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  Should I visit a specialist or main dealer for head light repair? 4 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
  Something fell from a tree and hit the front passenger light of my wife's BMW 118d M sport, on a 65 plate. It smashed the 'glass' and the middle of...
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  Should I have my BMW 1.8 diesel 'chipped' for better torque and fuel economy? 7 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2010 BMW 1.8 diesel automatic and was interested in having it remapped/chipped to improve torque and hopefully mpg, which is 48mpg at the moment....
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  Head gasket failure called 'wear and tear' 12 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I was told that the head gasket was covered on the warranty, but when I took it to the garage and they phoned them they said it is not covered as it is...
• any used car. - Idemnity fee 7 Sep 2015 (Forum)
  I have noticed quite a few, but not all, second hand dealers here in Bristol have started adding £99 to the price of a car. What is this all about?...
• Do any of you lease your car? 9 May 2004 (Forum)
  Hi all, After a long struggle with an unreliable passat, I have now decided to lease a car to help reduce unexpected bills. I need a 30,000 miles a year lease over two years so that I am covered by the manufacturers warranty. I have looked at several lease companies and understand the format for leasing a car, but was hoping I could get some real life leasing experiences from the back room.
• Ford Focus Zetec - ECU failure not covered by warranty 21 Mar 2018 (Forum)
  My son lease-purchased the above vehicle new on July 10th 2014. Over the next 3 years the car was perfectly maintained and serviced according to the Ford service book recommendations. On June 28th 2017, 13 days prior to the warranty expiration date of July 11th, the car broke down in Swindon and it was transported to our home in Hindhead by the AA.
• Peugeot 307 - Warrantywise won't pay 6 Aug 2013 (Forum)
  Just had gearbox failure after 13000 miles from new. Warrantywise will not pay. I did everything they asked, bought a used car, guaranteed genuine 13000 miles, broke down 300 miles later and had a full service as requested by warranty wise and thye will not pay due to smell in the oil !!! of the gearbox. How can I as a consumer  know about this ?
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  What stop/start battery do you recommend? 11 Aug 2023 (Ask HJ)
  What stop start battery would you recommend for my Skoda Octavis vRS? Prices seem hugely variable, as do warranties. How do I choose?
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  Which used automatic for £7000? 20 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to but a used automatic hatch-back car in the range of £5000-7000 for my small family of three. I have few options in my mind as listed below....
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  Missing MOT advisory 12 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Hi, just collected approved used 2004 Jazz from the main dealer. They 'forgot' to include the MOT advisory, or to return my call when I queried it,...
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  Father and son reunion 29 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
  We recently saw an item in a Saturday edition of the Telegraph about insurance for first time car buyers. Unfortunately the paper has been thrown out....
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  Which family car has 4x4 and will accommodate three children? 25 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I need to buy a family car that will accommodate three young children with proper full-sized seats. Seven seats would be nice but I am not comfortable...
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  How do I claim against a dealer who is liable for a tyre puncture on my Honda Jazz? 2 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I purchased an approved Honda Jazz from at a main dealer in May 2016. At the time, I pointed out that both the rear tyres had sidewalls that were quite...
• mercedes full marks 6 May 2007 (Forum)
  I posted a while ago about a small rust problem around the rear wheel arches on on my '2000 C220. Well Mercedes have returned the car with a top class job done on the problem having given me a car to use while mine was away and all done under warranty. It is refreshing in this day and age for companies to give such service. Only downside is I have no excuse to offer SWMBO as to why I need to go out and buy an SLK............
• 1 in 3 cars has breakdown every year 6 Oct 2006 (Forum)
  According to Warranty Direct figures, 1 in 3 vehicles will suffer a mechanical breakdown every year. http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/news/index.htm?news_id=3387 From...
• New Car Imports 15 Nov 2001 (Forum)
  Has anyone heard of New Car Import Services Ltd. base in Billingshurst, W Sussex or bought an import through them? Have had a good quote for Import of BMW Compact and pay in sterling with 3 year warranty but they want balance 2 weeks before delivery and it is payable direct to them (as is deposit but I can use credit card cheque and receive protection for this).
• Vauxhall Vectra B. 1.8ltr. petrol - leaking fuel tank 7 Jun 2013 (Forum)
  are second hand tanks ok to use?
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  Insuring a young driver - cost? 12 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I currently own a 2004 Ford Focus 1.6. Although the car is in my name, the insurance is in my husband's and I am registered as the main driver. Therefore...
• MG HS 1.5 Turbo Petrol - Wrong engine oil used during service. 15 Jan 2025 (Forum)
  I apologise in advance as this may seem a very simple question to most. I've just had my 2 year old MG HS car serviced at an MG dealership and on looking at the garage's invoice notice that the engine oil they used is 5/30W. The handbook states that the oil should have been 0W/20. I was surprised that an oil of a different specification was used by a main dealer and am concerned that it may adversely affect the car.
• Advice on reliable car for under 8k 21 Aug 2012 (Forum)
  My last requirement is that I use the car for surfing and wouldn’t really like to go any smaller than the 306. My budget can be up to £8k. I am currently looking at manufacturer used approved diesels because I like the idea of a warranty if I am going to part with that much cash.