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  If I buy a car that's advertised with no faults, but one develops and wrecks the car - is this covered by the Consumer Rights Act? 4 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
  Let's say I bought a car and three months into ownership, the timing belt snaps and destroys the engine. Perhaps the water pump fails or a gearbox failure...
• Any - 'Used Approved' 28 Feb 2020 (Forum)
  experience ensures you will receive an excellent service through every step of your car-buying journey, and beyond. So, the only question you need to ask is "Which car do I want?” The Approved Used warranty is excellent, giving UK and European breakdown cover
• Advice on buying a cheap used family car? 17 Feb 2020 (Forum)
  maintenance will be same thing on both vehicles? (Tyres, service, clutch etc) 5) For any car I will want to get some kind of warranty, and family members have used the AA breakdown+garage warranty in the past (35 excess, repairs up to £500 covered) and it's in the 200-250 range for a year. Any
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  Can I legally put a blue flashing light on my car? 17 Feb 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I have a blue flashing light, with a magnetic base. Can I legally put it on my car, in the event of a breakdown?
• New car 12 Feb 2020 (Forum)
    Hoping someone could recommend a decent car. Both mine and husbands cars have decided to breakdown, I'm due to start maternity leave soon and can do without a car for a while (parents live close and I am insured on their cars). Husband drives a 2013 petrol
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  Can I get occassional European breakdown cover for a classic car? 6 Feb 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I’m looking for occasional European cover for my 1997 Ford Scorpio Cosworth. Can you help?
• Any - Poor breakdown service - Missing the obvious 4 Feb 2020 (Forum)
  My wife's car wouldn't start this morning. Annoying as the new owner is due to collect it tomorrow. Given that I didn't want to mess about so she called Britannia, her breakdown service. She has comprehensive cover, last used about 15 years ago when they were excellent. She described the symptoms
• Panorama.... smart motorways 31 Jan 2020 (Forum)
  who break down to stay in their cars. One place with no shoulder was on an elevated section so any breakdown meant you were stuck in your car.  The cameras meant to show broken down vehicles are few and far between so not much warning is forthcoming, altogether a real dangerous mess.
• Suzuki Baleno - Problems with new (used) car 29 Jan 2020 (Forum)
  weeks ago, I bought a 2016 ‘used approved’ Baleno boosterjet.  Impressed with the car and the warranty (includes UK and euro breakdown and MOT warranty).  I bought it from a dealer two hours away – I couldn’t find one closer on spec and on budget (£7k
• CONSUMER RIGHTS: How do I reject a vehicle or get compensation for problems with a car? (FAQs)
  This first section attempts to simplify and clarify the various pieces of legislation and case law that protect you when you buy a new car.  Some of the law also covers any high-cost consumer durable for the first 6 years after purchase. The more complicated nitty
• KIA Sportage - RAC Clearing Fault Code to get you back on Road 2 Jan 2020 (Forum)
  have went to citizens advice and only way i can put car back is if the dealer has chance to fix and it breaks again, but this breakdown doesnt even count as a chance to fix. any help appreciated    
• Ford Mondeo - Mondeo Steering Knock when warm on motorway 19 Dec 2019 (Forum)
  of a breakdown? I basically need the car and can’t get it fixed until gone 2nd Jan and don’t really want to break down on the motorway. Any help/suggestions/advice would be really appreciated!
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  Majority of drivers say removing the hard shoulder on Smart Motorways compromises safety 29 Nov 2019 (News)
  . Only half of drivers who have driven on an ‘all lane running’ Smart Motorway said they knew what to do if their car unexpectedly stopped, meaning the remainder (49 per cent) do not know what to do.  When breakdowns
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  Review: Ring High Power Micro Jump Starter (productReview)
  have a spare 12v socket in the car. Of course, the real test comes when you actually need to jump-start a car. We tested the RPPL300 over several months, fully charging it and then leaving it in our car, just as we imagine many people will, for three months. We then hooked it up
• MG ZS 2017 - ! year on. Turned out quite nice..... 18 Nov 2019 (Forum)
  I had my thoughts on the cars when they were announced and not sure, writing some comments in the forum. , but took the Plunge when the Venga had a breakdown, even thought the Venga still had 3+ years warranty left. Have been pleasantly surprised, and yes, it has grown on me
• Nissan Qashqai 1.6 Tekna Xtronic 65 plate auto - HELP!!!!!!! 2 Nov 2019 (Forum)
  Sorry for the long post but I'm at my wits end and no-one seems to be able to help me?   1.       Had since new on lease, no trouble at all except “Connect” system when car was about 2.5yrs old
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  My car broke down when I drove through floodwater. Before recovery, someone crashed into it - is it now multiple claims? 25 Oct 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I drove through floodwater in my BMW X3. The car broke down. The BMW breakdown service initially advised that they could not recover me and I'd have to...
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  Smart Motorway dangers to be reviewed by Transport Secretary 24 Oct 2019 (News)
  . During 2017 and 2018 there were almost 20,000 vehicle breakdowns in live lanes on Smart Motorways and Highways England currently has no system in place to automatically detect stopped vehicles and close live lanes.  The Coroner for West Midlands has already raised concerns
• VW Golf 1.4 Estate - First impressions - goodbye Civic hello Golf 23 Oct 2019 (Forum)
  On a previous thread I sought advice on a new medium sized car to replace my Civic and ended up with a 2018 Golf. It is a lovely car. Size wise its perfect with an enormous boot in a compact footprint. Sensible 16" wheels and a proven engine, albeit belt drive cam so will £600 or so
• KIA Ceed 2011 - The mystery of the resurrected battery... 21 Oct 2019 (Forum)
  breakdown cover and called assistance to jump start. Ran it for 30 minutes, switched engine off. The next day, battery flat once more. Enrolled the assistance of a neighbour to give it a jump start. Off I go to work. I realise my stereo no longer works (won’t switch on, clock / temp / date still