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  Breakdown cover small print warning for classic car owners 25 Jul 2023 (News)
  
• Paris. SUV car parking charges - Coming here soon? From The Guardian 12 Jul 2023 (Forum)
  to Versailles, Paris and Disneyland, telling him to get the Crit'Air certificate for his 2008  petrol Zafira... EU breakdown insurance is costing him a fortune, but cheaper than changing the car...
• Any - Breakdown cover 20 Jun 2023 (Forum)
  Hi, just received my renewal from Autoaid. Last year was £61 now it’s gone up to over £78 plus if your car is over 10 years old I would have to pay the first £25. Not that impressed with that sort of increase. Wondering what other people are seeing in their renewals. Sparky 100.
• Breakdown Cover (again!) 2 Jun 2023 (Forum)
  I was going to renew my policy with Autoaid this morning. I’ve had their cover for a few years as it covers me in both cars (Logan and MX5) for a reasonable amount. I’ve only had to call them out once after I replaced the battery in the Mazda and couldn’t get it going (turned
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  Why am I being charged premium car tax when my new car is under £40k? 5 May 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I am buying a new DS 4 Cross Tivoli 225. The dealer says the tax will include the £40K premium car tax surcharge because the model was originally listed...
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  Do I need to change all four tyres at the same time on a BMW xDrive model? 4 May 2023 (Ask HJ)
  We have a BMW 18d. The dealer says although it is an X drive, in normal driving 100% of the power is sent to the front and the rear is only used when extra...
• Any - AutoAid breakdown price increase 17 Apr 2023 (Forum)
  Just received renewal for AutoAid up from £59 to £74. I like the cover they provide ie, recovery to home or destination, cover for any car you are driving, spouse also covered. Is this still good value or is it time to shop around ?  
• Peugeot 308 - Dealership potentially broke my car AGAIN - Advice 26 Jan 2023 (Forum)
  or so later the car then shows engine light and the STOP warning on the dash. I call the dealership breakdown line and they send out an AA technician to assist. He checks over the car and notes the errors are erratic but indicate an issue with engine oil, he then mentions that the car was recalled and i
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  Do all diesel engines have DPF issues? 6 Jan 2023 (Ask HJ)
  Is there a diesel car yet that can cope with town driving/short journeys without clogging the diesel particulate filter (DPF) and exhaust gas recirculation...
• Any - Breakdown assistance 29 Nov 2022 (Forum)
  We have 2 cars on personal cover, Start rescue. One is 11 years old, the other just over a year old, and wanted to add Eu cover foe the  newer car.  Personal cover not valid for EU Quote for 1 day EU cover £44 4 days £100 9 days £165
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  Can I challenge insurance write-off? 7 Nov 2022 (Ask HJ)
  My daughter, a community nurse, returned to find her car had been struck by another, causing damage to a front wheel and a suspension arm with some inconsequential...
• Volkswagen Golf Est Diesel Auto 2011 1598cc - VW breakdown 14 Aug 2022 (Forum)
  Car has done 99k. FSH with recent full service. Driving from London to Hampshire car lost all power on Guildford bypass at a dangerous place going uphill on bend with nowhere to pull off. Zero power. Only warning light was battery. Attended by AA who said there was no compression and guessed I’d
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  Heatwave 2022: UK drivers warned about overheating cars, tyre blowouts and melting roads 18 Jul 2022 (News)
  
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  Traffic hotspots revealed as 19.5m trips planned for Jubilee bank holiday 1 Jun 2022 (News)
  
• VW Golf - car loans with added benefits 29 May 2022 (Forum)
  Hi all, Looking to buy my next car with a car loan. I know the AA provide free breakdown cover with their loans, do any other companies offer additional benefits? TIA
• Any recent Experiences? - Travelling to Europe by Car 24 May 2022 (Forum)
  Getting ready for a trip to Belgium with the car at the end of the month.   Any tips from anyone who has traveled recently by car? Have got UK sticker, first aid kit, warning triangles EU breakdown cover etc etc All documents ready and getting Animal health certificate
• Peugeot 308 - Garage have sold me a faulty car 10 May 2022 (Forum)
  in red. This was yesterday and they full inspected and fixed the fault ( there was 8 faults recorded by my breakdown company) they tried to deliver the car back to me today, the driver heard a grating noise from the engine and told me he wasn’t happy to give me the car back. At this point I
• Any - Breakdown cover again - excess discounts 15 Mar 2022 (Forum)
  a lot of queries on this” she said. This hardly inspires confidence. I then used a comparison site. On that Start rescue offer an option for both cars , with a £30 excess, for £47. I don’t see this on their own site so I guess it’s a special for the comparison sites
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  Is tyres cracking on a low mileage car normal? 1 Mar 2022 (Ask HJ)
  My two year old Mazda 3 went in for its second-year service recently. On collecting the car from my main dealer nothing faulty was pointed out and I drove...
• Citroen Berlingo Multispce 1.5 HDI adblu Feel 2015 - Battery /alternator problems Need Help please! 17 Feb 2022 (Forum)
  to start car. Taken to mechanic had 2 new batteries still happening . RAC breakdown mechanic diagnose alternator prob. Alternator (2 tried)  replaced under warranty. Still not charging battery. Mechanic baffled? Before I take to a Citroen specialist has anyone had this problem . ECU remapping has been