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  • Kangoo timing belt change 16 Aug 2005 (Forum)
    My Renault Kangoo is coming up for 50k and is just coming out of its 3 year warranty,I was thinking of changing the cambelt at the next service (54k).Do you think this is a bit premature and does anyone have any reports of early cambelt failures.It is a 1.9 diesel with a full service history.
  • bedding in clio brakes 13 Jul 2004 (Forum)
    A couple of weeks ago we had the brake pads and discs changed on a 1996 Renault Clio, my partner has driven it fior the past 2-3 weeks when i got in today and there was a tremendous squeeking every time i put my foot on the brake. It seems as if these have not been bed in, has anyone any tips?
  • VW Passat W8 10 Apr 2003 (Forum)
    is it me or is the VW Passat W8 heading the same way as the Renault Avantime i.e. knacker's yard? I note that in the Telegraph motoring pages a used example was being offered for around £30K; now one VW dealer is offering used low-mileage ones for £21K. Seeme to me that the W8 Passat is not a good seller, and a mistake by VW.
  • What van do you suggest for towing a trailer? 17 Oct 2025 (Ask HJ)
    I am looking for van L2H2 medium wheelbase van up to 6 metres long that's capable of towing a 3500kg trailer. What do you suggest?
  • What is a good small PHEV? 31 Dec 2024 (Ask HJ)
    We currently have a 2016 Mini Clubman and with the back seats down we can easily fit our three large dogs in. We would like to change to a plug in hybrid,...
  • Renault Clio - Techron D Concentrated Diesel Fuel System Cleaner 28 Oct 2024 (Forum)
    Last year i was getting 58mpg on my clio but the MPG dropped massively to 50mpg and even after a minor service in January , The MPG  didn't improve,...
  • Renault Kangoo 1.4 diesel 2012 - Van electrics went off whilst driving, engine was 3 Jan 2024 (Forum)
    Hi hope to get some advice please, my van battery was flat over this winter so I purchased one of those power pack jump starts from amazon. It worked...
  • Is buying a five year old electric car a gamble? 5 Sep 2023 (Ask HJ)
    If I buy a five year old electric car am I taking a huge gamble on whether the battery will last? It would be prohibitively expensive to replace.
  • Renault Clio - Fuel gauge incorrect 28 Aug 2022 (Forum)
    I filled up my diesel car on Thursday and I did keep adding more when it was tripping the stop signal a couple of times. Got in the car and the fuel...
  • Renault Kadjar - Faulty Car 6 Apr 2021 (Forum)
    Hello,    I purchased a brand new car in May 2018. Since purchasing the vehicle it has had an intermittent hesitation when pulling...
  • I am looking for a cheap estate for around £5000 - what would you recommend? 16 May 2019 (Ask HJ)
    I am looking for a cheap estate for around £5000 - what would you recommend? I'm looking at a Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Auris, Peugeot 308 or Renault Megane....
  • We only do 1000 miles a year - what small electric car do you recommend? 8 Feb 2019 (Ask HJ)
    What small electric car do you recommend for me and my wife? We only do 1000 miles per year.
  • Renault Clio II - insurance and tax for selling and buying 12 Dec 2018 (Forum)
    Hi  I am buying a car from my parents who still own the vehicle. I currnetly own a small car that i intend to sell.  My father intends...
  • Which cars have a small turning circle? 22 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
    I would like a small city car with an automatic gearbox and a small turning circle to be able to park in a small, tight corner parking space. I see you...
  • What convertibles can I buy for £1600? 3 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
    I'm 66, retired and disabled but I want a convertible. Please will you recommend one that doesn't have a 1.6 VVTi engine, preferably with a tin roof and...
  • Why do I smell burning when I use my heater? 18 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
    I have started to smell burning when I put the heater on my Renault Grand Scenic 2005. The heater only works on three and four. Do you have any idea of...
  • How can I check the mileage of a used car that I'm buying? 16 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
    I am going to view a 60 reg Renault Grand Scenic tomorrow. The dealer says it only has one service history dated 2012 and the mileage is 36,000 miles....
  • How reliable is the Nissan Qashqai 1.2 DIG? 30 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
    I was thinking of getting a Nissan Qashqai 1.2 DIG to replace my old Mk1 SEAT Leon TDI. I cover 10,000 miles a year; however, the reliability issues of...
  • Buying a Nissan Qashqai - what do I need to know? 28 Jul 2016 (Ask HJ)
    I want to buy a Nissan Qashqai. I am not sure whether to get brand new or used model. Which model is best?
  • What's the best compact SUV? 22 May 2016 (Ask HJ)
    I'm looking to 'downsize' my SUV and quite like the look of the latest BMW X1. However, I have read that it's not the best in its class. Can you help...
 

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