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• What are the requirements for a "trade terms" sale 29 May 2015 (Forum)
  Hi I bought a car from a used car dealer. When we negotiated price I haggled and we agreed £200 less than the windscreen price. Very soon after collecting the car I found out it has a faulty engine. I took the car straight back but they didn't want to know.
• Nissan Micra C+C - Vehicle bought with incorrect service history? 29 Oct 2010 (Forum)
  Hi all I bought a car December 08 from a dealer - used but advertised as having a FSH. I've had the car serviced 3 times from the same dealer since, but when I recently took it to a registered Nissan garage to get a new key programmed, they noticed the warranty and service book were for a completely different car.
• Honda Jazz Crosstar Advance - New member - new car 23 Jul 2024 (Forum)
  Hi, I just joined this forum while in the process of buying a new car. We are a retired couple living near the Sussex coast and recently 'lost' our only car - a 20 year old Subaru Outback - when it failed MOT and the estimated cost of repair could not be justified. But as this coincided with a time of us being out of the country for a few months, we have SORNed the Subaru and left it in the car park of our apartment block until such time that we can get back to the UK, retrieve our belongings from the car, clear it and get a few pictures before sending it to the dismantler.
• Volkswagen Touran - Is it worth to buy this fixed cat D car? 24 Jul 2014 (Forum)
  They showed us the car photo before repairs and it doesn't seem like a big deal.They are offering 6 month warranty on it. Now the Parkers price estimate for this car is £10K private good condition, £9K poor condition with a mileage of 40K.
• New (used) car choice to replace Mini Cooper 8 Dec 2008 (Forum)
  It's time for me to get a new car to replace my Mini. I'm not looking for anything like my current car - it was originally my partner's, but various circumstances...
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  Rejecting a car because of a fault 22 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I own a BMW 1 Series 120D M Sport which was purchased from new in March 2008. Since the beginning of this year I have noticed that the Efficient Dynamics...
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  Which Vauxhall dealer is taking over from Peter Vardy in in Scotland? 28 Jun 2021 (Ask HJ)
  My Vauxhall dealer in Perth, Scotland (Peter Vardy) has parted company with Vauxhall and can no longer process warranty claims. Which dealer is taking...
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  Is a vehicle history check worth getting? 9 Nov 2018 (Ask HJ)
  There seem to be lots of websites offering HPI style checks. Is it better to go with the original, or AA/RAC, or use one of these slightly cheaper service...
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  Do Maserati still rust readily? 19 Sep 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I'm thinking of buying a Maserati Levante. I live a mile from the sea. Am I likely to be letting myself in for a lot of rust-related grief in a few years...
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  Why can't my grandson get insurance cover? 2 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My daughter has just changed her Astra for a Corsa 1.2 and is now trying to obtain cover for her son aged 18 who passed his test last week. The car would...
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  1.6 Diesel Turbo Air Hose 5 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Hello I have a Volvo V50 1.6D, nearly 4 years old, 64000 Miles, with a hairline crack in the in the Turbo Air Hose and its replacement is recommended....
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  Winter tyres 20 Dec 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Please can you remind me the recommeded websites, and the relative advantages of tyre change, or complete wheel change for winter tyres?
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  I recently bought a used Ford Fiesta but the air conditioning needs re-gassing - must I pay for this? 9 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I recently purchased a 57-reg Ford Fiesta Zetec from my local dealer. I have switched the air conditioning on several times since I bought it, but with...
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  Ghia change 13 Feb 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I want to change my car, a May 2005 Ford Mondeo GHIA Petrol 2.0 litre. In very good condition, it has done 71k miles with FSH and warranty to April 2010...
• Peugeot 108 - ECU remap companies any recommendations 28 Oct 2018 (Forum)
  I would like to get rid of the initial "slight hesitation" when moving away from stand still. I know they all do this and I have got used to giving it a few extra revs. Now the car is out of warranty, If I can find a reputable company and my insurance company are ok about it then I may well take the plunge. This car is tax free and my 107 is £20 per year.
• Focus ST3 2015 - Ford Sync2 Infotaiment 11 May 2016 (Forum)
  Any one on here have the same car and experienced the same thing? Is it a simple fix? I know it's under warranty, but before I start booking and using up time, I just wondered if there is a simple thing I can do before I get to that point.
• Peugeot 206 2003 Coil Pack Failure 29 Jul 2007 (Forum)
  A friend rang last night to say that her 206 has been diagnosed with coil pack failure by the Pug dealer. The dealer says that the car has the 'early' system which will be replaced with a later (and one hopes more reliable) version. Car is under 4 years old and has done about 36k. Out of warranty on time, but mileage not high. I've suggested she contact Pug on the basis that the modified coil pack indicates a known problem and that if it had been used more it probably would have failed within the 3 years.
• Punto - seat belt not retracting 10 Feb 2004 (Forum)
  This is annoying, because I don't notice this has happened and end up trapping the seat belt in the door when I get out the car. It's also a concern - if the belt isn't retracting in 'normal use', what's the effect in the event of an accident? The car is just under two-years old and therefore still has its manufacturer's warranty.
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  I bought a car that isn't in good condition. Can I get my money back? 11 Jan 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a car but on collection but it was not in good condition. The transaction was done a few days ago. Can I return the car and get my money back?
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  Clutch failure after 6 weeks - should the dealer pay for repairs? 25 Oct 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I bought my daughter a used Vauxhall Corsa (2009l) eight weeks ago. This week it broke down with a clutch problem, which we consequently discovered was...