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• Am I mad for not having breakdown cover? 9 Mar 2019 (Forum)
  So this is prompted by a friendly argument I've had with a couple of family members. They think I'm nuts for having never had breakdown cover. I've been driving for 25+ years and in that time, despite driving some pretty ropey cars, I've broken down twice. In both cases I called up the nearest
• BMW 3 Series E90 - Looking at buying now worried CbyC b'down 27 Feb 2019 (Forum)
  previously, doing 25k year on motorways. Read the car by car breakdown and completely scared off by the what's bad section, it went on forever. Anything you can do put my mind at rest, or agree with the breakdown? Thanks
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  MoT Files: 10 cars most likely to fail the first MoT 18 Feb 2019 (News)
  only included models with at least 3000 tests on record, and each entry includes a link to that car’s full MoT results breakdown.
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  MoT Files: Top 10 cars for passing the first MoT test 18 Feb 2019 (News)
  with at least 3000 tests on record, and each entry includes a link to that car’s full MoT results breakdown.
• Breakdown cover for punctures 14 Feb 2019 (Forum)
  I own a 7 year old Honda CRZ and when I bought it I paid a rather ludicrous sum to get the manufacturer supplied space saver fittted in the boot well. I don’t have breakdown cover anymore (I had one year as a Honda approved used car) as I thought the car runs with perfect reliability so was ready
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  Where can I get European breakdown cover for a 16 year old car? 8 Feb 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I want to take my 2003 Toyota MR2 to France this month and maybe later this year. Could you suggest where I should look for European breakdown/repatriation...
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  I bought a used car that broke down after three days - am I entitled to a refund? 6 Feb 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I’ve just purchased a second-hand car from a garage that has broken down and is displaying engine malfunctions within three days of purchase. I called...
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  Who offers breakdown cover for older cars and classics? 31 Jan 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I have two older MGs - 1998 and 2001. Does any company offer breakdown cover on vehicles of this age or older?
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  Which affordable electric car is the most reliable, in terms of faults and breakdowns? 21 Jan 2019 (Ask HJ)
  Which affordable electric car is the most reliable, in terms of faults and breakdowns?
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  Review: Meaco DD8L Zambezi Dehumidifier (productReview)
  people crank up the temperatures at home and humidity levels rise. It's also useful for car owners who don't want humid air in the garage causing their pride and joy to go rusty, or the seats to go mouldy. The best  dehumidifiers work quickly without costing you too much in energy bills. So
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  Can I get UK breakdown cover for a foreign-registered car? 17 Jan 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I live in Portugal and am planning return trip to UK. I may drive to UK in my Portuguese-registered car insured by a UK approved insurer. My breakdown...
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  Top 10: Winter essentials for car owners (Article)
  and SOS modes. Water and snacks If you get stranded in winter, waiting for your breakdown service or for someone who will stop to help can be a cold, stressful experience - especially if you have hungry kids in the car. Food and drink should always be essential in the car
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  What sort of breakdown cover can I get for driving a classic car in Europe? 8 Jan 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I plan to take my 1996 Mercedes E220 W124 Estate on a tour of the continent this summer. What form of breakdown/recovery insurance cover should I take...
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  Review: Coleman Twist+ 300 lantern (productReview)
  . What's it like? Bright and durable. The lowest brightness setting will easily light up a small tent, while the highest setting is sufficient for illuminating a large outdoor dining table. There is also a flashing light setting, which is handy for the car in the event of a breakdown
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  Holiday hell predicted this Friday as pre-Christmas traffic DOUBLES 17 Dec 2018 (News)
  Day, with 6.8 million individual car trips being predicted as people travel across the country to visit friends and family. Strikes are expected on rail routes run by Northern Rail and South Western Railway, while Network Rail is planning extensive engineering work on lines running
• Personal leasing 2 Dec 2018 (Forum)
  for no longer than 4 years and then moving them on. In all that time I have not had a single mechanical breakdown and beside annual servicing costs and MOTs, I have only paid out for 3 tyres. My annual mileage has never exceeded 9,000. As to owning the car, if I only keep it for 3 or 4 years, why
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  Is it safe to have my rear-wheel drive automatic car towed? 28 Nov 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Jaguar S-Type 2.7-litre diesel automatic. In event of a breakdown, which seems quite likely, is it possible to tow this car without causing damage...
• Venga Breakdown - I must have done something wrong 25 Nov 2018 (Forum)
  I must have upset the Gods the other day..when i said i wouldn't change for the moment, till i really have to. Software failure, immobiliser failure and fuel system failure, (probably fuel pump), car in at the dealers. was loaned a nice new Niro, but out of my price range. Offered
• M25 services (lack of) 23 Nov 2018 (Forum)
  join. Unless you choose your time to travel, which as a retired person I am lucky to be able to do, covering that particular stretch can take some time as the variable speed limits are almost always in operation. Add an accident or breakdown into the mix and you can spend an hour or two waiting
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  What documents do I need to send to the DVLA upon the death of someone who owns a car? 16 Nov 2018 (Ask HJ)
  As well as advising insurance and breakdown companies, what documents would the DVLA require upon the death of a driver who owns a car?