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• VW Golf - Used car dealer - insurance question 28 Sep 2017 (Forum)
  Yesterday we rang our insurer and switched over the cover and then drove down to the dealer to collect the car. We had another look at it, cool. We then sat down presuambly to sign the log book and GTFO of there. We then had to sign a half a dozen forms to say we didn't want anything other than the car thanks (finance, gap insurance, breakdown insurance blah blah).
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  Used car failed within five months of purchase - who's liable for the costs? 31 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
  We purchased a used Citroen C4 five months ago and the car has now suffered a breakdown. The garage have told us the bearings have mechanically failed...
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  How can I get my imported car through the emissions and brake efficiency tests? 11 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have imported my car from the Middle East to the UK, and it has had to go for the IVA test for type approval. Among the other things that it failed on...
• Car keys 18 Oct 2003 (Forum)
  During the summer I went to a car boot sale in the countryside, about 100 miles from home. When we returned to the car (X-reg Vauxhall Astra 1.6 8valve), I discovered I had lost my keys. Naively, I thought a call to my breakdown service would quickly sort this out.
• Repair receipts 29 Mar 2021 (Forum)
  I asked for an itemised bill and received a receipt stating; Replace complete cam belt kit + water pump Oil + filter change Repair inlet manifold  And a price. No breakdown, parts cost, VAT, brand of kit. I am not in to cars all that much but I trust that some people are however if I found that receipt as a person buying the car in the future I would be skeptical.
• Convince me! 18 May 2012 (Forum)
  Of course, if you have any other suggestions, please let me know, and if there's anything in particular you think I should look out for when looking at the Avensis, please do let me know. I've had a quick look at the car-by-car breakdown; very useful, and informative. Sorry for the long post! Many thanks in advance to you all for your help.!!
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  My Vauxhall Meriva suffered an engine fault after a hose came loose - is the selling dealer liable? 12 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a 2005 Vauxhall Meriva in March this year. The car recently died on me, so I coasted off the road. The temperature looked ok. I saw steam or smoke...
• Citroen C5 - What would you do in my situation? 18 Nov 2014 (Forum)
  The breakdown mechanic looked at the engine. He stated in his opinion the turbo did not look new. The car is now at the main dealer, I have an appointment to test drive a Citreon Berlingo and Renualt Kangoo on Monday.
• landrover discovery 3 56 plate - problems 4 weeks after purchasing 2nd hand car 6 Sep 2010 (Forum)
    The dealer said the only comment from his friend was that it did need topping up with oil regularly, but on checking under the car there appeared to be no oil leaks.  My husband said that he had read that these cars did guzzle oil so that was probably normal. We have driven the car on a couple of uk holidays over the summer and have done about 1000 miles in the car, which had about 70,000 on the clock when purchased.
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  Audi A4 S Line repair - Is my garage ripping me off? 25 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
  Hello HJ, The chain drive to the oil pump on my Audi A4 S-Line 55 Plate has snapped whilst driving; the oil low pressure light came on flashing and...
• Any. - Reasonably priced reliable commuter vehicle. 9 Aug 2014 (Forum)
  My main requirements are a car under 4 years old that has 5 doors, air con, ESP, a full array of airbags and a reasonable boot. This car will suffer dents etc due to parking arrangements in loading bays so looks not too important.
• Tales of revenge. 3 Dec 2009 (Forum)
  I was looking at or reading a story where a builder got revenge on a non-payer. It brought to mind a nice little episode of mine many years ago. As well as doing club breakdown work and moving classics I also ran a 24/7 advert in the Yellow pages. I got a call one day from a guy who couldn't start, I quoted him the standard fee, about £25 then and went out to him. I thought it a bit suspicious when I saw him with his car, rather than waiting in his house.
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  second hand car not fit for purpose 6 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Hi I bought a send hand Toyota Previa GLS VVTI petrol automatic 2.4cc W reg from year 2000 for £3125 on 30th June 2012. Mileage was 130,585. The car...
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  Pants on fire 29 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2002 Volvo V70 estate. This week my wife was driving the children to school in the morning and had the heated seats on to combat the cold. Suddenly...
• Jeep Cherokee - Consumer rights with used car? 14 Feb 2015 (Forum)
  They informed him that it would be covered under warranty but it was our responsibility to get it back to the garage. My partner contact his breakdown service which did not cover this as the would only take the vehicle to the nearest garage unless we upgraded. We took out further breakdown cover at an extra cost of £101.49 to have the vehicle recovered back to the garage where it was purchased from.
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  I'd like to recommend the Skoda Yeti to anyone looking for a small SUV. 4 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
  With reference to your answer to PS regarding options for small SUVs: I was in the same predicament, needing higher seating for ease of access, particularly...
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  Faults alarm 19 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Whilst on a recent journey in my 37,000 mile 2004 Nissan Almera Tino, a message on the screen came up advising me of a possible malfunction of the Engine...
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  Is there a major fault with the DPF-equipped Mazda 6 diesel engine? 27 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  The Mazda 6 diesel engine, from its first incarnation to the current model, has a new form of diesel engine with a diesel particulate filter. According...
• Jaguar X-Type 2.0d 2004 157k - Sod's Law Strikes Again 23 Mar 2016 (Forum)
    Cooled down quickly (outside temp 5 deg).  Belts in place and working. Called my breakdown and very impressed by them (contractor was Civic Motor Services Swansea).  Turned up within 30 minutes (this was 11pm) and guy was personable and knowledgeable.  Diagnosed b*****ed thermostat (seemed reasonable to me, but I knew much more about cars when I was poor and ran a M1000) and car quickly recovered to my home.
• Volkswagen Golf V - Mk 5 Golf GT TDI 140BHP Engine Problems!? 8 Jun 2010 (Forum)
  , I went and bought a 56 plate (07) Golf GT TDI with 84k on the clock from an auction. It is an ex-company car with full VW service history. I have had to already change the 'Flap' on the Golf (mechanic said something about exhaust gases), which cost me £350.00. There are three things that are worrying me about this car and I need your help as I have a newborn baby and I am worried the car is going to breakdown!