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  Does my MINI Cooper have a cam belt or chain? 15 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Do MINI Coopers made in 2001 have a cam belt or a cam chain? I am hearing two different things. I've just bought a 2001 MINI Cooper. I took lots of...
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  What should I look for when buying a 2005 Alfa Romeo Spider? 13 Nov 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking at a 2005 Alfa Romeo Spider. What should I look out for? Are there any known issues or problems?
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  My warranty does not cover my broken 2015 For Focus because the wrong oil was used - what do I do? 6 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a 2015 Ford Focus ST TDCi and have done 17,402 miles. It has now broken and I've been told by Ford it is not covered by warranty because the wrong...
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  Vauxhall Corsa drive judder 4 Aug 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2012 Vauxhall Corsa, it's done around 25,000 miles and recently it has been juddering as I go up the gears. I took it to the garage and they put...
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  Buy ex company BMW 320D SE touring, or go for a new company car? 16 Mar 2016 (Ask HJ)
  My company car BMW 320D SE touring (2013 Model, with ~ 85,000 miles) is coming up to the end of its lease. I have to choose a new company car, but I...
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  Starting a car that has been standing for a long tim 4 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
  My relative has an original 1993 mk1 1275cc Mini which has been sat unused for two years or more. What would I need to do before attempting to restart...
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  Maintaining a car for the long term 5 Dec 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have owned my four-year-old Berlingo Multispace 1.6hdi (old shape) from new and always had it serviced on time by Citroen. It has covered 50K miles,...
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  I'm considering an ex-management car - is a fluid change necessary on a car with only 400 miles on it? 11 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I'm considering buying a delivery mileage (400 miles) car that is now 13 months old. I'm told it's an ex-management car, and so has been parked up. I asked...
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  Transmission period 17 Jan 2009 (Ask HJ)
  Is there a definitive answer to BMWs auto gearbox 'sealed for life' conundrum? I have trawled the internet, including your hallowed pages, but there still...
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  Bonnet release issues 14 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I cannot get the bonnet on my Ford Mondeo to open past the first turn of the key, when I turn the key to the right there is no change and the bonnet remains...
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  Was my six-year Hyundai service carried out correctly? 30 Mar 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2017 Hyundai i10 that was due for its 6 years/ 60,000 miles service. After booking the car in, the dealer has completed an eSentials Full Service....
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  Long term ownership maintenance work - how does this sound? 17 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
  Our Vauxhall Corsa D 1.2 petrol breeze is now over 8 years old (bought new in 2008) and has done 51k miles. It’s been an excellent car, and so far nothing...
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  Do stop-start systems cause engine wear? 29 Apr 2024 (Ask HJ)
  My wife read an article that automatic stop start on a modern engine can damage the engine beause of inadequate engine lubrication. I told her that when...
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  Xsara Picasso Turbo charger 8 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Got a nice 160mile trip back home in a recovery truck after what the guy suggested is a faulty turbo on my Xsara Picasso HDI (110 I think) - loads of blue...
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  EGR valve failure seems common on my BMW engine - do BMW offer assistance with this issue? 6 Sep 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I bought new a BMW Tourer 520d in July 2016, it now has covered 11,000 miles. However, drivetrain fault indication recently appeared and the car fell into...
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  DSG Fault code 16 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I'd like to check when my DSG oil filter was last changed (if ever), is there a date-code on the filter casing? If so, how do I de-code it, mine shows...
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  My five year old Audi A5 needs £1300 of servicing - is this a fair price? 10 Jan 2018 (Ask HJ)
  My Audi A5 will be five years old in February. It's been fully serviced by Audi since new, and covered 38,000 miles. I'm told by the dealer that I now...
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  Why won't my mechanic change my car's transmission fluid? 20 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2003 Audi A6 4.2 V8, with almost 150,000 miles on the clock. It has always been regularly serviced by an independent Audi specialist, and runs...
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  Should I have the cam belt changed on my 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe? 7 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe has been main dealer maintained from new and has been exceptional in every respect. It is now coming up for its next service at...
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  Should I have the timing chain replaced on my 13-year-old Ford Mondeo? 6 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 13-year-old Mondeo that is running well but I am wondering about the timing chain. If this goes the car is scrap. Should I have it changed and...