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• Classic Car Insurance - Recommendations 7 Mar 2005 (Forum)
  Hi, My insurance is up for renewal in early April for my 1982 2.8 Granada and I'm wondering if anyone has any recommendations of companies that have been...
• Hyundai - any good ? 3 Mar 2003 (Forum)
  I recently checked out the CBC breakdown and looked up some Hyundai cars. Compared to some (even many !) marques they don't seem to suffer too badly. Is this true or are they worse than they look on paper ? Also I believe they now come with a comprehensive 5 year warranty which begs a question - could Hyundai afford to offer such a warranty if their cars were unreliable or fell to bits after a few months ?
• K-series inlet O rings 22 Jul 2002 (Forum)
  The car-by-car-breakdown section mentions the following problem with the K series engine 'inlet manifold 'O' rings tend to perish between 25 - 30,000 miles'. I have seen this comment on the Parkers web site also.
• Luxury German Make / 4 seat cabriolet - Breakdown 1 hour/ 50 miles after purchase 20 Oct 2013 (Forum)
  I purchased a 2 year old 19,000 mile car from a large car supermarket 3 weeks ago and drove it 50 miles home.   The car would then not start...
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  Can I appeal against this penalty charge? 28 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have been issued penalty charge notice and I want to appeal. I reversed the car partially out of our driveway and discovered that the rear tyre was...
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  My BMW 330d's engine broke up due to a known problem - will BMW contribute to repairing it? 21 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I own a BMW 330d 2003 and the engine broke up, doing so much damage that I had to have a replacement remanufactured engine. I bought the car from a BMW...
• laguna 11 Mar 2003 (Forum)
  sorry to start another thread up, just i think my other one had lost interest. i'm after users views the the new laguna. now according to HJ the recalls in car by car breakdown cover the main problems with the laguna....the electrics of course! is this the matter closed, or are owners still having serious problems and reliability issues? i have an idea because on my way to work this morning i saw a car broken down where i've never seen one before........guess what, it was a brand new laguna!
• SAAB 900 XS Auto 21 Nov 2002 (Forum)
  Still looking for a used auto second car. I have spotted a 97R SAAB 900 2.0 XS auto. It's got 113k with a full SAAB SH. The asking price is £2995. Seems very reasonable and I guess this is because of the mileage. Will this car be troublesome at this kind of mileage (I note the breakdown states it has a chain as opposed to belt so that's OK) The car will cover about 5k a year in local trips with the odd motorway blast Opinions gratefully received
• Dacia Sandero essential - Dacia Sandero many warning lights on dash 31 May 2025 (Forum)
  Plus another symbol which i have attached.  My insurance breakdown took it to my local Dacia garage and they repaired it  but didn't tell.me what was wrong with it.    The same thing has happened again when I turned it on apart from the power hasn't gone.
• 2011 CHEVROLET CAPTIVA 2.0 VCDI AUTOMATIC - Engine won't start after breakdown with DPF fault 24 Jun 2020 (Forum)
  Hi. I am new to the forum and would appreciate your advice please. My Captiva recently broke down. The DPF warning light came on and the car went into...
• FIAT 500 (2007 - ) - Misfuel Hire Car 25 Jun 2009 (Forum)
  I then realised that there was a small sticker on the fuel flap saying Diesel Only. I was quite surprised as the hire car company did not say the car was a diesel, and the car was quiet with great performance so I did not think I was driving a diesel. I called their breakdown Assistance which was in France, and they were quite surprised that I had driven to Barcelona.
• Renault Clio - Broke Down and Towed Away Fees to Get Car Back 14 Nov 2014 (Forum)
   My friend went back hoping to start car next morning. When she got to the breakdown point the car was gone. To cut a long story short My friend has written one letter three emails and numerous phone calls within the last two weeks and not one reply not even a letter stating they had the car from the Parking Services.
• Problems with a Well Known Breakdown Co. 19 Oct 2009 (Forum)
  Hi all, I have a problem that I need some help and advice with. My wife recently had a very unfortunate incident whilst travelling in a friends car. This suffered a high speed tyre blow out and she called the Well Known Breakdown Company on her membership card. They sent a patrolman out who changed the wheel for the spare. The damage to the original tyre was pointed out and he even commented that it was a "nasty gash".
• First cars - the ones you're most likely to crash. 27 Feb 2008 (Forum)
  I find it ironic that mainly due to insurance reasons young drivers are forced to drive round tin boxes like the 106, AX, Metro etc. All these cars have a high death point score on HJ's used car breakdowns yet are likely to be driven by 18 year olds with no experience. Does anybody else think there is something wrong here? Hopefully as time passes these old superminis will mostly be scrapped and modern ones (which are safe) will become the bangers.
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  Can I insist the insurer replaces certain parts? 14 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My car (2012 Mercedes-Benz E250 CDI - 4000 miles on clock) was swamped whilst travelling on a flooded road. My car insurers have agreed to pay for a new...
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  MINI off? 17 Jan 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I have looked on your website and read John's and Mr Money’s advice. However I can't seem to find "deals" on new MINIs. Am I missing something? Or are...
• SEAT Ibiza 1.4 FR Reg SX14AVU petrol 140hp - Too many fault codes 14 Sep 2020 (Forum)
  My car started running horrible and shaky last night. I called a breakdown service and they checked the faults which were logged as follows:-                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       I hope this is understandable, I am new at this stuff.
• Fusion Durashift 1 Oct 2004 (Forum)
  I do not get the chance to post very often but I do read most days if I can. I am thingking about a Ford Fusion Durashift, I have read the CBC Breakdown, but does anyone have any experience of these? Is the gearbox troublesome like earlier Ford autos? Has anyone got a Fusion, I would appreciate your comments. This would be a company car, we have a limited choice and the Fusion appeals.
• Delighted with my insurance quote 30 Oct 2001 (Forum)
  Last year I paid £190.99 for Comprehensive any driver over 25 protected no claims discount with legal cover included. This year it is £185.47 but with the addition of DAS Breakdown cover which includes Home start. The insurance is from Fortis and sold through Budget who I originally tried on the internet despite their dreadful adverts! Regretfully for those looking for a bargain I am over 50 and the car is a 1.3litre auto metro.......
• Taking the Dog - Travelling to belgium by ferry 24 Jun 2017 (Forum)
  We are travelling to Belgium in the car in a couple of weeks, car prepared, dog prepared, lots of stuff to keep her happy travelling and rest stops programmed for pipi patrol.... Seat harness fitted etc. Dogs welcome Hotel! Any suggestions for EU breakdown cover?