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  • BMW 5-Series E60 (2003 - 2009) - Problems after car "repaired". What can I do next? 31 Jul 2008 (Forum)
    and for the cost of the wheel alignment. Therefore, there is no refund due as suggested in your email." and "I understand that there is damage to your vehicle's wheel and tyre and I appreciate that this must be very frustrating for you. Mr ***** is currently discussing this matter with all the dealership
  • A car supermarket sold me a car with defective tyres - and won't pay for replacements? 10 Aug 2018 (Ask HJ)
    I purchased a car from a car supermarket and over the first week of driving observed that there was an excessive vibration present a motorway speeds. I...
  • ABI category C and D writeoffs explained 20 Oct 2016 (Forum)
    of the vehicle for the few hours it will take. The independent inspection normally takes place at the vendors home or premises and  the all important chassis inspection is done on a pair of drive on ramps circa 1930s design.  Another cheap option is a four wheel alignment check
  • Hyundai Santa Fe long term test 15 Apr 2015 (Forum)
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  • Bentley Azure - Bentley dealer can't get it right 30 Aug 2016 (Forum)
    understand as they are after all a fellow Bentley dealership. Twp weeks ago the original dealership sent someone to inspect the car and the comments that he made to me when seeing the car are not directly aligned to his written statement. Nevertheless his statement which was sent "without prejudice
  • VW Polo (2002) - VW Polo poor idling 9 Apr 2014 (Forum)
    rpm. This may tally with the metallic clack noise. (Test: check timing alignment marks) 6) My real fear 2: Burned out valve. (Test: Compression test)   What do you think my next steps should be? The car's 12 years old, and I don't want to spend dead money on it. It's a bit
  • VW - Can you trust Volkswagen dealers - a warning 30 Nov 2012 (Forum)
    was showing very bad paint fade and scratches in the sunlight, which only seemed more obvious in brighter light.  In addition to this on closer inspection the bumper appeared to be badly aligned with an uneven gap, which seemed likely to be a sign of previous frontal damage.  I returned
  • BMW 5 Series F11 - BMW second hand issues 23 Feb 2015 (Forum)
    was raised 15 -20mm above the roof line. I initially thought the spoiler was loose, but it transpired the boot lid was out of alignment on the offside causing the glass and spoiler to sit proud.   I immediately called Matthew as it was now around 1 pm as I was extremely
  • Car breakdown woes 19 Oct 2006 (Forum)
    . the work done by the [Manufacturer] technicians in France to be checked; in particular, I am not convinced that the alternator is aligned correctly with the drive pulley c. the bonnet soundproofing that has been partially melted by the vapour to be replaced d. all electrical systems to be checked for any
  • [C]5 go on a trip........ 21 Mar 2002 (Forum)
    visited David Woollard. Perhaps he would like to comment on the fairness of my comments ??? (by the way, I dropped into a friends garage ? alignment, tyre pressures, tyre wear all seemed normal and correct so far as he could tell quickly.)
 

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