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• Skoda Octavia 1.9TDi PD Ambiente - Turbo Failure VAG (VW, Audi, Seat, Skoda)1.9TDi PD 12 Aug 2012 (Forum)
  Also THEY ARE UNABLE TO CONFIRM THE ROOT CAUSE OF THE TURBO FAILURE! Now, given that the car is only 5.5 years old, has only done 41,000 miles and has a FULL SKODA DEALER SERVICE HISTORY, I would expect that Skoda would take some responsibility for this PREMATURE TURBO FAILURE. However, they are saying that as the car is out of warranty (only 3 years with Skoda!)
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  I need a small, economical fun car and can't decide between a MINI or a Suzuki Swift. 29 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have 10k max to spend on a car. I need it to be economical but nippy. It has to be roomy and safe, reliable and cheap to service as I commute 16,000...
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  What are my legal options against a dealer who didn't tell me my Volkswagen Caddy had accident damage? 9 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
  In January 2015 I purchased a used 2013 Volkswagen Caddy van (15,000 miles) from a Volkswagen branch. So far I've needed a new rear axle replaced under...
• Citroen C5 (2001 - 2008) - 2002 2.0 HDI (110bhp) SX - Engine noise 27 Jun 2009 (Forum)
  They said it needed a new cam belt as the old one was damaged due to the faulty belt. (I have the belt they took off the car and there isnt a mark on it at all) So I had to take it back the next week to have the belt changed - not under warranty as its a wear and tear item. This then made the noise change slightly but within a week it was back.
• Pinking Primera 29 Jan 2004 (Forum)
  Any suggestions anyone ??? The car is under warrnty until April04, but it has taken more than 6 months to get no-where and I am concerned it may go out of warranty before a solution is found, and I could end up with some verybig diagnostic bills !
• Insurance claim hassle 27 Nov 2008 (Forum)
  My patience has been tried sorely these past few weeks. Wife's car was parked o/s our house, in the street, 3 weeks ago and was clonked hard by a local council minibus, meaning the car will need a new wing. Fortunately for us, as the minibus drove off without stopping, my local newsagent directly across a main road (we're at the head of a T junction, in a side road) witnessed it and recorded the make, model and registration number.... so i got him to sign and date it and kept his note for evidence.
• Honda Accord UK (2003 - 2008) - 05 2.2 Clutch Problems 16 Feb 2010 (Forum)
  On our return I took the car to our local Honda dealer and mentioned this problem to them. Their response was that I was probably not used to this car. I then asked them if they could road test this car for me and was told that they could but it would cost me £80 or so.
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  Can you recommend a comfortable and fun replacement for my Skoda Yeti? 23 Jan 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I love my petrol 2016 Skoda Yeti 4x4 but am thinking of replacing it. What has a similar spec, particularly the high driving position and ground clearance...
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  Does my two-year-old Hyundai i30 have a timing chain or belt? 16 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have just purchased a two-year-old 1.6 premium Hyundai i30, due in no small part to your favourable review. So far I am very impressed with the vehicle,...
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  Which Honda Civic engine is best - 1.6 or 2.2? 27 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I am thinking of buying a new shape Honda Civic, question is do I go for 1.6 or 2.2? My local Honda dealer let slip that with the arrival of the new 1.6...
• Citroen Saxo (1997 - 2003) - 1999 1.4. Constant Issue driving me mad. 9 Nov 2007 (Forum)
  Saxo Hi Guys and Gals, Could really use some advice, basically my Saxo 99? S Reg 1.4 WestCoast has caused me no end of problems over the last few months. It all started when the car would no longer idle. I?d start the ignition and it?d drop below 1000 and cut out- this got gradually worse over time- I could drive it if I revved it hard.
• KIA Picanto - KIA Picanto - Crankshaft Pulley Bolt Failure 18 Aug 2022 (Forum)
  I was advised that if the problem continued, they would require the car to be left for the whole day, rather than just a single afternoon. The dealer also advised that the car chassis number did not fall within the range of cars affected by the crankshaft pulley bolt failure.
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  Rejecting a car as not fit for purpose 19 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  In August 2012 I bought a 2008 BMW 330i from my local main dealer. The car appeared to be in superb condition with around 15,000 miles on the clock. However,...
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  When should I service the auto box on my Focus? 14 Dec 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2008 Ford Focus 2.0 petrol auto. I am trying to find out when I should service the auto gearbox. It looks like it has never been done and looking...
• Mitsubishi Outlander-Could it be a failed DMF on? 24 May 2020 (Forum)
  Regardless of temperature, When accelerating hard, the car accelerates in "steps", instead of the rev counter moving in a smooth way, it rises in 200rpm jumps. Again this can be felt in the car, almost like you were tapping and releasing the accelerator. When you stop the car there is a brief "mechanical" / metal rattle - which may be irrelevant.
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  How can you be so dismissive of the problems caused by the emissions upgrade? 1 Apr 2017 (Ask HJ)
  How can you be so dismissive of the problems your readers are reporting shortly after implementation of the VAG emissions upgrade? We know that soot increases...
• seat toledo. - Brand new car delivered with problem no return ? 14 Oct 2017 (Forum)
  Hey i made a post the other day explaining the issue with my car and it turns out i was right but im unable to return the car for another just wanting to see if i have any rights. I got a new car on purchase hire 3 days ago, it was dropped off to my front door, i had never driven it as it was being delivered from another part of the country.
• Nissan Qashqai 1.6 Tekna Xtronic 65 plate auto - HELP!!!!!!! 2 Nov 2019 (Forum)
         Had since new on lease, no trouble at all except “Connect” system when car was about 2.5yrs old it started: Radio and CD cutting out, Phone dropping calls, Sat Nav not working correctly, Nissan couldn’t find a fault ordered new system whilst car under warranty
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  Should I swap my Kia Sorento diesel for a Toyota RAV4 Hybrid? 31 May 2018 (Ask HJ)
  My current car is a 2014 Kia Sorento 2.2 CDI. However, I am concerned about the present issues with regard to diesel and am now considering a switch to...
• Renault Laguna II - Renault - You couldn't make it up! 13 Sep 2020 (Forum)
  They last had a replacement fuel pressure regulator fitted to their car in August 4 th this year, 2010. It failed on October 5 th of this year. They contacted Renault to order a replacement to be supplied free of charge under the 12 month warranty provided on the part only to be told that there were none in stock at their local dealership.