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Are there actually any differences in engine oil specifications? 18 Jul 2019 (Ask HJ)
Can there really be any difference in engine oils with specification 5W/30 and that meet ACEA C3 for diesel cars? I see that several oil manufacturers... -
Problems with Vauxhall Astra 1.9 CDTi SRI 17 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking for some advice in regards to my wife's 2008 Vauxhall Astra 1.9 CDTi SRI. Seven days ago the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve was replaced... -
Catalytic converter failure on Audi A3 30 Jul 2014 (Ask HJ)
Recently the emission light on my Audi A3 2.0 petrol came on. A couple of weeks later it went in for a main dealer service/MoT. They said they had done... -
Estate, SUV or Kombi van? 3 Mar 2014 (Ask HJ)
After 14 excellent years our Skoda Octavia (1999) 1.9 TDi SLX estate, which has covered 175,000 miles and achieves between 40 and 50 mpg, it is starting... -
Are Hyundai liable to pay for a new engine on my 2011 Santa Fe? 28 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
My 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe, 125,000 miles, recently suffered catastrophic engine failure. Around 18 months ago, a new engine was fitted under guarantee.... -
Have you heard of many dash failures in Renault Scenics and Espaces? 5 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
The electronic dashboard in my 2004 Renault Espace went faulty on a motorway, leaving the car incapable of being driven with no speedo or fuel gauge. A... -
Proboematic Jaguar S-Type 13 Jan 2014 (Ask HJ)
I recently bought a Jaguar S-Type on an internet auction site from a trader with no reserve. The car looked good in the pictures, but only had a few months... -
Do laws on dashcams in Europe apply to biker helmet cams? 3 Dec 2018 (Ask HJ)
I read with interest your article on the varying rules throughout the EU on the use of dash cams. Is it safe to assume the same applies to the cameras... -
Did a local garage cause a fault on my Citroen C5 and what can I do about it? 12 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
I took my Citroen C5 into a local independent garage for a new head gasket. The garage said it would take the best part of a week and quoted approx. £500.... -
How can I fix my MINI's clogged DPF? 6 Oct 2014 (Ask HJ)
I own a 2009 MINI Cooper D, which is suffering a bout of DPF issues. Within a few months of owning the car, the DPF light came on (regularly) and BMW performed... -
How can I guard against keyless theft? 4 Jan 2019 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2016 BMW 520d with keyless ignition. Can these keys be cloned when in the house allowing the car to be stolen from my drive? If so what measures... -
Previous crash damage was not disclosed on a car I now own - what are my rights? 8 Dec 2017 (Ask HJ)
In December 2016, I purchased a 2015 Ford S-Max from a Ford dealer. The vehicle was Ford Direct with a two year, unlimited mileage warranty. Recently my... -
Do I need to change all four tyres at the same time on a BMW xDrive model? 4 May 2023 (Ask HJ)
We have a BMW 18d. The dealer says although it is an X drive, in normal driving 100% of the power is sent to the front and the rear is only used when extra... -
Is it a risky gamble to buy a 2010 Vauxhall Zafira with no service history? 7 Jun 2017 (Ask HJ)
I have the opportunity to buy a 2010 Vauxhall Zafira, with 77,000 miles on the clock, from a local independent garage. They can't find the service history... -
I found out my vehicle is older than I was told - is this a case of mis-selling? 29 Jun 2018 (Ask HJ)
I purchased a Range Rover Evoque in March 2017 from a main dealer. The salesman said it was first registered in November 2016. The warranty was three years...
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