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  My Audi A1 has a strange engine noise - any ideas? 28 Oct 2015 (Ask HJ)
  Would you mind listening to these two clips (if my uploading skills have worked!) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lA7RIcJ9Tp0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rObzl7M_NrM Background:...
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  When should I change the timing belt on my 2003 Mazda MX-5? 3 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2003 Mazda MX-5. The timing belt was changed in 2013 and the recommended change is every five years or every 50,000 miles. It has now done 94,000...
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  Our 2003 BMW 3 Series is consuming a lot of oil - do you know what's going on? 13 Nov 2018 (Ask HJ)
  We purchased (privately) a 2003 BMW 3-Series 1.8-litre petrol automatic in late 2016, with 49,000 recorded miles. It has a stamped BMW Service Record,...
• Peugeot 308 - Peugeot Problems!!! 6 Apr 2020 (Forum)
  the work done. Within a few weeks it was playing up again, cutting out, especially when in reverse, not changing gear when it should be, no power when putting his foot down, and constantly saying the oil level is low (I mean topping up a litre and within 2-3 days it’s saying it’s low again
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  Evoque engine failure - what are my options? 13 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I bought new Range Rover Evoque from a dealership two years ago. Last week it unexpectedly broke down. Land Rover towed it to a local garage and said oil...
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  Costa blanker 3 Oct 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I purchased a 55 plate Seat Altea from CarGiant on 7th of June 2009 with 83,075 miles (verified) on the clock. It seems to have been and still drives as...
• Mazda 6 TS2 Petrol (147) - Actions having bought car 8 Nov 2013 (Forum)
  Just bought a 55 reg 94000 mile vehicle with all MOTs but a light history. Only intend keeping it for a few months until my new car is delivered. Apart from an oil and filter change, what should i get the garage to check or do?
• Peugeot 406 (1996 - 1998) - 97 1.9td engine rattle 11 Jan 2010 (Forum)
  my 406 1.9 turbo diesel makes a rattling noise on start up, then dissapears when revved. it also makes this noise at low gears when engine is under load. the car has done 85,000 miles and i have changed oil and air filter recently.
• Renault Megane (1999 - 2002) - 01 1.9 only revs to 3000 rpm 5 May 2008 (Forum)
  I have a 2001 1.9 dci megane diesel it is very underpowered and will only rev to 3000 rpm I have changed the mass air meter new filter, oil etc any help would be appreciated. thanks Jon typo and shouting amended.
• Vauxhall astra temperature problem 25 Jan 2005 (Forum)
  I have a Vauxhall Astra 1.6 2001. The current problem is with the temperature gauge. It flucates between the 90 mark and 80. This is more noticeable when driving around town. On the motorway the change is not as great. I have checked the coolant and I am not getting any oil in it and it does
• Rover 827-tappets noise 14 May 2003 (Forum)
  My 96 827 has developed a tappet noise at start up.It seems to be just one tappet sounding off and it rapidly disappears if revved.I think I may have read something on this subject but can't locate where.Is it an idiosyncracy of this engine and something to live with? Car has done 60 thou with oil
• Rover 416 handbrakes 23 Feb 2003 (Forum)
  Can anyone please tell me how to tighten up the hand brake on my 1991 416. It is currently on about 20 clicks and is just starting to roll backwards now but I cam't find where to tighten the cable. I had it up on ramps yesterday to change the oil and couldn't see anything at the front end and its
• Suzuki Swift - Rejecting a car from a dealer 17 Feb 2019 (Forum)
  mm over the fill mark and the air filter hadn't been changed. The oil also smelt (in my opinion) quite strongly of petrol. After taking it to get the wheel alignment checked I found out the alignment was way off. Getting that sorted helped the steering slightly but it still wont self centre. I called
• Extralube ZX1 - Extralube ZX1 is 'NOT' an engine 'ADDITIVE'.... 5 Feb 2018 (Forum)
  to this product as an additive when it NEVER has been, EVER... It is a Micro Oil Metal Treatment that does not change the properties of the oil, or any other native lubricant. It chemically bonds to any metal surface creating a virtually friction free environment, and it is this quality
• Vauxhall Corsa SX1, 06 - vibration in low gears (1/2) 9 Sep 2013 (Forum)
  Hi For sometime I have had trouble with car loosing oil, a coule of weeks ago a mechanic changed my oil pressure switch, but when I gave it a run the red light came on. I took it back and he relaced it and the oil leak seems fixed. (dipstick fine etc) However the car still sufferes from
• ford ka3 (2001) - What is it??? 26 Aug 2013 (Forum)
  way to describe it would be like a static noise with a little tapping. Anyway, I thought I'd best check the oil and water before driving it again, as I haven't since buying the car, so I popped the bonnet. The oil has a couple of dark bits when I wipe it, so I'm guessing I might need an oil
• Good Service? 18 Dec 2004 (Forum)
  A work colleague has just had his Mitsubishi Outlander serviced and asked for my comments on the service sheet and invoice. What would you have said? First Service, 9000miles, car 8 months old, Petrol/Gas fuels. 1, Service sheet is not ticked off in section for oil and filter change. 2. Total bill
• 2002 VW GOLF 1.9 PD TDI ASZ - Headgasket!! 22 Oct 2012 (Forum)
  !   Was out doing the normal weekly checks and there is a Light creamy film inside filler neck and creamy sludge on oil cap(Not lots)...None on dipstick... within the last month it has had full service( Oil change & oil filter,fuel filter,air filter pollen ect ect) new cambelt, new waterpump and new
• Vauxhall Corsa B (1993 - 2000) - 1994 1.4 Loss of power/sports mode light on M Reg 18 Dec 2009 (Forum)
  Control Valve Oil seal replaced Spark plugs changed Oil and oil filter changed (twice!) Radiator fan switch replaced (twice!) Cylinder head gasket replaced (although I was only given an invoice for £5.28 for the part so not sure what work they actually did!) Thermostat kit replaced - was invoiced
• Audi A2 - Tappety Engine Noise Please Help! 19 Jul 2013 (Forum)
  with the same problem after paying for the work. 1. First one said the tappets need changing aswell as the camshaft 2. Second one stated the tappets only need a clean and an oil change 3. Third one said it needs a flush and oil change 4. Fourth one said the bottom end is gone so uneconomical