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• BMW 3-Series E90 (2005 - ) - 08 3.0 325D oil consumption 7 Nov 2010 (Forum)
  I have my first technical issue with the 325D and I'm not really sure how to deal with it in the short term. The car has only covered about 200 miles in its short life since new. Out of idle curiosity I checked the oil level today at the dipstick. It was at the minimum mark. I didn't check it when I took delivery, taking it for granted that BMW and its dealers would know more about putting oil in a car than I would ever find of interest.
• Ford Focus II (2004 - 2007) - 05 1.6 TDCi Diesel blown twice - cause / incompete 21 Aug 2009 (Forum)
  She called our breakdown service, which recovered her to a local garage who diagnosed a blown turbo. 5 days, £1000 and a hire car later, we picked up the car and six miles down the road the turbo went again. According to the garage, the new turbo has also blown, and isn't covered by Garrett's warranty because they didn't do the 5.8 1 hour test that is required???
• Volkswagen Polo III (2000 - 2002) - 01 1.4 Gearbox/Pedal box? 10 Feb 2009 (Forum)
  So I am selling it to a large faceless trader who I shall not name, but needless to say, I don't feel too bad about giving it to them! So - the question is, can there be a quick, cover fix if it is the pedal box that has cracked? If the clutch cable were adjusted, might this fool whoever the large faceless organisation send to check how the car drives? I would appreciate any solutions people could suggest, other than to review my ethical principles!!
• Tuning Diesel Methods (How ?)& Insurance 31 Aug 2006 (Forum)
  Just been looking thru a Diesel Car mag and noticing the Ads for tuning diesel engines. (A) What are insurance co. attitudes to this ? On average what is the approx increase in premium - will all Ins. co's cover a "chipped" diesel - how do they work out the increased premium - from an engineers report on the BHP increase ?
• Pls settle this argument ? blocked drive 27 Jan 2006 (Forum)
  having the car at his disposal?. His take is that the utility should pay a daily rate for the whole time it was blocked, even the 3 days before he formally informed the utility company, ?as they should have known it was blocked?.
• Mondeo corrosion problem 31 Dec 2003 (Forum)
  Now the question is, is this a known problem on Mondeos, certainly there is nothing in the Car-by-Car Breakdown, and have any of you out there experienced the same. Any feedback would be useful as brother is not going to let it lie and I get the feeling he feels a campaign coming on, not for the first time!
• Biodiesel - Longer Term Verdict 8 Sep 2003 (Forum)
  Following my previous posts on this subject I am now in a position to give a longer term view, having covered about 3000 miles on a 100% biodiesel, supplied by ID Oils near York. Car 1999 Mercedes C220 CDI Performance There appeared to be no material difference in performance - if anything the power/acceleration seems to be a little smoother with less evidence of the turbo surge when accelerating.
• Citroen C3 - 4 month warranty.....??! 21 Feb 2003 (Forum)
  They don't want to talk to me, but he explains the problem, and, funny old thing, they authorise the work, even though the car has covered 6600 miles. So, why didn't he ring them in the first place (I think I know the answer to that one already!) and what other parts of my allegedly comprehensive 3 year warranty are specifically excluded?
• Changing CV boots. 26 Jan 2002 (Forum)
  I like the idea of not removing the CV joint but where do I get one of these cones, is this item most car spares places stock. I only ask because I am in a hurry and need to drive the car 300 miles on Sunday! Additionally, does anyone have any advice on changing the tie-rods; one of mine is completely shot.
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  When does a car need an AdBlue top-up? 27 Nov 2024 (Ask HJ)
  I own a 2022 VW Touareg which has covered 16,000 miles. I still haven't put any AdBlue in the tank and haven't had any warnings on the dash either. Is...
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  Just bought a used car, should I get it serviced? 28 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I have bought a six month old Kia Ceed 3 diesel from a well known car retail organisation in Burnley. The car has covered 6000 miles and has been HPI checked....
• Hyundai i30 Diesel - Hyundai incompatible with BioDiesel Changes??? 17 Feb 2014 (Forum)
  The car was serviced in October 2013 by Macklin Motors (whom I purchased the vehicle from). The car showed no issues - although a fuel filter wasn't changed during this time. Further to this the car was MOT in January 2014.
• Mercedes E220 CDI SE Tip - Company Car Allowance - Tax Implications 17 May 2013 (Forum)
  Any thoughts would be appreciated; especially any comments regarding how tax works on a co car allowance from anyone currently taking a car allowance. Thanks in advance Jim
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  I want a diesel car for my driving school without a DPF. What do you recommend? 3 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am considering changing one of my driving school cars. Ideally, I would like to purchase a comfortable, quiet diesel car with a cam chain engine and...
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  Our troublesome new Skoda Fabia has been in the dealer's for seven weeks - can we request a full refund? 21 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
  In November 2010 we bought a new Skoda Fabia Greenline estate. On 10 April this year, the car broke down and we had be towed home by the RAC. The following...
• Volkswagen Passat (1997 - 2000) - 200k mile mark reached 14 Dec 2009 (Forum)
  If you take a step or two back from the car, it's my somewhat biased view that the car stands up well in design & look terms when compared to equivalent age cars. The inside of the car was one of the reasons that I bought the car in the first place.
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  Worrying Ford Focus noises 23 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am new to cars and I am having two noise related issues in my Ford Focus Lx 1.6 (Petrol 2007). I bought it as a used car with warranty in January 2012....
• Hyundai Tucson (old model) - Just Bought a New 19 Mar 2021 (Forum)
    It does mean that I will have a depreciation risk but with the lower price and 5 year warranty it means that I shouldn't have to worry about buying another car for 5 years.  It will probably be my last diesel car.  I'll keep you updated with fuel consumption and running issues / good and bad. 
• Nissan Micra K12 - Strange oil pressure issue 7 Mar 2016 (Forum)
  He also noticed that the sump and timing cover were sealed with gasket goo. I should have spotted this; clearly I'm getting old. The car seems fine in every other way and is perfect when hot.
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  A6 Avant - keep or sell after 3 years? 3 Mar 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I have an Audi A6 Avant, 3.0 SE Quattro 245PS S tronic. It's now 3 years old with 26,000 miles on the clock. I like it very much but now the warranty is...