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• Ford Mondeo III (2000 - 2007) - 01 2.0 TDDI engine oil level increasing 2 Sep 2009 (Forum)
  The car has been idle for some months, then in the last few months pressed into service with long runs midlands to the lakes and back most weekends (250 miles each way (6K since April)), after changing appropriate oil and filters. During one of the earlier runs a turbo hose blew off
• Boshi Oil Filter 18 Mar 2008 (Forum)
  Hello Folks, I have bought a supply of oil filters for my Vauxhall Monterey from Milner Offroad in Matlock. Thye were around £4.00 ea. compared with £11.50+ with my usual pattern ones. I don't even want to think about what OEM ones cost. With oil changes at 4500, this means quite a saving
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  MINI TLC Package 22 Jul 2015 (Ask HJ)
  My MINI 11 plate with 15,552 miles had its service and mot at MINI Salisbury yesterday. I was advised when I paid the MOT bill that my TLC package had...
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  Should I have the timing belt changed on my Fiat 500? 2 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My brilliant but under-used Fiat 500 (7200 miles) is coming up to five years old and is due an MOT and service. Last year the dealer did a "32-point service"...
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  Which of these represents the best buy? 9 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Unfortunately I can't take too much time over the purchase as the car is needed soon so I would appreciate your help. I have narrowed a search down...
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  Should we change the timing belt on our seven-year-old Vauxhall Vectra? 21 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My wife drives a 2005 Vauxhall Vectra 1.9 diesel and has done less than 26,000 miles. Should we have the timing belt changed at the next service? Also,...
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  What's causing a lack of power from my 260,000-mile 2002 Skoda Octavia? 6 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2002 Skoda Octavia automatic 1.9 TDI with 260,000 miles. There is no power when accelerating and it's very slow to change gear upwards, and sometimes...
• 11 plate Suzuki Alto 25 Apr 2023 (Forum)
  A motoring miracle of sorts My old mate who is a mechanic (senior technician) at a Nissan dealers told me about a car they had in yesterday. A Suzuki Alto 96k miles on a 11 plate Yesterday was the first time in its life it had been serviced including its first oil change. To his amazement
• Volkswagen Golf MK4 - Transmission noise identification. 28 Feb 2023 (Forum)
  . Gaters are intact I think. No CV knocking sounds.   The oil may be transmission fluid. Its just a black mess so I can't tell.   I've not jacked it up or done any proper investigation yet. I'd assume a wheel bearing would be constant, but what else would change
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  How much does it cost to replace the timing belt on a 2015 Ford Fiesta? 2 Jul 2022 (Ask HJ)
  How much would it cost for a timing belt on a 2015 Ford Fiesta 1.0 EcoBoost Zetec?
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  Does the 2016 Vauxhall Mokka have a cam belt? 30 Jun 2022 (Ask HJ)
  Does the 2016 Vauxhall Mokka 1.4 petrol Tech Line use a cam belt? If so, at what mileage does it need replacing?
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  My van has done 80,000 miles. Should I keep it or trade it in? 20 Aug 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2014 Ford Transit Connect LWB van. It does mostly motorway miles, and has covered a total of 83000. How many more miles should I get?
• Vauxhall Astra 1.8 vvt 2006 - camshaft worn and loud, likely any other damage? 15 Aug 2019 (Forum)
  aware these engines are a lot more sophisticated than those old units.  She has had the oil changed every two years and 5,000 miles, as only does 2,500 a year.  Is it worth getting the camshaft changed or better with a new engine?    Many thanks  
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  Honda Civic gearbox issues 20 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I have owned a Honda Civic from new. It has been serviced annually at 8000 miles per year. When I start from cold the gearbox is smooth, however if I go...
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  SEAT Alhambra DSG making odd noises 16 May 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I have had a problem with my 2012 SEAT Alhambra DSG autmaotic with an intrusive noise on deceleration. It's fine whilst accelerating but loud when back...
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  Why does my car judder in the mornings 11 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
  When I start my Peugeot 207 in the mornings it judders when I put my foot on the accelerator. It lasts for about 30 seconds and then clears up. Any idea...
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  BMW 3 Series timing chain 19 Aug 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I have a BMW 320d with 132k miles and have just been told that the timing chain will need replacement. It will cost €1500. If I get it done and change...
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  Are high mileage diesels reliable? 15 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I'm thinking of buying a 2012 BMW X3 diesel auto with 102.000 miles on the clock and a full service history. Is there anything I should be wary of?
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  New Skoda Yeti 1.2 TSI - any advice on care & maintenance? 23 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I am about to take delivery of a new Skoda Yeti 1.2TSI petrol for my daughter and her partner, who know little about cars. Please advise best procedures...
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  Audi multitronic gearbox judder 18 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
  My car suffers from a judder at about 1200 RPM when going through the auto gears or at low speeds in the 1200 to 1800 RPM range. I've had the gearbox...