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• Indestructable Peugeot 309 22 Sep 2006 (Forum)
  garage are always amazed at the low smoke readings. What amazes me about these PSA engines is that the car has never had an oil change at the recommened 6,000 mile interval. In fact most years, it has gone 10,000 and even 15,000 miles before oil changes. However I regularly change the coolant and use
• keep 306 or s/h almera-primera-mondeo? 4 Feb 2004 (Forum)
  . Brakes, cam belt, coolant was done last year. Oil is changed 3 times a year. I have done 164k miles in it in just over six years and am doing about 16-20k miles per year at the moment. This year I'll probably do the same including a 3k mile round trip to France, 18 miles per day commute and numerous
• Suzuki Swift GTI - NO power below 3k rev 8 Jan 2004 (Forum)
  out on all inlet manifold pipes and no problems found. Chemical test on radiator coolant indicated no leaks from head gasket. ECM code 34 (air flow sensor (AFS)) is stored in EMU, but "Check Engine" light is not on during normal running. Restricting the air flow to the inlet port of the AFS
• Pug 405 Oil Leak from engine mount 22 Aug 2003 (Forum)
  tensioner. The addition of stop-leak in the oil has made no difference, and apart from a split hose (now remedied) I have no loss of coolant. It still pulls like a trooper too. Crankcase pressure DOES seem a little high, but all accessible breathers have been checked and are clear. The car has never used
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  Our newly-bought, used Mazda CX-5 is emitting white smoke - what should we do? 9 Feb 2018 (Ask HJ)
  We've recently purchased a 2014 Mazda CX-5 2.0 petrol with 108,000 miles on the clock. On the day of the purchase, we pointed out some white smoke coming...
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  We have a garaged 1991 Mercedes-Benz 300 that we want to sell - is it worth getting it running first? 31 Jan 2018 (Ask HJ)
  We've been given a 1991 Mercedes-Benz 300 that we now wish to sell. It's been garaged for the last eight years. It has 157,000 miles on the clock and is...
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  BMW Approved Used scheme - has my car been serviced properly? 31 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I purchased an approved used BMW (2006 330i Touring M Sport) from a BMW dealer in August 2012 which I have two questions about; 1/ It has come to light...
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  Should the dealer pick up this bill? 16 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I purchased a vehicle VAUXHALL VECTRA DESIGN CDTI from Halesowen Motorhouse in the West Midlands on 2/5/2012. I had never purchased from a dealer in the...
• Vauxhall Zafira Tourer 2015 - Two interim services in a row 21 Oct 2021 (Forum)
  @ 20262 miles- nothing changed. Vauxhall repairer  main service on /10/2019 @ 28369 miles. Pollen filter, air cleaner, brake pads front and rear, spark plugs and coolant changed. Vauxhall repairer  Interim service on 12/10/2020 @ 34146 miles - brake fluid changed. Vauxhall repairer
• Volvo XC60 60 - Engine replacement 6 Oct 2020 (Forum)
  and being in a desperate need for the vehicle to be back on the road and promised a 2 year warranty I put my trust in them. During the early part of lockdown and having driven no more than 1000 miles I noticed that the coolant level was low which had been a problem before. I called them and followed up
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  My Ford Focus needs a new engine but wasn't serviced by Ford dealers - should they still fix it as part of the recall? 25 Aug 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2013 Ford Focus 1.0T. It is currently having a new engine fitted as there was a problem with the coolant, turbo and subsequent oil loss - which...
• Golf GTI Mk4 - Resurrect a Mk4 GTI or Not ? 20 Jun 2017 (Forum)
  £ 75.00   coolant change and new thermostat , with labour £ 40.00   new rocker cover gasket, with labour £ 12.00   timing belt and tensioner, new drive belt + labour £ 115.00 I know its an enthusiasts car and I am not shying
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  Car in for warranty repair - should I have to pay for a courtesy car? 26 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Can you tell me if I should be forced to pay for a courtesy car? My 2011 Renault Megane has suffered head gasket problems and it’s going to be off the...
• VW Polo 1.2 2002 - Polo failed MOT on high CO 16 Sep 2011 (Forum)
    Hi all. Got a problem with my wife's car, and thought I'd run it past you. The car's a 2002, 52 plate 1.2 65bph 3cylinder VW Polo. A few years back the coolant sensor failed, leading to the engine managment light (MIL) to come on. This was fixed
• How many tools and accessories do you keep in car 21 Dec 2009 (Forum)
  etc Jump leads WD40 Inspection light Full gown that came with Duckhams Hyper Grade oil about 20 years ago. This fits head-to-Toe and the idea is that you wear it over your smart suit if you need to change a wheel Ready mixed coolant (I have a weeping water pump) Oil Multimeter 5 metres of wire 12v
• Renault Clio 1 Petrol (1991 - 1998) - 1997 1.2 high idle and rough 31 Dec 2008 (Forum)
  fix it. Disconnecting the battery for 10 minutes to reset the ECU also fixes it, but the problem always returns. Also, I removed the coolant/engine temp. sensor and cleaned that off which fixed it temporarily. When turning the ignition off, it idles normally on restart until the throttle is pressed
• Pug 406 - Exactly how bad are they? 22 Nov 2004 (Forum)
  here's experiences / feeling for what the car-by-car says, all and any comments welcome! From the car-by-car then: * Light Build: Guessing this means supermarket knocks on the doors etc? * Radiators failing after 3 years. + Coolant loss leading to overheating (same problem, or does the latter relate
• Omega Maintainance Costs 30 Oct 2003 (Forum)
  ...ish from low to high 20's.......... very refreshing :D Things that have been done in that 3 Year Period in no particular order - 1-Timing Belt Kit @ 80K - £365.00 2-New ECC "Switch/Regulator" The Big 3 Dial Controller - £413.00 3-Multi Function Display Unit - £273.00 4-Coolant Leak & Oil Leak Repairs
• In praise of old clunkers 14 Sep 2003 (Forum)
  tread on them (that's OK this is the Philippines) and they all match, and most importantly the aircon is strong for our hot and humid climate. It seems to need a pint of coolant every two days and I have no compunction about awarding it a dose of plain old well water for this purpose. I am beginning
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  A bought a car that now needs repairs - and the dealer is refusing to pay. What do I do? 15 Apr 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I recently purchased a Vauxhall Astra but within the first 24 hours the battery died and the rear left tyre needed replacing due to having a puncture beyond...