyres on my Honda? 11 Oct 2023 (Ask HJ)
  My car has no spare, nor room for one due the batteries, and I am reluctant to solely rely on the Tyre Slime to get me home. I have been looking to fit...
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  What are the insurance implications of having tyres with an incorrect load rating fitted? 19 May 2023 (Ask HJ)
  What are the implications for having the wrong replacement tyre fitted for a car's performance and importantly, insurance cover? 185/55R16 83H tyres were...
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  Can you recommend a reliable, easy to drive medium-sized SUV, with low CO2 emissions? 6 Dec 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I need a comfortable, medium-sized SUV to replace my Skoda Superb Estate Elegance 2.0, which was written off in a flood. My budget is around £15,000 but...
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  What's a sensible warm hatch to replace my Audi TT? 27 Jan 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I currently drive an Audi TT, which I really enjoy, however it's no longer compatible with having two children. I would like a reasonably powerful hatchback,...