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  My Volkswagen Golf broke down because the servicing dealer did not change the DSG fluid - is he responsible for repairing it? 3 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Volkswagen Golf Hatch 2.0 TDI GT (Automatic). The car does approximately 500 miles a week and has been serviced every 10,000 miles by the supplying...
• 1999 Honda Civic MB6 shaped 1.8 VTi - Air Conditioning is cycling on and off 12 Jul 2013 (Forum)
  gauge set, the needles look ok, and stay consistent, only changing when the compressor changes state from clutched in and clutched out. Can anyone out there make comment to whether this is normal or not? Is the compressor supposed to stay clutched in all the time once the AC button has been pressed
• Volkswagen Bora (1999 - 2006) - 02 1.9 tdi power loss / limp home mode 22 Mar 2011 (Forum)
  is overboosting resulting it to go into limp mode. I had the 3 sensors at the back of the engine changed. (The ones which has the turbo pipes going in and out of it). However, the problem is re-curring. More recently, whilst driving once I get to about 2 -3 revs the car starts shuddering and the ABS light comes
• 2008 OPEL COMBO 1.3 CDTI COMBO-C-VAN 1245cc 75hp - 08 COMBO 1.3 CDTI Wooshing sound while driving 11 Jul 2021 (Forum)
  the trottle pedal even slightly or pressing the clutch. Also disappears / greatly lessens when increasing the trottle, but then builds back up quickly when holding the new trottle state. Started after a long highway trip (~100km) at 5th gear and about 3000-3500 rpm. Recent oil change, (not that i suspect
• Abarth 595C - My NEW car is actually 15months old 30 Oct 2020 (Forum)
  Just decided to p/x my near 4 year old Abarth 595 Turismo for a brand new stock 595c at a main London dealer. Finally collected the car this week and found various issues on arrival. Rear number plate light not working, chip out of a sill spoiler, car needed half a litre of oil, front bumper had
• Mazda 3 1.6 tdi - At a loss as to what to do now! 22 Oct 2019 (Forum)
  (such as leaking pipes, faulty wires or broken hoses in the engine) no lights ever illuminate on the dashboard when the problem happens or afterwards. I have changed the fuel filter, oil filter, air filter, MAF sensor, all 4 injectors had new seals, o-rings and seating rings, and ran some redex thru the system
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  Why is my Volkswagen Passat juddering when I start it? 24 Aug 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2010 Volkswagen Passat CC automatic diesel. It's started to judder when I start it. Any ideas what it could be? It's driving me mad.
• BMW 320D M Sport Cab 2011 - Not serviced until 56k? 29 Jul 2017 (Forum)
  ? If the engine was damaged for want of an oil change in its early life would it definitely be irreparably damaged? I'm due to see it this Monday so advice and questions welcome, as always Thanks
• Ford Focus - Fod Focus MK2 petrol - 1.6, 1.8 or 2.0? 23 Jul 2015 (Forum)
  a worry. Often stuttered a little going up hills with only moderate load, felt lumpy mid range. Engine felt underpowered in general for the body and really felt like it needed another gear on the motorway The car was looked after, serviced, oil changed etc. I
• Toyota Carina E - How to keep a 15yr old car running 21 Dec 2011 (Forum)
  ) Known issues: Original Cambelt (should have been changed at 60k, but non-interfearance)  Gearbox a bit clunky Drivers elec window doesnt work Temp gauge stuck in middle Boot struts dont open boot, very stiff Havent tried A/C, doubt it will work
• Nissan Pathfinder - Automatic gearbox problem 9 Jan 2011 (Forum)
  was. he explained he wasnt sure but would sort it. within the 6 months of the warranty...i went back 3 times with the problem and on the last time he said he would change the gear-oil and hoped that would sort it....IT DIDNT. so in Dec 2010 the gearbox seem to fail...there was no drive to the engine...i
• Audi A3 - Audi A3 problem 24 Jun 2010 (Forum)
  if it means anything but it has been worse since I serviced it a week ago, I changed the oil & filter, air filter & spark plugs. Sinced the problem started I have checked the coil packs, changed the MAF sensor and the pre cat lambda sensor but still havnt cured it! Any ideas?
• my omega... 14 Nov 2002 (Forum)
  . Am I just a very lucky guy? She's now covered a majestic 94,000 miles, everyone feels tight and solid, even the winter mornings and frost haven't bothered her warm little heart! (though I do miss heated seats!) I did do a mobil one change from Kwik fit a few months back and changed the pollen
• Nissan X-Trail (2001 - 2007) - 2004 2.2DCi 7 Turbo's, 3 Intercoolers, what do I d 27 Aug 2008 (Forum)
  , I treat the vehicle carefully and I change the oil and filter every 6K miles, not the advised 12K. I also have the air and fuel filter changed ahead of schedule too. I tow small trailers fairly regularly and a large one occasionally. The intercooler and pipes around it are leaking again, so
• Jaguar XF - Jag XF - update from private owner after 2.5 yrs 26 May 2016 (Forum)
  of years ago, but that's really in summer with A/C off and doing ~75mph. If I use normal UL then around town drops to 20mpg and long runs struggle to reach 30mpg. annual services are £200 for an oil & filter change plus a stamp, but the air and pollen filters I did myself last year
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  Ford Galaxy Powershift clutch judder 8 Jul 2015 (Ask HJ)
  Four weeks ago my Ford Galaxy 2010 Automatic began juddering during driving a bit like misfiring. I took to Shaftesbury Ford and the diagnostics said it...
• Volkswagen Polo 1.4 Petrol 2001 - Emissions Warning Light Problem 18 Aug 2012 (Forum)
  years, it did under 3000 miles as previous owner was working abroad and the car was parked up.   When I bough it I took it to a local garage and had a full service - air and fuel filters changed, new spark plugs, oil change.   About a fortnight later then emissions
• Kia Sportage 2017 - Dear Kia 16 Aug 2020 (Forum)
  . If you'd like to see them there is a comprehensive feature here: https://www.kiaownersclub.co.uk/threads/brakes-bled-or-not.50681/#post-328723 The dealership Manager was unable to tell from the photos and despite his investigations there was nothing to suggest as to why the brake fluid change
• Any - Time to sell privately 13 Jun 2021 (Forum)
  advertised it last week……to no interest so far. Just ALOT of spam. Are we being impatient? Or have we priced/advertised it incorrectly? It is a 1.8 ES 2012 with nearly 90000 miles on the clock, but it ahead on its servicing and has been maintained carefully fir the 6 years we have had it (extra oil changes
• Ford Focus - Ford Focus 2015 1.5tdci Blown Head Gasket 27 Jan 2021 (Forum)
  coolant with soot particles. Took it to Dees Of Wimbledon Ford Dealer, and they (without investigation) said I need new engine for £8,000,told them to stick it. Went into local garage and they suggested could be oil cooler, egr cooler, or head gasket. After investigation they changed egr cooler