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What's causing my 1997 Audi A4 TDI to lose power? 18 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
I bought a 1997 Audi A4 TDI the other month. It was going great until I was going fast one morning, when the car's power just died on me. It now struggles... -
Filter tip - auto transmission advice 14 Mar 2010 (Ask HJ)
For 5 years the local Toyota Main Dealer has serviced my 150,000 mile 2001 Lexus RX300. I took it in with a slipping automatic transmission. He told me... -
Vauxhall Meriva rattling noise from engine 9 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2011 Vauxhall Meriva 1.3 diesel. When driving I get a serious rattling sound from the engine. It is a tinney sound like loose tappets or timing... -
My Audi A1 has a strange engine noise - any ideas? 28 Oct 2015 (Ask HJ)
Would you mind listening to these two clips (if my uploading skills have worked!) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lA7RIcJ9Tp0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rObzl7M_NrM Background:... -
When should I change the timing belt on my 2003 Mazda MX-5? 3 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2003 Mazda MX-5. The timing belt was changed in 2013 and the recommended change is every five years or every 50,000 miles. It has now done 94,000... -
Our 2003 BMW 3 Series is consuming a lot of oil - do you know what's going on? 13 Nov 2018 (Ask HJ)
We purchased (privately) a 2003 BMW 3-Series 1.8-litre petrol automatic in late 2016, with 49,000 recorded miles. It has a stamped BMW Service Record,... -
Evoque engine failure - what are my options? 13 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
I bought new Range Rover Evoque from a dealership two years ago. Last week it unexpectedly broke down. Land Rover towed it to a local garage and said oil... -
Costa blanker 3 Oct 2009 (Ask HJ)
I purchased a 55 plate Seat Altea from CarGiant on 7th of June 2009 with 83,075 miles (verified) on the clock. It seems to have been and still drives as... -
Intermittent engine misfire 3 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
I have an R-plate two-litre petrol Ford Mondeo. For as long as I can remember it has a had a slight hesitancy, which feels like a misfire. It occurs... -
Should I sell my 2006 Honda FR-V? 13 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
I own a 2006 Honda FR-V 2.2 CDTi from new and I've always used Shell fuel. It's had oil changes every 8,000 miles following your advice. Apart from a couple... -
I'd like to buy a new Skoda Octavia, but does the cam belt really need changing every four years? 27 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
The new Octavia is getting acclaim in all the reviews I have seen, but few have tested or commented on the 1.4 TSI 140PS petrol unit which I am thinking... -
Is there anything to look out for on a BMW 123D? 2 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
I may have the opportunity to buy a BMW 123D via someone who has been leasing it for three years - so I 'know where it's been', sort of thing. It's a 2009... -
I need an estate car or tourer - should I pick the Mazda 6 or Citroen C5? 2 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
I am self-employed covering 30,000 miles per year, and need an estate car or tourer. I have had an Audi A4 and MG ZT as my last two cars, and am looking... -
What is a reasonable price for a service plan? 1 Nov 2021 (Ask HJ)
I've recently bought a thee-year-old Mazda CX5 SE-L diesel auto with 18,000 miles on the clock. I do about 8,000 miles annually. My local Mazda garage... -
Seller of a car I'm looking at doesn't have all the service history paperwork. Is this a red flag? 19 May 2020 (Ask HJ)
I am looking to buy a 2010 car just to run around in but the seller can only provide evidence of its last service being 2017. He insistsIs this isn't a... -
Is a diesel van a no go if I only do journeys of 10 miles? 25 Nov 2019 (Ask HJ)
I want to change my Ford Connect for a Transit or Transit Custom. Most of my journeys are less than 10 miles - will I have DPF problems? -
Is £4000 a fair price for a high mileage 2008 Honda Civic? 22 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking at getting a 2008 Honda Civic 1.8 i-VTEC. It's showroom condition; one owner and full service history for £4000. It will come with 6 months... -
Which version of the Audi TT is best? 4 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
I am thinking of buying a new Audi TT coupe and would welcome your advice on the best model to go for. I do about 13,000 miles of mixed driving each year.... -
Should I spend extra for a Mercedes-Benz service plan? 15 Jun 2016 (Ask HJ)
I am buying a brand new Mercedes-Benz E-Class from a main dealership. Would you recommend taking a monthly service plan? -
Ford Fiesta 1.4 TDCI going into limp mode 20 Mar 2016 (Ask HJ)
When I take my 2010 Ford Fiesta 1.4 TDCI onto the motorway it goes into limp mode. I have checked the engine and found a lot of carbon like soot under...
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