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I want a diesel car for my driving school without a DPF. What do you recommend? 3 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
I am considering changing one of my driving school cars. Ideally, I would like to purchase a comfortable, quiet diesel car with a cam chain engine and... -
Big thanks to my local Toyota dealership for helping to repair my 2005 Toyota Avensis's leaky injectors. 2 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
As my first car I own a high mileage 2005 Toyota Avensis 2.0 D4D, which is perfect for taking me up and down the motorways. Over the last few weeks, the... -
Is a 2005 Toyota MR2 a good buy? 11 Jun 2019 (Ask HJ)
I've always liked the Toyota MR2. I know someone selling one, on an 05 plate, with low mileage (20,000 miles only), but it has been kept outside in all... -
Which would be the most suitable car warranty to cover a 2014 Volkswagen Passat with 87,000 miles? 24 Jul 2023 (Ask HJ)
Can you advise me on the most suitable car warranty that would give me peace of mind for about three years (or longer) - if required and available? The... -
Audi Gearbox update 1 Nov 2001 (Forum)
As I almost lost five times this amount, I'm philosophical about it. The story has a happy ending - I got a good second-hand unit from a crashed car (from All Audi in HJ's good garage guide, highly recommended). Smooth as silk, £250. For anyone who ever finds themselves in a similar situation, I would say only trust a rebuilder with a VERY good reputation. -
When should I change the cam belt on my Audi A3? 16 Aug 2022 (Ask HJ)
I have an Audi A3 TFSI 1.5 (67 Plate). Audi suggested I have the cam belt changed at a very high cost. I looked around for other providers to do the job... -
Are Volkswagen DSG auto gearboxes troublesome? 9 Sep 2020 (Ask HJ)
I bought a new Volkswagen Golf auto in 2015. It's had its yearly service at Volkswagen authorised dealers just last week. The car has only done 9300 miles... -
Are some cars more prone to catalytic converter theft? 27 Feb 2020 (Ask HJ)
We had the catalytic converter stolen from our 2007 Honda Jazz on our doorstep last night at 6:45pm, whilst we were home. They drove off as soon as we... -
How can I fix DPF issues? 17 Jun 2024 (Ask HJ)
My wife has a 2014 Mazda CX-5 with 80k on clock. We have Been advised by a garage that the DPF is more or less knackered and causing turbo failure. One... -
BMW 5 Series DPF issues - what should I do? 21 Jan 2022 (Ask HJ)
I have a 63 plate BMW 520D (F10) Auto Efficient Dynamic version (Euro 6) As I drive a lot on motorway, the car has a high mileage, close to 180,000 miles.... -
My Mk 7 Golf has a catalytic converter issue, should I repair or get a new car? 1 Sep 2023 (Ask HJ)
I took my Golf in to an independent garage for its MOT and Service in Feb of this year. It’s a 2015, 1.6 diesel. The garage did not have the tool to reset... -
I have bought a 2006 van and the engine keeps cutting out - what is the issue? 4 Nov 2019 (Ask HJ)
Last night, my brother bought a Ford Transit Connect, 06-plate, 180,000 miles. When he pulled away from the seller's house, there was a big cloud of black... -
What should I replace my Audi A1 with? 14 Aug 2025 (Ask HJ)
I am looking to replace my 10 year old Audi A1 that has a sunshine roof that I really enjoy. When I googled a new Audi A1 I was told that I can have a... -
Is a cam belt change necessary? 9 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
I own a 2015 Audi A3 e-tron plug in hybrid, and find it brilliant in every way. It was our main car but 18 months ago I passed it on to my wife, who only... -
Thanks to JMA Cars of Colwyn Bay for repairing my Rover 75. 4 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
Owners of Rover 75 and MG ZT equivalents, who may be tiring of their service garages unable to diagnose or misdiagnosing problems, should be made aware... -
Amazing customer service from Skoda Benfield's. 11 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
Early in March my wife bought a brand new Skoda Fabia. When we collected the car from Benfield Skoda in Harrogate the salesman advised us that a batch... -
any - used car problems 28 Nov 2010 (Forum)
For anyone else check the Good garage guide in Honest John. Three of my local garages within 2 miles are on it. Happy motoring! -
Thanks to Pentagon Hyundai Wakefield for fixing my i10's faulty headlight levelling switch. 10 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
For some months, my new Sept 2010 i10, 1.2 auto has made an elusive “Urr-urr, Urr-rr” noise, when on the road or engine running in "park." I ruled out... -
VW Polo 1.4 S75 (55 plate, 2006 registration) - Front shockers and console bushes 20 Aug 2012 (Forum)
2) Does anyone know roughly how much I'd have to spend on a) and b)? 3) My brother suggested I take it to a suspension specialist and I checked the good garages guide but couldn't find anything close by in East London. He suggested HiQ (East Ham or Hainult) although couldn't find any reviews on them? Anyone have any experience with them? My experience generally with chains have been quite poor. -
How much does it cost to replace an oxygen sensor? 30 Mar 2021 (Ask HJ)
Mercedes have diagnosed a failed oxygen sensor on my diesel E-Class (2010 model) and suggested replacing it would cost around £500. This seems very high...
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