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  BMW 520D 2011 driving chain failure. 25 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I purchased a BMW 520D SE Touring 2011 from BMW in June 2014. Last week the drive chain failed. The car has done 74000, all serviced at BMW. They are fixing...
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  Servicing 21 Mar 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I am buying a brand new Golf (Mark 7, 1.4 TDI SE DSG). 1. Should I take the pre-paid 3 year service package for near £400? At least one of the years...
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  Engine failure BMW320D Timing belt 3 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a second hand BMW 320D E92 coupe with 140KM in December last year. It came with a full BMW service history. Unfortunately the timing belt snapped...
• Nationwide Autocentre Fuel Service 17 Oct 2009 (Forum)
  I was looking at the Nationwide Autocentre 12-point Fuel Service Plus service. I was wondering if anyone had any experience or opinions? Its £70 and includes an oil and filter change: http://www.nationwideautocentres.co.uk/table_fuel_service.aspx Cheers.
• kangoo diesel 20 Oct 2006 (Forum)
  i have a 1999 t 1.9 kangoo which has done 112k. when you put your foot down it hesitates for about 2 seconds then gos leaving a black cloud of smoke. ive changed the oil, air and fuel filter to no avail???
• Running In 29 Dec 2001 (Forum)
  new car first service due 10k miles or one year handbook contains no reference to "running in" (should I have an early oil change) engine 2.5ltr V6, I could ask the main dealer but prefer a wider opinion. Happy New Year.
• Toyota Camry - Would you change coolant hoses 2 Feb 2020 (Forum)
  My 1999 Toyota Camry has covered about 300k miles. It still runs well and is trouble free. Uses no oil or water. I hope to keep it maybe another 5 years. The coolant hoses are all original. They look and feel fine but they are 20 years old. Would you change them? Also would you change
• Volvo D5 cambelt change 2 Feb 2007 (Forum)
  (next one due in May) since my mileage dropped below 12,000 pa, but I'm wondering at what point I should brace myself for a cambelt change - and what I should budget at Midlands labour rates. FWIW, the car has never used oil between services. Thx, WdB
• Good luck,gd management or gd Toyota ? 5 Oct 2003 (Forum)
  for £12K. In 6 yrs it's had three Mobil 1 oil changes (DIY) per year, a cambelt change at 54K and is on its third set of Michelin tyres. It's had one new headlamp bulb, a new backlight of the dash clock, and a few sets of wipers.Apart from the cambelt change and MOTs, it's never been near a garage. Nothing
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  Are Skoda Yeti DSG gearboxes reliable? 25 Sep 2023 (Ask HJ)
  Are DSG gearboxes on Skoda yeti reliable?
• 2004 VW Touran Diesel Difficult Shifting When Cold 21 Jun 2016 (Forum)
  . I've had a full service at my local Halfords in April so I am wondering if it has got anything to do with the issue. They changed engine oil with full synth but transmission oil was not changed. Gears shift perfectly fine when the engine is off. It’s so stiff sometimes as it’s
• Vauxhall Corsa C - Corsa C won’t start first attempt, but will second 28 Nov 2014 (Forum)
  . Took her to the garage, they run all their diagnostics, don’t find anything, test drive, know there’s a problem but can’t diagnose, 70quid for nothing. No warning lights on or anything like that. Change the oil and spark plugs and take her for a good spin out
• Audi Q5 - Audi Q5 Tfsi oil consumption 13 Nov 2014 (Forum)
  I believe they inserted more oil.  Few days ago I read on HJ Q5 review situation where owner was tricked by dealer, he had same problem and they told him just to keep them informed, after warranty time they sad to him that he needsto change pistons and rings which is very expensive
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  I just bought a 2012 car. Should I get a major or interim service? 7 Jul 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I have just bought a 2012 Ford Fiesta 1.25 with 45,000 miles on the clock. It has always been serviced by a Ford dealer. The next service will be its eighth....
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  Why is my car pinking under acceleration? 6 Jul 2019 (Ask HJ)
  My 1999 Toyota MR2 seems to be rattling/pinking under acceleration. I’ve checked the timing and its spot on at 10’ BTDC. Can you suggest any other issues...
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  A good idea for my Mercedes-Benz annual Service? 6 Sep 2015 (Ask HJ)
  The first three annual services were carried out by M-B dealers. The M-B dealers want £520 for the fourth annual service. The local independent specialist...
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  Why does the diff fluid need changing in my 26,000-mile-old Honda CR-V? 9 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have a second generation 2005 Honda CR-V 2.0ES. I felt a strange 'rubbing sound' on either full lock. After a diagnostic charge of £48 I was told the...
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  What is causing my Volkswagen Eos to feel sluggish when cold? 9 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Volkswagen Eos with a TDI engine and DSG gearbox. It's four years old, but only shows 28,000 miles with four Volkswagen main dealer services....
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  Why does my Rover 25 judder when I change gear after a long journey? 16 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I've got a Rover 25 1.4i L 2002 model. Just recently it started to judder - it's fine after it's been running a while, especially after a long journey....
• Toyota servicing - is this reasonable? 20 Jun 2003 (Forum)
  Just had a quote for a 3 year / 30k mile service on the Yaris which has rather stunned me. They want £118.50 for the service and another £50 to change the coolant which is due at the 3 year mark. According to the book, a 3 year service in an intermediate comprising oil and filter change with brake