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What's causing my BMW 3 Series to misfire? 5 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have a BMW 3 Series automatic. Presently, the car misfired on the first start of the day, but clears after five minutes. I’ve replaced two coil packs,... -
Is there any chance of a goodwill contribution from MINI over a failed Cooper S water pump? 24 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
My daughter has a 2006 MINI Cooper S which needs a new water pump. Sytner MINI Sheffield has quoted £590. I read water pumps have been a problem. Do you... -
What is this creamy-coloured deposit around our Clio's oil filler? 3 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
There is a creamy coloured deposit in the oil filler of my wife's 2008 Clio 1.2TCE (26k miles). The water level and oil level are normal and the oil is... -
Turbo problems 5 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2007 Ford Focus. The car suffered with injector problems and I fitted a new turbo and all the trimmings as advised by my local mechanic, but now,... -
Cold starting problem on Xsara Picasso 20 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2005 Xsara Picasso. In freezing temperatures, if I do not use the car every day, it will not start first thing in a morning. I have had a new... -
MGF engine over revving when hot and stopped in traffic. 16 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have an MGF. The engine starts OK and runs smooth at speed but when I come to a stop at the lights or enter a garage the revs go up and down between... -
Windscreen washers 22 Dec 2010 (Ask HJ)
I live in the country and iced-up windscreens and frozen washer jets are a problem most winters, not just this one. Do you have a solution to the problem... -
Is the SEAT Ibiza ST Sport a good replacement for my Altea? 27 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
I am recently retired and now only doing short journeys around town with the occasional long motorway trip. I am following your advice by changing from... -
Should I buy this 2001 Rover 75 with a new engine fitted? 1 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I phoned a guy who is selling a petrol 2001 Rover 75 1.8 Club. He is selling this car for £1300 and says he has put a new clutch and a new engine in it.... -
My car produces clouds of white smoke during DPF regeneration - what's wrong? 15 Mar 2025 (Ask HJ)
I'm really concerned and embarrassed with my 2012 Alfa Romeo Mito 1.3 JTDM producing clouds of white smoke during DPF regen. After removing the DPF and... -
Should I buy a Ford Focus with a history of problems? 23 Aug 2021 (Ask HJ)
I'm interested in a 2012 Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost that's covered 52,000 miles but has had a replacement turbo and dual mass flywheel. Should I be wary? -
Are turbocharged engines problematic? 9 Jun 2017 (Ask HJ)
Are all cars with turbos problematic? I keep reading about turbo failures which puts me off buying a new car with a turbo. Do you have to treat these turbo... -
What problems should I look out for on my 10 year old BMW? 23 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
I own 57 plate BMW 335i M sport Touring with 65k miles on the clock. We are the second owners of the car which we acquired from a main dealer 4 years ago.... -
Warning lights on Renault 19 - what do they mean? 9 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
My Renault 19 diesel is losing coolant every few days. The temperature warning light has also come on, along with the low oil. However, I’ve checked the... -
Skoda Octavia battery problems 31 Mar 2016 (Ask HJ)
We have a 2004 Skoda Octavia that has a developed battery problem. We eventually noticed that the radiator fan was intermittently running and this in turn... -
Problems starting a Mercedes E280? 16 Nov 2015 (Ask HJ)
The engine turns over but won't start and if it does start, then the revs hang up at 500rpm. Using the throttle the engine accelerates to about 1200rpm... -
Volkswagen Golf - why is the emissions light on? 28 Mar 2014 (Ask HJ)
Can you tell me why the emission light keeps switching on my 2004 Volkswagen Golf? -
Who can fix an air conditioning fault on our 2003 Honda Civic? 8 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
The air-conditioning of my wife's 2003 Honda Civic 1.6 VTEC auto packed up recently and I have been quoted a figure of £391 to fix it by our Honda dealer.... -
Renault Espace won't start again after stopping 31 Dec 2011 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2004 Renault Espace petrol. It always starts from cold but sometimes when you stop it wont restart. The engine turns over but won't fire. If you... -
K-Series and gaskets 27 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
I wish to avoid a the common head gasket failure on my MG TF I have approached my local garage who quote £430+vat to replace the cylinder head gasket,...
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