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• Toyota Camry - Would you change coolant hoses 2 Feb 2020 (Forum)
  My 1999 Toyota Camry has covered about 300k miles. It still runs well and is trouble free. Uses no oil or water. I hope to keep it maybe another 5 years. The coolant hoses are all original. They look and feel fine but they are 20 years old. Would you change them? Also would you change just the top and bottom hoses or also the other small-bore hoses to the heater and throttle body etc ?
• Volvo D5 cambelt change 2 Feb 2007 (Forum)
  FWIW, the car has never used oil between services. Thx, WdB
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  Are Skoda Yeti DSG gearboxes reliable? 25 Sep 2023 (Ask HJ)
  Are DSG gearboxes on Skoda yeti reliable?
• 2004 VW Touran Diesel Difficult Shifting When Cold 21 Jun 2016 (Forum)
  I've had a full service at my local Halfords in April so I am wondering if it has got anything to do with the issue. They changed engine oil with full synth but transmission oil was not changed. Gears shift perfectly fine when the engine is off. It’s so stiff sometimes as it’s impossible to put it into reverse or first gear.
• Vauxhall Corsa C - Corsa C won’t start first attempt, but will second 28 Nov 2014 (Forum)
  SPARK PLUGS: Changed spark plugs, look fouled (see picture). [url] http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/640x480q90/538/Uesw8H.jpg [/url] OIL: Changed oil, oil looked fine, but the filter is a mess, fit for the skip (pictured).
• Audi Q5 - Audi Q5 Tfsi oil consumption 13 Nov 2014 (Forum)
    After some time he demanded oil consumption test after which we got result of aprox. 1l of oil on 1300km. Just one thing to be clear,  this was the only time car succided to drive more than 800-900km without topping up so I believe they inserted more oil.
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  I just bought a 2012 car. Should I get a major or interim service? 7 Jul 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I have just bought a 2012 Ford Fiesta 1.25 with 45,000 miles on the clock. It has always been serviced by a Ford dealer. The next service will be its eighth....
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  Why is my car pinking under acceleration? 6 Jul 2019 (Ask HJ)
  My 1999 Toyota MR2 seems to be rattling/pinking under acceleration. I’ve checked the timing and its spot on at 10’ BTDC. Can you suggest any other issues...
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  A good idea for my Mercedes-Benz annual Service? 6 Sep 2015 (Ask HJ)
  The first three annual services were carried out by M-B dealers. The M-B dealers want £520 for the fourth annual service. The local independent specialist...
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  Why does the diff fluid need changing in my 26,000-mile-old Honda CR-V? 9 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have a second generation 2005 Honda CR-V 2.0ES. I felt a strange 'rubbing sound' on either full lock. After a diagnostic charge of £48 I was told the...
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  What is causing my Volkswagen Eos to feel sluggish when cold? 9 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Volkswagen Eos with a TDI engine and DSG gearbox. It's four years old, but only shows 28,000 miles with four Volkswagen main dealer services....
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  Why does my Rover 25 judder when I change gear after a long journey? 16 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I've got a Rover 25 1.4i L 2002 model. Just recently it started to judder - it's fine after it's been running a while, especially after a long journey....
• Toyota servicing - is this reasonable? 20 Jun 2003 (Forum)
  Just had a quote for a 3 year / 30k mile service on the Yaris which has rather stunned me. They want £118.50 for the service and another £50 to change the coolant which is due at the 3 year mark. According to the book, a 3 year service in an intermediate comprising oil and filter change with brake, tyre and light inspections. Also, as it's 30k there is an air filter change.
• Ford Mondeo III (2000 - 2007) - 01 2.0 TDDI engine oil level increasing 2 Sep 2009 (Forum)
  More or less coincident with the second hose problem, the engine oil level has started to increase - now above maximum - and it is believed to be caused by diesel fuel in the oil. Is this a known issue? I can't find it having searched all over the place. I understand the mechanic intends to replace the high pressure pump (which has a cost near the value of the car).
• Boshi Oil Filter 18 Mar 2008 (Forum)
  Hello Folks, I have bought a supply of oil filters for my Vauxhall Monterey from Milner Offroad in Matlock. Thye were around £4.00 ea. compared with £11.50+ with my usual pattern ones. I don't even want to think about what OEM ones cost. With oil changes at 4500, this means quite a saving Milner are a long-established operation, and they say that they can sell at this price as they import themselves and buy in bulk.
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  MINI TLC Package 22 Jul 2015 (Ask HJ)
  My MINI 11 plate with 15,552 miles had its service and mot at MINI Salisbury yesterday. I was advised when I paid the MOT bill that my TLC package had...
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  Should I have the timing belt changed on my Fiat 500? 2 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My brilliant but under-used Fiat 500 (7200 miles) is coming up to five years old and is due an MOT and service. Last year the dealer did a "32-point service"...
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  Which of these represents the best buy? 9 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Unfortunately I can't take too much time over the purchase as the car is needed soon so I would appreciate your help. I have narrowed a search down...
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  Should we change the timing belt on our seven-year-old Vauxhall Vectra? 21 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My wife drives a 2005 Vauxhall Vectra 1.9 diesel and has done less than 26,000 miles. Should we have the timing belt changed at the next service? Also,...
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  What's causing a lack of power from my 260,000-mile 2002 Skoda Octavia? 6 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2002 Skoda Octavia automatic 1.9 TDI with 260,000 miles. There is no power when accelerating and it's very slow to change gear upwards, and sometimes...