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• Tools for Zafira front brakes 17 Apr 2006 (Forum)
  Hi, I currently own a Vauxhall Zafira 2.0 Ltr DTI, Elegance. Registered 09/2000 and has covered 91,000 miles. Like changing the oil on this car I needed specific tools to undo the sump plug etc (Torx),however, I need to change the front discs and pads on my Zafira. I have a haynes manual to refer too, but can anyone advise on specific tools I may need to buy inorder to remove the brake callipers and pads, I am thinking of sockets etc.
• BMW 3-Series E46 (1998 - 2005) - Loss of power 2 Apr 2006 (Forum)
  Has anyone any ideas of the problem and if so is it a stock fault and do BMW help with costs? The car is four years old an has covered 40K miles as has been regularly serviced. Peter T slt
• Volkswagen Golf III (1992 - 1997) - Droning noise above 30mph 23 Mar 2006 (Forum)
  Morning all, can someone please help confirm my diagnosis of a problem I've got on the old Golf. The car has covered about 120,000miles and recently its started to develope a droning noise over about 30 mph. Its not really loud, just noticibable but definately there. 1. I suspect its NSF wheel bearing - can anyone confirm the likelyhood?
• How can you tell? 21 Feb 2006 (Forum)
  I have been driving a C-max for a few days, I put it on my insurance so gave the ins co the reg and model details - C-Max Zetec 1.6 TDCi 110. When I received the temp cover note it stated C-Max Zetec 1.6 TDCi 90, the Ford dealer insisted it is a 110 and they should know, they ordered it and have it on the Ford system as a 110. However neither party was able to advise as to how one can physically check by looking at, in or under the car so how would a second hand buyer cope?
• Wheres, the oil filter on the 1.4 tdipd 16 Jul 2004 (Forum)
  Lucky me, since i bought my car new two years ago the only reason i have had to go under the bonnet has been to check the oil, water and washer levels.In a years time I shall have to start getting my hands a little more dirty. Can someone tell me where the oil filter is on the VW POLO 1.4TDI PD and how do you take off the cover on top of the engine because i cannot see any fastenings.
• Short-term insurance 14 Mar 2004 (Forum)
  If anyone has any ideas of providers I'd be very grateful. Car is a standard Nissan Micra by the way Thanks in advance Nick
• Replacement bulbs 15 Dec 2003 (Forum)
  Know this subject has been covered recently (though I can't find the thread), however worth highlighting a letter that is printed in this weeks Auto Express. Guy bought replacement Osrams for his Scenic to find out that, to fit them in his car, meant "serious dismantling of the engine bay, something that can only be carried out by the dealer for about £70".
• Another punto head gasket 3 Dec 2003 (Forum)
  There is no white gunk around the oil or coolant caps, but it does get a decent motorway run (150 miles) most weekends. The car is a Y reg Punto MK2 1.2 8v and has covered 24000 miles. ANy help appreciated. Cheers Ross
• Corroded alloys 5 Sep 2003 (Forum)
  The rest of the alloys look in good nick apart from the odd scrape. Is there any way this can be rectified as it spoils the appearance of the car, also the badge that covers the wheel nuts has gone funny too!
• Service Scam? 15 Jul 2003 (Forum)
  I am just about to get my Vauxhall serviced just to maintain the warranty and breakdown cover for the year. I have had an itemised quote for the service and noticed that they wanted to use 9 units of oil at a total cost of £36. It didn't specify the units (litre or half-litre) but the car uses 4.5 litres to fill.
• Mondeo 97R Clutch Change 3 Jun 2003 (Forum)
  Hi guys Looks like I need a new clutch on my Mondeo - its the 1796cc Verona 5 door with aircon. Luckily enough the clutch is covered under the warranty I took out when I got the car so I should be ok as regards costs. (Warranty specifically INCLUDES wear and tear to the entire clutch assembly). Anyway can someone please let me know whats involved?
• Damaged Mondeo door 8 May 2002 (Forum)
  Hi My brothers car withstood what appears to be a sustained attack by some baseball cap wearing scumback, however there is now a louder windnoise at motorway speeds and there are signs that there was an attemp to lever the top of the drivers door.
• What's the best way to treat rusting brake callipe 21 Jul 2001 (Forum)
  A question from me, the owner of a VR6 Highline, bought new in December 1996: I won a battle with the dealer and VW to have the brake callipers painted free of charge when they started rusting within six months of buying the car. They are now deteriorating again. Any advice on how to treat them for a truly durable result? I know it wouldn't/shouldn't matter with normal hub caps covering them, but the very open-style six-spoke alloys expose the callipers in all their gory glory.
• Volkswagen Passat - Consumer Advice Req - 2 Breakdowns in 10 weeks 31 Jan 2011 (Forum)
  The car is very rough when idling, which is what it was doing before the no 2 injector failed. The car was returned to me last Monday, but I had a Ford S-Max on demo last week, so didn't drive my own car for 6 days.
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  When should I change the gearbox oil in my car? 8 Jan 2025 (Ask HJ)
  My Lexus car is due a four year service, my Lexus dealer says the transmission fluid is not changed at all now although my service book system it should...
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  Can I reject a car which smells of cigarettes? 17 Feb 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I have just bought a three year old Audi A1 which is Audi approved. It smelled of cleaning stuff when I drove it away but now, two days later, there is...
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  I'm learning to drive - what do you advise I get for my first car? 2 Jun 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I'm learning to drive and looking at cars. I would prefer a 5 door, but apart from that I don't know much else. I would probably buy a secondhand car....
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  Can you suggest a car with high seating? 25 Apr 2014 (Ask HJ)
  My wife is a youthful pensioner and wants to change to a car with a high seating position like Skoda Yeti, Nissan Qashqaii etc which can be new or nearly...
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  Why are dogs only allowed on cross-channel ferries if they're in vehicles? 19 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
  We recently took a holiday in France with our cocker spaniel. We experienced a problem with the car, which had to be left there for repatriation later,...
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  If I have to make an insurance claim, does the policy continue after the claim is finished? 26 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
  A few weeks ago, I read in your column something that confused, and worried me, as I had just changed my car insurance supplier. I always understood that...