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  Was there ever a BMW diesel engine fitted in the Ford Mondeo? 8 Apr 2025 (Ask HJ)
  At some point in the past I believe Ford fitted a BMW 6 cylinder diesel engine in some early Mondeo models. Do you know which years/models this covered...
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  What family estate for £10,000 do you suggest? 10 Sep 2024 (Ask HJ)
  Looking for a decent cheap family car. Mostly driven in the city for short journeys and some motorway drives. Looking at a potential hybrid as we live...
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  Our car was hit by a disqualified driver - will their insurance pay out? 24 Mar 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I was hit by another driver who now looks to be a disqualified driver. Should his insurance still cover our damages?
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  When should I get the transmission fluid in my car changed? 17 Feb 2021 (Ask HJ)
  My 2016 BMW 335D automatic has now covered 74,000 miles. Do you think its worth having the transmission fluid changed in its ZF 8-speed gearbox?
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  Should I keep or replace my BMW ActiveHybrid 5? 13 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I'm 67 years of age and my BMW ActiveHybrid 5 is now five years old, having covered only 25,000 miles. It's the best car I've ever owned and has a full...
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  Buying a used BMW - timing belt issues? 13 Dec 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I have seen a BMW 118d 2011, 61 reg, 3200 miles on the clock for £10990. Were these models affected by the timing belt issues on N47 engines. Should I...
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  Towing a large caravan with a Mitsubishi Delica? 6 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I am just about to purchase an Elddis Crusader Superstorm caravan, with a weight of 1610kg and mass weight of 1900kg. I have a Mitsubishi Delica 2.8 td...
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  Ford focus fuel pump failure... at three years 7 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I own a (July) 2009 Ford Focus 1.6-litre petrol, which has covered 30,000 miles. During Christmas, the fuel pump failed and I was left with a bill of £400....
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  Should I sell my Volkswagen with DSG now? 13 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a Golf Match DSG as a retirement car and thought it would be trouble free motoring for next ten years. Really concerned following recent article...
• VW Passat 2.0 TDI - VW Passat Injectors & warranty repairs- who should 23 May 2011 (Forum)
   VW dealer had to break window to gain entry to then do diagnostic - the repair to the locking system was covered by warranty but not the window damage or diagnostic cost, even though fault was covered by warranty. Cost to me £140. I think VW & dealer should offer goodwill on loom cost in light of my experiences, but thus far fallen on deaf ears.
• merc sprinter - my car freind no insurance 24 Feb 2011 (Forum)
  i have traders policy and the sprinter was not yet on mid,my freind moved it off his drive to get his land rover out police swooped on him for no ins...
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  Tax 9 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
  When buying an untaxed car from a dealer what's best thing to do - get dealer to tax it? Assume it's buyer's onus to get it taxed before it leaves forecourt?...
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  Multichronic? 15 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I am considering buying a 2008 Audi A4 2.7 TDI (190 PS) SE with CVT transmission. Does the CVT auto have the same problems as the DSG? Also is the car...
• Focus - Noisy Steering 4 Jul 2007 (Forum)
  I have a 2005 Focus 1.6 petrol LX. It has covered 27000 and shortly after a recent 25000 service, I noticed a grinding noise from the steering when turning at very low speeds such has entering and exiting my drive. My local Ford dealer has inspected the car and informed that the top shock absorber rubber mountings need changing but the track rod ends are OK (I did mentioned the TSB I've read about on this forum regarding these) Apparently the warranty does not cover suspension parts after 1 year but Ford will contribute 70% leaving me with a £66 bill.
• Volvo 850 T5 2 Dec 2005 (Forum)
  Just been offered a 1997 850 T5 estate at a good price, the car has covered just over 100,000 miles with very little history, the car looks clean no major dents, the paint work has faded in places but that should be easy enough to polish out, one problem is the lambda sensor light stays on ive posted this on the technical matters page, the car belongs to a friend who has owned the car for 6mths with no problems.
• Top Gear Magazine - What on Earth 7 Feb 2004 (Forum)
  Cancelled Diesel Car as well recently. Ivor Carroll gone and a load of kids and feminists writing tosh. Definitely a gap in the market for a car magazine that covers Peruda Nippa (?) upto BMW 5 Series and no higher.
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  My American friend got a ticket while driving my car and I'm now being prosecuted. Will I be held responsible? 13 Aug 2019 (Ask HJ)
  My friend was visiting from the US and agreed to do some errands for me driving my car. He said he has 'DOC' coverage, meaning his insurance covers him...
• VW Golf - Golf R Warranty 23 May 2019 (Forum)
  I have been offered named component warranty for £222 (£100 excess) 12 months or all component cover for £277. The car is a 2015 with 34k miles and the DSG 'box. What do you reckon? I don't think the price is bad.
• Peugeot 406 td poor fuel economy 27 Jun 2013 (Forum)
  I have recently purchased a 406 1.9 td, 60,000 miles full history, have just fueled up & the car has covered 336 miles for £40 in diesel (32 mpg) i am informed it should be averaging near 40 mpg? Any advice/help would be greatly appreciated.
• Kia Picanto - window misting 10 Feb 2012 (Forum)
  I have a 2009 Kia Picanto the windows mist up and the car seats and seat belts are covered in mould the dealer chanded the seals in the veh but the misting wont go away I have to put the heater on full blast along with the  air conditioner bufore the windows clear has anyone else had this problem and how can it be fixed.