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• Skoda Octavia courtesy light wiring 11 Aug 2004 (Forum)
  I don't want to snip the wrong wire and risk, for example, irreversible deadlocking of the door in question. But I don't mind cutting the correct wire as a permanent solution, after all the car has very nearly covered the same distance as that from here to the moon. Cheers Dave TD.
• Spurious VW leak 9 Oct 2003 (Forum)
  Just noticed today there is a damp patch on the carpet, front passenger side in my Passat, just to the right of the centre console (kinda like where the pedels would be if it was a left hand drive car). The only things I've had done is the break fluid change, on Friday, and two weeks prior had a service from VW where they changed the rocker gasket cover. Now I'm pretty sure this leak has only developed in the last couple of weeks.
• ECU/ Diesel ! 14 Apr 2003 (Forum)
  If so where located/ how many of them/ where to get one ?. LAST question - I `like` diesels, and would wish to convert the car. Which would be the best/ simplest diesel conversion ?? PS doing a great job councelling your flock - better than a psychoanalyst adviser anyday !
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  BMW X5 faults 15 Feb 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a used BMW X5 (E70) seven months ago as a main BMW dealer. Its been back twice to have work done under warranty. My headlamps have 'dark spots'...
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  Our Carioca motorhome was to be supplied with the wrong upholstery and by rejecting it we are in breach of contract. Why? 11 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  At a recent show, we paid £1000 deposit on a Carioca 746 Motorhome on 16 October 2009 at a price of £40,000 (plus extras of approximately £2000). The van...
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  Oil over fill or other ? 19 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Hi I have a Ford Fiesta - 1.4 Tdci [70] Zetec 5dr Hatchback 2010. The car is a lease car through work and has 27655miles, the 1st svc was at 14113miles...
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  My car has been off the road since 1992 - what documents do I need to get it back on the road? 12 Nov 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 1983 Alfa GTV which has been off the road and garaged since 1992, well before SORN came in. I have the old style V5 logbook What do I need to...
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  My used Porsche Boxster 987 has a serious leak - should the dealer contribute to the repair costs? 19 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
  After four months of ownership, I've just discovered that my Porsche Boxster 987 S has a permanently sodden carpet behind the front passenger seat (which...
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  Is it considered 'wear and tear' if my 12,000-mile Mitsubishi Shogun judders in first gear? 3 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Mitsubishi Shogun Sport still under warranty with 12,000 miles on the clock. When I engage it in first gear, the clutch appears to slip and there...
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  Crucial control 20 Mar 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I wish to replace my 2001reg BMW Compact automatic, fitted with push/pull type hand controls and a steering wheel peg. Ideally I am looking for a front...
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  Not getting through 19 Dec 2009 (Ask HJ)
  My wife's 2005/55 BMW 120d manual is now four years old and has covered 42k miles. She has been delighted with it until now. However about 4 months ago...
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  Flawed Focus 31 Jan 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a new Ford Focus 1.8L FFV petrol 2 years ago and paid for the FordProtect Service Plan, 3 services. Cost of the service plan was £425.53. The...
• Citroën Relay - Admiral Insurance 12 Aug 2024 (Forum)
  Hi I am hoping that someone can point me in the right direction. I was unfortunate to have two cars crash into my van on two separate occasions in 2022 which I was not at fault. I accepted Admirals offer of conducting the repairs and hire van. This took nearly a year for this to happen.
• Mercedes-Benz A-Class Diesel 06 - AA Breakdown Services 16 Jan 2018 (Forum)
  Daughter told them that the a/c hadn't worked for a couple of years anyway, no problem ... Car was flat-bedded down to me (3 relays) and dropped off at my indy after closing Tuesday night. It was fixed by 11 am Wednesday - shorter belt bypassing a/c pump, £21 for belt and £30 for half-hour labour)..
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  SEAT Ibiza SC - warped brakes after just 3000 miles 17 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
  We bought a new Seat Ibiza SC for our daughter from the local Seat dealer last August. Now eight months on - and just 3000 miles – we've encountered problems...
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  Why do new insurance customers get good discounts when loyal customers don't? 21 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have been insured with Aviva for a number of years and both my wife and I have six years' protected NCD. Despite having no claims in recent years, the...
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  Why does my Ford Focus lose power? Is it related to replacing the turbocharger? 12 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a V-reg Ford Focus 1.8 TDi. The turbo went and covered the whole engine in oil, so I had that replaced and the engine cleaned off, but now i have...
• KIA Sportage - RAC Clearing Fault Code to get you back on Road 2 Jan 2020 (Forum)
  Last night it broke down (went into limp mode). After contacting Arnold Clark, they put me through to RAC (1 year cover when you buy car) and they sent roadside assistance straight away. The technician plugged in his tablet, brought up fault codes (P061B), Torque Control Signal System. He said dealers don't normally like you to delete codes but he would print off a report showing what codes come up and id just need to hand these into dealer.Codes were cleared and car was now drivable and i went on my way Walked into Arnold Clark the next day and their reply was "we cant fix the fault if the faults are not present in the car".
• VW Cc - Car Tax 14 Sep 2019 (Forum)
  Hi all need some advice I purchased a car from Evans Halshaw 18months ago. As is the way when you purchase a car you pay your road tax before you leave the forecourt. Fast forward to this morning. I received a letter from the courts advising me I had been fined for driving without car tax for the last 8months plus non response of previous letters they have sent me.
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  Family estate car for £20-25k? 8 Jul 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking to trade in my Fabia Estate for a new family car. I've looked at crossovers but think an estate is the best option. I cover 15k a year with...