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Peugeot Bipper Tepee 1.4 HDI SA 2010 - Peugeot Bipper Tepee transmission fault 28 May 2025 (Forum)
Does anyone have any idea what the issue could be, seen something similar on TV about an Audi and its tiptronic gearbox, they changed the gearbox oil and cleaned the filter which cured the problem. We have not changed any of the oils (gearbox or engine) in the last 4 years. Any suggestions would be much appreciated, cheers Mark. -
What's the best small auto? 1 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
I need a small, economical, automatic, petrol car to get to work and back - which is 14 miles each way along country lanes. Just getting rid of a 1.0-litre... -
Will I void my warranty if I can't get my car to a garage for a service? 27 Apr 2020 (Ask HJ)
My Suzuki Vitara's oil change light has come on but my dealer is shut due to the coronavirus lockdown. Where do I stand with my manufacturer’s warranty... -
What should I look out for when buying a used Ford Fiesta Van? 2 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
What do I need to look for if buying a 2014 Ford Fiesta Van (1.6 TDCi ECOnetic 94bhp, 50,000 miles)? -
The DPF light has come on in my car despite doing lots of miles - why has this happened? 11 Jan 2018 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2008 BMW 3 Series Touring 3.0d. I do 20,000 miles per year on A roads, at high speeds, and change the oil and filter very regularly. A diesel... -
Vauxhall Zafira B - Vauxhall Zafira co2 emissions fail 5 Sep 2017 (Forum)
I recently put it in for it's MOT and it's failed on two minor things and then co2 emissions. I tried additive and a good thrashing and put it for retest it still failed. So I tried an oil change and oil filter gave it a run again and it still failed. So put it for diagnostics which the garage said came back clear so they were sure it was the cat. So i had a new cat put in and downpipe at the garages recommendation but had my brother in law do it independently who is a qualified mechanic. -
Should I buy a used van with high mileage? 8 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
I am thinking of buying a used van. I’ve seen a 2014 Ford Transit Connect for sale, but it has 101,000 miles on the clock. Is this too many? -
Engine warning light on MINI Cooper 29 Sep 2014 (Ask HJ)
The yellow engine light came on this morning while I was driving my 2007 MINI Cooper. I am a bit concerned as I bought the car just five months ago and... -
Sluggish Lexus GS - what's the cause? 21 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
My 2005 Lexus GS 430 has developed a fault after a recent 100,000 mile service at my local dealer. The auto ‘box oil was changed as part of the standard... -
Buying a used Audi A4 Avant - which engine is best? 21 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am interested in buying an Audi A4 Avant diesel. It seems that my budget should buy me a 2008 or 2009 car depending upon the mileage. I'm told that 1.9... -
Will my daughter's CX-5 have a problematic DPF? 3 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
My daughter plans to buy a Mazda CX-5 with 2.2 150ps diesel. They only do one or two long runs a month (+25 miles), most of the trips will be 4 to 5 miles... -
Could this 'surging' be from a sticky EGR valve? 31 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
I bought a Nissan Qashqai five weeks ago from a main dealer and have felt the car surging from time to time. I am told by a friend that it is probably... -
Vauxhall Vectra B - Vectra diesel diagnosing injector seals 18 Mar 2013 (Forum)
The issue now is that I'm not sure if it is 100% fixed. I don't want to be away from home and find it won't start. When I Changed the leak off pipes, there was diesel in the lines, but also oil. I read somewhere that oil in the pipes suggests the injector seals, but I would like to get some more opinions before I attempt that job. -
Is it a good idea to get a family friend to service an Audi? 6 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
We are looking at purchasing a 2005 55-plate Audi A4 Avant 2.0T FSI S-Line. It has done 77,000 miles. My dad (an avid follower of Honest John) says... -
Focus gearbox whine 12 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have just bought a 2002 Ford Focus, 1.6 manual transmission. It has 45k on the clock and is in good superficial condition. The problem that I have is... -
Ford Focus 02 plate - Another Emissions test fail question 6 Oct 2011 (Forum)
Can anyone offer any advice car has failed its MOT on high CO emissions The test print out reads 1st Fast Idle Test CO Fail 0.67% 0.30 max HC pass 79ppm 200Max Lambda Pass 1.01 0.97 -1.03 2nd FAst Idle test CO fail 0.63% HC pass 33ppm Lambda pass 1.01 Natural Idle test CO fail 0.88% 0.5 Max Prior to this test the engine management light had been on for about 2 months after failing test 1st time around (with similar values) it was taken to a diagnostic auto electrician who reset the management light and reported a fault of misfire on 4. He saw no problems with the sensors and suggested a retest . Plugs changed, air and oil filter changed, new oil put through and taken for adecent run (8 or so miles) but driven normally as in up through the gears then taken for todays retest and FAIL!! (values as above) Car regularly does fair bit of miles on medium jouiornetys eg work days between 17 - 65 miles each way and weekends tend to be short journeys of less than a couple of miles. -
Problematic Golf Gears 3 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
We bought a new VW Golf TSI in 2009, and from new the reverse gear has been difficult to engage and get out of. The dealer has had several looks at... -
Expensive servicing costs in West London 27 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
I really think its time that BMW took a good look at its West London dealers. A recent quote for an oil service, new front and back brake pads, coolant... -
Humble service 22 Aug 2009 (Ask HJ)
My January 2008 BMW 325 is due its first service check. Under BMW’s “conditioned-based servicing” I understand this is just an oil and filter change. The... -
SEAT Ibiza III (2002 - 2008) - Trouble with dealer servicing a car after purchase 14 Aug 2007 (Forum)
I then queried the service book which stated that a service was due at 19,000 miles, (bought the car on 15k and reached this after 4 months) and they stated that the service was not due for a year or 10,000 miles. The upshot of this is that they haven't changed the oil for 16,000 miles. I have argued the point to the them about when we bought the car we assumed fully serviced meant changing the oil. Then when the service light came on and we went back asked is this correct and they reset it?
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