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• Skoda Fabia - Fuel leaking into the Sump tank 10 Jan 2019 (Forum)
  Hi all Just wondered if anyone had some advice. Mid November I got a new water pump put on my car and had the cambelt changed at the same time, just before Christmas on my way home the DPF light comes on, nearly home and my car revs up and raced forward like the accelerator is stuck on, the revs
• MAZDA CX3 - SERVICE PLANS-PROS AND CONS 17 Jul 2018 (Forum)
  ? I have a confident and cheaper local independent, but doubt whether he has access to all the Mazda gadgetry(s) BUT -assuming the three years of servicing  will mainly  involve just checks, top ups and an oil change-perhaps it's better to just "pay as I go" ?   In fact I have
• Vauxhall Zafira B - Vauxhall Zafira co2 emissions fail 1 Sep 2017 (Forum)
  I have a 1.6 litre petrol Vauxhall Zafira. I recently put it in for it's MOT and it's failed on two minor things and then co2 emissions. I tried additive and a good thrashing and put it for retest it still failed. So I tried an oil change and new oil filter gave it a run again and it still
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  Is £4000 a fair price for a high mileage 2008 Honda Civic? 22 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking at getting a 2008 Honda Civic 1.8 i-VTEC. It's showroom condition; one owner and full service history for £4000. It will come with 6 months...
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  Which version of the Audi TT is best? 4 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I am thinking of buying a new Audi TT coupe and would welcome your advice on the best model to go for. I do about 13,000 miles of mixed driving each year....
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  Should I spend extra for a Mercedes-Benz service plan? 15 Jun 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I am buying a brand new Mercedes-Benz E-Class from a main dealership. Would you recommend taking a monthly service plan?
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  Ford Fiesta 1.4 TDCI going into limp mode 20 Mar 2016 (Ask HJ)
  When I take my 2010 Ford Fiesta 1.4 TDCI onto the motorway it goes into limp mode. I have checked the engine and found a lot of carbon like soot under...
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  Poor servicing by main Land Rover dealer 14 Nov 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I've allways had my Freelander serviced at main dealer. Just had 90k service at local garage and found probably air filter not been previously replaced...
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  High mileage Honda Accord - a good buy? 6 Nov 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking for a spacious family car which will be used mainly for short journeys. I've seen a petrol 2012 Honda Accord Tourer with manual transmission....
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  Are BMW timing chains unreliable? 20 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I'm hoping to get a BMW 1 series in the not too distant future but I keep reading horror timing chain stories. Is there any statistics to say the N43 petrol...
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  Is this used 5 Series a good buy? 6 Jul 2014 (Ask HJ)
  Am seriously thinking of buying a BMW 520 SE automatic got £18,990 with 28,000 miles on the clock. My only problem is it's had two owners which seems...
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  Maintaining my Roomster 1.2 petrol? 12 May 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a Skoda Roomster 1.2TSi 105 bhp, which is a brilliant and versatile car. However, I noticed in a recent column that Volkswagen/Skoda have reverted...
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  Kia Sportage - how often should I service it? 6 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I have just bought a second hand kia Sportage 1.6 petrol in Spain and have been told by a Spanish kia dealer that the service is every two years or 30,000km....
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  Saab 9-3 - should I buy one? 20 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I am about to buy a 2004 Saab 9-3 2.0-litre petrol for £1690. Do you consider this to be a good deal?
• Vauxhall Astravan 2003, 1.7 dti envoy - Struggling to start 8 Aug 2013 (Forum)
  worse!) 2> fuel pump ecu 3> fuel pump Ive just shelled out a few hundred quid for the injectors. The battery is sound, the starter motor seems to be sound, Ive recently serviced the car changing oil, oil filter, air filter, fuel filter etc. Any ideas what else
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  Is buying an extended warranty on a Honda Jazz worthwhile? 21 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I'm buying a pre-registered (June 2012) Honda Jazz 1.4 EX with 2000 miles on the clock. Honda dealer has offered a three-year warranty to begin in June...
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  Volvo V40 gearbox confusion 29 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I'm confused about the auto gearboxes available on the Volvo V40. Although you refer to Powershift gearboxes in the review, the technical details refer...
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  Broken 1 Series timing chain 4 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My timing chain has snapped on my BMW 118d. It has done 86k and recieved a full service just over a month ago, since the service it was involved in a collision...
• Ford Fiesta Encore 1998, (1.3 petrol Endura-E) - 1998 Fiesta 1.3 fails MOT on emissions 29 Mar 2011 (Forum)
  it to pass. Things I did before the test: New air filter, oil change and new oil filter, checked valve clearances, cleaned muck from inside rocker cover, checked exhaust system for leaks, ran car at high revs for a couple of miles. The cat (around £250 on this model) was replaced 11
• Ford Fiesta 1.4 TDCi - White/grey smoke on startup or after idling 15 Mar 2011 (Forum)
  economy is poor, I'm only getting 30-35 MPG. The Ford dealer has inspected the injectors, changed the leak off pipes and injector seals and changed the oil and filter. I then went to a diesel specialist who pulled off various pipes and breathers and ran the engine with the turbo disconnected