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  Big car service - what items should be replaced? 21 Aug 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2009 Volkswagen Golf Plus 2.0 TDI. It has done 45,000 miles and is coming up for its next service. Can you tell me what big items will need replacing...
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  Why did my Citroen C5's engine fail after the turbocharger was replaced? 18 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
  At 32,000 miles and ten months out of warranty, the turbo bearing failed on my 1.6HDi Citroen C5. The turbo was replaced by an official Citroen repairer...
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  Is the Toyota Yaris 1.0 prone to timing chain failure? 20 Oct 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking to buy a 2004 Toyota Yaris with 47,000 miles on the clock. The engine is a 1.0-litre and the car has a full service history; however, your...
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  Audi service costs 4 Jun 2014 (Ask HJ)
  Just been quoted £499 for a service on my Audi A6 Avant diesel including Oil/Pollen Filter/Fuel Filter & Brake fluid change - does that seem reasonable?...
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  Has Volkswagen fixed the DSG box? 27 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Has Volkswagen/Skoda improved their DSG box to prevent reliability problems? I am about to order a new Yeti 1.2 with the DSG box.
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  Your "Tyrepal" comment... 7 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  You mentioned Tyrepal as made of brass & so no corrosion. This is true but their optional locking rings DO CORRODE. I had my Tyrepal stolen. I bought...
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  Citroen Xsara Picasso speedo 3 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Our car is Citroen Xsara Picasso 2003 model. The speedo has stopped working and we wondered if it could be a fuse. The battery has been disconnected and...
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  Transitional fluid 22 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
  The main dealer wants to change the auto box oil in my 2006 MB C320CDI at 37,500 miles at a cost of almost £300. Is this necessary?
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  My car had a gearbox oil change last year and now in lower gears there is a whining noise - is this likely to be a problem? 10 Dec 2018 (Ask HJ)
  My Rover 75 had a gearbox oil change last year. In lower gears there is a whining noise which disappears when we reach 30mph. Is this likely to be a problem?
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  Can I ask Land Rover to pay for my gearbox failure due to their inaccurate service schedule? 11 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
  Land Rover state in their service schedule that the oil in the automatic gearbox should be changed at 150,000 miles or 10 years. Mine has done 115,000...
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  Is the dealer liable for my broken gearbox? 17 Jun 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I bought an Audi A7 eight months ago from a BMW dealership. Last week the car developed gearbox problems I took the car to an Audi centre and was told...
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  Service with a guile? 13 Jun 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I'd like some advice please regarding the servicing of my car. I have 2005/55 BMW 320D Touring. The mileage is approximately 37,000 and my local BMW dealer...
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  Tappety Engine Noise 6 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I just purchased a Audi A2 1.4 SE with 67K on the clock. There is no service history. I noticed when I drove away with it a tappety noise. It got a...
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  Can a failed DPF regen cause oil contamination in the engine? 29 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
  My 2013 Mazda 6 diesel recently had a low oil pressure warning light come on. I stopped driving immediately and got towed to my Mazda dealer. They changed...
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  Is it a common problem for diesel fuel to get into the engine oil while regenerating the car? 31 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
  My 2016 Volvo V70 with 7000 miles, three months post first annual service, put up a message saying it was due an oil change and at next start up showed...
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  Timings, they are a chaining 24 Apr 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I’m having a problem with Vauxhall and just wondered if you could give me your thoughts. I have a Vauxhall Zafira 2.2 SRI, registered 22.02.07 that has...
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  Does the Mazda CX-5 suffer from DPF problems? 30 Aug 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I am thinking of buying a Mazda CX-5 2.2 diesel automatic (2WD). I have two questions :- (a) Will the above vehicle be adequate to tow a caravan, 1300kgs...
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  Skoda Superb using lots of oil - what should I do? 28 Mar 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I own a 2011 Skoda Superb Estate 4x4 1.8 diesel. It has only done 40,000 miles but is using an excessive amount of oil. I have been in touch with Skoda...
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  Had to have my Citroen Picasso's sump re-threaded during a service - should I pay? 1 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have owned my Citroen Picasso for two and a half years from new. I have just had a 50,000-mile service and the garage phoned to tell me that I might...
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  Whined up 25 Jul 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I've contacted you before regarding my Astra estate (regarding a hand brake ratchet problem - now fixed) and I'm sorry to question you again but have a...