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  Diesel repeatedly leaking into sump 4 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
  Since buying the car in Jan 2015 it has suffered from diesel leaking into the sump from the fuel pump on 3 occasions. On the first 2 occasions the pump...
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  bought VW golf '07 4 months ago - ESP/ABS light on continuously 20 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
  We bought an '07-plate VW Golf from a dealer four months ago. The ESP and ABS light came on, and they've said since our warranty is out they won't fix...
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  Which used estate is best? 10 Aug 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to buy an estate up to three years old and up to 30k mileage. I have up to £16,000 to spend. At the moment the car would be used for mostly...
• Mazda MX5 - Car been in the garage for 6 weeks! 17 Jul 2010 (Forum)
  However, the warranty co. have said it is between us and the garage to sort out they won't get involved at all. Today I insisted the garage take it to a main dealer as I want our car back - "oh we've been on touch with Mazda and they have said they have a slot a week on Tuesday - two days shy of them having the car for 2 months!!!
• Renault Clio 2017 - Lipping on Brake discs 11 Mar 2021 (Forum)
  The car is now in its last year of warranty and maybe DIY would make the warranty void. Apart from that, Front tyres are 4.6 and 5.2, So i will change them over with the rears which are 6.4 and 6.9, so very little wear on the rear.
• Volkswagen Touran MPV (2003 - ) - 04 2.0 MOT Pass on grinding brakes & ABS kaput. 11 Oct 2008 (Forum)
  Prior to the sale he commented that they were just noisy as the car had been sittting but the car would go through the workshop and anything needing done would be. Does anyone know if a car should a car pass an MOT with the ABS clearly not working and requiring new discs and pads that they did not hesitate to fit the same day as soon as i took it back in.
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  Why won't Motor Codes help with a serious Mercedes-Benz rust issue under warranty? 10 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
  This is the response from Motor Codes regarding the premature rusting of my Mercedes-Benz E-Class that has not been rectified under the Mercedes-Benz 30-Year...
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  Complete engine failure with four year old Golf 8 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I purchased a Volkswagen Golf 1.9 TDI Match back in February from Car Giant in London. I was the second owner, with the car previously being a fleet car....
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  Will 'traffic film' repair paintwork damage on my new Skoda Yeti? 25 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
  On Friday 21st May I took delivery of my new red non-metallic paint Skoda Yeti and, later that day, was told by a Volkswagen-trained mechanic that there...
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  Chariot of ire 8 Aug 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I recently bought a Y reg BMW Z3 with 3 months warranty from a dealer in Nottingham. (I live in Huntingdon.) I filled up with Shell petrol last week and...
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  Can you suggest a good value, reliable SUV? 5 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I'm considering changing my Audi A4 and looking for an SUV or estate car that's good value and reliable. I like the Skoda Karoq, however, I have concerns...
• Honda FR-V 3+3 MPV - Automatic Wipers - sensitivity adjustment? 6 Apr 2010 (Forum)
  And is this a reasonable thing to demand under warranty? Many thanks, "Archie" ps - the other niggle, in case anyone is wondering, is that the traffic announcements on the radio very rarely kick in, whereas in other cars, at the same time of day (on the M25 in the rushhour) the announcements never stop.
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  What is your advice for a timing chain that broke just after warranty ran out? 8 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I've had my Skoda Fabia for 3 years. The warranty ran out 10 days ago and the timing chain broke after only doing 38,000 miles. The dealer and Skoda U.K....
• BMW Z4 Coupe - Help needed please, mis-sold BMW approved used car 6 May 2012 (Forum)
  Hi all, found the forum after a google search and hoping you can offer me some advice. I have set out the situation below which is causing me a great...
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  Major fault within 6 months of purchase - do I have any claim against the dealer? 21 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
  We purchased a 2009 Ford Fusion 1.4 TDCI in the summer for £5495. We didn’t take any extended warranty on the car, but the dealer said he would give us...
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  Is this a good deal on a Vectra? 11 May 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I am planning to buy a Vauxhall Vectra 1.8 Exclusive 2007 model and the garage owner is ready to sell this car for £2700 with a full MoT and full year's...
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  Which 4WD vehicle for accessing tracks and green lanes? 9 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I live half a mile off tarmac along forestry track and green lane. I have managed for 35 years with 2WD but the pattern of recent winters and regular snow...
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  One bournemouth every minute 26 Sep 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I purchased a second-hand diesel Freelander from a trader in Melksham on 18th April 2009. It is a 2006/55 plate with approx 51k mileage when I bought it....
• delayed repair 25 Jul 2003 (Forum)
  My Peugeot 406 developed a radiator leak on 29 May, the following day was taken off the road by the dealership which sold it to me 9 months previously and I was told radiator had a fault and will be relpaced asap under the warranty. Ever since then the car has been in the garage and although I was provided with courtesy car immediately my daily work suffers since the first courtesy car was much smaller. That was replaced last week but but I am still finnishing my work later than usual due to constant pulling over to use mobile phone (my car has hands free kit).
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  My Fiesta is having issues with the Powershift gearbox - what can I do? 16 Jul 2018 (Ask HJ)
  My 2014 Ford Fiesta has 12000 miles from new. The Powershift transmission has started to whine under acceleration and gives the feeling the clutch is slipping...