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• Honda Accord 2.0 SE Vtec (1999) (auto) - Engine Management light issues 12 Jul 2011 (Forum)
  , if light comes back on, bring it back. It did, and so on Friday the dealer confirmed the garage would sort out the engine management light issue and took it back to the garage. They changed the plugs for me (the others were pretty new and leads are new on last service in Feb). Diagnostics then brought up
• SEAT Leon (1999 - 2005) - Rough running at lower revs, warning light 22 Mar 2011 (Forum)
  Seat Leon TDi 110, 100k miles, regular servicing every 8k miles including cambelt change at 95k. Towards the end of a 10-mile trip this evening, I thought the engine was starting to sound slightly ?buzzy?. Once it was started up again later on, it was running very harsh and the ABS warning light
• Mazda 6 2008 - Recall on my car whilst in production 19 Aug 2010 (Forum)
  Hey guys, Morning. A very quick question. For those of you who are unaware of the issue i am having with my car, i had an engine run-away which simply means my car hit max revvs on its own accord. Mazda are simply blaming me for not checking oil levels when i specifically told them i do
• Ford Fiesta (2000 - 2002) - 02 1.6 EAC Fail and engine mangement warning light 13 Nov 2009 (Forum)
  them I am not paying them for it! I am due to take the car tomorrow but yesterday it happened again doing it's usual. I pulled off the motorway to turn off and back on again, but when I started to slow I changed down into 4th gear and when I released the clutch it jolted like it was too soon to release
• Cars easier to service, DIY declining 16 Jan 2007 (Forum)
  /HT leads/distributercap/dealing with structural rust), are no longer part of the regular DIY of contemporary cars Some current car *engines* are only oil and filter changes (Servicing for the actual engine at routine services) . OK I`m refering to the Fiats Multjet here as I`m familiar
• Vauxhall Omega ABS Light 14 Jul 2006 (Forum)
  to find something wrong and has twice changed parts without advising / asking me first. I recently had two front fog lights removed to pass MOT (as one was broken & not worth the expense to replace at over £100.00) If my car did not have working ABS, but was ok on the normal braking system, would
• Three Wheels On My Waggon 15 Dec 2005 (Forum)
  hadn't a clue how to get us onto the back of the low loader. We gingerly jacked the vehicle up and secured the wheel back to the axle using the one surviving nut and bolt, which was enough to get the vehicle onto the recovery truck. What's playing on my mind is that I changed the wheel that came away 4
• Bargain Hunt 5 Dec 2002 (Forum)
  bhp version, just 115 bhp so it'll be a cruiser rather than a bruiser, but that's all I was looking for. It's just coming up to 99k miles, so should be good for another 150-200k. Not that I'll have it that long. No malfunctions, no mayonnaise, good oil, starts first time from cold, plenty of life
• Mercedes CLK 270 CDI 2004 - Dealer Issues with a Faulty Car 3 May 2014 (Forum)
  that the dealer promised to rectify. They were the following.   2 Front Tyres (to be replaced with part worns) Oil Level? Pressure switch Rear Suspension Knocking (possible rear
• Skoda Yeti - My Yeti(s) 25 Mar 2018 (Forum)
  winters and has proved mechanically reliable. After the remap it seemed sensible to take it outside the dealer network for servicing and I've found a knowledgeable indie, who now looks after the car. I've stuck with long-life servicing, but change the oil myself after 10k miles, using a Pela oil
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  Of particulate interest 9 May 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I am sure that you are aware of he problem that exists with the DPF on diesel Zafiras. The Zafira in question (Elite 150 bhp) was bought brand new in May...
• Peugeot 508 Sw 2.0 HDi 16v - 508SW 2.0 HDi 16v Random Stalling at Idle. 27 May 2019 (Forum)
  is a 2012 508 Sw Active 2.0 Hdi. My Vin is VF38ERHF8CL033315 I have bought the download tool with pp2000/diagbox checked. couple of codes store. Maybe some one can explain the last one. B1825: Oil level information fault. Level too low (now top up to max mark on dip stick
• Mitsubishi Outlander-Could it be a failed DMF on? 24 May 2020 (Forum)
  the gearbox oil changed at as a precaution ~90k as I couldn't find any evidence of a change.This was done by the nearest Mitsubishi dealer, which has since gone out of business. Recently when the car is warm, it develops the following symptom:- At cruise, below 2000rpm, the engine speed gently
• Nissan Almera Tino - Suggestions for Automatic replacement 18 Feb 2018 (Forum)
  dependable. Currently on 71,500 miles It gets an oil change and filter every year regardless of minimal miles covered and doesn't seem to be encountering the notorious "chcolate cam chain issue" that affected many of these cars, especially the 1.5 hatchbacks.   Due to health issues with my
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  what are considered 'Reasonable' repairs on 1997 car 11 Dec 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a second hand car (1997 Jeep Cherokee 2.5TD) from a dealer. When I bought it, there were leaks underneath which I had noted, and was assured...
• Vauxhall Zafira A - How long can an average petrol car run for? 24 Oct 2018 (Forum)
  . We have it serviced usually once a year and every year it just flies through it's MOT.  The only thing that ever seems to come up on the MOT is when the tyres need changing.  We also usually try and get the advisories sorted out every year too. We have two garages in our local
• Things we didn't ask for on cars 22 Sep 2009 (Forum)
  for a battery. 4. The DPF.....great idea, especially the regen cycle being so bad on many cars that it starts diluting the sump oil with Diesel. No problem I read just change it if the oil level rises too much...whaaat, we pay a lot of money for quality lubricants, with fancy ratings and don't worry if it gets
• Skoda Karoq 1.5tsi DSG - One year in 5 Nov 2023 (Forum)
  I've had the Karoq for a year and about 10,000 miles now, so thought it was time for a quick update. Two very minor problems when I first got it: 1. 12v sockets weren't working.  I changed what I thought was the fuse to no avail. 2.  One of the rear tyres had
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  Would a trickle charger be suitable for the battery on my Lexus hybrid? 22 Nov 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I have read several of your comments advocating a trickle charge for the battery. Would that be suitable for my Lexus hybrid? And if so what would you...
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  Can they cancel my warranty over a missed service? 19 Sep 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a SEAT Leon (2010) from a car supermarket. The car was sold with an extended three year warrant, which cost £2300. When I collected the car the...