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• Ford Focus 2011 1.6 Petrol 150 psi Mk 3 Miles 52K - Clutch and Gearbox issue plus total Dispair 19 Jan 2017 (Forum)
  . Was called and advised that it was a faulty sump plug ,so obviously agreed for them to change this. Picked it up and next day noticed oil was still leaking out
• Skoda Octavia II (2004 - ) - Both cars - first service. 14 Jan 2009 (Forum)
  rang round and was as always amazed by the variation in price quoted for what amounts to little more than an oil change. In the end I was quoted £99 (inc VAT) for the Octaiva. I then managed to get this down to £57 by taking my own oil (I got a cracking deal on Castrol SLX II longlife VW505/507
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  How often should a MINI Cooper be serviced? 7 Aug 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I am considering buying a 2017 MINI Cooper, however, I'm concerned about the service history which the seller describes as 'full-service history'. The...
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  What's the best medium sized used van? 10 Jul 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I want to buy a medium-sized used van. I'm torn between the Transit Mk7 or the Transporter T5. I'd like it to last me at least three years maybe five at...
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  My timing belt has gone - what rights do I have? 24 Dec 2018 (Ask HJ)
  What rights do I have in terms of my BMW 1 Series which I have had from new and is three months out of warranty as my timing belt has potentially gone?...
• Jaguar X-Type 2.0d 2004 182k miles - Annual Trip Report 2 Sep 2018 (Forum)
  a very mixed trip. No mechanical problems whatsoever, car never missed a beat and remained comfortable throughout. Seems to have used no oil. (I may, of course, have unleahed a curse by posting this.) Will take it into my indy in next week or so for an oil change/check it over etc
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  Where's the best place to buy a used Ford Galaxy? 1 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
  Do you still recommend Addison Lee for buying a used Ford Galaxy? Just saw some negative comments on other websites. Is it worth getting a mechanic to...
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  Will premium diesel make my DPF last longer? 27 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
  You frequently advocate the use of Shell V-Power Nitro Diesel which I have used in my Citroen C5 from new. You also state that diesel engines are prone...
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  Should I buy my ex-lease 3 Series? 25 Apr 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I lease a 2012 BMW 320d. It has done 14,000 miles and is regularly serviced. I retire next year and have the option of buying it for £11,500. Obviously...
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  DSG transmission judder - what is it? 12 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
  My Volkswagen Golf has recently developed a slight judder when accelerating gently at low revs in low gears. The problem has been acknowledged by an accompanying...
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  Timing chain reliability on a Peugeot 3008 9 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
  Can you confirm if the well-documented timing chain issues with the PSA/BMW 1.6 petrol engines are confined to the turbo THP type, or include the non-turbo...
• Mazda MPV 2.0 diesel - White/blue smoke on startup. 22 Feb 2015 (Forum)
  Had this car since 2004 and done 40k of fairly easy mileage, with no major servicing just oil/filter changes in the last few years due to the low mileage (4-5k pa).  A few weeks ago during the really cold weather the car suddenly started blowing out lots of white smoke at startup
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  Intermittent rattle from engine 29 Jul 2014 (Ask HJ)
  My 11 month old Volkswagen Golf GT 1.4 DSG has for several months had an intermittent rattle from the engine. It is more audible from the passenger side...
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  Ford Mondeo emiting a burning smell 16 Jul 2014 (Ask HJ)
  Six months ago, I bought a 2009 Ford Mondeo 2.0 diesel estate from a main dealership. It has been great so far - it had 45,000 and now has 57,000 - was...
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  Buying a used car with high mileage - what do you recommend? 27 Mar 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I'm being forced out of my company car and need to buy my own. My budget is £7000 and I'm looking for a 2009 onwards high spec Ford Mondeo or Honda Accord...
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  Is the Nissan X-Trail susceptible to timing chain problems? 24 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
  The timing chain has broken on my Nissan X-Trail. The fault causes the engine to blow, even though it had only done 95,000 miles. I was under the impression...
• C-Max - Engine Failure will follow 22 Jul 2013 (Forum)
  We have a ford c-max 6 years old with impending  engine failure due blocked oil ways in the engine. This has been picked up in a second opinion inspection. Our Ford Dealier has failed to  get the the cause of the problem which  resulted in the yellow engine warning light coming
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  Crankshaft failure on BMW 3 Series - who should pay? 12 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2006 BMW 3 Series with 61,000 miles on the clock and a full service history (not all by BMW). The car has been diagnosed with a snapped crankshaft...
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  Mazda Timing Belt Issues 22 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have recently purchased a Mazda 6 2.2 TS2 Diesel. With Full service history. The DPF light has come on at 65,000 - The dealership has adviced this it...
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  Should I keep my ageing Primera? 21 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I own a Nissan Primera, 2004 registration, 2.0 manual petrol hatchback. It has done 140K since I bought it in 2005. So far it is doing fine with a...