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Vauxhall Meriva rattling noise from engine 9 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2011 Vauxhall Meriva 1.3 diesel. When driving I get a serious rattling sound from the engine. It is a tinney sound like loose tappets or timing... -
My Audi A1 has a strange engine noise - any ideas? 28 Oct 2015 (Ask HJ)
Would you mind listening to these two clips (if my uploading skills have worked!) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lA7RIcJ9Tp0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rObzl7M_NrM Background:... -
When should I change the timing belt on my 2003 Mazda MX-5? 3 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2003 Mazda MX-5. The timing belt was changed in 2013 and the recommended change is every five years or every 50,000 miles. It has now done 94,000... -
Our 2003 BMW 3 Series is consuming a lot of oil - do you know what's going on? 13 Nov 2018 (Ask HJ)
We purchased (privately) a 2003 BMW 3-Series 1.8-litre petrol automatic in late 2016, with 49,000 recorded miles. It has a stamped BMW Service Record,... -
Evoque engine failure - what are my options? 13 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
I bought new Range Rover Evoque from a dealership two years ago. Last week it unexpectedly broke down. Land Rover towed it to a local garage and said oil... -
Costa blanker 3 Oct 2009 (Ask HJ)
I purchased a 55 plate Seat Altea from CarGiant on 7th of June 2009 with 83,075 miles (verified) on the clock. It seems to have been and still drives as... -
Intermittent engine misfire 3 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
I have an R-plate two-litre petrol Ford Mondeo. For as long as I can remember it has a had a slight hesitancy, which feels like a misfire. It occurs... -
Should I sell my 2006 Honda FR-V? 13 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
I own a 2006 Honda FR-V 2.2 CDTi from new and I've always used Shell fuel. It's had oil changes every 8,000 miles following your advice. Apart from a couple... -
I'd like to buy a new Skoda Octavia, but does the cam belt really need changing every four years? 27 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
The new Octavia is getting acclaim in all the reviews I have seen, but few have tested or commented on the 1.4 TSI 140PS petrol unit which I am thinking... -
Is there anything to look out for on a BMW 123D? 2 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
I may have the opportunity to buy a BMW 123D via someone who has been leasing it for three years - so I 'know where it's been', sort of thing. It's a 2009... -
I need an estate car or tourer - should I pick the Mazda 6 or Citroen C5? 2 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
I am self-employed covering 30,000 miles per year, and need an estate car or tourer. I have had an Audi A4 and MG ZT as my last two cars, and am looking... -
What is a reasonable price for a service plan? 1 Nov 2021 (Ask HJ)
I've recently bought a thee-year-old Mazda CX5 SE-L diesel auto with 18,000 miles on the clock. I do about 8,000 miles annually. My local Mazda garage... -
Seller of a car I'm looking at doesn't have all the service history paperwork. Is this a red flag? 19 May 2020 (Ask HJ)
I am looking to buy a 2010 car just to run around in but the seller can only provide evidence of its last service being 2017. He insistsIs this isn't a... -
Is a diesel van a no go if I only do journeys of 10 miles? 25 Nov 2019 (Ask HJ)
I want to change my Ford Connect for a Transit or Transit Custom. Most of my journeys are less than 10 miles - will I have DPF problems? -
Is £4000 a fair price for a high mileage 2008 Honda Civic? 22 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking at getting a 2008 Honda Civic 1.8 i-VTEC. It's showroom condition; one owner and full service history for £4000. It will come with 6 months... -
Which version of the Audi TT is best? 4 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
I am thinking of buying a new Audi TT coupe and would welcome your advice on the best model to go for. I do about 13,000 miles of mixed driving each year.... -
Should I spend extra for a Mercedes-Benz service plan? 15 Jun 2016 (Ask HJ)
I am buying a brand new Mercedes-Benz E-Class from a main dealership. Would you recommend taking a monthly service plan? -
Ford Fiesta 1.4 TDCI going into limp mode 20 Mar 2016 (Ask HJ)
When I take my 2010 Ford Fiesta 1.4 TDCI onto the motorway it goes into limp mode. I have checked the engine and found a lot of carbon like soot under... -
Poor servicing by main Land Rover dealer 14 Nov 2015 (Ask HJ)
I've allways had my Freelander serviced at main dealer. Just had 90k service at local garage and found probably air filter not been previously replaced... -
High mileage Honda Accord - a good buy? 6 Nov 2015 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking for a spacious family car which will be used mainly for short journeys. I've seen a petrol 2012 Honda Accord Tourer with manual transmission....
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