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  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...
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  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.
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  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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  Honda Civic fault 16 Jul 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I recently bought a 2006 Honda Civic CTDI 2.2. A couple of days ago I had the engine warning light flashing so I took it to my local garage to get it diagnosed...
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  Mk2 Cavalier convertible - new owner queries 9 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I have just acquired a tidy 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier Mk2 convertible with FSH and one previous owner. it's done 123,000 miles and importantly, the body is...
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  Do I have any legal recourse against a garage that didn't disclose my car had been damaged? 14 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a MINI from an approved dealer 12 months ago, it was an ex demonstrator. It recently developed an issue with the air con. When I took it into...
• BMW 1 Series - Faulty car - engine light issue 4 Mar 2023 (Forum)
  So this is the only thing that needs to be done by the BMW. The rest of it is all checked, everything is good to go. It's not going to stop anywhere. This is only the sensor need to replace that's it because some people don't tell honestly the things to the obviously the buyer." Finally, the car engine timing chain guide broken on 27th day of purchase after 300 miles.
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  Drone coming from the front of my Audi A4 - what could it be? 9 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Here's a tricky one. My 94,000 mile 2004 Audi A4 Cabriolet 1.8 turbo petrol has developed a road speed related 'hum' or 'droning' sound which is audible...
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  Consumer advice 27 Feb 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have recently purchased a Sept 2006 Toyota Avensis Estate 2.2 D-4D 180bhp. The car has 88k warranted mileage and full (Toyota) service history. I bought...
• Honda Civic 1.4 2001 - Damsel in distress needs wheel / tyre help please. 17 May 2022 (Forum)
  Hi. Can someone knowledgeable on wheels / tyres guide me please? I'm looking for a cheap COMPACT SPACE SAVER wheel and tyre (in good useable condition on ebay) and a confused about what I need exactly. * My normal tyres are as the handbook says: 185/70R/14(88T) * Handbook also says I need this space saver tyre: T125/70D/15 (95M) A garage had a very brief look at the car, and told me to look for a used wheel that is 15" 4x100 wheel stud pattern, 56.1 centre bore.
• VW Jetta - DSG Problem 17 Apr 2022 (Forum)
  I asked if he would put his code reader on the Car but his reply as don't think it would do any good. Well not the greatest service but it did it at least get me home.As the Car is now in the driveway I'm not sure how to go forward. I can't drive it to a garage. So I'm wondering if anyone knows any Auto Gearbox people in Glasgow, who would come to the house to diagnose the problem.
• Howmuch!!! Daewoo second hand pricing 2 Jan 2003 (Forum)
  I am the less than proud owner of a very good quality and capable Daewoo Musso. (00 registered w). It is a fully loaded spec with satnav included. How come I cannot sell it? I have upgradced to something a bit more rough and ready (Landie TD5 LWB) but I have been unable to get any local garage interested in selling it for me and have had to resort to trying to sell it privately, without much success.
• Warranty claim / conflict of interest for garage 31 Jul 2009 (Forum)
  Start an action under the sale / supply of goods. What would you advise?
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  Can I update my DAB radio? 20 May 2024 (Ask HJ)
  Occasionally when I switch on my screen shows firmware updating afterwards the screen is blank and I have no working radio until after the ignition is...
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  Should we drive our car on a roundtrip to prevent a flat battery during self isolation? 26 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
  Our new car will be parked on our drive during the next 12 weeks due to our self isolation. What should we do to keep it in good overall condition? Should...
• 2005 vectra 3.0cdti - 2005 vauxhall vectra 3.0 cdti Sri diesel keeps cut 22 Feb 2013 (Forum)
  Then I put the car into park mode turn the key a 3 or 4 times and way she goes with a few coughs then it seems to correct itself. Just gone out it in agin for a short trip and perfect not miss a beat. If anyone good guide me would be a great help..
• Renault Scenic (2003 - 2009) - 2004 1.9dci - Dilemma - Sell now or in New Year 14 Nov 2007 (Forum)
  I have a company car arriving shortly so this car is surplus & need to sell. I could wait until the New Year and put the car in my garage (it will still be insured) mileage would remain the same and I could really polish it up (although it is fairly good already). I have contacted a couple of auctions and they a giving me a guide price of £6100 (clean condition), My car is at least that but obviously I would need to pay +£300 in auction fees.
• Astra Head Gasket gone - what else to do 30 May 2003 (Forum)
  Wasn't obvious on start up at lunchtime or on the way home, but investigations last night showed lots of BIG bubbles going into the expansion tank (but only with the cap off - presumably back pressure limits that with the cap on), and pinprick small steam/water leak coming from the back of No.4 cylinder (to the left of the car). About to phone around garages as the plume of white smoke was there again today. The car is still running OK but I'm trying to minimise it's use - if I could have avoided taking it in I would. I'm pretty certain the head gasket needs done - any guide price for me to weep over?
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  Recommend a long-lasting family car with room for five and a dog, with low running costs? 18 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
  We are a family of 5 looking for a safe car that will last at least 10 very economical years and which can be serviced by our fantastic local backstreet...