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  Disturboed 3 Jan 2009 (Ask HJ)
  When I purchased my 54 plate X-Trail 2 years ago I was concerned to read your report regarding turbo failure on the 2.2 DCi engine. Accordingly, when the...
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  Is a timing chain better than a cambelt? 19 May 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I am thinking about buying a newer car. It has a timing chain which needs no maintenance or replacement apart from regular engine oil changes. Many of...
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  Why won't my dealer help with a pre-existing fault on my Ford Focus? 18 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
  At the end of March I purchased a 2005 Ford Focus 2.0TDCI with 89,000 miles from a small independent dealer in South Croydon, with a oil change thrown...
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  I can't locate the oil filling plug on the automatic gearbox of my classic BMW 523i? 21 Jun 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I can't locate the oil filling plug on the automatic gearbox of my BMW 523i E39. It looks different to that shown in the Haynes Manual and Youtube videos....
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  I suggest that people should use dedicated independent specialist garages for repairs and mechanical work. 20 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
  JB of Alton, the independent garage owner, is quite wrong in his comments. I can prove my point easily and confirm that what you wrote is right. We have...
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  Bought a used car that's faulty - what can I do? 14 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Last week I bought a 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 for £1799. It was cosmetically very good inside and out and had a full service history. I checked the oil and...
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  Store car 5 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have recently purchased a 15 year old 1996 P Jaguar XJ Executive from an elderly gent who has decided to hang up his driving gloves. The car has full...
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  With the many reports of VWG timing chain failures, should I consider a regular replacement regime for my Volkswagen Golf VII GTI? 6 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I own a 2013 Volkswagen Golf VII GTI that's covered 23,000 miles. With the ever increasing reports of problems with VWG timing chains, should I consider...
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  Why's my Ford Mondeo losing power and smoking? 13 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My Ford Mondeo is a 2003 TDCi 130bhp Ghia. Since last week, as I apply acceleration to my car gently from 0 up till 85mph, it feels like it is losing power...
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  How much should it cost to change the turbo unit in my 2008 Hyundai i30? 21 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
  My 2008 Hyundai i30 2.0 has just had its service and MoT at the main dealership (as I always do). During the service the technician noticed one of the...
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  Problematic sump nut 23 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I own a Jag XJ N reg and last year when I collected it from the garage after its service and MOT the garage informed me that they had crossed threaded...
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  Could you recommend a petrol car with a large boot to replace our Mazda 6? 28 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I was extremely concerned to read about the problems with the Mazda 6 Diesel as I have a TS2 Diesel Estate with a 56 plate. I check the oil every fortnight,...
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  Audi S8 judder 5 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I've recently bought a 1997 Audi S8. The car has 109k on it and an excellent service history. In fact, it's never gone more than 6k miles between oil services....
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  When should I change the timing belt / chain in our Ford S-Max? 27 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
  We drive a RHD 2009 Ford S-Max that we bought new when we lived in UK. It has now completed 73,500 miles. When should I have the cam belt/chain (not sure...
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  Buy a new Jazz now or wait for the new one? 14 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a 1.4 petrol CVT-7 Jazz in 2006. It has been a great car for my purposes, and apart from brake replacements there have been no problems to date....
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  Why isn't air conditioning maintenance included in my Volkswagen service package? 18 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I purchased a Volkswagen Passat CC two years ago. Volkswagen has contacted me to remind me of the second year service, which is now due. They also said...
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  I have a Skoda Yeti on a lease - should buy it at the end of the lease period? 14 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2017 Skoda Yeti 1.2 petrol auto on a four-year lease. I'm 76 years old, retired and active. I do about 8000 miles per year, mostly on country...
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  Change or keep current Focus? 7 Dec 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I own a 2012 (62) Ford Focus Zetec S 1.6 TDCi which is my third Focus to date. I appreciate a lot of this is personal opinion but would value your...
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  Why is my Meriva's warranty invalid following a service performed by a local garage? 12 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a Meriva from a Vauxhall dealer two years ago. It came with a lifetime warranty and has 12,000 miles on the clock. It has just had its second...
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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...