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  My BMW has suffered turbo failure at just under four years 8 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2009 BMW X3 2.0 diesel which is 3 years 10 mths old. It has covered 57,000 miles and the turbo has failed. Is there anyway I can claim from BMW...
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  7-year switch 19 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2 litre diesel Skoda Octavia Estate (L&K model) with DSG gearbox which has done 63,000 miles, it has been garaged and main dealer serviced to...
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  Can you recommend a 4x4 to replace my Porsche Cayenne which is cheaper to run? 18 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Porsche Cayenne which is great but very thirsty. Due to a change in circumstances I am now having to drive 200 miles every two weeks, which is...
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  Unstable ABS 30 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Had a warning light come up on my 2005 BWW 1 Series. The manual suggests Suspension Stability Control. BMW diagnostics states "brake hydraulic malfunction...
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  Is there anything I should look for when buying a BMW 320Ci SE, and is this a good deal? 17 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I am thinking of buying a BMW 320Ci SE Auto Coupe, 2.2-litre, 2004, one owner, full history, 34,500 miles, auto. It has extras including leather seats,...
• Where’s the joy? 10 Jan 2021 (Forum)
  replacements for old “Terrance” the Toyota now that family car duties have been handed over to “Venus” the very capable Volvo. Wife to blame for car naming btw. The Toyota has been utterly dependable and drives without fault. The body is rust free and the underside looks like a three year old car despite
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  Should my write off value be higher because I had a towbar fitted? 23 Jul 2020 (Ask HJ)
  My 2018 Volvo V60 has been written off by the insurers as Cat S. After a lot of negotiation, the engineer agreed to add £340 to the what he says is the...
• Nissan Almera Tino 2.2 dCi - Poor fuel economy 6 Apr 2019 (Forum)
  .....my previous car, a 1997 Peugeot 406 1.8lx petrol averaged 37 mpg over the exact same journey, surely my 50,000 mile 5 year old Nissan should be bettering the ancient old petrol motor? It is a 23 mile each way commute, A roads and the New Forest (40mph limit), I don't exceed the speed limit, I
• Ford KA 1.3i Studio - Auxiliary Belt Noise? 21 Nov 2013 (Forum)
  ! We have done about 200 miles in the new KA and its superb, accept for the presence of a Ticking/swishing noise comming from the engine which not present in our old car. I assumed the Auxiliary Belt was to blame so for the sake of £12 I replaced it with a reputable brand
• French reputation for rust .... no more 12 Feb 2004 (Forum)
  Time was when French cars rightly had a terrible reputation for being prone to corrosion. As a case in point, I recall going on holiday in 1980 with a Belgian friend and his family, when we drove in their eighteen month old CX from Brussels to Saint Jean de Luz. The two things that stand
• Audi A4 Avant - I’m buying my first car, I need an advice 13 Apr 2023 (Forum)
  ://www.carcheck.co.uk/audi/YF57ZNN Can you please give me a second opinion? I know it’s an old car and I will have to put some money extra, but will be too expensive to keep it working?
• URGENT: Car bought under motability scheme 20 Jul 2012 (Forum)
  HI, I came across a car bought under motability scheme by the original owner is now up for sale in one of the supermarket. It is 4 yrs old model 7 seater with very less mileage <5K available under company's approved used programme. Delear has confirmed that car has not undergone
• Registered keeper on V5 for ex-lease cars 11 Oct 2011 (Forum)
  Hi, I've found a car for sale privately that I'm interested in buying. The guy selling it had it as a company car that he leased. The car is just over 3 years old and the lease period has come to an end. I've done an HPI check and there is no outstanding finance. On the V5 document
• Used car prices - private sale 13 Oct 2003 (Forum)
  of a friend has a used supermini worth £2500 in a private sale according to Parker's, no takers even at £1750! I guess people want a new or newer car and with interest rates so low just now can afford the payments on a new car so no interest in any used car over 3 years old....
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  What petrol car fo you suggest? 14 Jun 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I currently own a 2020 VW T-Cross, which I am happy with but feel it has a little too much technology built in, i.e. lane assist which is not much use...
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  Can my granddaughter drive my car to do my shopping if I'm self isolating? 23 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
  My granddaughter is home from university due to the Coronavirus outbreak. I am 86 years old and am in self isolation What is the situation with insurance...
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  Can I stop my car being written off? 11 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have just been involved in an accident where I was hit from behind. My car is 8 years old so of low financial value and I suspect that the body work...
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  Which small family car? 23 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to buy a used car, primarily for use on the school run. The car will do about 5000 city miles a year. It needs to be very economical on fuel,...
• BMW 3 Series Coupe - Getting specialist to check over car before I buy 27 Aug 2011 (Forum)
  . A couple of questions, I've come across the sales of goods act being applied to used cars as long as they aren't too old. This car is 3.5 years old but has done a lot of miles for its age. Do you think it would be reasonable to apply the "6 month rule" to a car like this? If so, does getting someone
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  I'm moving to Sweden - can I buy a car in the UK and drive it there? 26 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have just passed my driving test (I'm 37, an ex-biker) and will be emigrating to Sweden in October for over a year. I would like to know if there are...