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  Are there any advantages to declaring my classic car SORN for the winter in terms of road tax and insurance? 20 Apr 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I've had my 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier Convertible Mk2 for a couple of years now and have enjoyed driving it in good spells of weather. Is there any advantage...
• Citroen C3 1.4 HDi - Wheel Bearings and Engine Oil lid left open. 19 Feb 2011 (Forum)
  the service the person had changed the engine oil but left the lid open. So the entire engine area was splashed with oil. I only discovered this by accident one week (and after driving 800 miles) when I lifted the bonnet to fill windscreen wipe fluid. I was shocked to see the lid sitting beside and the entire
• Filthy Car - thanks Caltex! 7 Jul 2004 (Forum)
  Our local refinery (half a mile away) had an 'accident' yesterday. (As they've admitted it, I used their name in the heading - sorry Mods - please feel free to change if you feel like it!) The neighbour knocked on my door, and said "have you seen what's outside. I hadn't. There was a huge pall
• Vectra 2.0 16v - Help engine trouble 26 Nov 2004 (Forum)
  the timing belt mechanism, did an oil change and coolant change and I am told it would be a long term fix. Anyway all work done, no overheating, coolant levels fine and all was dandy. I got in the car this morning and set off to work and got half way and the car just cuts out. The oil light kept flicking
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  Audi TT quattro rear differential damage 14 Jun 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I own a Audi TT quattro. The car is six years old and have 48,000 miles on the clock. Recently I had the car serviced at a VW and Audi specialist workshop....
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  When should the timing belt be changed on a Peugeot 208? 19 Oct 2022 (Ask HJ)
  My daughter's Peugeot 208 is now six years old with 52,000 miles on the clock. It has a full service history. The official interval for changing the...
• Clutch advice - Citroen ZX 3 Jun 2006 (Forum)
  . Clutch slowly becoming less smooth, more juddery. Very occasional slight brief burnt smell under load. My local Citroen authorised repairer has just taken a look at the gear change problem and said the next thing to try would be changing gear oil, but that there's not much point doing this now
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  Ford Focus - Warranty on DPF which has failed 9 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
  In Nov 2009 an error message on my Ford Focus TDCI (56 plate, 65k miles) subsequently indicated that i needed the Diesel Particulate Oil changing. My local...
• Auris 1.8 HSD - Toyota servicing costs 3 Mar 2014 (Forum)
  . They do offer a 5 year 100k waranty, but the service charges are excessive for what seems to be no more than a oil change  plus check and prod!! I know man deers are expensive but this seem over the top.   Kind regards and thanks for any comments
• Ford Fiesta - Ford Fiesta Gearbox issue? 9 Apr 2010 (Forum)
  i'm having difficulties changing gear. It feels as if it is sticking, for example after reversing I can't disengage the gear until I turn the car off and back on. Any Ideas? Could it be low transmission oil? Cheers
• Tools for Zafira front brakes 17 Apr 2006 (Forum)
  Hi, I currently own a Vauxhall Zafira 2.0 Ltr DTI, Elegance. Registered 09/2000 and has covered 91,000 miles. Like changing the oil on this car I needed specific tools to undo the sump plug etc (Torx),however, I need to change the front discs and pads on my Zafira. I have a haynes manual to refer
• Nissan Primastar 18K/2y Service interval 7 Nov 2004 (Forum)
  the cambelt layed out by the manufacturer, so I am a little suspicious of ANY manucacturer's service guidelines. I am thinking that an annual oil and filter change in addition to this may not go amiss. What do you think? Hugo
• How long will it last...? 2 Sep 2003 (Forum)
  I would like to know how long the main components on my 2000X Seat Arosa 1.7 Diesel will last. I drive 500 miles a week, cruise at 60 mph @ 2200 rpm along fast A-roads only (no town driving), never thrash from cold, get 78.5 MPG every tankfull, change oil+filter every (semi-synthetic) 5000 miles
• refreshing change, 89 polo stalling 2 Feb 2002 (Forum)
  , coolant and oil look ok. Has had a habit of getting a strong vacuum in the fuel tank making fuel cap difficult to remove. Recently replaced fuel pump,
• Polo 1.4 tdi pd - How much is this immaculate old car worth 31 Oct 2017 (Forum)
  trips elseware. It really is in an imaculate condition not even a scuff mark  inside or out, the only repair work done on it has been 2 close MOT failures for broken front coil suspension springs (possibly a bad batch). Since the third year dealer service I have changed the oil
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  Buying a used Q5 - what should I look out for? 2 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I am considering Audi Q5 with the 2.0 TFSI engine, year 2011, with 75,000 on the clock. The car has been regularly serviced, but some of the cylinders...
• Ford Galaxy (2006 - ) - Total engine failure after 27k, Ford won't pay 5 Oct 2009 (Forum)
  to the oil not being changed back then I would be liable. I felt sick, but told them to go ahead with the engine inspection. Back came the news that the engine has heavy metal contamination which has damaged the fly wheels and ruined the engine. All this apparently because the oil wasn't changed between
• Dacia Duster - Is an engine flush beneficial? 18 Apr 2022 (Forum)
  Duster 1.3 petrol turbo, mileage just under 12000. Due for first service in a few weeks and main dealer tried to get me to spend an extra £27 having the engine flushed as part of the oil change. Is this necessary on a one year old car, or just another money maker for the dealer? 
• Warranty and - Servicing Costs 13 Mar 2014 (Forum)
  Helped mate buy nearly new aveo 1.2ls, now needs 2nd year servive but only 6000 miles. Evans Halshaw quoting £232 inc vat for this with the brake fluid change. Local (trusted indie) will do for about £100 inc.will use original parts! (oil and air filter) Even I
• Car Maintenance 19 Sep 2009 (Forum)
  Hi All, Just wondered if there are such things as evening car maintenance courses anymore? I'm near Notts and Derby, but can't find anything suitable nearby. I'm looking for a basic course so I can do oil & filter changes, etc., etc and get a good idea of what's going on under the bonnet. Anyone