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Can I legally put a blue flashing light on my car? 17 Feb 2020 (Ask HJ)
I have a blue flashing light, with a magnetic base. Can I legally put it on my car, in the event of a breakdown? -
Breakdown services - should I leave AA and join CSMA - Britannia Rescue? 26 Jan 2015 (Ask HJ)
I have received my AA renewal for Roadside, Relay and Homestart. The price quoted is £195. I have negotiated this down to £159. CSMA will provide me with... -
What's causing my Volkswagen Passat to misfire? 3 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
My 2003 Volkswagen Passat 2.0-litre petrol has started misfiring and running poorly. Can you tell me why this is? -
Thanks to the AA Breakdown Repair Cover, my Isuzu Trooper's oil pressure fault was repaired free of charge. 5 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
A short while ago I signed up for The AA Breakdown Repair Cover as I am driving an ageing 2002 Isuzu Trooper that has given me quite a lot of trouble over... -
Key opens doors but fails to start engine 2 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
I previously asked about my car that had been starting fine but when I tried to use spare key it would not start. I called out breakdown service who diagnosed... -
My Ford Focus' battery warning light keeps coming on - what's the fault? 1 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have a problem with the battery warning light on the dash of my 2006 Ford Focus. I drove from Devon to Scotland with the damn thing on. I called out... -
I'm looking at a 2003 Ford Focus - are they prone to problems? 16 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
i am currently looking for a new car and came across a 2003 Ford Focus 1.8 TDDI Zetec three-door with 92,000 miles. The asking price is around £2800. Is... -
Are the Volkswagen Polo 1.9 TDI or SEAT Ibiza Cupra 1.9 TDI prone to turbo failure? 23 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
How prone to turbo failure are the Volkswagen Polo 1.9 TDI and SEAT Ibiza Cupra 1.9 TDI? Are there any other known problems with these two cars and what... -
Why will some recovery companies not recover your vehicle from abroad if it isn't valuable enough? 2 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
Having worked in the insurance industry a few years ago I can see a hole in the cover offered by the breakdown and insurance companies. My 16-year-old... -
Unwelcome Breakdown 29 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
I had a meeting with a colleague at Hamilton services that ran over the 2 hr parking allowance. We were in the Costa Coffee area and purchased coffees... -
Filter cough 23 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
Can you advise concerning a blocked DPF, on our 2006 Jaguar S Type 2.7 diesel that caused a major breakdown at the end of a holiday on which we travelled... -
Engine service light on a Volvo S60 1 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
My Volvo S60 has a full service history, but about 500 miles ago the engine system service light kept coming on then going off, etc. The car drops... -
Does your website have any more up-to-date information on the Renault Espace 2.2DCi? 27 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
Have you any more up-to-date information on the Renault Espace 2.2DCi? All I can access is 2007 or 2008. -
Why didn't this dealer provide RAC membership with a car he sold, as promised? 15 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
My daughter recently bought a car from a dealer. At the same time she paid for RAC breakdown cover. About six weeks later the car lights were left on and... -
My car has minor damage but the insurers say it will cost thousands to repair - is this right? 26 Jul 2018 (Ask HJ)
My car was hit on the left front wing which also broke the headlight. The car was still driveable but my insurer is saying it will cost nearly £3000 to... -
Two breakdowns following Volvo services - are they linked? 21 Apr 2016 (Ask HJ)
In July 2014 my 2007 Volvo XC90 was serviced by my local dealer. Within 100 miles it lost power and limped along at a top speed of 25mph. The fault was... -
Car battery Ah rating 6 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
Having had a battery replaced less than two years ago (due to a roadside breakdown), the new one has also failed. The one that was fitted at the roadside... -
Meriva EPS steering fault on older cars 9 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
I understand that Vauxhall are now repairing faulty electric power steering free of charge on cars up to 5 years old, but my partner owns a 53 plate model. Is... -
What should I be aware of when buying a Ford Mondeo? 10 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I am hoping to buy a Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi 130 Zetec. The car looks good and has six successful services behind it and 90,000 miles on the clock. I was... -
What sort of breakdown cover can I get for driving a classic car in Europe? 8 Jan 2019 (Ask HJ)
I plan to take my 1996 Mercedes E220 W124 Estate on a tour of the continent this summer. What form of breakdown/recovery insurance cover should I take...
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