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• "Help flash" - rooftop beacon for car breakdowns 15 Oct 2019 (Forum)
  This is a natty little device recently homologated for use in Spain.   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1qQv9aRVbF4   It's a "Starsky & Hutch" style amber beacon to mount on the roof of a broken-down car
• 2yrs on from buying a 9yr old dpf-equipped diesel 10 Sep 2019 (Forum)
  dealership for a matter of weeks (assume demo, staff car) then one private owner. All main dealer servicing, including all invoices and work breakdowns, even the previous owners till receipts. Condition on purchase: Immaculate, except for 1) small split in the front passenger seat leather stitching
• Honest John's Motoring Agony Column 07-10-2017 Part 1 3 Sep 2019 (Forum)
  Good to see scientific evidence (not!) used to bash German cars because one person saw 3 allegedly broken down on a motorway (which is hardly ever my experience and I drive 25,000 miles a year). Ive owned 3 BMW cars from new; an E46 diesel that did 217,000 miles before I sold it and is still
• Any - An example of new-car depreciation 30 Aug 2019 (Forum)
  My son (22) has just changed cars, he's been saving hard for years to treat himself.  He bought a manufacturer-approved used model, registered 1st September 2018 with 13K miles, balance of manufacturer's warranty remaining, free roadside / breakdown cover for the duration of the warranty
• SEAT Alhambra - Exchange/swap 17 Aug 2019 (Forum)
  . Unfortunately my wife has suffered a nervous breakdown and is taking a career break until her mental health improves and I need to change the car, ideally for the same model. I would be more than happy with a higher mileage early model (2010/2011) for around £150-200 p/m however I know dealerships generally
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  If I'm on a smart motorway and my car starts to break down, can I pull over into a lane that's already marked with a red X? 14 Aug 2019 (Ask HJ)
  Let's say, hypothetically, lanes one and two of a four-lane smart motorway have large red crosses on them so you are travelling in lane three. A problem...
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  Is my BMW with Comfort Access vulnerable to keyless theft? 12 Aug 2019 (Ask HJ)
  With all the recent publicity about the theft of modern keyless vehicles via the use of relays could you please qualify a question I find difficult to...
• Breakdown Service for driver fault 22 Jul 2019 (Forum)
  A friend on her way to work, hit kerb at moderate speed. She noticed her car was making a noise and she thinks one of the wheels might have been a a little off-centre.  She called the breakdown service,  She was told she would have to pay for a tow truck as it was driver fault. She
• Astra 1.6 ecotec d - Astra 19 Plate Clutch Issue 9 Jul 2019 (Forum)
  All I have had the fault message come up 'Reduced performance, reduce clutch use' come up, followed by 'Service: Transmission' Called breakdown out who advised it's a clear clutch and transmission fault, probably sensors that may require them to be rewired, reprogrammed
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  In the UK you insure the driver, in Spain you insure the car - which method is better? 24 Jun 2019 (Ask HJ)
  In the UK you insure the driver, in Spain you insure the car that can be driven by any qualifying driver over 25. What are the consequences of making a...
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  Part-worn tyres "putting motorists' lives at risk" 20 May 2019 (News)
  with shocking prevalence in some areas. While part-worn tyres are often tempting as they're cheaper than new tyres, the LGA is warning drivers that they represent a false economy as they won't last as long as buying new. “It doesn’t matter how new or well-maintained the rest of a car
• Ford Puma - Car insurance claim advice please 25 Apr 2019 (Forum)
  and I'm paying for a car I cannot use. Nearly 4.5 later, the Ombudsman has rejected my complaint. They agreed on the value, dismissed my estimates due to not having a proper breakdown, agreed on the category and agreed that my car needs to be scrapped. They didn't even respond to question about
• Nissan Juke - Nissan Juke Won't Start 23 Apr 2019 (Forum)
  , and we tried both key fobs and changed the batteries in the fobs,  but no joy. Breakdown recovery checked the cars main battery which was fine, and tried a "reset" by disconecting the battery temporarily, but car still wouldn't start. All the dash lights come on, and the radio works etc, just
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  Drivers fail to check their cars ahead of long journeys 18 Apr 2019 (News)
  causing a breakdown by not carrying out routine maintenance. The company says that checking battery life, tyre pressure, and topping up oil are some of the fundamental inspections that motorists neglect to carry out ahead of a long drive. This is backed up by government
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  A friend and I have decided to drive to Italy - what used car would you suggest for a road trip? 17 Apr 2019 (Ask HJ)
  A friend and I have decided to drive down to Italy and meet our wives (they are flying down) for a weeks holiday. We thought we would take in the Nurburgring...
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  Will there be problems getting parts for a Honda FR-V in the future? 12 Apr 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I am considering buying a Honda FR-V. I am slightly concerned about getting parts in case of a breakdown. Honda discontinued the FR-V in 2011. Would finding...
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  New technology converts any RAC van into a recovery truck 9 Apr 2019 (News)
  The RAC is introducing new technology which allows its patrols to tow cars without any wheels on the ground. Many cars - including four-wheel-drive and electric vehicles - can't be towed conventionally using the breakdown firm's current equipment, which requires two
• Insuring your classic car for driving abroad 4 Apr 2019 (News)
  for it to be moved to your preferred specialist? It's also worth finding out if they'll provide a hire car so that you can continue your holiday and if they'll offer overnight accommodation if you're stuck waiting for your car to be repaired. Exactly what is offered by European breakdown cover can vary
• AutoAid renewal invitation..... 3 Apr 2019 (Forum)
    ....has just been received. Gone up a fiver from last year. Was £43.31 - now £48.31. Still very reasonable if you take two cars plus you and the Mrs. into account. There's always someone to answer the phone in the office (in Romford) as well
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  What happens if you're driving an electric car and run out of battery power? 11 Mar 2019 (Ask HJ)
  Although I've never run out of fuel, it does happen to many drivers and is generally simple to rectify. But what happens if you're driving an electric...