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  Freelander gearbox failure - is this a known fault? 27 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I was recently stranded after a sudden, catastrophic failure of the gearbox on my diesel automatic Freelander. It is five years old, has done a mere 56,856...
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  Is my Vauxhall Zafira going to be reliable? 3 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have heard that the Zafira's 1.9-litre diesel engine can be a disaster zone. I am now worried as I bought a 20-month-old 1.9CDTI automatic one year ago...
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  What's happening with the ex-Olympic Games BMW fleet? 22 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  BMW was one of the Olympic sponsors, providing the only cars that could be used for official Olympic business. Do you have any idea what will happen to...
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  Diesel cars - expensive problems due? 16 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
  We have a 2005 Nissan X-Trail DCi Sport which has done 90,000 miles (we've had it since it was under a year old). After having a new turbo and intercooler...
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  Thanks to the AA, Caffyns of Folkestone and Network Q for promptly repairing my Volkswagen Polo. 21 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Last Monday my 2007 Volkswagen Polo 1.4 TDI with only 35,000 miles on the clock blew up on the motorway. I phoned the AA and was towed off promptly and...
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  Does the stop-start system still operate when a hot turbo needs to be cooled down with the engine running? 6 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I understand the objective of stop-start, but it seems to contradict something I have always done after a long or fast trip: leave the engine to idle for...
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  A compromise 5 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I am retired. I have a Mk 1 Freelander 2004 td4 (automatic) for general running about and towing an 18 foot caravan (Bailey Senator) 2 or 3 times a year. Wife...
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  Where there’s a well there’s a way 1 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2005 Mondeo Titanium X 2.2 TDCi, bought two years ago to tow a caravan. This has four 255/40ZR18 low profile tyres on alloy wheels. These tyres...
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  Change of Scenery 10 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have a '55 plate Renault Scenic 1.9 diesel 130bhp that has proved extremely reliable but most importantly able to tow a caravan at approximately 1,300kg....
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  Car sold with failed MOT 19 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Part-exchanged my 180,000 mile car for £800 with dealer and handed over VT20 MOT Certificate which had a few weeks left on it before expiry. However,...
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  Do you think Volkswagen would contribute to repairing my Volkswagen Touran's ignition barrel? 26 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have just been locked out of my 2006 Volkswagen Touran (just out of warranty). The key fob works but the key would not fit into the ignition. The garage...
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  Could a blown bulb have caused a starting problem on my Vauxhall Corsa SXI? 16 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Corsa SXI. For the last six weeks it has had a intermittent problem - sometimes it would start and sometimes it wouldn't. My mechanic has spent...
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  Money honey 29 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I am told that a rattle in my 1997 Passat 1.9TDI automatic estate is likely to be a cracked torque converter drive plate and the repair will cost £350....
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  …waiting to happen 14 Mar 2010 (Ask HJ)
  When I purchased my Mercedes B200 CDI the dealer recommended joining an Accident Management Scheme approved by the manufacturers. They said, in case of...
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  International motor 25 Jul 2009 (Ask HJ)
  Further to your remarks about the Spanish 2nd hand market in Saturday's issue (June 6th), I wonder if you can help us with a similar problem in the south...
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  Saf fan 13 Jun 2009 (Ask HJ)
  Early this morning, on a thankfully very quiet M25, my 1993 Renault Safrane cut out and would not restart. No prior sign of distress in running, or any...
• Ford Focus (1998 - 2004) - 2003 1.8 TDCi - will not start poor fuel delivery? 1 Jan 2008 (Forum)
  . Then in November it got towed in yet again this time Ford Dealer say 'its fixed' it was a chafed wire under the gearbox, wire part of fuel delivery they said. I battle with Ford Customer relation centre and got £1200 refunded a few weeks ago. think Ive got it sorted then Then it starts to play up again reluctant
• Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCI Zetec - Lack of knowledge about engine cover and under tra 3 Sep 2024 (Forum)
  Not sure if should have posted this or in general discussion, however, am looking to purchase used model of above car for towing a caravan.  On checking MOT history, this has been a recurring theme over the years. My question then is, when coming across this issue on MOT tests, could
• Citroen C3 Picasso - sudden power steering failure at speed 8 Oct 2021 (Forum)
  during this week suffered sudden steering failure on above vehicle , towed to garage confirmed electric steering motor failure, now it seems this component failure is a problem across the PSA Group and Citroen will replace free of charge , so far so good ,..now the main dealer wants to charge me
• 2003 Ford Focus1.6 auto - Jump starter/battery charger 3 Feb 2021 (Forum)
  Yesterday I had started and stopped my car a couple of times and then the engine would not turn over, a garage towed me and fitted a new starter motor. All is working fine now. Although this would not have helped me yesterday I am looking to buy a jump starter and battery charger in case