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• sticking with fully synthetic oil. 23 Oct 2002 (Forum)
  I have a 2 year old Mercedes A140. Main dealer has always used a fully synthetic oil (Esso Ultron). New dealer offers a choice of Mobil Super S (Semi) or Mobil 1 (fully) IIUI Mobil Super S (semi) is the MB recommended oil, but Mobil 1 is also approved for use. As the car has always used fully
• Peugeot rear dampers 11 Jun 2001 (Forum)
  In January I took over a 96N 306 cabrio with a genuine 18K miles. After a few months I decided the rear-end skittishness was more than just scuttle-shake, and the local garage found very little pressure remained in the n/s damper, and the o/s one was not a lot better. I have never (knowingly) had
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  What should I check before buying a Ford S-MAX? 27 Apr 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I am about to purchase a 2014 Ford S-Max 2.0 TDCi Powershift with 85,000 miles on the clock for my son (private seller). It appears to have been well looked...
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  Can you recommend any specialist repairers of classic car radios? 30 Dec 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Philips radio/cassette player in my classic Wolseley. It is in need of some attention/repair. Can you recommend any specialist repairers of classic...
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  Ford S-MAX engine failure after 44,000 miles 17 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a six month old Ford S-Max from a dealer in 2011. The car had 6000 miles on the clock when I bought it and has been regularly serviced ever since....
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  Which luxury car offers reliability and quiet running? 29 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
  The time has arrived when I would like to treat myself to a bit of luxurious motoring. I want a comfortable, quiet, reliable saloon car, up to £25,000....
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  Which new compact MPV offers comfort and luxury? 13 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I would like to buy a compact MPV which is comfortable and practical with some luxury. I have been looking at the Citroen C3 Picasso, Ford C-Max, Mercedes-Benz...
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  Should I replace my Honda Civic with a Mercedes-Benz which offers better access? 10 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My present car is a 1997 Honda Civic 1.6 petrol auto, owned from new. I need better access with a higher seat and would like a 5-door auto petrol hatchback...
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  Rattle from rear of Jaguar S-Type Diesel 8 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
  There's an annoying rattle from rear underside of my 2006 S-Type(52,000 miles) on bumpy roads. Local Jag specialist thought it was rear suspension...
• ford focus - Particles, Catalitic converters, DPF's, Diesel??? 9 Jul 2011 (Forum)
  In an article I read some time ago about particles, it said that particles are not all one size pm10's. They come in all sizes from PM1's upwards. It seems that the Eu has picked on PM10's as they are the most common size produced by diesels and what triggered that I imagine was someone
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  Could you recommend a car with easy access, a large boot and a long guarantee? 15 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
  My 77-year-old mother is looking to replace her 10-year-old Audi A3 with a slightly smaller car. She only does about 4,000 miles per year, and has all...
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  Power straggle 19 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I wonder if you have had any comments about the double clutch automatic gearbox that Ford is fitting in place of the conventional epicyclic gearbox with...
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  Should Ford contribute to the replacement of my S-Max's steering rack? 5 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  The steering rack on my Ford S-Max recently failed and cost me £1300 to replace. The car was just out of warranty by six months and only has 26,500 miles...
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  Roll model 9 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
  We will soon need to replace an 8year old 2 litre diesel Zafira Elegance after 120,000 satisfactory miles. Requirements are: estate type vehicle for ease...
• Volkswagen Passat (2001 - 2005) - 2003 PD130 owner's report 24 Jan 2008 (Forum)
  I?ve had my Passat B5.5 PD130 sport (6-speed manual) for 5 years and 62,000 miles, and it?s making way for a new Mondeo. For what it?s worth, here?s my impressions and experience of ownership. First, I didn?t really run it in, I just drove it. Even keeping below 3K rpm, you?re still moving quite
• Pre-reg Honda Civic 9 Mar 2004 (Forum)
  Afternoon all Longish post, for which pardon is humbly sought. Am toying with the idea of replacing one of the family Puntos with a pre-reg Honda Civic that has caught my eye on the "approved used" bit of Honda?s website. Having checked the Car-by-Car Breakdown on here, I feel (as a FIAT owner
• Suzuki S-Cross - advice re. selling 5 Oct 2022 (Forum)
  Hello, I'm planning to sell my 2014 Suzuki S-Cross and would appreciate some advice concerning the following dilemma. The car has a dent on the passenger back door (around 35x30cm). I'm having some insurance work done on the body next week and have received a quote of £450 + VAT
• S-Max (Mk I) 2015 TDCi 163 - Speed index 13 Nov 2019 (Forum)
  an 'R' (106 mph) or 'S' (112 mph) would be OK.  I found a similar thread from way back in 2001 and I'm writing more in hope than expectation that common sense now prevails. 
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  What is the best small four-wheel drive SUV? 20 Feb 2019 (Ask HJ)
  Can you please tell me the best automatic small 4-wheel drive SUV please? My budget is £15,000.
• MINI Cooper and Cooper S - Mini for SWMBO, yes or no? 9 Jul 2017 (Forum)
  in the rain!) We could afford a MK 2 probably 2011 vintage and fancied a Cooper with the 122bhp 1.6 petrol engine. Now, I know that the more powerful 1.6 THP engine in the Cooper S is a 'no no' having received sound advice on here once when I was thinking about buying a suspiciously cheap Pug 508