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BMW Approved Used scheme - has my car been serviced properly? 31 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
I purchased an approved used BMW (2006 330i Touring M Sport) from a BMW dealer in August 2012 which I have two questions about; 1/ It has come to light... -
Should the dealer pick up this bill? 16 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
I purchased a vehicle VAUXHALL VECTRA DESIGN CDTI from Halesowen Motorhouse in the West Midlands on 2/5/2012. I had never purchased from a dealer in the... -
DPF Q&A -- sheds some light 1 Aug 2009 (Forum)
If complete regeneration is not possible within this period, the regeneration will be interrupted. Question: How does regeneration affect the oil life? Answer: On each regeneration or attempted regeneration, a certain diesel fuel amount is injected into the engine oil which reduces the oil life. If the "INSP" light in the instrument cluster comes on, the engine oil is exhausted and must be changed. -
Clutch replacement, should I replace the DMF at the same time? 29 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
I own a 2007 Citroen Xsara Picasso VTX 1.6 HDi and the clutch has started to slip with acceleration, but it's still OK for gentle cruising. I plan to... -
Is it worth replacing the clutch on my 10 year old Jazz? 15 Oct 2025 (Ask HJ)
Is it worth replacing the clutch on my 2015 Honda Jazz 1.4 at 82,000 miles or should I start to look elsewhere for a different car? The price of replacement... -
What Ford EcoBoost engines have wetbelt problems? 8 Aug 2025 (Ask HJ)
I have seen claims on about serious concerns with the Ford Ecoboost engine. The car I am speaking about is a 2017 manual. Is Honest John aware of technical... -
Are the BMW diesel engines in P38 Range Rovers reliable? 16 Nov 2023 (Ask HJ)
With the weather becoming more unpredictable and winter soon upon us I've been looking at a 1999 P38 DT 2.5 DSE with the BMW engine. 1. Are there any... -
Citroen Relay II, 2002-2006 (registered 2007) - Burning smell (clutch?), slow air suspension, etc 4 Sep 2023 (Forum)
Roughly how much would it cost to fix that? When starting from a standstill, especially on a hill, or changing down a gear as the incline increases, there is a smell like burning plastic. The oil is fine, so I assume this is a clutch issue - though the clutch doesn't slip or show other signs of wear. What exactly is the problem, and how can I fix it? -
How do I mothball my Fiat motorhome? 14 Jun 2023 (Ask HJ)
I need to store my motorhome for two years at home under cover. I can move it to stop flats on tyres but am not keen on emptying the radiator as I need... -
Does my Hyundai i40 Tourer have a gearbox problem? 20 Oct 2022 (Ask HJ)
I have recently purchased a 2018 Hyundai i40 Tourer diesel with an automatic gearbox. The car has done 42, 000 miles. On two recent occasions when I get... -
High-mileage Volkswagen California camper vans - should I buy one? 11 Feb 2020 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking for a camper van for exploring and monthly use. I would like to see it go for 5+ years and then maybe sell it. I have encountered a rare dream... -
Why won't the dealer give us details of the service history of a car we bought? 10 Aug 2019 (Ask HJ)
My daughter bought a 2015 Range Rover Sport in March this year with 40K miles from an approved Land Rover dealer. The car broke down on a recent journey... -
I'm storing my classic car for six months, should I leave petrol in the tank? 21 Aug 2018 (Ask HJ)
I will put my classic car into my garage with a fitted cover in October for six months. Would it be best to fill the tank up with petrol to stop the condensation... -
My used car has had faults since I bought it - will my warranty cover them? 25 Sep 2017 (Ask HJ)
I purchased a used Jeep Wrangler from a dealer for £20,000. They told me the car had been serviced by themselves, including all oil changes. Upon driving... -
Has my local Vauxhall dealer damaged my Zafira? 21 Apr 2016 (Ask HJ)
My 2005 Vauxhall Zafira 2.2 diesel has developed a slight loss in power in low rpm after it failed to start one morning. Diagnostic checks showed nothing... -
Legal claim against well-known fault 2 Aug 2015 (Ask HJ)
My BMW 5 Series broke down last and was eventually recovered. I operate as a Private Hire Chauffeur so my vehicle is my livelihood. The problem is a snapped... -
Autoprotect Warranty 15 Jun 2015 (Ask HJ)
I have recently had a problem with the convertible roof of my Alfa Spider which has now been repaired by Mangoletsi Alfa Romeo Dealership in Knutsford... -
Successful rust claim on my Passat 9 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
After reading recent Q&As I contacted my local Volkswagen garage to make a claim for rust bubbling through on both front wing wheel arches. In the HJ advice... -
Problem automatic gearbox in a 2004 Audi A4 5 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have an Audi A4 Avant 2.5 diesel Automatic, registered in 2004. It has done 157k miles. A couple of times over the last month, when I have selected... -
BMW 120d engine failure at 4 years old (Full service history) 18 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have a BMW 120d that has suffered a serious internal mechanical failure, as yet not fully diagnosed. The car is full BMWSH and at 140,000 miles. I bought...
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