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Volvo C70 MK1 - Changing automatic transmission fluid 5 Jan 2024 (Forum)
I have acquired a C70 convertible which I'll be using during the spring/summer, (have a Toyota Carina for the other seasons). My question relates to the automatic transmission fluid on the Volvo. The car is very smooth shifting, but there is no history of the fluid ever being changed. The car is nearly 20 years old. A famous American youtuber called Scotty Kilmer has said that changing transmission fluid on an old car when it's never been done before could lead to problems with the transmission shifting properly. -
Honest John’s Motoring Agony Column 17-08-2019 Part 2 24 Aug 2019 (Forum)
On a 9 year old car - of course not. Furthermore the repair costs are £1800 parts and £1200 labour - total £3000. I wouldn't have thought a 2010 / 57k Meriva would be worth that much. My advice would have been to trade his car and use the £3000 to buy a newer model. -
Toyota Verso 7 seater, 7 years old, 85k - selling at car auction vs webuyanycar.com? 27 Apr 2016 (Forum)
I got a quote from webuyanycar.com which doesn't look too bad, although I've read they try to beat you down for any little thing when you take it for... -
Skoda Yeti - Anorak moment from me over Skoda TV advert 15 Aug 2013 (Forum)
This is the one where someone drives into a garage and asks the "geezer mechanics" whether they can fix his car. The scene then cuts to the mechanics smashing up the old car before cutting to the new Yeti as being the answer. But the old car appears to be a... Skoda (Favorit by the look of it) which IIRC sort of launched Skoda's journey to mass popularity 20-odd years ago. -
Aveo 1.2ls new - Electric power steering stiff 27 Jul 2013 (Forum)
In April, bought a used new model aveo from a dealer for my old mate good price, 800 miles on clock few months old, so balance of 5 year warranty... After couple of weeks steering became very stiff, on advice from Mark Cox at chevrolet car taken into Evans Halshaw in St Albans, who thoroughly checked but found no fault. -
How can I export my Ford S-Max to Singapore? 23 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
I am looking to export my one-year-old Ford S-Max 2.5T to Singapore. Do you have any advice and can you recommend an agent to help me ship and import the... -
Don't all rush! 8 Apr 2006 (Forum)
OK, thats not bad if the car is £1995 but as their stock is mainly comprised of 6 months to a year old top end mondeos/focuses at£13 to £18k,I can see another super sale next week.Just as I left, I saw a salesman look at a 2 year old mondeo priced at£17995 and then wrote on the screen,wait,yes, a bargain £17695! -
How do I remove wheel wash marks 3 May 2005 (Forum)
I hate car automatic car washes. The wheel wash brushes decided to position themeselves halfway down the car instead of on the wheels. Result... two circular wax rings about 6 inches in diameter left on the paintwork. -
Mondeo Estate - thumping and squealing 30 Nov 2004 (Forum)
It seems to do this more so when under load, or strangly enough, when the weather is cold. The rear tyres are still the original, so are now 4 years old, but are in good condition. The car has only done 53,000 miles and is a 2000 model, but the last of the old shape. Does anybody have any ideas? Thanks in anticipation -
Honda Accord Type R 13 May 2003 (Forum)
Hi Guys, I currently own a 7 year old Audi A4 1.8 but desperately need to get back to a sporty car. As the family is growing we need another 4 door saloon and the Accord seems to fit the bill perfectly. I've found a couple at main dealers around the £10k mark. -
Warranty replacement parts, can I expect them to b 28 Sep 2001 (Forum)
The garage informed me and ford confirmed that this was all that was now manufactured. Am I in a position to insist that Ford replace like for like? Bearing in mind that the car is just over two years old. The change has affected the ?sporty? character of the car, and will no doubt impact on the resale value. Any advice would be very welcome. Thanks Nick -
Taking trader to court 24 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am in the process of taking a dealer to small claims court - I bought a Toyota previa from them in June for £3125. It was 12 years old and had done 130,000... -
Experience with Volvo after alternator failure 2008 V70 8 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have a Volvo V70 D5 registered in August 2008, with 41000 miles. It's alternator failed in late June 2012. The quote to repair from a Volvo dealer was... -
Drip die 17 Apr 2010 (Ask HJ)
My sister bought a 1998 Rover 200 (1.8 engine) less than 2 weeks ago. The car had 105k miles on clock and she paid the sticker price of £995 and received... -
Ford Focus 1.6 2008 - TIMING BELT 1 Dec 2018 (Forum)
Just bought a 2008 Ford Focus car from second hand car dealer who has thirty cars for sale on their garage forecourt. The car is 10 year old January 2019 and alreasdy has 119,000 miles on car clock. Informed by a friend that it must have timing belt changed when car 10 year old or when millage reaches 100,000 miles on clock. -
Best kind of second hand car to buy ? 17 Jan 2017 (Forum)
2) A vehicle with high mileage tarted up to appear brand new. 3) An over used or abused rental or motability car that has not been doubtfully cared for. 4) A car out of PCP contract. 5) A "demonstrator" 6) A vehicle over three years old with a new MOT and a detailed maintenance history plus dealer's guarantee 7) An approved used car with one previous owner that has done 18000 miles and has not YET had a service. -
Need a small car with high seating - what do you recommend? 15 Oct 2014 (Ask HJ)
I am looking to buy an economical car, with an automatic transmission, with leather seats and high seating. I am a 75 year old female only 5'2". What can... -
Buying a used car for £15k - what should I buy? 20 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am looking to buy a used car (two or three years old) for £15,000. It needs to be a four door hatch, preferably high for easy access for elderly parents... -
Which small family car for motorway miles? 20 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
My wife drives 110 miles on a motorway each day 4 times every week. My budget is up to £21000. Which car do you recommend for a family of four (I have... -
Buying a small car for my mum, but need one with high seating position. Any recommendations? 9 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
Buying a second hand car (£2-£3k) for my 76 year old mum, needs to be small but would like a high seating position for ease of getting in/out. She has...
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