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• Would you buy a- dpf demo car 12 May 2012 (Forum)
  The epica has a windscreen washer level warning light on so is being dealt with same day as the MOT, which is deliberately being done 2 months before the warranty expires. I noticed also in the HJ mot report that only 70% of chevrolets pass the first mot so we'll see tuesday. Chevrolet want £650 to extend the warranty for 2 years, but beginning to feel that i would be better off buying new and downsizing a bit, as just the 2 of us 99% of the time.
• Honda FRV - Sudden revving 21 Jul 2013 (Forum)
   it was on cruise control and all of sudden began revving on its own and smoke was coming out og exhaust.  we pulled over and switched off the engine. the car revved again fiercly, while switched off and a blinding amount of smoke came out.   honda are not fixing the problem , altjough the car is under warranty and they are blaming us for the damage.
• Ford Focus (1998 - 2004) - 05 1.6 Advice on purchase of used Focus 2 Jan 2009 (Forum)
  I have seen a Ford Focus 1.6 LX which is an ex motability vehicle with 18000 miles and is a 2005 model (the last reg of the 1998-2004 shape Ford Focus)...
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  Warranty repair time: is five weeks (and counting) reasonable? 14 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  The driver's side of my 61-plate Nissan Navara Tekna Double Cab windscreen started misting up after five minutes driving - and there is an unusual odour...
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  I bought a used Volvo S60 which appears to have an oil leak - is the dealer liable for repairing it? 16 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
  On Friday 3 June I purchased a 2002 Volvo S60 D5 SE for which I paid the trader £2,900 cash. The following day my dad noticed an oil leak coming from the...
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  Need a comfortable car for a long commute 19 Jul 2016 (Ask HJ)
  My wife needs a new car. She's happy with her old Ford Fiesta, but her commute is going to get much longer next month and she needs something which suits...
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  Legal rights over a faulty used car 7 Nov 2015 (Ask HJ)
  My son purchased an Audi A4 Estate in November, 2014 from Car Giant. He did so on a HP agreement financed through Car Giant. He also purchased an RAC Warranty...
• MG ZS 2017 - ! year on. Turned out quite nice..... 18 Nov 2019 (Forum)
  I had my thoughts on the cars when they were announced and not sure, writing some comments in the forum. , but took the Plunge when the Venga had a breakdown, even thought the Venga still had 3+ years warranty left. Have been pleasantly surprised, and yes, it has grown on me.
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  Vauxhall Zafira Gear Box 2 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Vauxhall Zafira 56 Reg car Automatic which I only bought in December 2009. But it broke down the other day and apparently the gearbox has gone...
• Volvo V70 Diesal (D5) Starting problem 30 Oct 2003 (Forum)
  So the car was recovered, and I was given a hire car under warranty. I've not heard anything about my car. I've checked with Volvo confirming there are no outstanding recalls. Over the phone the Volvo mechanic suspected the Diesal pump which hes known to fail on other D5 engines.
• Toyota Auris - Buying a Used Car 3 Feb 2017 (Forum)
  Hello, I have not purchased a car for myself for over 20 years so am out of practice.  I have seen a car at a local dealer that suits. Its...
• Another missed service question 6 Feb 2006 (Forum)
  I feel that the mistake was genuine by the dealer and I like the car. They have been very honest about the 1st service not happening and have not attempted to fabricate a story that it occurred. I suppose my question is should I take the car back for a refund (dealer have agreed to do this, they accept car was misrepresented) or accept what's happened and take a car which drives well with the increased warranty package?
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  My BMW's injectors needed replacing - is this common? 2 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have a BMW 118i SE three-door auto which I purchased new on 1 March 2007. The mileage is 41,438, mostly on long runs and the car is seldom used on short...
• Bio Diesel 2 Jun 2007 (Forum)
  Hi there I own a Peugeot 406 HDi on a 02 plate, and I want to try running it on Bio Diesel at 5 or 10% but I cant find out from Peugeot UK if this will harm the engine. They claim to have no information on the subject! I also have the option of using 100% Bio Diesel, but as the car is still under warranty I don't want to cause any problems. So far all only problem could be with any rubber seals in the fuel line, but I think all new cars use synthetic rubber.
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  The clutch in our Octavia failed after only 10,000 miles - should Skoda cover the cost? 29 Sep 2017 (Ask HJ)
  The clutch in our our 2015 Skoda Octavia VRS has failed after just over 10,000 miles, which the dealer has told us is not covered under warranty. I'm well...
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  Most reliable used car? 8 Nov 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I have had bad experiences of buying poor quality cars or buying from wrong places. I would like to take a safer bet from now on but I do realise cars...
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  Are asset protection, paint protection and extended warranties just commission scams? 12 Oct 2020 (Ask HJ)
  When I bought my used cars, the dealer tried to sell me three-year asset protection for £349, ceramic paint protection for £299 and an extended warranty....
• Volkswagen Polo IV (2002-2005) - (02-05) Electric boot release not working 20 Mar 2012 (Forum)
  I have a problem with SWMBO's Polo Twist 1.2 which has the optional remote central locking. The hatch will not open using the handle which should trip the electric lock. The only way is to use the key. Supplying Main dealer has had 4 attempts at repair under warranty, they say "that they replaced and resprayed the handle" Excellent job as they managed a perfect paint match and even replaced the dirt!!
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  Problems with approved used car, should the dealer handle the repair? 22 Dec 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I purchased a used 67 plate SsangYong Turismo from a main dealer under their 'approved used' scheme. I also purchased their own extended warranty which...
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  Dealer refuses to pay for clutch repair - what should I do? 19 Apr 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I recently purchased a Vauxhall Astra from a dealer. I have had the car for five months and done 2000 miles. The car has 10,000 miles in total on the clock...