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  How often does the oil in the DSG gearbox have to be changed? 11 Jun 2017 (Ask HJ)
  How often does the oil in the DSG gearbox have to be changed if at all?
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  Is my Vauxhall Zafira still a fire risk? 10 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
  We need an unbiased opinion. Our 2013 Vauxhall Zafira B has done 16,000 miles and been totally trouble free. Just recently the fan heater resistor has...
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  Buying ex rental car? Questionable history 16 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I am in discussions with a leading car super market about buying an ex hire car, approx 12 months old. I did an on line data check and iit claims the car...
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  Which cars are most comfortable 27 Aug 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I have 2014 Golf 1.2 TSI but the driver's seat is rock hard and very uncomfortable. Can you recommend similar sized cars in the budget range £11,000-13,000...
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  MINI losing water - what's the fault? 6 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
  My girlfriend's MINI was getting its MoT recently and the mechanic said the water pump had a slight leak. Since then the radiator reservoir needs filling...
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  How can I ensure my Saab 9-3's turbo doesn't blow again after being repaired? 19 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My car is a 10-year-old Saab 9-3 2.2TiD. On a recent journey it suddenly failed to accelerate and large clouds of smoke came out of the exhaust. I called...
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  Cold starting problem on Xsara Picasso 20 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2005 Xsara Picasso. In freezing temperatures, if I do not use the car every day, it will not start first thing in a morning. I have had a new...
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  New MoT certificates may lead to more forgeries. 9 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Now that the MoT certificate is no more than a print-out there has been a further outbreak of forgeries. Never take an MoT print-out at face value. MoT...
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  'Chipping' a Golf Plus? 11 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Following your advice, I bought a Golf Plus with the 1.4TSi 122 engine in favour of the 2.0TDi. 23,000 miles and nearly three years on, I am delighted...
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  Did my Audi A3's ESP cause my accident? 21 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Our 2006 Audi A3 Automatic has been written off in an accident, which we feel has to be due to a fault in the Electronic Stability Control (ESP) in the...
• 2002 VW Passat 2.0L 130bhp AZM Engine (petrol), Cylinder 3 Misfire, out of ideas 4 Jul 2012 (Forum)
  I have completed the following checks and run out of ideas: 1) Cleared the codes and restarted engine. 2) Replaced the spark plugs with new ones. 3) Old spark plugs were in good condition with no oil, no deposits and the electrodes in good condition. 4) Checked HT lead condition and found no corrosion, a tight fitting cap and no damage to cable. 5) Earthed the HT lead and have strong spark when engine turns over. 6) Checked the injector electrical connections with a bulb tester and all is fine. 7) Removed the fuel rail and extracted cylinder 3 injector. 8) Performed a visual inspection of injector with all looking good and no blockages at the jets. 9) Tested the injector on the bench using a 12V battery to ensure it opens and closes correctly. 10) Replaced the injector in the rail and turned the engine over to check for blockages, with all injectors operating. 11) Swapped cylinder 3 and 4 injectors (misfire still on cylinder 3, no change) 12) Inspected fuel and air connections and ensured no leaks. 13) Checked the engine oil condition with no evidence of water contamination (head gasket) Any ideas would be most welcome
• Peugeot 106 - Coil Pack Problem 17 May 2012 (Forum)
    I tested the power feed going into the coil pack with a multimtre and there is no power..  This is where I get a bit stuck really.  I know the power lead must eventually go to the battery but it's not a straight connection.  The power lead goes into another bunch of wires which are all bound together and dissappear round the engine.  Does anyone have any ideas of what might be the cause of my problem and how to fix it.
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  Mondeo running on three cylinders 18 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  One cylinder on my 02 Mondeo is not firing. The garage replaced the coil pack, plugs leads, injectors and rail and they've done a compression test. The...
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  Buying and Selling and Shell V-Power 19 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have just bought a new Focus Titanium to my exact spec through Drive the Deal, and sold the old car through Sure Sell. It worked out very well - thanks...
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  A new large car 27 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Car salesmen decline to confirm whether models are chain or belt cam. They are unwilling to disclose how much it will cost to replace belts at 50,000...
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  Earth quake 26 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have received notice of proposed traffic calming measures from the council. They wish to put 13 sets of speed cushions in what is currently a 30mph zone....
• Renault Clio II Petrol - 16 V Extreme 53 - Renault Clio - loss of power, exhaust popping 31 Aug 2011 (Forum)
  which he said could be fraying wires but wasn't at the moment. My second mechanic changed-: - all spark plugs - coil pack and leads - one of the fuel injectors The emissions warning light then intermittently appeared (flashing) and tended to come on with high revs and/or over 20/30mph. The third mechanic read the fault codes which gave the fault as on spakr plug/lead number 4 (apologies for the non-technical language).
• Daewoo Matiz 800cc 2001 - Daewoo Matiz no power!? Engine check flashing 26 Aug 2011 (Forum)
  They said it would most lightly be the coil pack or the head gasket. They suggested changing the plugs, leads and coil pack and a cost of £200!! And they also said they'd carry out a compression test to rule out it being the head gasket. Simply don't have the money to get it done, so I changed the leads but still no joy, is my next step to buy a used coil pack and try that or should I go down a diff avenue (i don't want to waste money i haven't got) My brother who sadly lives in austrailia so isn't here to help, said the spark plugs should be fine as they were only changed in march and to check the oil tank for 'mayo' which indicates it being the head gasket, I've done this and it looks fine.
• Mazda 121 - 1.3 - 1996 - Draining Battery 25 Feb 2011 (Forum)
  I have also crawled thro the fuse boxes, nothing blown I am not a mechanic, or an electrician, but I was always pretty sure that a lead connected to the positive should not also be somehow connecting to the earth system.  Any pointers or Help would be much appreciated. Thanks   
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  Why is my 1998 Volkswagen Polo losing power when wet? 16 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My 1998 Volkswagen Polo 1.4 CL loses power in the wet. Any ideas why this might be? It started happening after driving through a particularly deep puddle...