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Cooling issue with Toyota MR2 12 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
I've recently bought a Toyota MR2, but am having problems with air appearing in the coolant. I've changed for new the following: Radiator Major... -
Why is my Nissan Primera automatic only returning 18-20 mpg? 7 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
I bought a 1999 Nissan Primera 2.0i automatic two years ago. It had 9000 genuine miles on the clock. The previous owner had ongoing health issues and the... -
Too much to ask 19 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
Last Thursday I took my 1-year-old Audi A3 (8,200 on the clock) for its first annual service at the Audi dealers where I bought it. On Friday morning... -
Why is my Ford Mondeo TDCI producing blue smoke? 30 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2.0-litre 2002 Ford Mondeo TDCI 130BHP and had a message saying 'P2339 Cylinder #4 above knock threshold' on the ECU diagnostics check. The car... -
Why has the gearbox failed in my 2006 Vauxhall Zafira automatic? 23 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
I bought my 2006 Vauxhall Zafira 2.2-litre automatic one year ago. So far, problems found have been a new timing chain, two fuel pumps, new housing for... -
Disturboed 3 Jan 2009 (Ask HJ)
When I purchased my 54 plate X-Trail 2 years ago I was concerned to read your report regarding turbo failure on the 2.2 DCi engine. Accordingly, when the... -
Is a timing chain better than a cambelt? 19 May 2023 (Ask HJ)
I am thinking about buying a newer car. It has a timing chain which needs no maintenance or replacement apart from regular engine oil changes. Many of... -
Why won't my dealer help with a pre-existing fault on my Ford Focus? 18 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
At the end of March I purchased a 2005 Ford Focus 2.0TDCI with 89,000 miles from a small independent dealer in South Croydon, with a oil change thrown... -
I can't locate the oil filling plug on the automatic gearbox of my classic BMW 523i? 21 Jun 2018 (Ask HJ)
I can't locate the oil filling plug on the automatic gearbox of my BMW 523i E39. It looks different to that shown in the Haynes Manual and Youtube videos.... -
I suggest that people should use dedicated independent specialist garages for repairs and mechanical work. 20 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
JB of Alton, the independent garage owner, is quite wrong in his comments. I can prove my point easily and confirm that what you wrote is right. We have... -
Bought a used car that's faulty - what can I do? 14 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
Last week I bought a 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 for £1799. It was cosmetically very good inside and out and had a full service history. I checked the oil and... -
Store car 5 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
I have recently purchased a 15 year old 1996 P Jaguar XJ Executive from an elderly gent who has decided to hang up his driving gloves. The car has full... -
With the many reports of VWG timing chain failures, should I consider a regular replacement regime for my Volkswagen Golf VII GTI? 6 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
I own a 2013 Volkswagen Golf VII GTI that's covered 23,000 miles. With the ever increasing reports of problems with VWG timing chains, should I consider... -
Why's my Ford Mondeo losing power and smoking? 13 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
My Ford Mondeo is a 2003 TDCi 130bhp Ghia. Since last week, as I apply acceleration to my car gently from 0 up till 85mph, it feels like it is losing power... -
How much should it cost to change the turbo unit in my 2008 Hyundai i30? 21 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
My 2008 Hyundai i30 2.0 has just had its service and MoT at the main dealership (as I always do). During the service the technician noticed one of the... -
Problematic sump nut 23 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
I own a Jag XJ N reg and last year when I collected it from the garage after its service and MOT the garage informed me that they had crossed threaded... -
Could you recommend a petrol car with a large boot to replace our Mazda 6? 28 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
I was extremely concerned to read about the problems with the Mazda 6 Diesel as I have a TS2 Diesel Estate with a 56 plate. I check the oil every fortnight,... -
Audi S8 judder 5 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
I've recently bought a 1997 Audi S8. The car has 109k on it and an excellent service history. In fact, it's never gone more than 6k miles between oil services.... -
When should I change the timing belt / chain in our Ford S-Max? 27 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
We drive a RHD 2009 Ford S-Max that we bought new when we lived in UK. It has now completed 73,500 miles. When should I have the cam belt/chain (not sure... -
Buy a new Jazz now or wait for the new one? 14 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
I bought a 1.4 petrol CVT-7 Jazz in 2006. It has been a great car for my purposes, and apart from brake replacements there have been no problems to date....
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