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My brake discs and pads only lasted 24,000 miles. Is this acceptable wear and tear on a brand new car? 17 Jun 2021 (Ask HJ)
My 2019 Skoda Kodiaq is at 24,000 miles and I've had to replace both the front brake discs and pads, which I consider unacceptable wear. Before the Kodiaq,... -
Tyre pressure monitors-Warning. 9 Jul 2008 (Forum)
I'll be interested to see if the dealer s going to stump up the cost of replacement under warranty. (Getting the car to them is going to be interesting) So f you've got metal dust caps on a car with tyre pressure monitors-TAKE THEM OFF NOW! -
Ford Kuga powershift problem - Faulty repair 20 Sep 2021 (Forum)
A neighbour had the car repaired at a specialist a few weeks ago, £700 less than a ford dealer quote, and as i drove to bring her home, I said get shut of after. They were given a 1 year warranty. It failed last week and was taken away on a breakdown truck. -
VW Up - Independent garages 15 Feb 2015 (Forum)
My VW Up is almost three years old, passed an MOT yesterday and the warranty in soon up. Are there any downsides to independent garages? I used a local one four years ago, he was very good. My concern is access to parts so the car could end up off the road for longer, or returning when parts arrive. -
Chipped with over 100k miles? 21 May 2003 (Forum)
So, does anyone out there in HJland personally (not talking about a friend of a cousin twice removed blah) have a car that has been chipped early in its life and has done over 100,000 miles without any grief? If so give us the gen, which company, how much, effect on insurance, warranty issues...blah, blah. Many thanks, Regards, Alf -
Can you help with my car search? 15 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
I've shortened my used car search list to either a Mazda 2 after 2007 or a Ford Fiesta after 2008. I have used the warranty index stats to come up with... -
Honda CR-V - Second hand trader warranty 25 May 2012 (Forum)
Hi, We purchased a Honda CR-V 2007 from a trader in December 2011 and 8 days later the engine management light came on. I took it to our local Honda... -
Mitsu Colt vs Toyota Yaris 19 Oct 2008 (Forum)
Misses and I have spent alot of time so far discounting cars that we were going to consider for when we change our old Rover which could be anywhere from the summer to the winter at this stage. We were leaning towards to Berlingo type cars but neither of us were keen on the cheapskate warranties they all come with, esp since the van versions have in explicably longer warranties for what is essentially the same car! -
What's the most reliable and comfortable estate for £10,000? 25 Mar 2019 (Ask HJ)
I drive about 5000 miles a year and use my car for moving furniture, visiting friends and family, taking stock to sales etc mainly. I currently have a... -
Why won't Volkswagen contribute to the cost of a turbocharger repair on my Touran? 19 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
I was recently driving my 2003 Volkswagen Touran 2.0 (26,500 miles) when the turbo stopped and the car went into limp mode. I called out the AA who diagnosed... -
Rejecting used car - how do I do it? 24 Nov 2015 (Ask HJ)
My daughter bought a used car from a very large dealership in June. The car first refused to start approx two months later. then it began to refuse to... -
Faulty used car - where do I stand? 8 Nov 2015 (Ask HJ)
I bought a 2010 Renault Grand Scenic in June of this year from a well know dealership. The car had full service history (last service April 2015). It had... -
ABS sense 26 Sep 2009 (Ask HJ)
I've heard that VW has been agreeing to carry out replacement work on failed ABS control units in some Golfs, even if they are technically outside warranty,... -
Ford Focus Instrument Panel 26 Sep 2005 (Forum)
Until yesterday I had not used my Ford Focus 1.6 (2003) for 4 weeks. The car has been kept in a garage. Yesterday before starting the car, I noticed that the Fuel Guage & Temperature Guage read approximately 1/3 before turning on the ignition!. -
BMW 3 Series - BMW lane departure 16 Apr 2019 (Forum)
I bought an approved used BMW (6 months old at the time of buying) a year ago and the car is still under manufacturer's warranty till next year. Few months ago, I noticed that the lane departure light was turning on but the sensor was not doing anything. -
I filled my diesel Jaguar XF with petrol - do I need to have the whole fuel system changed for £7,000? 28 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
I filled my diesel Jaguar XF with unleaded fuel. I drove it 400 metres to my house with no problem. In the morning I had difficulty starting it. When it... -
A used car I bought a few months ago needs a new head gasket - what are my consumer rights? 16 Feb 2018 (Ask HJ)
I bought a 2014 Ford Focus on 30 Aug 2017, which only came with a three month warranty. Today I've been told it needs a new head gasket. Where do I stand... -
Nissan Juke 2015 - Heads up for Nissan Juke owners 2 Oct 2017 (Forum)
Cant use ebay (none there anyway) or scrapyard due to warranty, but the problem is caused by either poor routing/alignment of pipes or the lack of a rubber spacer between the pipes costing pence. It's staggering that given age of the car, which I accept is about to be replaced by a new model, has such a fault. -
Can I have my Mk6 Golf fitted with a sunroof? 16 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
I would appreciate your opinion on having an aftermarket sunroof fitted to, say, a used Mk6 Golf. Is it wise? And would this be something for my Volkswagen... -
Ford Fiesta (2002 - 2008) - Which vehicle fluids...? 16 Sep 2008 (Forum)
Not had to top it up yet in the 8 months she's owned it so checked the manual and the recommended fluid is Ford or Motorcraft Power Steering Fluid and Motorcraft SuperPlus Antifreeze... Where on earth can I get that from? Or are there alternatives that I can use with the above only being "recommended"? Obviously I want to be careful what I use to preserve the warranty on the car. Is my only option to go to a Ford garage and let them do it for ££££££££'s?
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