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• Audi SQ5 - Legal advice- issue with Audi SQ5 from main dealer 11 Jan 2018 (Forum)
  I was, however, assured that it should be OK to make the return journey. On returning home, the car was immediately taken to my local Audi dealership (Audi Roadside Assist had booked it in for me in advance), who gave me a courtesy car to use in the meantime, as my newly purchased car is still under manufacturer's warranty.
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  I've heard of engine failure issues in the Ford Focus - is it true? 21 Jan 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I'm thinking of replacing my current motor with a Ford Focus Ecoboost. Last week I was in my local Ford dealers when I overheard a heated conversation...
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  Extra Sensory 14 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My wife has a 2006 Nissan Micra 1.6 Sport, so it's just 6 months or so out of its 3-year warranty. The other day when she started it up the brake warning...
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  Which hybrid SUV is best? 24 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I live in the Dartmoor National Park and need a sturdy, reliable and capable vehicle that will cope with the local steep and untreated winter roads. For...
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  Is the 1.9-litre CDTi 120 engine, as used in the Zafira as well as many Saabs and Fiats, really a "disaster zone"? 17 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I refer to the answer you gave stating that that the 1.9 CDTi 120 in the Zafira can be a "disaster zone". Since I assume that this is the base engine that...
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  I was sold the wrong model 9 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I bought what I thought was an 09-plate Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro Sport model in September from an Audi dealer on the Approved Audi scheme. It...
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  My Volkswagen Golf broke down because the servicing dealer did not change the DSG fluid - is he responsible for repairing it? 3 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Volkswagen Golf Hatch 2.0 TDI GT (Automatic). The car does approximately 500 miles a week and has been serviced every 10,000 miles by the supplying...
• Hyundai ix20 - What cars will take a 44ins wide load? 30 Sep 2014 (Forum)
  The good thing is the ix20/Venga are available with a proper auto box (no horrible automated manual for us), the bad thing is it isn't big enough to tow our caravan. So OK as a replacement for Mrs SDA's ageing Yaris Verso but the search goes on for a 44ins wide tow car.
• MINI MINI One R50 (2001 - 2007) - 06 1.6 Con Rod Failure 16 Jun 2010 (Forum)
  Bought from a main dealer with 14k miles and FSH. Serviced by them since and now has 26k miles. The car goes to and from the kids schools, shops etc - usual local mileage, no racing, mods or anything silly. Went out of warranty in May but we decided not to renew because what could possibly go wrong on a car of this age, mileage, use etc!!
• Subaru Legacy and Outback Petrol (2004 - 2009) - My Mondeo's Legacy 20 Feb 2008 (Forum)
  Having lost all confidence in the car, and in Ford, and following some excellent advice from this forum, I am now the proud owner of a '55 registered Subaru Legacy Tourer 2.0R. I collected the car three weeks ago from a Subaru main dealer and left them the Mondeo as a trade-in.
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  Mitsanthropic 17 Oct 2009 (Ask HJ)
  My 10-month-old Mitsubishi broke down on the 14th July. I put approx 45 litres of diesel in the car on 12th July and covered 200 miles before it broke...
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  BMW 3-Series: engine Noise and Coolant Loss - can you help? 6 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  A couple of months ago I bought a 15,000 2008 BMW 330i SE Auto (E90) from my local main dealer. Upon collection, I noticed a number of noises from the...
• Kia Sportage 4 2022 - Paint problem 25 Jan 2023 (Forum)
  I took delivery of my sportage on 23rd July 2022 opting to use my own contact for ceramic coating which was due two weeks after I got the car on the 5th of August.  My detailer noticed a problem with my paint work which isn't immediately obvious unless looking extremely carefully.
• Land Rover Range Rover - Proper Reliability Test by Brand.. (Guess who is b 12 Jul 2020 (Forum)
  CarWow did a detailed analysis of Used Cars up to 9 years old based on warranty information .   Guess the  first and last.. The video...  https://www.youtube.com/watch?
• Honda Jazz - Jazz again...sorry. 5 Jan 2018 (Forum)
    I know we said the Jazz wasn't suitable because Mrs A struggled with the seats, but we've both agreed that a) I can put on my gentleman's hat and help her get in and out of the car a bit more, and b) ride comfort on medium and long journeys is a more important consideration than getting in and out of the car.  It will have 12 months MOT and 3 months standard warranty unless I can negotiate anything longer.
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  Why is there a water leak in our Peugeot 107? 19 Dec 2017 (Ask HJ)
  My elderly friend has a 2012 Peugeot 107 Active. It suffers from water ingress in the front passenger footwell. We have had it investigated by a local...
• Mazda CX-5 - Mazda CX-5 - Petrol vs Diesel 2WD 6 Jul 2014 (Forum)
  Hi Everyone. We are looking at the Mazda CX-5 currently as a family car. I'm looking at the engine options-  2.0L 165HP Petrol vs 2.2 150HP Diesel (Both 2 wheel drive)  I'm unsure about which engine option will suit us best and would welcome any input the community has.
• Audi 20V - oily exhaust 8 Mar 2004 (Forum)
  It had a reconditioned cylinder head fitted about 18 months ago, just after the previous owner bought it. He hadn't had the car long enough to know whether it used any oil before the head was done. And as the head work was under warranty, he didn't have any paperwork to show what 'reconditioned' actually meant. So I reckon the most likely explanation is that oil is leaking down one or more of the exhaust valve stems when the car is shut down.
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  Are hybrid batteries fit for purpose? 20 Nov 2025 (Ask HJ)
  You must be tired of people complaining about low mileage hybrid cars failing to start due to a flat battery, but a recent furthur problem produced some...
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  Please warn your readers to carefully check their service indicators after a service. 8 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I thought you would be interested to hear of a couple of things affecting my Audi A3s. I have a 2.0T FSI Quattro owned from new, serviced within the Audi...