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  Can I reject a car with an air con leak? 30 Aug 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I purchased a used car from an independent dealer. The same day we noticed water coming from underneath the glove compartment, entering the passenger footwell...
• Ford Focus - buying used car previously sold at auction 3 Oct 2016 (Forum)
  I have seen a 2014 Focus for sale locally with low miles v good condition from PRIVATE SELLER.   Problems: Buyer bought car at auction a...
• Honda Accord Tourer (2003 - 2008) - Warranty Repairs 1 Feb 2008 (Forum)
  I strongly suspect this also means that they are taking spares off 'donor cars' to assist fault finding. The end result is that the car is taking too long to be fixed and to be honest whilst I have every sympathy for the (very courteous and helpful) dealer in question, it means that my 'super-reliable' Honda is not much use at the moment.
• 2001 Mini One 2005 Ford Focus - Used car purchase Mini V Focus 10 May 2012 (Forum)
  Hi all,   Some advice would be great appreciated! Im looking at buying a new used car (if that makes sense!), my last car went bang. I have roughly 5K to spend. I've narrowed it down to 2 options. An 05 Focus LX 1.6 or an 2001 Mini One. The (05) focus has 50k on the clock, full service history, 2 owners 6 months warranty, year MoT from local reputable dealer and is up for £4600.
• Workshop manuals - Vaux Meriva 30 Jun 2007 (Forum)
  My Meriva is now out of warranty, and I want to service the car myself. There is no Haynes manual for it, but a search on the net brings up http://www.datamanuals.net/ which list a Vauxhall Workshop CD rom covering it and many other models.
• High Mileage Mondeo 26 Jun 2007 (Forum)
  The dealer has offered 6 months warranty and a service.
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  Not what it steamed 25 Apr 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a 48k mile 2002 FIAT Punto from a second-hand dealer two weeks ago for £2,200. I also bought 3-month warranty. After one week I needed to put...
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  Can a number of faults on a Used Approved Citroen C4 be repaired under warranty? 13 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I bought an approved used 2006 C4 from a Citroen dealer last December. I had to take the car to my local Citroen garage this month to have the wheels balanced....
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  Is an oil leak caused by a garage service covered by my warranty? 5 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  We purchased a secondhand Peugeot Partner Tepee S HDI in the autumn of 2010, and had no trouble with it until we took it for a service at an independent...
• Dacia Jogger - Small Turbo GDI engine 31 Jul 2024 (Forum)
    My question is what fuel to use. I've always used standard petrol and diesel fuel in run of them I'll family cars only using the super stuff in more spottier cars, but this being my first small turbo GDI engine car would it be beneficial to use the super petrol to help stop carbon build up on the valves etc.
• Warranty claim / conflict of interest for garage 31 Jul 2009 (Forum)
  Earlier this year I bought an approved used car which came with a years manufacturers warranty. I remember that the sales person mentioned that the previous owner was a member of their staff, a technician from the work shop. When I bought the car she had covered just over 52000 miles.
• Hyundai i30 Crdi - Used car repairs 31 Mar 2021 (Forum)
  I have contacted the dealer to be told by them the car is now out of warranty with them (only 3 months warranty) I have politely informed them that as the car is under 6 months after purchase, sales of goods act its assumed that the fault was there when I purchased the car and I'm required to give them the opportunity to rectify.
• Ford Focus III (2008 - ) - buying nearly new from dealer 2 Apr 2009 (Forum)
  I've never bought a used car. Long story, company cars etc. Anyway I want to buy something nearly new. I've picked out a car, say a 2008 focus, from a dealer (supermarket type place) online. You can view its spec online, photos etc.
• VW Golf mk7 2013 1.2tsi - 1.2TSI P334B Charge pressure actuator mechanical 22 Mar 2018 (Forum)
  Got a 2013 Golf (100ps) just out of das welt used warranty. Low miles ~45k full VWSH EPC light is on and car is down on power. Breakdown read codes and came out with: P334B Charge pressure actuator mechanical malfunction On a drive-by you can hear the wastegate actuator rattling.
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  A faulty tow bar caused damage to our car - who is liable? 5 Oct 2023 (Ask HJ)
  We purchased a used BMW X5 from Vines in Redhill. The car already had a detachable tow bar attached. BMW didnt supply the key for it so we never removed...
• Approved Used Cars 20 Sep 2013 (Forum)
  Hi,  I've seen an approved used car for sale on the mazda official website, which exactly fits the spec I am looking for.  Unfortunately it is 4 hours drive away. I've previously only ever bought cars from independent traders, and in those circumstances I've obviously always ensured that I can drive and closely inspect the car prior to making a decision on purchasing.
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  Some kind of a choke 14 Mar 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I drive a VW Jetta 1.9 diesel automatic as a company lease car. I have had this from new since January 2008. The car has 60,000 on the clock and the majority...
• V.Vectra 1.8 SRI 2008 or Toyota Avensis 1.8 2007 - Vauxhall Vectra 2008 or Toyota Avensis 2007 5 Feb 2013 (Forum)
  We have been looking for a family car that is reliable & economical with space, mostly used for small runs but twice a month for 300 mile round trip, something with good boot space, that we can clock up miles on without worrying about things going wrong with it!
• another oily query. 21 Feb 2002 (Forum)
  I am also considering using an oil additive, will it effect my warranty status ? Any info would be grately appreciated ! Ash.
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  Independence suspension 8 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Mike Welch, the entrepreneur behind online tyre retailer Blackcircles.com, is launching a new business venture which aims to explode one of the biggest...