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• Audi A4 2007 - Radio resets when turning over 18 Apr 2017 (Forum)
  I have an aftermarket radio, I'm pretty sure it's wired correctly, as under normal situations it remembers all its presets when left.  However on occasion when turning the car over, it will reboot and lose all its presets. I am thinking a large voltage drop is causing
• VW SHARAN BLUEMOTION 4motion 138bhp TDI - VW SHARAN 2012 TDO ADBLUE heater failure 40k miles 24 Jan 2017 (Forum)
  .  On a four year old car.
• GolfSV 1.4TSI DSG - Noisy engine from cold. 19 Jun 2016 (Forum)
  % of start ups. The car is only 5 months old with a mileage of 3000. Any idears ?
• BMW 318D - Thinking of buying 318d - What to look for??? 1 Jun 2016 (Forum)
  Hi, I have been offered an e90 shape 318d. The owner bought it as an ex-demo car when a few months old, it has has bmw service history up to 2013 then any work was done independently  It has covered 150k, what should I be looking out for upon viewing it in terms of mechanical
• New q7 - Audi 8 May 2016 (Forum)
  Hello first time poster I have a new 5 month old 4K mile q7 it developed a fault last Sat 30th April key problem it would let me in car but not start (8 hours for Audi road side assistance to recover) Have any new q7 owners suffered the same/similar problem? Audi have it up and running
• Mazda 3 - Mazda rust issues fixed in 07 and up facelifts ? 11 Mar 2015 (Forum)
  Hi All I've been looking at buying an old Mazda 3 (04 - 07) but am rapidly going off the idea due to the frequency of rust issues. eg. Went to see a "mint" 55k 04 Sport only to find it had just been sent to the bodyshop for new wings. Does anyone know if the 07 facelift cars
• VW Up - Independent garages 15 Feb 2015 (Forum)
  My VW Up is almost three years old, passed an MOT yesterday and the warranty in soon up. Are there any downsides to independent garages? I used a local one four years ago, he was very good. My concern is access to parts so the car could end up off the road for longer, or returning when parts arrive
• VW Golf Mk VII 1.4 TSI Manual - Gear Box Oil Change at First Service? 28 Jan 2015 (Forum)
  I seem to recall HJ suggesting that new cars should have their gearbox oil changed at the first service after one year.  I can't find the original post but is that correct?  My Golf is one year old and I wonder if there is anything to be gained from having a gearbox oil change?
• Peugeot 306 lx 2000 - central locking location 28 Oct 2014 (Forum)
  will avoied warnty did not know a 14 year old car has one
• ibiza ecomotive 1.4 - DOES IT HAVE A DPF? 6 Sep 2014 (Forum)
  I'm looking at buying a 2008 old shape 1.4 ibiza ecomotive with 35K on it. I cant find if it has a dpf fitted before I travel to view the car. The showroom admitted it was in the garage for an engine light but declined to say which one it was... They are rare so I dont want to miss
• Vauxhall Corsa C - Warning light for engine electronics stays on 24 Aug 2014 (Forum)
  The control indicator light for engine electronics and immobilizer remained on during a 80 mile journey hole last night and the acceleration was dipping now and then as if there was a blockage to the fuel line. I have arranged to pass this old but usually reliable and well maintained car
• Ford Ka - Spare wheel 3 Apr 2014 (Forum)
  Hi all, we have an issue with our Ford Ka  - no spare wheel supplied with the car! We've looked on the official Ford parts website and £158 seems very steep for a 14" spare wheel and tyre... Couple of questions: - Can the old Ford Ka wheels be fitted on the mk2
• Ford Focus Saloon - Mileage and age 25 Feb 2014 (Forum)
  Although my driving and mileage is not suited to diesel a local, reputable garage has a 2010 Ford Focus 2.0 titanium auto with a genuine 5,000 miles on the clock.  Does this mean that engine etc is roughly equivalent to a 6 months old car or does the lack of use indicate there may
• VW Polo 1.4 - Timing belt 11 Nov 2013 (Forum)
  My parents have an 8 year old Polo which has only done 18,000 miles from new. They have been told by the VW dealer that it needs a new timing belt based on it's age. I thought timing belt replacement usually depended on mileage rather than age. Does it seem reasonable that the belt needs
• Volkswagen Golf - Auxillary Belt 2 Feb 2013 (Forum)
  Hello, me again. My wife's auxillary belt on her MK4 TDI is very squeelly, and obviously it needs replacing at some point. My question is, if the belt 'snaps' will it do any damage to the engine? My cambelt went on my old car and the garage told me I was very lucky not to damage
• Buying a second-hand MPV for long trips 27 Oct 2012 (Forum)
  old Toyota Previa for that) and resale value (probably won't be keeping the car after these trips) My budget is up to £4000 - any tips?
• Toyota RAV4 Discs& PadsV 25 Jun 2012 (Forum)
  Hi Guys I have a 2009 RAV4 diesel and started to get a little brake judder. My dealer says that I have corroded discs and need pads and discs all round. Cost knocking £500 Just a couple of questions. Should I expect that of a car that is 3.5 years old and only done 33000
• Why no regular motoring programme on BBC? 11 Aug 2011 (Forum)
  Most people in this country own and drive cars or other vehicles.  And yet the BBC doesn't have a proper motoring programme.  Many years ago there used to be such a programme, it was called Top Gear.  It's true there is still a programme called 'Top Gear' now, but I think that's
• Mercedes CLK - HPI Mileage info incorrect 4 Jul 2011 (Forum)
  www.motinfo.gov.uk and found all the old MOT info showing that the mileage on the car is accurate, but this wrong info has put the buyer off ! Has anyone any ideas on what to do about this ?
• VW Mk4 Diesel 27 Jan 2011 (Forum)
  Hi all The Honest John VW Golf Mk4 reviews appears to paint a relatively harrowing picture - and the car receives an extremely poor 2/5 stars. Yet, when I speak to mechanics, specifically regarding the PD engines, all they have is praise.  Can someone perhaps clarify