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• Nissan Primera 18 Sep 2001 (Forum)
  Dera Backroomers Nissan is rarely mentioned here. I am dithering about buying a 2.0 Primera up to 6000 pounds HJ's breakdown gives me the idea of an anonymous reliable car. Does anyone have some views on these as a good buy I have an idea that Primeras do not sell quickly. What models from Golf, 306, and Focus ranges would be popular sellers.
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  How many multi-fit spare wheels does each breakdown recovery van have? 26 Jan 2022 (Ask HJ)
  It is all very well relying on the AA (new hybrid car supplied with AA cover) to get me home in the case of a puncture, but how many multi-fit spares...
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  How many 24-hour garages are there for tyre fitting? 26 Jan 2022 (Ask HJ)
  As new cars don’t have spare wheels any more, repair kits are very temporary, and space saver wheels restrict journey, how many 24-hour garages are there...
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  What documents do I need to send to the DVLA upon the death of someone who owns a car? 16 Nov 2018 (Ask HJ)
  As well as advising insurance and breakdown companies, what documents would the DVLA require upon the death of a driver who owns a car?
• Volvo s70 1998 - Can i get some advice from you good folk 1 Feb 2012 (Forum)
  Breakdown cover - i'm not mechanically minded so if something goes wrong, its a phone call made to someone to help me out which brings me to breakdown cover. I've done lots of research but am unsure of which one to go with.
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  Lexus deals on Drivethedeal 2 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I recently saw that "Drivethedeal" are offering large savings on the Lexus IS220 SE. As these prices are less than say a Mondeo diesel or a Mazda 3 or...
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  Is the Honda Accord Tourer's tailgate prone to failing? 21 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My dad has owned his 2004 Honda Accord Tourer from new. The tailgate mechanism appears to have failed and no longer opens and closes automatically. You...
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  All abroad 25 Apr 2009 (Ask HJ)
  Our daughter, who is about to return to the UK after a number of years abroad, is considering buying either a MINI convertible, Audi TT roadster, or an...
• Ford Mondeo III (2000 - 2007) - 02 2.0 TDCI 130 GHIA X cut out in traffic / batter 9 Apr 2009 (Forum)
  Hope this post will be of use to someone - car just stopped in traffic in outside lane. breakdown assistance could not jump start. Suggested fuel pump problem. Recovered on lorry home a few hours later. Get my mechanic friend over next Morning and get battery charged and guess what car starts first time.
• What stopped your car? 23 Jun 2008 (Forum)
  What stopped your car?
• Worst cars of the year Germany 29 Dec 2001 (Forum)
  The best BMW,Toyota and Ford. These only represents vehicles attended to as breakdowns
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  I'm looking for a reliable automatic car for £3500 - would you suggest the Honda Jazz? 23 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have been looking at buying a used car now for a few months and finally decided to go for a Corsa or a Fiesta, but when I was out today I saw a Honda...
• Renault Clio III 2006 1.5 DCI - Fuel Cut Off Switch 18 Aug 2010 (Forum)
  Hello I spun off a roundabout tonight and called the breakdown as my car wouldn't start after it hit the kurb, the recovery guy has said it's my fuel cut off switch that needs resetting - but he couldn't find it.  Does anyone know where it is please?
• Citroen Xsara 2.0HDi Clutch Bearing 27 May 2003 (Forum)
  I own a 3 year old Xsara 2.0HDi and according to HJ breakdown data the clutch release bearing fails at around 30,000 miles. I should be in Spain on a touring holiday when I reach this mileage so I am somewhat concerned. Has anybody experience of this failure or is the reported problem just on the very early examples of this engine/clutch combination on Citroen and Peugeot cars ?
• Renault Austral - Vehicle Rejection Issue 27 Sep 2025 (Forum)
  I purchased a new Renault Austral early 2024 on PCP. For the first year, other than a niggle with a fuel gauge issue, the car was amazing. Things changed a few days after the cars first service with the car having now broken down four times since then, in each case with the car being totally immobilised, and have resulted in the car being at the dealership for many months since January.
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  Why did my Ford Mondeo diesel lose power under acceleration? 27 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I was driving my 2003 Ford Mondeo diesel estate yesterday and I was about to accelerate to overtake a lorry at 60mph when I lost all power and my glow...
• MINI Cooper - BMW TSB on Mini 3 Cyl Engines 21 Dec 2016 (Forum)
  Hi folks - I've just seen this on the car by car breakdown: BMW TSB to replace crankshaft bearings on 1.5 litre 3-cylinder engines. 3 day job. Does not affect 1.2 litre Peugeot Puretech engines I have a 2016 Cooper and am interested in more information - does anyone know the reason behind the TSB and what are the symptoms if any?
• Mazda 323f 2003 - cut out/non start 3 Jun 2011 (Forum)
  mazda 323f 1.6 2003 model. just had full service and driving along then car just died. rac breakdown came out and put on diagnostics and said was crankshaft sensor. replaced that part but car still wont fire and rev gauge doesnt move. checked fuses hoses coils and fuel all fine but there is no spark for some reason. any ideas anyone because has confused me???????
• Nissan Patrol - 1999ish 17 Jul 2007 (Forum)
  Anyone any experience in running these??? MPG?? Your comments on the Patrol please. HJs usually very indepth car-by-car breakdown doesn't really list any negatives!!
• Toyota Yaris Advice 16 Mar 2006 (Forum)
  I have got £4,000 approximately to spend on a Toyota Yaris. Researching HJ?s car by car breakdown and previous posts I believe I want a 2003 T3 or T spirit 1.3 I am not sure about 3 or 5 doors. Versos seem extremely rare. Are they worth pursuing? Which model is easier to sell?