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• A quandary, third car or not? 25 May 2018 (Forum)
  and weight the Sorento will do 35-37 mpg on a run, day to day its  nearer 30-32. We do need a large vehicle to tow our caravan a few times a year. Also we live rurally at the end of a half mile long farm track. Which is perfectly fine 99% of the time with a conventional vehicle. But 4wd
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  Is it possible to fit an aftermarket roof box to my MINI Cooper? 18 Sep 2017 (Ask HJ)
  When I purchased my MINI Cooper new in June 2014 I asked if it was possible to fit roof bars to the vehicle. I was informed that it was possible, but cutting...
• Ford Fiesta 1.4 TDCI - Ford Fiesta 1.4 TDCI Injector Issue 3 Aug 2017 (Forum)
  took the car to a garage before towing us home. They suggested an injector issue. Local independent has looked at the car - still in limp mode and showing the dash errors above - and the fault code suggested injector number one needs an inspection / likely replacement – quoted approx
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  How can I solve my Skoda's DSG problems? 15 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
  My Skoda Octavia has lost all of its odd numbered gears. Skoda originally said it was the mechatronic unit and agreed to change it for a nominal fee even...
• Seat/Alhambra 2004 1.9 Automatic Diesel - Contacts failure? Unobtainable part 7M3713203e-mcu 17 Apr 2013 (Forum)
  in first gear - very scary. Had car towed to local dealer who ordered the part on 30 January 2013. The car has now sat at the dealer for 11 weeks waiting for the part. The part is 7M3713203e-mcu. There is still no schedule for the manufacture of the part. SEAT
• Scudo Van Comfort 1.6 Multijet - Warranty - major fault - Sale of Goods Act 1979 24 Feb 2013 (Forum)
  ). The van came with a 3-year warranty. In the 4th year the car stopped mid driving. My local garage towed it in and advised after initial checks
• Vauxhall Zafira - Warranty 15 Aug 2012 (Forum)
  who came and towed me to safety. Upon inspection they advised that my car needed to go to a garage.The garage then took a week to identify the problem and quoted information stored on a black box being provided to Vauxhall.   After contacting their "customer services " department 2
• Honda CR-V - Unidentified Noise on a 59 reg Honda Cr-V 31 Oct 2011 (Forum)
  then. As a caravanner, when driving solo it's only there when accelerating fairly hard but when towing it's very annoying. It's right in the rev range that seems to be used nearly all the time and it's always under load. My dealer acknowledges that there is a noise but tells me there is no other cases
• Peugeot 306 (1993 - 2001) - 96 1.9 slow to start-glowplugs replaced-what next? 19 Mar 2010 (Forum)
  started after repeated cranking over , sounded like the battery going flat . Looked at battery , identified it as a fiesta petrol car battery ! Bought new battery , attempted to start car , cranked over and over repeatedly but no start. Garage tow started car , took it in and tested glow plugs , found 3
• Mazda MX5 (1998-2005) - Engine overhaul disaster: Any recourse? 6 Dec 2009 (Forum)
  ) later the engine was in meltdown on the M5. AA said take it to the tip. Molten bits of metal falling out of it. The AA man was staggered, said he'd assumed I'd run out of petrol. "MX-5 engines never go wrong," he said... Towed to a main dealer (different one) who agreed to take it in part exchange
• Mazda 6, what to watch out for? 13 Jan 2007 (Forum)
  on a diesel at 34 months old. One reader had ... brake discs re-skimmed (23,000 miles: again seems to be a common problem). ... On the 136PS 5-speed diesel, labouring of the engine in 5th (and towing) can lead to a short 5th gear life as the selector pins wear. Not a problem on later 6-speed box. " I don't
• Anyone Know How To Drain An Astra? 28 Apr 2003 (Forum)
  Evening. I wonder whether anyone can help me. This evening I gave my Astra diesel a special Saturday treat of sixteen quid's worth of unleaded. The nice man from the RAC was duly called, and he offered me two options - an expensive one (£150-ish) involving a 24-hour garage, or a tow home
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  My Volkswagen Polo has endless starting problems - what could it possibly be? 10 Nov 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I've been having a series of issues with my 2012 Volkswagen Polo for the past couple of months and I’m at my wits end as it appears to have an ‘undiagnosable’...
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  New Mercedes-Benz GLC broken down three times - what should we do? 8 Jun 2017 (Ask HJ)
  We bought a new GLC in early 2016. In July last year the fuel pump failed and the car stopped suddenly on a busy A road. In September the air suspension...
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  Have there been many cases of problems with the Volkswagen Golf since the emissions fix? 13 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I understand that many Volkswagen Golf that have had the emissions fix have had subsequent problems with the engine. Is this correct?
• Mazda CX-7 - Let down by Mazda customer service. 19 Jan 2016 (Forum)
  service at Mazda garage but done service regularly and I always care and look after my cars. At 90k during driving on motorway back home I started hearing knocking noise under bonnet. Pull over, been towed home. Next
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  BMW Runflat Tyres 4 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I have a BMW 3 Series Touring (320d X Drive) with P7 runflats. I value the security they provide in being able to continue driving, albeit for a limited...
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  Three and a half year old car with dmf, clutch and gearbox damage - HELP! 2 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
  We bought our August 2011 Passat in Feb 2013, second hand from available car. It was still under warranty and we took out an extra 2 year extended...
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  Can I recommend Tyrepal tyre monitors to your readers? 30 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
  You asked for reader experiences of Tyre Pal. I bought a set just before Christmas 2011 when on offer at a near half price. The sensors are fitted to my...
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  Mazda RX-8 poor compression 12 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2004 Mazda RX8 192 that I bought in April 2005 with 5,000mls on the clock. I bought it from a Mazda Dealer with a full service history and I have...