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When do Ford EcoBoost wet belts need replacing? 26 Mar 2025 (Ask HJ)
We have just had our Ford B-MAX - a 2018 car with only 13,500 miles - serviced and the advice is to have the drive belt replaced as although Ford service... -
My car was overfilled with oil during a service and needed repairs - how can I get my money back? 7 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
My car went through a full service at a well known high street garage on 6 April 2010. After this, I noticed the fuel consumption increased significantly... -
When should I service the auto box on my Focus? 14 Dec 2014 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2008 Ford Focus 2.0 petrol auto. I am trying to find out when I should service the auto gearbox. It looks like it has never been done and looking... -
Do I renew the timing chain? 3 Jan 2022 (Ask HJ)
I have a Hyundai ix20 1.6 diesel active which, I believe, has a timing chain as opposed to a belt. I always understood that timing chains were generally... -
What would you recommend doing to keep my diesel Audi A6 Allroad well maintained? 20 Apr 2017 (Ask HJ)
I own a 2011 Audi A6 Allroad 3.0 TDI 240PS 6 speed auto with paddle shifts (98,000 miles). Other than 10,000 mile oil changes, what would you recommend... -
Citroen C4 Picasso - should I service it before selling? 23 Apr 2016 (Ask HJ)
My 2007 Citroen C4 Picasso 2.0 HDI Auto is currently at 95K miles. We haven't had it serviced since 68k miles and are thinking of part exchanging it rather... -
Why is my Fiat Panda losing coolant? 4 May 2015 (Ask HJ)
I noticed around 4 weeks ago that the coolant level on my Fiat Panda was just below minimum when cold. Therefore, I topped up the coolant with water and... -
Volkswagen engine problems 24 Jul 2014 (Ask HJ)
Over the years I have had a couple of Volkswagen twin charger problems. The first was a new Golf 160 TSI DSG. The car’s first 37,000 miles were problem... -
Should the radiator have been changed at the same time as the gearbox on our Vauxhall Vectra? 19 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
My 76-year-old mother drove an 2003 Vauxhall Vectra petrol 2.2 automatic with below average mileage. Eleven months ago a new automatic gearbox was installed... -
What's wrong with the gearbox in my semi-automatic Toyota Yaris? 22 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have a semi-automatic W-reg Toyota Yaris. Last year the hydraulic clutch motor broke. I have had it reconditioned and it's been working like a dream,... -
EGR valve failure on Audi A3 3 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
We had loss of power on our Audi A3 recently. The coil and DPF warning lights came on at the same time. We called the RAC and they reported "Air mass flow... -
Has my Peugeot 308 got a timing chain problem? 23 Dec 2014 (Ask HJ)
A few days ago a message "Depollution system faulty" appeared on the dashboard screen of my Peugeot 308. The "engine block" warning symbol was also on.... -
Black death 19 Dec 2009 (Ask HJ)
Just over a year ago I bought a new (pre-reg) FIAT 500 1.25 diesel (I mean the type of fuel, not the confusingly ‘Diesel’ branded car). I used it as a... -
Is it a risky gamble to buy a 2010 Vauxhall Zafira with no service history? 7 Jun 2017 (Ask HJ)
I have the opportunity to buy a 2010 Vauxhall Zafira, with 77,000 miles on the clock, from a local independent garage. They can't find the service history... -
Timing belt problems 7 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
I may just be unlucky but it seems I am experiencing (by proxy - my son is the driver of these vehicles, but bank of Mum & Dad is involved) two cases of... -
Audi A6 Avant maintenance advice 11 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
I have just placed on order for a new Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI Ultra SE, S-tronic. I chose the SE for the comfort it provides, and the 2.0-litre engine for... -
Should I sell of fix my car? 10 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2002 Volvo V70 T5 Automatic. I bought it in 2005 for over £10,000 with 60,000 miles. It now has done 187,000 miles. Lots of history, but for... -
What medium SUV should we buy? 18 Jun 2024 (Ask HJ)
It's getting towards the time to replace our (very reliable) ageing 60 plate Honda Civic 1.8 automatic. We have a maximum budget of £18,000 and are looking... -
Why are BMW refusing to pay for a service that is covered by my service pack? 9 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
I bought a new BMW M135i in June 2015, along with a service pack. As per your recommendations I had an interim oil service at just over 9000 miles, although... -
Execs and the city 29 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2005/54 Volvo XC90 Executive with 100,000 miles on the clock, having owned if for the past 4 years. We have a family of 5 (+dog) so the space...
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