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Do garages try to sell unnecessary extras when you go for a service? 27 Mar 2018 (Ask HJ)
I recently took my 2015 Ford Fiesta auto (12,000 miles) for its three-year service at our local Ford dealer. We had agreed a price for the service and... -
Turblow 24 Jan 2009 (Ask HJ)
My friend took her 02 reg Volvo V50 turbo diesel into a branch of a national chain of repairers for a service. It was booked in over the Internet and included,... -
Are electric cars cheaper to service than petrol and diesels? 21 Feb 2020 (Ask HJ)
It is stated that electric cars will be much cheaper to service than petrol/diesel. Is this actually the case? -
Does my MINI Cooper have a cam belt or chain? 15 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
Do MINI Coopers made in 2001 have a cam belt or a cam chain? I am hearing two different things. I've just bought a 2001 MINI Cooper. I took lots of... -
What should I look for when buying a 2005 Alfa Romeo Spider? 13 Nov 2019 (Ask HJ)
I am looking at a 2005 Alfa Romeo Spider. What should I look out for? Are there any known issues or problems? -
My warranty does not cover my broken 2015 For Focus because the wrong oil was used - what do I do? 6 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
I bought a 2015 Ford Focus ST TDCi and have done 17,402 miles. It has now broken and I've been told by Ford it is not covered by warranty because the wrong... -
Vauxhall Corsa drive judder 4 Aug 2016 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2012 Vauxhall Corsa, it's done around 25,000 miles and recently it has been juddering as I go up the gears. I took it to the garage and they put... -
Buy ex company BMW 320D SE touring, or go for a new company car? 16 Mar 2016 (Ask HJ)
My company car BMW 320D SE touring (2013 Model, with ~ 85,000 miles) is coming up to the end of its lease. I have to choose a new company car, but I... -
Starting a car that has been standing for a long tim 4 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
My relative has an original 1993 mk1 1275cc Mini which has been sat unused for two years or more. What would I need to do before attempting to restart... -
Maintaining a car for the long term 5 Dec 2011 (Ask HJ)
I have owned my four-year-old Berlingo Multispace 1.6hdi (old shape) from new and always had it serviced on time by Citroen. It has covered 50K miles,... -
I'm considering an ex-management car - is a fluid change necessary on a car with only 400 miles on it? 11 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I'm considering buying a delivery mileage (400 miles) car that is now 13 months old. I'm told it's an ex-management car, and so has been parked up. I asked... -
Transmission period 17 Jan 2009 (Ask HJ)
Is there a definitive answer to BMWs auto gearbox 'sealed for life' conundrum? I have trawled the internet, including your hallowed pages, but there still... -
Bonnet release issues 14 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
I cannot get the bonnet on my Ford Mondeo to open past the first turn of the key, when I turn the key to the right there is no change and the bonnet remains... -
Was my six-year Hyundai service carried out correctly? 30 Mar 2023 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2017 Hyundai i10 that was due for its 6 years/ 60,000 miles service. After booking the car in, the dealer has completed an eSentials Full Service.... -
Long term ownership maintenance work - how does this sound? 17 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
Our Vauxhall Corsa D 1.2 petrol breeze is now over 8 years old (bought new in 2008) and has done 51k miles. It’s been an excellent car, and so far nothing... -
Do stop-start systems cause engine wear? 29 Apr 2024 (Ask HJ)
My wife read an article that automatic stop start on a modern engine can damage the engine beause of inadequate engine lubrication. I told her that when... -
Xsara Picasso Turbo charger 8 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
Got a nice 160mile trip back home in a recovery truck after what the guy suggested is a faulty turbo on my Xsara Picasso HDI (110 I think) - loads of blue... -
EGR valve failure seems common on my BMW engine - do BMW offer assistance with this issue? 6 Sep 2017 (Ask HJ)
I bought new a BMW Tourer 520d in July 2016, it now has covered 11,000 miles. However, drivetrain fault indication recently appeared and the car fell into... -
DSG Fault code 16 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
I'd like to check when my DSG oil filter was last changed (if ever), is there a date-code on the filter casing? If so, how do I de-code it, mine shows... -
Should I buy a car that's not been serviced for 3 years? 20 Apr 2014 (Ask HJ)
I'm about to buy a 2011 Volkswagen Passat 1.4 TSI DSG estate with 19,000 miles on the clock. Its just had its first service at a dealer at three years...
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