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  Alloygic reaction 9 May 2009 (Ask HJ)
  The alloy wheels on my wife's 4.5 years old Mercedes C180 Kompressor SE are peeling and bubbling. The car was bought new and has been serviced at the local...
• Total Loss Gap Cover 5 Dec 2003 (Forum)
  Has anyone had experience of claiming under Total Loss Gap insurance? My car was written off two weeks ago and I took the above cover out when I purchased it. Car cost £7400 in June 2001 and I've been offered £2400 by insurance company (currently being hotly disputed by me!)
• Anything - Dealer or private? 16 Jan 2025 (Forum)
  Hi there, I'm looking to buy a used car for £5k (7k at a push). I know nothing about cars so would like your optinion about which of these options to go with: -Manufacturer approved from a main dealer -Local independent dealer (most offer AA covers) -Private With this budget, I wouldn't want to cover for a dealer's profit margin but it will give me a peace of mind.
• Volvo S40 - car change 2 Dec 2012 (Forum)
  My Volvo S40 is now nearly 7 years old, and has covered 75K miles. This year it will need a full brake overhaul and 4 new tyres, estimated cost around £1000. As the car is worth less than £4k, I have to decide whether or not to spend the cash and keep it, or change it.
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  Dealer won't cover £2500 repair under warranty, what should we do? 16 Feb 2021 (Ask HJ)
  My brother bought a car brand new from Skoda, a Karoq. It is still under warranty and is coming up to 3 years old, and there has been a water leak through...
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  My nine year old son cycled into a car - who's insurance do we claim off? 14 May 2018 (Ask HJ)
  Earlier today, my nine year old son crashed his bike into a car, which was waiting at a junction. He scratched the cars offside wing and bonnet. This will...
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  Insurance for multiple classics 4 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I own around 15 cars which are a mixture of prewar, classic Mercedes, and modern cars. I have to deal with at least 3 seperate insurance company's to get...
• Am I insured to collect wife's new car? 31 Jan 2010 (Forum)
  I know that such cover is third party only and that the car will ping up on any anpr cameras as uninsured but providing I have my cover note that shows I am covered for other vehicles will I be legal? I dont want to get caught on a technicality.
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  My car's window was smashed - will I lose my NCB if I claim on the insurance? 28 Aug 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I know I can have a windscreen repair done on insurance without affecting my no claims bonus, but what about side windows? My car's window was smashed...
• MINI Cooper and Cooper S - Insured but no legal cover serious accident 18 Feb 2015 (Forum)
  My grandson 19 was hit when he was turning right into side road by a carcoming from behind and overtaking several vehicles. He and his passenger (his Mum) were both seriously injured in accident. Both cars were taken to compound by Police, and are still there 2 months later. Grandson had no legal cover and Insurance say they cannot examine car as it's in Police compound so cannot make him an offer so he can replace the car.
• 2013 VW Touran 1.6 - DSG auto box failure? Not covered by warranty 12 Oct 2020 (Forum)
  Car bought from be main dealer less than year ago. 7 speed DSG auto box causing problems. Local dealer says needs new dsg clutch pack, but not covered by VW Warranty. So it's got to go back to supplying dealer for them to look at.
• Honda HRV Rear Speaker Covers 10 Dec 2006 (Forum)
  other than that,, it a fantastic car,,even compared to my E46 318ci -- www.storme.co.uk
• Breakdown cover for punctures 14 Feb 2019 (Forum)
  I own a 7 year old Honda CRZ and when I bought it I paid a rather ludicrous sum to get the manufacturer supplied space saver fittted in the boot well. I don’t have breakdown cover anymore (I had one year as a Honda approved used car) as I thought the car runs with perfect reliability so was ready to chance it. A mate of mine has just posted on Facebook about getting a nail in his tyre on the M25 and as he has a modern Merc with rubber band wheels he had to be recovered off the M25 and then called what turned out to be a good mobile tyre fitter to fit a new tyre.
• BerlingoBerlingo Multispace 1.6Hdi Manual - Rattle/Knock when switching off 3 Nov 2012 (Forum)
  The knock isnt there all the time. i.e yesterday it happed every time I turned the engine off, and then it stops altogether, and comes back again. Does anyone have any suggestions of what it could be?  The used car expert site, suggests the engine cover, but I have checked this and all appears ok. Wouldnt have thought that this lightweight cover would cause this in any case. I have a slight concern that it may be DMF related?
• Any - Old insurer won't insure! 4 Mar 2014 (Forum)
  However, although they can't tell me, I would love to know why they would not cover the change of car. I am pretty much Mr average, driving an average car, in my mid 50's, never made a claim or had a point on my licence in 35 years of driving. What could possibly preclude me from getting cover?
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  Is a cam belt covered under an extended warranty? 16 Jan 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to buy an eight-year-old Citroen C4 Picasso from a main dealer. The cam belt hasn't been changed and the dealer says it is not due until 10...
• Driving an unisured car on your Ins. 3 Jun 2006 (Forum)
  Is correct you can drive an uninsured car on your Comprehensive policy providing it has an MOT and Tax, and it will only cover third party. Would this also cover fire and theft. A friend who's car is off the road for major repairs, has been offered an uninsured car to use while his is being repaired.
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  Should I get an extended warranty for the touchscreen in my car? 3 Dec 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I'm buying a Citroen C4 Grand Picasso which comes with touchscreen for many controls and sat nav. As the car is 65 plate, should I get the £700 extended...
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  Where can I obtain good insurance for a hire car driven abroad? 6 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I am intending to travel to Menorca and to Sicily this year. On both occasions I shall be hiring a car at the airport from the likes of Avis and Hertz....
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  Fraud squabble 7 Mar 2009 (Ask HJ)
  If a company gives me a warranty for 6 months, am I covered for inherited faults or just parts mentioned?