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• Vauxhall Astra Head Gasket problem 23 Jul 2007 (Forum)
  Hello all, I bought a automatic X-reg Vauxhall Astra from an independent dealer back in March which included a 3 month warranty from the garage. Unfortunately today the head gasket has gone, I know nothing about cars so don't know if this is something that I've done or could've prevented but it's too late now anyway! My question is, I've only driven approx 1000 miles in it since I've had it, I literally use it to drive to the station and back everyday so has very little use.
• Volvo XC90 2008 - 44k engine blown - Mapfre Warranty not paying 14 Dec 2020 (Forum)
  We have done what the warranty company require in terms of preventative maintenance, and no warning lights or other indications were given before the incident. As soon as any "odd noises" were heard we took the car to the garage.
• Renault - Timing Belt Failures 26 Dec 2007 (Forum)
  If my experience can help make people aware and so avoid this problem then my post has been worth it. PS : Japanese car-makers are moving over to using timing-chains instead. Aiming for 70% of new cars by the end of 2005! Say no more!
• Ropey Toyota 11 May 2007 (Forum)
  I'm writing to Toyota in the vague hope they'll extend the warranty after all the hassle this car has caused, because if they don't I'm selling it before the warranty runs out and it becomes a potential liability One positive note - the dealership have been helpful and friendly - must be used to dealing with lemons (the cars, not me!)
• Air Con 4 Aug 2003 (Forum)
  I have a 99V Nissan Primera. In June of last year air con packed up. Car still under nissan warranty so took it in. Advised that no leaks in system and re-gas required which I had to pay for as not covered by warranty. (Main dealer used outside contractor). June this year air con inop again (car now out of warranty).
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  How should I proceed with the garage that sold me a BMW 118i with a faulty battery? 15 Dec 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a 2-year-old BMW 118d last May from the local BMW dealer. It is a fantastic car, but the stop-start function didn't work from day one. I reported...
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  Power fearing 22 Aug 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I have just come from the Vauxhall Owners Network where I have been checking how many other complaints there have been regarding the Electric Power Steering...
• Ssangyong developments 13 Aug 2018 (Forum)
  Informed they are working on a new 1.5 petrol turbo that should make its way into most of the UK line up by the end of 2019. A new 1.2 turbo petrol is also under going testing and will be used from 2019 in the new facelift Tivoli As for the new Musso, that’s a hell of a lot of car and warranty for the money
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  Bore and stroke 27 Mar 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Please can you give us any advice regarding a problem with the Toyota Avensis? Earlier this year we noticed our car was using a lot of oil and our son...
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  Would you recommend a Vauxhall Corsa as our son's first car? 12 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My son has asked for a Group 1 insurance Corsa 1.0 such as a Life, Expression or Breeze. What are your views on these as a first car please? Our preference...
• ford focus 2005/55 - Faulty car 17 Dec 2010 (Forum)
  Hi i bought a used car on finance in june, no they appear to be problems which the garage cant repair or know whats wrong, its stalls and cuts out whilst driving can anyone tell me what rights i have to repairing it under warranty or handback etc, any help would be greatful guys
• Car supermarket pricing 23 Jun 2001 (Forum)
  Is there ANY room for manoevre on/in these prices. Looking to buy used @ £15,000 but wonder if I can squeeze a few hundred of their list. Note that OTE earnings for sales people at trade centre are £35,000 but do not want to contribute too much to this as I will be self selecting my car and I do not see where the SALES value is otrher than trying to get you to buy a warranty.
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  Buying used 4007 - should DPF put us off? 20 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
  We are considering buying a used Peugeot 4007 2.2 HDi 156 SE 5dr - 74,500 miles, 07 plate, full Peugeot service history, local car. Recently serviced,...
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  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...
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  Clutch issues at 54,000 miles on a Peugeot 308 15 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
  360 days into our (second-hand - 58 plate, Nov 2008) ownership of a 308SW HDI FAP, the clutch pedal sank to the floor and stayed there. The AA duly towed...
• BMW 1 Series Convertible - dealer warranty 26 Mar 2016 (Forum)
  i bought a car using a finance company which was found through ZUTO (the broker). when buying the car from the dealer it come with a 6 months warranty which covered wear and tear. after 1 month the car started to develop a grinding noise so i asked two independant mechanics, one of which was a bmw specialist, to listen and have a test drive. they both said that its sounds like the first motion shaft bearing and is a common fault for my model.
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  My approved used car was not serviced as per the schedule - what are my rights? 7 Nov 2019 (Ask HJ)
  A week ago I bought an approved used 2016 F-Pace from a Jaguar dealer with just under 40,000 miles on the clock. I have only just noticed that the first...
• 2nd hand car and misfuel diesel 18 Sep 2020 (Forum)
  Then I am reading people bought a used car with extended warranty but this is not honoured as checks find traces of petrol in a diesel car. I have read supermarket takns can be contaminated.  What is true please rather than hearsay, etc.
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  Is the Nissan NV200 a good base for a camper conversion? 8 Oct 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I’m looking for some advice before buying a Nissan NV200 to convert to a camper. I am looking for vans with a tailgate. There are suddenly a lot of 2016...
• any - used car problems 28 Nov 2010 (Forum)
  On the web forum I have found lots of good information on Dual mass flywheels, Particulate filters and driving style with both of these things on the car. What I never was asked at the dealer was whar would the car be used for! I would say, first port of call if you have a car that is still under warranty, ask the dealer, as there may be a recall for your car and secondly, if you have dealer servicing carried out you will have your warranty, and if the car is serviced annually you will have some cover up until the 4th service is due, because the dealer will recover some cost from the manufacturer if it is aknown fault, and also will want to keep your custom.