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Audi A4 S Line Quattro 2005 27 Dec 2010 (Ask HJ)
Can you please tell me what grade of oil is required for the above car? -
Timing chain failure on BMW 120d, is this common? 13 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2007 plate BMW 120d SE, which I bought from a dealership 15 months ago. It has 67,000 on the clock and always been in the dealer network for work... -
Issues with Fiat 500 Diesel 29 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have a Fiat 500 Diesel car, which is currently having white smoke coming from the exhaust. It is also over revving and the DPF warning light has come... -
Skoda Octavia DSG problems 18 Jun 2015 (Ask HJ)
Over the past few months, when starting from cold, my 2012 Skoda Octavia estate DSG diesel struggles to move through the gears. As a result, I end up bunny... -
Is my 2006 Volkswagen Golf GT likely to suffer from bore wear problems? 22 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
I was quite alarmed to read, under "Chain reaction" about what was said about the Volkswagen Golf GT 1.4 TSI 170. I have the very same model, also a 2006.... -
Did the dealer damage my ECU? 10 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
I had my Audi A6 serviced at a main dealership. At the same time they did a gearbox oil change for me. They returned the car to me and said all the work... -
My Golf has 174,000 miles on the clock and is still going strong 14 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
I bought a Volkswagen Golf MKIV GT PDI 130 from my brother-in-law who owned the car for years and bought it with 30k on it. It's now done 174k, mainly... -
Double charged 31 Oct 2009 (Ask HJ)
I have a VW 1.4 Twincharger, 2 years old, which has developed a frequent slight hesitation at about 3,500 rpm when accelerating; this may be as it switches... -
Strainers in the night 6 Jun 2009 (Ask HJ)
I wonder if you can help me? I have an Audi A4 Cab 1.8T, it is three and a half years old, has done 70k miles and has always been serviced and maintained... -
Can you recommend a warranty plan for our 3-year-old Skoda Yeti? 3 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
We bought our Yeti 1.8TSI 4WD new in September 2010 and have been absolutely delighted with it. We bought a Monthly Service Plan at £15.57 per month to... -
Why is my FIAT 500 1.3d making noise and emitting black smoke? 17 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2011 FIAT 500 1.3 MultiJet diesel purchased in March 2016. I've had a problem with sporadic engine noise, vibration and black smoke coming out... -
2006 BMW 320d, 66000 mileage. FSH. Turbo has gone. Is this much too early for it to have gone? 18 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
My turbo has just blown. Mileage is only 66k. Is it very early for the turbo to go? The BMW garage checked the car and said that my oil was gloopy, and... -
What service does my Nissan X-Trail need? 7 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
My father has acquired a 2004 Nissan X-Trail. The service history only shows basic oil/filter changes for the past three years and there is no paperwork... -
Does my Ford Mondeo st220 have a cam belt or chain? 12 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
Does my Ford Mondeo ST220 have a cam belt or chain? If a chain, when does this need to be replaced? It's a 2005 model -
Will a Jeep Wrangler cover 200k miles? 8 Jan 2015 (Ask HJ)
Is it true that a Jeep Wrangler with over 100,000 miles can still run for another 100,000? -
Will a non-BMW service invalidate my warranty? 11 Jun 2014 (Ask HJ)
My BMW X1 is almost a year old, but is not due to have a service until May 2015. If I get my local garage to change oil and filter (BMW parts), will the... -
Why is the gear change in my Citroen Xsara Picasso getting stiffer? 1 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have a Citroen Xsara Picasso 1.6 HDI 54 reg with 10,600 miles. The gearchange is becoming increasingly stiff. There's no crunching or grinding, it just... -
Why is the oil level rising in my Honda Civic diesel? 17 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
My Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC, which I bought last month with 5800 miles on the clock, appears to be making oil. I have done 700 miles and the level has... -
If I don't cover a lot of miles, does my car still need a full service? 26 Oct 2020 (Ask HJ)
I do low mileage. Do I need a full service every year? -
Can I have my Ford Kuga Powershift serviced by an independent garage? 2 Jul 2016 (Ask HJ)
My 2010 Ford Kuga will be coming up for its sixth service this year. At the third service the main dealer replaced the Powershift transmission oil and...