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Timing chain failure on my MINI - where do I stand? 3 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
My 2013 MINI has covered 73,000 miles and the timing chain/tensioner has failed. The MINI garage does not recognise a problem but said they will carry... -
Does warranty work carry a 2 year guarantee? 17 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
I bought a second hand (2011) Volkswagen Golf 1.4 petrol DSG last year. It was trouble free until a few months ago when it was recalled to change the gearbox... -
Mk7 Golf - which engine is best? 14 May 2014 (Ask HJ)
I am planning to change my Honda Civic diesel for a newer Volkswagen Golf (Mk 6 or 7). As much as I might like to go for the GTi, I think may have to make... -
Advice on service plans 14 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
I am looking to purchase a Volkswagen Golf Mk7 (GT 1.4 TSI), which I am now informed by my local dealer should be arriving in about a 7-10 days time. I... -
Should I replace my 2006 Renault Megane with a 2001 Mercedes-Benz SLK230 Kompressor? 10 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
I currently happily run a 2006 Renault Megane convertible 1.6 petrol manual. I do about 3,500 miles per year and the car has done 30,000. I have the oil... -
Should I get rid of my 2002 BMW 320d and replace it with something newer? 1 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I am dithering about whether to replace my 2002 BMW 320d Touring, which I have had from new, has 110,000 on the clock and has given me little trouble.... -
What's causing a lack of power under acceleration on my BMW 530d automatic? 13 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2003 BMW 530d Auto (E60) that has done 124,000 miles. I recently experienced a sort of power lag, by this I mean when doing speeds of 75 - 85... -
Is BP Ultimate as good as Shell VPower? 23 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
My nearest petrol station is BP, and I have been running my Mercedes 190e 2.0 on Ultimate. Would I benefit by seeking out a Shell station and using... -
Why has my Nissan Qashqai had worse mpg since the engine computer system update? 23 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
I got a Nissan Qashqai 1.2 petrol from a main dealer at 9 months and 6000 miles and have run 3000 since then. Do you know anything about the recalled engine... -
What is the failure rate for Ford EcoBoost wet belts? 15 Dec 2023 (Ask HJ)
I have a Ford Fiesta 125 EcoBoost which I have had from new, and has just short of 30k miles on it now. It has been serviced exactly in line with Fords... -
Why is my Audi A6 TDI's fuel economy so poor? 28 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
The fuel economy of my 2007 Audi A6 2.0TDI Avant Multitronic has always been poor from new at 34mpg, rising to 40 in mid 2011 and now having dropped steadily... -
Audi misfiring and spluttering - what's the cause? 10 Dec 2015 (Ask HJ)
This morning I pulled up on the grass outside my house to take something heavy out the car, when pulling off I accidently drove over a concrete stump which... -
Buying a used automatic - which is best for £9000? 1 Jan 2015 (Ask HJ)
Till recently I had a company leased car - a Ford Focus 1.6 diesel , Titanium X trim, with plenty of optional features (driver assistance pack, blind spot... -
Is age or mileage more important when buying a pick-up? 20 Aug 2019 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking to buy a Mitsubishi L200 for work including towing a fairly heavy trailer. My is budget £7000. Obviously each vehicle is different but in principle,... -
I got a van for much cheaper than I've seen equivalent models for sale - should I be worried? 4 May 2018 (Ask HJ)
I bought a van that seems cheap for the miles that it's done. It’s a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro with 95,000 miles and the MoT was just done. I got it for £1500.... -
Is it a good idea to use the manual mode in my automatic when towing? 18 Apr 2017 (Ask HJ)
I have recently bought a 2014 Skoda Yeti 2.0 TDI with a DSG gearbox and wish to tow a caravan (21ft overall). I have heard that the DSG system can be a... -
Why is the idling irregular when my 2003 Vauxhall Zafira starts up from cold? 1 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
After 140,000 miles of reliable use, my wife's 2003 Vauxhall Zafira 2.0 DTi is misbehaving. At temperatures below 8c it starts instantly and fast idle... -
Peugeot Partner won't start 6 Jun 2016 (Ask HJ)
My Peugeot Partner van is struggling to start. It turns over okay, but takes ages to get going. When it does, it is very smoky and rough. I changed all... -
Chance to buy my company car 29 Dec 2015 (Ask HJ)
Hi, been offered the chance to buy my company car but can't get price/value do to higher than normal mileage. Car is 34 months old and has done 95000 miles.... -
Should I buy a new car now or wait till January? 27 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
I was thinking of going for a car. I have no trade in so I am a "cash buyer". Should I buy now or wait until January? Also, Hyundai have a three year...
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