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Appeal for help... 14 Aug 2004 (Forum)
The following is placed anonymously at the request of someone who wonders if anyone here can help. Epsom man in car smash ? as he chases his Mercedes The victim of a daring car theft risked injury as he leapt into his wife\'s car and chased after the thieves who snatched his £70,000 sports car. But as he tried to box in the stolen Mercedes SL55 the thieves crashed into the pursuing car, leaving both vehicles badly damaged . -
1999 Omega 2.5 V6 engine rattle at 40K. 5 Jul 2004 (Forum)
He acknowledges that it is not right, and guesses that the ECU mapping could be to blame, but says that on the late Omega's the mapping cannot be altered. I am further annoyed by the fact that he told me the car is overdue for a cambelt (it has now covered 44,000 miles). This should have been replaced before the car was despatched with a Network Q warranty and service surely. I have had no luck with this car it has needed a new exhaust back-box (replaced under warranty) and two new headlamps because of water ingress (again, under warranty)- even the drivers door is showing signs of rusting from the inside along the bottom. -
Private sale goes bad. 14 Jun 2009 (Forum)
Have I any liability. He has told me to await a letter from his 'family solicitor'. I have a signed receipt stating the car is sold as seen. Also he has had the car 4 days and will have covered around 200 - 250 miles in the car since purchase. He also said that the cars bodywork is not in excellent condition and that was what he expected. -
With the many reports of VWG timing chain failures, should I consider a regular replacement regime for my Volkswagen Golf VII GTI? 6 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
I own a 2013 Volkswagen Golf VII GTI that's covered 23,000 miles. With the ever increasing reports of problems with VWG timing chains, should I consider... -
DS the early years 28 Jul 2021 (Forum)
Cars they were unable to fix were, if possible, towed away under cover of darkness save anyone seeing the new flagship as unreliable. But the issues themselves were numerous. Hydraulics, predictably, caused many headaches, leaking all over the place, including into the radiator. -
Are there any small hot estates? 30 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
I am currently driving a Skoda Fabia 62-plate 1.4 TSI vRS Estate with the CTHE engine that I have had for about a year. It has done about 30k miles from... -
Touareg valve chest problem 28 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
I have a Volkswagen Touareg on an 05 plate, which I bought three-months-old from Volkswagen dealer. All the servicing had been done by VW but the last... -
What can I do to get cheaper insurance for my 95 year old dad? 28 Nov 2024 (Ask HJ)
My dad turned 95 in July and he just got his insurance renewal. He has a five-year-old Vauxhall Corsa and does 500 miles a year max. His premium has gone... -
Volkswagen's warranty won't cover the paint defect on my Golf - how do I pursue this matter? 29 Sep 2017 (Ask HJ)
I purchased a Volkswagen Golf GTI about two years and nine months ago. I've now noticed paint peeling off both rear wheel arches. Volkswagen's warranty... -
Our Ford Focus is leaking coolant - will Ford help pay for repairs? 18 Aug 2017 (Ask HJ)
Our four year old Ford Focus 1.0-litre Ecoboost, with 25,000 miles, went in for its annual service and MoT today (main Ford dealer). When we went to collect... -
Insurance asked us to choose a bodyshop for repair work - how do we go about this? 1 Jun 2017 (Ask HJ)
My wife's 2014 Vauxhall Corsa was reversed into whilst parked at work. The third party has accepted responsibility and we've been in contact with their... -
Do I have any recourse against Jaguar Land Rover for the EGR failure in my 2013 Evoque? 12 May 2017 (Ask HJ)
My 2013 Range Rover Evoque was in for a service a month ago. During the service they reported that there was a coolant leak. This was confirmed to be coming... -
Are insurers exploiting policyholders when minor 'material facts' are not disclosed? 4 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
Although it is entirely sensible to go after the other driver directly to recover losses arising from an accident for which you can prove you were not... -
Should I have my BMW 525 SE's engine rebuilt at great expense or scrap it? 19 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have owned my BMW 525 SE automatic since new in September 2001. I have fastidiously maintained it, including recently even changing the so-called for... -
Brokendown brakes 29 Aug 2009 (Ask HJ)
My 05 VW Golf has just been diagnosed with a faulty ABS control unit, estimated repair £1,500. We have had the car since new and done 45,000 miles, exactly... -
Lane strain 18 Apr 2009 (Ask HJ)
Is there some reason apart from simple stupidity that causes a significant minority of British motorists to hog the middle and outer lanes of the three... -
Work Recommended and Completed was Not Required for Elderly Vulnerable Customer at £650 5 Sep 2015 (Ask HJ)
My Dad, age 79, took his Toyota Auris to a retail chain for tyres. While killing time in a nearby supermarket they called him to say his rear brakes were... -
Is it common for the water pumps in the Saab 9-3 1.9TDi to fail? 2 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
My Saab 9-3 1.9TiD was due for a new cam belt at 72,000 so it went to our local garage at 71,000 two weeks ago. Service as well. I duly paid £405 and collected... -
Please warn your readers to be careful when making claims from their insurance companies. 15 Dec 2010 (Ask HJ)
Your readers should beware of what has become of a certain big name motor insurer. In my experience they are friendly and helpful when they are taking... -
Audi A3 - Driving Another Car, Uninsured, Possible Penalties 13 Nov 2012 (Forum)
So, as I am unable to be without a car for work, I went and bought a second car which would allow me to drive it while my car was in the garage getting fixed for over a week. It also meant once I got my car back from the garage, she could use the new car.
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