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ABS diagnostic fault on my Volkswagen Golf GT - what could be causing it? 30 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
My car is a Golf GT Sport TDI and it is three and a half years old. The ABS light came on and I took it to my garage which did the diagnostics tests. £170... -
Ford Focus speedo problem 13 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2000 Ford Focus 1.8. When the engine has warmed up the speedo stops working for 5-20 miles, while the speedo isn't working the odometer and... -
Expensive servicing costs in West London 27 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
I really think its time that BMW took a good look at its West London dealers. A recent quote for an oil service, new front and back brake pads, coolant... -
Does my Honda FR-V really need new discs at just 62,500 miles? 23 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
I took my Honda FR-V diesel in for its 62,500 service and was surprised they told me the rear brake discs need changing. Apparently they're worn out. The... -
Does my 2006 Volkswagen Golf really need new brake discs and pads at 50,000 miles? 6 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have a Volkswagen Golf 1.6 FSI. It is now four years and five months old and has covered 50,000 miles. Volkswagen are telling me that I need new disc... -
Going nowhere 26 Dec 2009 (Ask HJ)
I bought a new BMW 325i Coupe Auto in November 2006. At its first service, in November 2007 - at 2,827 miles - the oil and oil filter were changed. At... -
Taking the disc-kit 14 Feb 2009 (Ask HJ)
I have just had my second year service on my Honda FRV. 2.2iCDTI, mileage 19,000. I was relieved of the sum of £345 and then told that my brake discs were... -
Do I need matching brands of pads and discs when replacing brakes? 1 Sep 2023 (Ask HJ)
My Subaru Outback is in need of a braking overhaul. On their websites I can see pads and discs from Brembo, Pagid, and Delphi, but I can't find a supplier. ... -
Why are EV servicing costs so high? 14 Aug 2023 (Ask HJ)
Just had my 2019 Renault Zoe serviced. Taken aback to be told it needs a routine 12V battery change and brake fluid replacement. Battery is £140 and brake... -
I bought a car 10 months ago that already needs the brake pads changed. Is this level of deterioration to be expected? 10 Jun 2021 (Ask HJ)
I bought the above car from a main dealer on 15 August 2020. They stated that a service and MOT had been done and it was ready to go. The car had 24,994... -
Our car battery went flat because we only do short journeys. Are all cars like this? 11 Feb 2021 (Ask HJ)
Yesterday our Toyota C-HR would not start because the auxiliary battery was completely discharged. The breakdown service started the car and I took it... -
Why can't we comment on reviews? 12 May 2017 (Ask HJ)
Why cant we add comments to reviews? I don't own an Iveco Daily but drive one regularly and they're the opposite of the review, I think people should know... -
Do I need these additives at my Mazda service? 9 Jan 2014 (Ask HJ)
My Mazda3 1.6 diesel is due for its second annual service shortly and has done 7300 miles. The garage says that Mazda recommends a bacterial cleanse... -
Reversal of misfortune 29 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
I was interested to read of a Volkswagen Golf automatic suddenly accelerating. I have an automatic Skoda Octavia and it is virtually impossible to reverse... -
Are pattern parts worth the saving? 21 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
Once my 2007 Mazda 3 was out of warranty I switched my servicing to a local and more convenient lower cost multi-franchise garage. Looking into parts costs... -
Does our 2-year-old Nissan Micra really need new wiper blades, new brake fluid and an air con service? 27 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
My wife purchased a year old Nissan Micra 1.2 Acenta a year ago. It has just been in for service at the selling dealers, the main Nissan agent in this... -
IAM what I am 7 Nov 2009 (Ask HJ)
I have successfully completed the Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) driving course, which, considering that it is almost 40 yrs since I passed my driving... -
Track pray 3 Oct 2009 (Ask HJ)
My girlfriend has generously bought me a full day's driving instruction with a racing driver at Oulton Park in my own car. It's a 2002 B MW M Coupe with... -
ABS light is on my Peugeot 307 7 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
The ABS light on my Peugeot 307 has come on. I can also hear a tinny sound when driving, any idea what’s the fault? -
If automated braking in my car caused an accident, could I hold the manufacturer liable? 15 Apr 2021 (Ask HJ)
What would be the legal situation if automated braking caused an accident? Could the car manufacturer be considered to be a third party in the claim? They...
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