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• Opal Corsa B Sport 1995 - C14SE 1995 emissions 26 Mar 2014 (Forum)
  ; Ignition module Plugs Leads Crank sensor idle control valve Throttle position sensor and removed the three way connector as per GM recommendation Air flow sensor Air filter Lambda sensor Skimmed the head and new gaskets, bolts and seals following a gasket blowout between #3&4. Filter is clean. recent oil and filter change. Coolant consumption minimal, oil consumption 1L per 6,000Km Failed test on High emissions; CO 7.82% Idle CO 12.15% Idle accelerated Lambda 0.685 opacity?
• Audi A4 (1995 - 2000) - Possible purchase. What do you all think? 15 Dec 2007 (Forum)
  Good bits: No evidence of oil leaks on the bombsite gravel, or of accident damage. Engine bay and oil both clean. Paintwork is OK. It passed an MoT in June 2007, I got the previous owner´s name off the V5 and contacted him - he said the car had been perfectly reliable in the year he´d had it.
• VW Inspection service lunacy 27 Jun 2003 (Forum)
  I went to my local dealer in London (SW11) yesterday to price a basic first inspection service on a 2003 petrol Passat. Quoted a hilarious GBP183 for what is essentially an oil change and check of the brakes. My dealer local to my parents (Bolton) wants GBP66 for the same service. Assuming that it takes no more than 90 minutes and GBP25 (although as we all know its a lot less by the barrel anyway) for the oil, that is a fantastic GBP105 per hour for the privilege of visiting a dealer that won't pick the car up, has a much scruffier showroom and appeared to have no secure facilities to store my car for the day whilst I was at work and they were playing Midas with their black gold.
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  Why doesn't the Citroen service agreement include three services? 5 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Nearly three years ago I bought a new Citroen C4 Grand Picasso 1.6HDI, plus the Citroen 3-year service agreement from a Citroen UK Main dealer in Coventry....
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  Should I sell my Volkswagen Passat while used car prices are still high? 3 Apr 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I own a 2018 Volkswagen Passat GT 1.5 TSI Petrol DSG, with a panoramic roof, with 24,000 miles on the clock. It is in very good condition with a full VW...
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  Why do some motoring journalists continue to describe cars as unreliable when more recent models have improved? 13 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I wonder about the way in which motoring correspondents talk about the reliability of one make of car or another. I imagine there are statistics with a...
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  What could be the cause of my engine's loss of power? 10 Nov 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I own a Renault Kadjar Dynamique Nav DCI with a 1461cc engine on a F plate. It is in what I believe is known as Limp Mode. There are 2 warning lights...
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  How do I carry out a DPF regeneration on an automatic? 4 Oct 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I have an 8-speed automatic Ford Transit Connect. A NOX sensor recently failed and resulted in diesel finding its way into the oil because a regeneration...
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  How to choose a good used camper van? 28 Oct 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I am selling my house and thinking of buying a larger camper van to live in while looking for a new place as my current camper is too tiny to do this....
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  Are used motorhomes with low mileages going to cost a lot in future bills? 17 Jul 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I have seen a very nice 2011 Peugeot Boxer diesel motorhome for sale with very few miles on the clock. It appears to be immaculate but I wonder if the...
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  My Ford Kuga broke down at 65,000 miles - is the dealer responsible to fix it? 11 May 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi automatic two years ago, with approximately 50,000 miles on the clock. It started juddering and displayed a transmission...
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  Would a high mileage van be reliable? 8 Jan 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I want to buy a secondhand 1.6-litre 2014 Citroen Berlingo or Peugeot Partner for my dog care business. The guy in the garage advised that a 60,000 mile...
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  I tried to safely assist my Ford Galaxy's passive DPF regeneration - is my engine okay? 22 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I've recently purchased a 2011 Ford Galaxy 2.0 TDCi. After the local Ford dealer changed oil and all filters they advised me to (as the car was immobile...
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  Should I get a diesel Volkswagen Golf VII? 31 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I want to buy a three/four year old Volkswagen Golf VII for around £10,000-13,000, which has covered about 30,000 miles. Which engine and fuel type do...
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  Which SUV is best for family life? 7 Apr 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to replace our 2006 Saab 93 estate, your advice on an SUV style vehicle as a replacement would be appreciated? Our budget is up to £14,000...
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  I want to buy a 7-seater MPV - do you recommend the Citroen C4 Grand Picasso? 9 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Please could you help me? I am looking for a used 7-seater MPV for around £6000 - £7000. I will be trading in my 2007 Golf and would like to know if it's...
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  Gearly departed 23 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Our 2004 Ford C-Max 1.6TDCI CVT had completed 74,000 miles when the gearbox failed whilst on the second day of a holiday in Wales. The RAC was called out...
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  Bore and stroke 27 Mar 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Please can you give us any advice regarding a problem with the Toyota Avensis? Earlier this year we noticed our car was using a lot of oil and our son...
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  How often should a Fiat 500 be serviced? 20 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I'm thinking of buying a used (three or four years old) Fiat 500 with a petrol engine. However, each one I have enquired about appears to have been serviced...
• Repair receipts 29 Mar 2021 (Forum)
  I asked for an itemised bill and received a receipt stating; Replace complete cam belt kit + water pump Oil + filter change Repair inlet manifold  And a price. No breakdown, parts cost, VAT, brand of kit. I am not in to cars all that much but I trust that some people are however if I found that receipt as a person buying the car in the future I would be skeptical.