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• KIA Sedona - KIA Sedona p0088 fault 24 Aug 2014 (Forum)
  My car will not start and the garage says the fault code is p0088. other forums say this is a common and expensive fault, anybody else had any experence of this. Is it worth fixing or is it cheaper to scrap an eight year old car Thanks Dave
• skoda octavia estate diesel - noisy octavia 1 Feb 2013 (Forum)
  new car but very noisy. drumming noise varies with road surface. Sounds like it needs damping kit under the car!! Have wrapped spare wheel with old blanket to no avail is this typical of octavias or can i do something about it  
• ANPR on recycling site (tip) 17 Jun 2008 (Forum)
  I recently dumped several car loads of rubbish at the tip in Crawley. Not brought from home in Scotland! I was surprised to have my car registration number shown on a display at the entrance, will I get a bill, fine, letter of commendation, or an entry on yet another database.
• car paint protection 22 Apr 2007 (Forum)
  I am thinking of buying a Focus TDCI less than a year old from a Ford main dealer and the package includes £235 for a hard protection of the water based paint against such things as bird droppings. Is it worth it and if it's so good why don't the manufacturers put it on at the factory.
• Astra service indicator 29 Aug 2006 (Forum)
  Is there a straightforward way of stopping the trip speedo coming up with INSP ? The car is a year old, and has had a service at the local independent. The mechanic is on holiday just now, and I don't want to go out of my way to a main dealer. Car is a 2005 Astra 1.6 Club, petrol.
• Bora 5 Jun 2001 (Forum)
  I am thinking of buying a year old VW Bora 2.0 Sport for about £11,000. Fistly am I thinking about paying too much for it, and secondly have any readers with experience of the car any advice to give to me? Do they think it is a sound car, or an overpriced VAG product? Cheers, Simon
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  Buying an old diesel estate - which is best? 1 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to buy old diesel estate, that’s around eight to ten years old. I know all will have some issues, but I'm on a tight budget. I have whittled...
• I've done it this time 25 Nov 2004 (Forum)
  Forester arrives and I will drive old Forester until I choose a leased car. Then I start nagging the Back Room about Saabs, BMW X3s, Volvos, and Audis. About to choose an amazing deal on BMW X3 when.............. Father: - I'm not sure I like new Forester Me: - Why? F: - The ride in the old one
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  How much does it cost to replace an oxygen sensor? 30 Mar 2021 (Ask HJ)
  Mercedes have diagnosed a failed oxygen sensor on my diesel E-Class (2010 model) and suggested replacing it would cost around £500. This seems very high...
• BMW 3 Series Touring - Unmarked Police Cars 8 Mar 2020 (Forum)
  There have been several reported sightings of an unmarked police car in this area and I believe it may have been next but one in a queue behind me yesterday.  What looked like an old souped up black BMW, black windscreens, with various neon etc lights at the front including the blue-purple
• Ford Focus - Faulty Second Hand Car - Consumer rights? 15 Apr 2018 (Forum)
  into account the age of the vehicle, and what a reasonable person would expect.  Am I expecting too much from the dealer to take the car back and repair the engine?  its only 3 years old and only has 9000 miles on the clock and has a full service history.   Thanks,  
• The lies continue, Scrappage 3 Sep 2017 (Forum)
  finance when scrapping their old car are able to take a Skoda PCP at  5.8% APR Representative  over 18-48 months with no minimum deposit. If you are scrapping your old car please add £3,000 to the discounted price quoted and then remove the £4,000 scrappage allowance
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  Why is my MINI Cooper S so poor on icy roads? 3 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 12 month old MINI Cooper S which is absolutely dreadful to drive on winter roads. Why is this? I was always led to believe that MINIs were good...
• Have you come across people like this (in the UK) 19 Jan 2016 (Forum)
  recently bought a used (3 year old) car. A 2012 Ford Focus 1.6 105bhp (petrol) with 18 000 miles on the clock.   I had the car for just a few weeks when I noticed smoke coming from underneath the bonnet
• Have you come across people like this (in the UK) 13 Jan 2016 (Forum)
  recently bought a used (3 year old) car.  A 2012 Ford Focus 1.6 105bhp (petrol) with 18 000 miles on the clock
• 56 plate Astra Life 1.6 petrol auto - Autobox problem. 19 Jul 2014 (Forum)
  coolant into oil circuit. Car driven minimal distance since and will go into 2nd or 4th but not 3rd. 1500. At 68 I am old world car savvy but have never worked on this model. Is it worth using Radweld say and draining and refilling gearbox? I asked son to check engine coolant level
• All - E10 -not a boring government form but new biofuel 12 Mar 2013 (Forum)
  Seems the Government is keen on introducing E10 biofuel.  Thats 10% Ethanol mixed with regular unleaded.  My question is does anyone have any idea if their old car will run on this stuff? Or will it dissolve the fuel system from within?  Cos I don't. A bit
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  Does my 55-reg Renault Modus need a cam belt change at 30,000 miles? 11 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  We have a 55-reg Modus, a good car. It's done 30,000 miles. The main garage is saying car is overdue for a cam belt change. Is this about right? I read...
• Write off value of a 07 Fiesta. 8 Nov 2008 (Forum)
  comments on about not accepting first offer, Garage has said car was immaculate for a year old car not a single mark or dent before accident(she really looks after it) Parkers value a year old one with the same miles as £7005 dealer (to buy), £5930 Private good condition or £5480 p/x Will I be lucky to get
• Lexus - When does it make sense to buy new ? 29 Sep 2008 (Forum)
  I wasnt intending to buy new. I was looking for a 1 or 2 year old car so i dont take the full hit with depreciation. However I got a letter from my Lexus dealer offering me £4000 off any new model. I took this to another Lexus dealer who also said, without hesitation, they would match it. The car