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  Volvontary redundancy 17 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have had a 2007 Volvo V50 2litre diesel since new (company car) and have covered over 80,000 miles in it. I note that you do not normally recommend this...
• Paracetamol or a comfy motor? 18 May 2010 (Forum)
  There`s a lot of limping going on within our older age group when you look around. At this stage I was slouched on a seat in Koblenz ( 1,300 miles - one week - 99mph &57mpg) as the facilitator for Mrs Oilrags 40th birthday shopping venture.  Elvis Presley`s last motor
• The lost art of car salesmanship 30 May 2007 (Forum)
  certainly had the right idea on last year's Apprentice but the two bozos (no naming or shaming unfortunately) at a MINI and at a Ford dealership somewhere in the North West of England would have been fired by Sir Alan in the warm-up. I tried to p/x my Touran for an S-max earlier this year. The "salesman
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  Where can I get a windscreen replacement for my Porsche? 8 Aug 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I need a windscreen replacement on my Porsche 911 991 Turbo S, it got cracked by a stone last week. Admiral want to use Autoglass who may fit a pattern...
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  What's the best seven-seater with a large boot for £10,000? 10 Jan 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I want to buy a seven-seater car with a large boot. I have a budget of £10,000 but would like to spend less (if possible). I have shortlisted the Ford...
• No fun. 8 Jan 2019 (Forum)
  As a salesman in the 90’s and as the son of a parent who loved buying cars I remember the feeling of picking up and delivering cars when we had an annual plate change. I was against it when the twice a year change was first suggested but the trade were in support as they believed it would spread
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  How easy is it to retrofit automatic fog lights to a new car? 19 Sep 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I'm buying a Seat Ateca S because I'm not prepared to wait the 20 weeks delivery time or pay the extra £4000 for the SE model. If I wanted to retrofit...
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  Can I reject my car over its missing service history? 5 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I purchased a used Renault Clio from a dealer six weeks ago and found out when I got home that I didn't have any service history. The salesperson has told...
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  Why will no one insure my son to drive my S-MAX? 30 Apr 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I was able to get temporary insurance cover for my son to drive my car, a Ford S-MAX, when he was a learner. However, now he has passed his test, no one...
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  Comparing emissions: Old A5 vs new Q5 25 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I've just received my new V5C document for my new 2014 Audi Q5 and I was comparing it to my Audi A5 with the same engine size, albeit from a 2009 vintage....
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  Why won't Ford contribute more than 20 per cent to a DMF repair on my S-Max? 14 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a Ford S-Max 1.8 TDCi from Ford Direct. I have done 80,000 miles in the car and the dual mass flywheel has failed. It is just out of the Ford...
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  My 2006 Peugeot 107's power steering unit failed at 21,000 miles - do you think Peugeot should contribute to repairs? 9 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My Peugeot 107 has done 21,000 miles in 3.5 years. The power steering unit failed recently and was replaced by a Peugeot-approved garage. The bill was...
• Ford Cougar (1998 - 2000) - 98 2.0 Recent Purchase, few things gone wrong 13 Feb 2010 (Forum)
  800 miles, but it has been laid up in a car park (secure, work) in the recent snow for about 3 weeks while I was out of the country. I come back and notice a knocking sound from the rear d/s wheel. Probably just a bit of rust thinks I, but it can't be got rid of on the drive home. Dropped
• Removing remains of LIFE from metallic paint 3 Jul 2009 (Forum)
  The seem innocuous enough I suppose, fluting and creating a din as you listen through the open window at 5am, trying to gain consciousness with the help of a strong coffee. That`s the thing about the current heat wave.. SOUND. The town hall clock strikes five - so you know the wind is from
• Omega MV6 hesitation on acceleration 5 Mar 2003 (Forum)
  ). The fuel pump died about 10,000 miles ago and the problem seemed to go away (sounded logical to me..) ? replaced with a new one by Vauxhalls - but problem has crept back recently. There are no strange lights on the warning systems, no diagnostics come up when she?s serviced. (Does anyone know
• french car makers on the run 31 Jan 2003 (Forum)
  site is in german so if anyone can read german, please let us know what it says. so for those of you who have intimate knowledge of the above problems - it looks like the french consumer association could help your case so stick to your guns. Go to www.securite-autos.com (it?s in french
• Tesla Model 3 - Elon Musks Ratner Moment 15 Feb 2021 (Forum)
  We all remember what happened when Gerald Ratner criticised the quality of his jewellery . Well no such problem s when Musk commented of production difficulties with the Model 3 https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-9220517/Production-hell-Elon-Musk-says-criticism-Teslas-quality
• Classics - SadlyOffRoadNow..... 27 Apr 2020 (Forum)
  I wonder how many others have SORNed their pet cars for a bit?  My TR7's tax runs out in a few days time. I can't see much activity for the next few weeks so have decided to keep it off the road for the time being.  Still,  it will be only the first time in 40yrs it's been so idle
• Best Budget Tyres? 28 Feb 2018 (Forum)
  you discovered any that you appreciate? I require 225/45/17 's
• Citroen C5 Estate exclusive 2005 - Road noise 23 Nov 2016 (Forum)
  I am now running the car on Vredestein Ultra ceuto 215/55/ZR 16 97Y. The tyres are rated at 67 for noise but over rough tarmac the noise is terrible. Over smooth its very queit. Is there a better tyre or wheel and tyre configeration that would eliminate that noise.? It`s