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• Audi A3 Sportback - Third Party Insurance Claim 20 Nov 2019 (Forum)
  of alignment? I have owned this vehicle since new, it has FSH, is well maintained and I really just want the minor impact damage repaired and my car back.   Would be grateful for your advice on what I need to do to ensure my car is repaired and returned back to me in the condition
• Car pulls left then right then straight etc... 8 Aug 2018 (Forum)
  So i'm taking my car into get looked at by an independant mechanic as the dealership i have the warranty with are getting nowhere.... The car is all good alignment wise according to the printout everything in the green, only thing it doesnt show is the caster, but i have a feeling
• VW Passat CC 2009 2.0TDI DSG 140 - Passat CC pulls to the left even after tracking 19 Jun 2018 (Forum)
  suspension or Axel issues with the car and the previous alignment was just not done correctly on rear wheels. After having the adjustments done, I drove on the motorway and even though the car was much better, it is still pulling to the left.   After eliminating tracking and suspension
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  My Peugeot 205 GTi won't start - any tips? 22 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Peugeot 205 GTi. It's been sat for three weeks and ran spot on before I parked it up. When I tried to start the car the battery was flat, so I...
• New Tyres and Wheel Tracking - advice please 18 Jul 2008 (Forum)
  who fitted them advised that the uneven wear on the rear tyres was down to the tracking - he briefly explained how they were out of line etc. and advised me to get them checked and so that they can be re-aligned/balanced/corrected - whatever the term is. This is all new to me as still a fairly new
• Mondeo 1998 2.5 Auto 8 Apr 2007 (Forum)
  had been driving for about 30 mins, but put this down to the tracking needing to be aligned. Then the O/D light came on and started flashing and the vibration seemed to die down. Since I was driving on the motorway no other symptoms were noticed, it was not until I got nearly home and came off
• Problematic '04 mondeo 18 Aug 2006 (Forum)
  Suspension bolts had worked their way loose (after less than 5000 miles) Bonnet not correcly aligned I also thought I would add that I seem to eat front tyres (10-12000 miles), just glad I am under a maintenance plan so I don't have to pay for them. I also had one of the metal valves blow out at motorway
• Mk1 Leon temp gauge & fuel gauge 31 Mar 2006 (Forum)
  - open circuit or short to positive). Also, the steering angle sender has a sporadic fault (00778 014), which may explain why the car tends to drift left when I let go of the wheel, even though I've had the alignment checked. Wasn't too worried about it all until yesterday when the fuel gauge showed
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  I've been missold an accident-damaged, remapped car. What are my options? 20 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I need some legal advice. I bought a 2018 BMW M140i in February from a used car garage (not BMW). Car was sold as having BMW warranty until 2021 and no...
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  Pain in Spain 15 Aug 2009 (Ask HJ)
  We own a property on Formentera, which is a small Spanish owned Island near to Ibiza. We pay Spanish local property tax (IBI) and for refuse collection...
• Honest John’s Motoring Agony Column 09-09-2017 Part II 15 Sep 2017 (Forum)
  engine over via crank pulley bolt to align timing marks, 2 bolts sees the tensioner off, 1 bolt holds the idler wheel in place, replace idler wheel and tensioner, slip cambelt on, check timing marks are still in line (making sure the belt is not slack on its long run), remove grenade style clip holding
• Do insurance companies write off cars too easily? 10 May 2011 (Forum)
  and headlight (which has been aligned), and a new bumper bar (the metal bar which fits behind the bumper). I've secured the original plastic bumper in place, but have a new painted one on order. I've also replaced three tyres. Outstanding issues are to fit the new bumper, get the tracking checked, get a new
• corsa timing belt change. 3 Oct 2004 (Forum)
  aligned. Job done, glad these jobs are few and far between. Big Davey
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  Our van is faulty and the dealer has failed to fix the issues - what do we do now? 7 Nov 2017 (Ask HJ)
  We recently purchased a brand new Peugeot Expert van, which now has numerous ongoing issues. The sliding doors are out of alignment, thus causing damage...
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  Rejecting a new car for pulling to the left? 9 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
  In March 2013 I purchased a new BMW 5 Series from a local BMW dealer. The car was delivered to the correct specification and all was well until I had travelled...
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  Roadside scams in London - be warned... 9 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Due to our slow moving traffic in central London a variety of scams have been invented to part motorists from their money. Sad to say I fell prey...
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  Dealer can't fix the used car I bought 28 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a 13 month old 20,000 mile Peugeot 3008 from Peugeot dealer 4 weeks ago. There were about 7 or 8 issues needing attention when I picked car up...
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  BMW can't solve my 3 Series M Sport's gearbox problem - how do I return the car? 18 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I would very much welcome your advice on a continuing problem I have with my BMW 320d M Sport Coupe which I purchased brand new in February 2008. On hill...
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  Power fearing 22 Aug 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I have just come from the Vauxhall Owners Network where I have been checking how many other complaints there have been regarding the Electric Power Steering...
• Hyundai i20 1.2 Petrol Classic 2012 - i20 Electric Power Steering - USB Audio Fault? 25 Aug 2016 (Forum)
  be affecting the engine management? After several attempts, the mechanical wheel and steering alignment are probably at last now correct. But on bad days, the steering & brakes do not feel safe. Does anyone have any ideas what to check please? Have there been other reports of this? So far, Hyundai have