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• 11 plate Suzuki Alto 25 Apr 2023 (Forum)
  A Suzuki Alto 96k miles on a 11 plate Yesterday was the first time in its life it had been serviced including its first oil change. To his amazement the engine was fine before the change and while the oil in his words was ‘darker than hell’ there appeared no excessive engine wear. The car was recently passed down from a grandfather to a grand daughter who unlike grandad understood the value of a service.
• Volkswagen Golf MK4 - Transmission noise identification. 28 Feb 2023 (Forum)
  Almost as if something is rubbing on a fraction of every rotation. Independent of which gear I'm in. Not much change from coasting to a bit of throttle. Noticeably reduced  when cornering to the left. Smoother noise at >55mph,  noisy at 45!        There is quite a bit of oil under the car near the inner ends of the driveshafts.
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  How much does it cost to replace the timing belt on a 2015 Ford Fiesta? 2 Jul 2022 (Ask HJ)
  How much would it cost for a timing belt on a 2015 Ford Fiesta 1.0 EcoBoost Zetec?
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  Does the 2016 Vauxhall Mokka have a cam belt? 30 Jun 2022 (Ask HJ)
  Does the 2016 Vauxhall Mokka 1.4 petrol Tech Line use a cam belt? If so, at what mileage does it need replacing?
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  My van has done 80,000 miles. Should I keep it or trade it in? 20 Aug 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2014 Ford Transit Connect LWB van. It does mostly motorway miles, and has covered a total of 83000. How many more miles should I get?
• Vauxhall Astra 1.8 vvt 2006 - camshaft worn and loud, likely any other damage? 15 Aug 2019 (Forum)
    My dad did one years ago on a vauxhall 1.6 8v and had no further engine problems, however i am aware these engines are a lot more sophisticated than those old units.  She has had the oil changed every two years and 5,000 miles, as only does 2,500 a year.  Is it worth getting the camshaft changed or better with a new engine?    Many thanks  
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  Honda Civic gearbox issues 20 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I have owned a Honda Civic from new. It has been serviced annually at 8000 miles per year. When I start from cold the gearbox is smooth, however if I go...
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  SEAT Alhambra DSG making odd noises 16 May 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I have had a problem with my 2012 SEAT Alhambra DSG autmaotic with an intrusive noise on deceleration. It's fine whilst accelerating but loud when back...
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  Why does my car judder in the mornings 11 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
  When I start my Peugeot 207 in the mornings it judders when I put my foot on the accelerator. It lasts for about 30 seconds and then clears up. Any idea...
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  BMW 3 Series timing chain 19 Aug 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I have a BMW 320d with 132k miles and have just been told that the timing chain will need replacement. It will cost €1500. If I get it done and change...
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  Are high mileage diesels reliable? 15 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I'm thinking of buying a 2012 BMW X3 diesel auto with 102.000 miles on the clock and a full service history. Is there anything I should be wary of?
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  New Skoda Yeti 1.2 TSI - any advice on care & maintenance? 23 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I am about to take delivery of a new Skoda Yeti 1.2TSI petrol for my daughter and her partner, who know little about cars. Please advise best procedures...
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  Audi multitronic gearbox judder 18 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
  My car suffers from a judder at about 1200 RPM when going through the auto gears or at low speeds in the 1200 to 1800 RPM range. I've had the gearbox...
• I feel great! Fixed temp gauge problem! 20 Jul 2007 (Forum)
  I've never really taken an interest in cars until I bought one and now I think I've got the bug! I can't wait for next week when I'll be doing some more work on it like replacing air/oil/fuel filters and replacing the oil. Oh, and replacing the sparks. I'm fairly confident of being able to do those jobs myself (and maybe a bit of help from Dad) but the timing belt has never been changed and I think that'll have to be left to the experts.
• Extended Services/Tuning Boxes 1 Jun 2004 (Forum)
  Thankfully I was fortunate to buy my turbo diesel from new, but I would`nt touch one second hand without documentary evidence of oil changes at 8k max.!!!
• Air filter on Toyota 1.4 vvti Corolla 21 May 2003 (Forum)
  The air filter on my Corolla 1.4 vvti needs replacing, according to Toyota, every 2 years or 20K miles on the full service (oil & filter @ 10K) - but I do 35K per annum, so have been getting through 2 minor & 2 main services every year for the last 2 years until the warranty ran out at 60K - expensive @ Toyota ! After one more Toyota full service (£180 thanks), I decided to get my local Kwik Fit to to the next oil & filter change - which they did very well (£26 with semi-synthetic) - in fact, the engine ran better than after the Toyota full service (?).
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  Gearbox failure after Volkswagen emissions upgrade 3 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I have just had the emissions software upgrade done on my 2012 Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI. While I have only driven a handful of miles, and can't report any...
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  DSG problems with Volkswagen Passant 28 May 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I own a 2015 Volkswagen Passat 1.6. A few weeks ago the car stalled and made strange noises when restarted. The gearbox refused to go into drive and the...
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  Should I buy a high mileage XC60? 1 Dec 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking to buy a 2011 Volvo XC60 petrol auto with 78,000 miles on the clock. The seller is asking just over £13,000 - is this a good price?
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  At what point did the Volkswagen Polo switch to chain-driven cams? 24 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I am considering purchasing a Volkswagen Polo, either new or used. However in the past you have mentioned that the cam drive and pulleys on some models...