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  Turbo problems with Volvo V50 - what's the cause? 24 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2009 model Volvo V50 1.6 Drive SE (90,000 miles) which has developed turbo problems which I gather is common with this engine due to carbon buildup...
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  The heart of the matter 21 Nov 2009 (Ask HJ)
  Sorry for the lack of technical terminology here - but the oil light on my 1.7 turbo diesel Astra (Isuzu engine) began flickering (not on constantly) a...
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  Are servicing plans a good investment? 11 Aug 2019 (Ask HJ)
  The garage that sold me my Suzuki Baleno has offered a service contract. Are they a good idea to get at an average cost of £16.82 a month over 35 months...
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  When should I change my Ford Mondeo's cam chain? 5 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  When should I change my Ford Mondeo 1.8LX's cam chain? It's covered 106,000 miles.
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  Is an engine flush really worth £30? 23 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I have a two year old Hyundai i20. When I take my car in for servicing, they are quite insistent that it is necessary to flush the engine with flushing...
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  Fiat Panda - is it cam belt or timing chain? 10 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I`ve just bought (privately) a Fiat panda 1.3 diesel registered Jan 2005. I hear a lot of talk about timing and cam belts breaking and costing a fortune...
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  Fraud focus 21 Mar 2009 (Ask HJ)
  Your recent correspondent from Uckfield who discovered that the VW dealer who performed an oil change charged him for 4.5 litres of oil when the sump capacity...
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  When should the cam belt be changed on a 2.2-litre Vauxhall Omega diesel? 16 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I'm considering buying a 52-plate diesel Vauxhall Omega Estate and wanted to know the mileage frequency of cam belt changes on this model.
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  Toyota Corolla losing oil pressure 25 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
  What could be the problem with my 2002 Toyota Corolla? The oil sensor keeps showing when I am doing very low speeds, even though the oil levels are good.
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  Is my Corsa's two-year service and MoT package worth the money? 30 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
  12 months ago I bought a three-year-old Corsa from my local Evans Halshaw in Horsforth, Leeds. At the time there were promotional offers, and I opted for...
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  Should my Volkswagen Golf 1.9 DSG have annual services, or more often? 9 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  We have a Golf 1.9 DSG SE on an '05 plate, it has just done 82,000 miles. We do approx 15-18,000 miles a year, the car is serviced every year and has just...
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  Volkswagen Touareg sunroof judder 14 Jun 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I own a 2014 Volkswagen Touareg, which suffers from a juddering sunroof. The problem occurs whenever the sunroof tilts up or down. My local dealer has...
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  Is it normal for a MINI to use a litre of oil every 10k miles? 5 Aug 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I have been told that it is fairly normal for a MINI Cooper S to use a litre of oil every 10,000 to 12,000 miles. Is this true as my MINI is using around...
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  Automatic gearboxes and towing - what do I need to know? 25 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
  Could you tell me what I need to look out for on my Volvo XC60 when towing a 1500kg caravan? The car has the eight-speed automatic gearbox, will I need...
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  Who makes the most reliable turbo petrol engines? 14 Mar 2019 (Ask HJ)
  Who provides the most reliable turbo petrol engine and is it true that they need an oil change every 2500 miles? Would mostly short trips and occasional...
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  Birthday treat 17 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I’ve just seen your comments in Sunday's paper about 2 year service intervals and related engine failures. I bought my Polo new in July 2006 and when it...
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  CVT Transmission - and Honda goodwill 13 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My Wife has owned a Honda Jazz from new since 2004. It has behaved impeccably apart from a CVT transmission judder which occurred after 3 years in service...
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  Increasing oil levels with Yaris diesel 1 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
  My 2011 Toyota Yaris diesel is suffering from increasing oil levels. It seems that diesel is getting into the sump. The car is still under warranty and...
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  When should I change the timing chain on a BMW 320d? 17 Jul 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to buy a post-2011 BMW 320d with a full service history - every 10,000 miles. Can you tell me when the 320d needs it timing chain changed? I've...
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  Oil filter failure causing a smell - can I demand a fix? 6 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I took my 2012 Range Rover Vogue into the local dealership for its first oil change/service. A week later, the car was losing a significant amount of oil...