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Replacing CV boot (VW Golf II) 7 Mar 2006 (Forum)
I have acquired a 3/4" drive bar and 30mm socket for the hub nut. I have balljoint splitters (the clamp sort). Never done this before on any car. The Haynes manual doesn't cover the job exactly, but it seems to suggest I need to remove the 32mm hub nut, unbolt the gearbox side, and remove the driveshaft. I haven't got in there yet to have a look, but do I really need to do this? -
BMW 323i Air con broken down 2000 reg 24 Jun 2004 (Forum)
Having talked to the garage they say that they can't find a leak (they apparently couldn't spot any dye that they claim was put in at the first recharge) and that they will need to change the condenser, some other stuff (they specified it better than that but I'm crap at cars and the note is still at work ;)) and then recharge it again. When buying the vehicle I took out a warranty, but this doesn't cover wear and tear. The indications I've received from the garage and the warranty company is that the problem is likely to be due to just wear and tear. -
Mazda CX-30 - Battery problems 22 May 2023 (Forum)
Anyway, I contacted my dealer to ask if I they could do a battery check and they said they could but it would be £132! I asked if this would be covered under warranty as the car is only two and a half years old and they said they didn't know and it would have to be taken up with the warranty company. Ultimately I an not sure what to do. -
When should I change the cam belt on my Volvo XC60? 28 Sep 2022 (Ask HJ)
My 2017 Volvo D4 XC60 is almost five years old, having done 38,000 miles. My local independent garage say that the schedule for the cam belt change is... -
Oil leaking into turbo on BMW 3 Series - is this a serious problem? 12 Oct 2021 (Ask HJ)
I have a BMW 3 series 1.8 diesel. Having had an oil change about 4000 miles ago, the i-drive flashed with a low oil warning and I put in one litre of oil... -
Should I get a petrol or diesel if I do 10,000 miles per year? 30 Oct 2020 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking at a year old Skoda Superb Estate. I previously would have bought diesel but DPF issues make me nervous about that. I’d buy petrol but the... -
Can you recommend a reasonably priced electric car? 1 Sep 2020 (Ask HJ)
I'm hoping to help my grandson buy a used EV. Most of the journeys are local, with the occasional 200-mile trip. It's easy in my Renault Zoe, but can you... -
With EVs, is age or mileage more important on a used model? 8 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking at a used electric vehicle. I would spend up to £9000, which bring five year old cars into range e.g. Renault Zoe and Nissan Leaf. Can you... -
Do I have to pay for a warranty inspection because the dealership moved the appointment due to coronavirus? 17 Apr 2020 (Ask HJ)
I booked a service, MoT and warranty inspection on a Ford KA on 30 April 2020. The three year warranty is due to expire on 8 May 2020. I have now been... -
I need a hybrid with easy access and removable back seats - what do you suggest? 20 Jun 2019 (Ask HJ)
I have a Ford Tourneo Connect from Motability. I need a similar size (with a back for two pointer size dogs), tall enough for easy access, removable back... -
What's the best grade engine oil to use in my car? 16 Sep 2018 (Ask HJ)
My petrol-engined Toyota Yaris Verso runs happily enough on 5W/30 semi-synthetic oil. It returns about 1600 miles per pint of oil. With 135,000 miles on... -
Why does the turbo of my diesel get so hot? 20 Jul 2018 (Ask HJ)
I own a MINI Coupe 2.0 diesel and now and again I get a smoke smell like burning oil coming from around the turbo. I took it back to the garage and they... -
Debris from a lorry fell off and damaged my car - can I claim off the driver's insurance? 14 Feb 2018 (Ask HJ)
I was travelling down the motorway with a waste carrying lorry in front of me. The top of the container on the lorry was not covered and a piece of rubbish... -
My Mercedes-Benz SLK has had various faults recently - should I extend the warranty? 26 Apr 2017 (Ask HJ)
I have a four year old Mercedes-Benz SLK with 19,700 miles on the clock. I've owned it for a year and it has been covered by a warranty, which has now... -
Should I replace my 2014 diesel Fiat 500 in a couple of years to avoid major expenses? 17 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2014 diesel Fiat 500 1.3 .I purchased it with 35,000 miles on the clock and have now covered 48,000 miles. At what mileage would it be advisable... -
Why does my FIat 500 handle so badly? 7 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
I have recently brought a used (two and a half year old) Fiat 500 with 14,000 miles on the clock from an approved Fiat dealer. The handling on rough roads,... -
BMW 318d N47 engine failure 11 Apr 2016 (Ask HJ)
I have a five year old 318d with a N47 engine that has suffered a cam chain failure resulting in an engine write-off. BMW have offered to cover 50% of... -
New Toyota 1.6 D4D engine - is it reliable? 17 Feb 2016 (Ask HJ)
What is your general opinion of Toyota's 1.6 D4D engine? I hear it is BMW supplied and was wondering does it suffer from any DPF issues? I currently drive... -
New Renault Megane 4 Jun 2015 (Ask HJ)
I'm currently driving a 2011 Hyundai i20 which I have owned for 3 years, I am looking for a change to something a little bigger. There are only two of... -
Skoda Superb - buy now or wait for new model? 5 Jan 2015 (Ask HJ)
I have owned a Skoda Octavia Combi 1.6 Mpi from new in 2006. I have covered 95,000 miles and I have been offered a reasonable trade-in to upgrade to a...
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