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  How do we go about restarting a car that's being stood for several years? 15 Jan 2018 (Ask HJ)
  In 2012 our older brother bought a tatty 2003 Porsche Carrera 996. He had the engine completely rebuilt and was well into the restoration when he got ill....
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  Should I buy the Audi A4 V6 or the Audi A6 V8? 30 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I am a reasonably keen driver and have always bought various older high performance BMWs, Audi's and even a Porsche Boxster over the last 20 years, and...
• Honda Accord UK (1998 - 2003) - 00 2.0 Auto Gearbox Failure after service 17 Jun 2009 (Forum)
  warmed up but felt the gearchange was ok for a car of about 70,000 miles. He said they checked all that they had done at the service and cambelt change and everything was in order and all settings were correct. He said the gearbox hadn't been touched as the service didn't require it to have oil topped up
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  How much does a full service history add to the value of a car? 22 Aug 2024 (Ask HJ)
  I am in the process of purchasing an approved used 2019 Renault Kadjar. I agreed a price of £12k with the dealer and paid a deposit. Although it was confirmed...
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  Can we skip our car's full service this year? 12 Feb 2021 (Ask HJ)
  My wife’s 9-year-old Nissan Micra will only have done about 1200 miles since it’s last service and MOT as she has worked from home and the car has mainly...
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  Should I keep my four-year old Volkswagen Touareg or replace it? 15 Oct 2018 (Ask HJ)
  After four years and 60k trouble free miles I am wondering whether to trade in my 2014 Volkswagen Touareg. Its a lovely car and suits our needs perfectly...
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  Is auto gearbox malfunction common in Vauxhall Vivaro? 3 Sep 2018 (Ask HJ)
  We bought a 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro in 2014 from a campervan converter. The auto gearbox sporadically loses all power and it had to be towed home. We're...
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  Should I buy a car that missed a service? 8 Apr 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking to buy a used Nissan X-Trail 1.6 dCi from a dealer. While going over the paperwork, I noticed that the first service for the car was only done...
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  Which executive car for low running costs? 16 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I am replacing my BMW 325d and am looking at: Merc E350 Diesel Coupe (approved used up to two years) Current BMW 330d (approved used up to 1 year) New...
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  What do you think caused our Citroen C5 to overheat? 1 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Our Citroen C5 overheated and as a result our local garage (who had very recently carried out an oil change etc plus MOT at 50,000 miles) found that the...
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  Garage damaged car during service but will accept no responsibility. 4 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I took my car to Evans Halshaw for a complimentary oil and filter change after purchasing it there as a used car. My car had no marks or scratches or technical...
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  Which car should I choose? 14 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I wonder if you could give me your opinion on what car i should purchase next. My partner and I are really torn between a Ford Focus C-MAX or a Renault...
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  Which small runabout with seven seats? 13 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
  With three young grandchildren my beloved BMW 3-Series convertible is becoming less practical. I am reluctant to part with it and so I am considering a...
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  Should we have our cars serviced annually despite low mileage? 23 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I was told some time ago that the rule of thumb for servicing a car was mileage or annually, whichever came first. As I am a low mileage driver (38,000...
• VW Up - What constitutes a service? 9 May 2019 (Forum)
  isn't great. I then contacted the dealer and explained the situation. He told me that a cambelt was not a routine service item and that its replacement would have had to been negotiated into the selling price if I had wanted it done at the time.He argued that a service is an oil change, check
• Ford Focus 5Dr Hatchback 2.0 Ltr TDCI - Starting Problems 4 Aug 2015 (Forum)
  on a long run. My local garge has looked at it on the last two services (they say!) and said they cannot find any faults and have said 'it is just one of those things' which will be like trying to find a needle in a haystack. The car has had a full service every 12 months/12.5k with fuel, oil, air
• 1.8 petrol Vauxhall Vectra Life - Lifespan of 1.8 petrol Vauxhall Vectra 18 Dec 2012 (Forum)
  children, labrador and all associated clobber.  It's regularly serviced (gets an oil change at 10,000) but other that that is not 'cherished'.  I think it still looks great and am always pleased to be seen in it.  Money is very tight right now and I feel like I am running on faith
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  Ford Focus Titanium 2013 Powershift Gearbox failure - is this a common problem? 3 Apr 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a 2013 Ford Focus from a main dealer in 2018. The car only had only 56,000 miles on it. It now has 67,000. The garage has told me that the wet...
• Nissan Primera (P12 auto) - Worth considering? 31 Oct 2024 (Forum)
  believe it's pretty crucial for the longevity of the timing chain to have had regular oil changes?  We both like the interior design, and the reverse camera and optional sat nav are attractive options, which don't seem to be present on similar family cars of similar ages.  Could anyone give me
• Chrysler PT cruiser - AM I mad? 12 May 2018 (Forum)
  , bodywork perfect, leather etx, no warning lights, no starting problems. About £300 +vat for calipers, discs and brake pads, and will give it an oil change and fresh MOT.   Service history complete with tons of bills, EVERYTHINg that was needed was done.   will pass along