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Is the Nissan X-Trail susceptible to timing chain problems? 24 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
The timing chain has broken on my Nissan X-Trail. The fault causes the engine to blow, even though it had only done 95,000 miles. I was under the impression... -
Crankshaft failure on BMW 3 Series - who should pay? 12 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2006 BMW 3 Series with 61,000 miles on the clock and a full service history (not all by BMW). The car has been diagnosed with a snapped crankshaft... -
Mazda Timing Belt Issues 22 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have recently purchased a Mazda 6 2.2 TS2 Diesel. With Full service history. The DPF light has come on at 65,000 - The dealership has adviced this it... -
Should I keep my ageing Primera? 21 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
I own a Nissan Primera, 2004 registration, 2.0 manual petrol hatchback. It has done 140K since I bought it in 2005. So far it is doing fine with a... -
Should I keep my reliable Toyota Yaris? 14 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have owned a 2004 Toyota Yaris T-Spirit D-4D 5-door hatchback with 1.3-litre diesel engine since I bought it new. It's done 77,000 miles and gives about... -
Cam follower/ tappet noise on a SEAT 23 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
The car was an elderly lady's car with 27,000 miles but has a tappet noise, it has had several oil changes and done about 1500 miles since with no reduction... -
Has my Hyundai i20's clutch failed? 15 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
Last night I experienced a very strange breakdown in my Hyundai i20. At first the revs were extremely high, making deafening sound but not much else. Soon... -
MX-5 with a noisy gearbox 25 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
I just purchased an six-speed MX-5 2.0 Sport, it's a 2007 model with 10,400 miles on the clock. I'm conscious of gearbox noise in first, second and... -
Do Honda Jazzes of more than four years old require any special attention during the service? 25 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
As the 73-year-old owner of a 54-plate Honda Jazz automatic which is coming up to its MoT and annual service, is there anything in particular I should... -
Just diesing 5 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
I am thinking of buying a FIAT 500 with the diesel engine. I recall that some time ago you said that there had been problems with the diesel engine but... -
Attend shun 15 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
My Honda Jazz is specified to be serviced every 12,500 miles. After 5 years from new, there is only 13,600 on the clock, and my annual mileage is nowadays... -
Ford Kuga engine replaced under warranty - why am I being charged for the oil and spark plugs? 24 Sep 2021 (Ask HJ)
My 2018 1.5 EcoBoost petrol Ford Kuga has been with the dealer for four weeks waiting for a new engine to be fitted under warranty. I reported it was using... -
Is there a known issue with the Ford servicing schedule of cam belts? 10 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
My 2013 Ford Fiesta 125 Ecoboost has a failed cambelt. Ford recommend changing at 150,000 miles, but mine failed at 108,000 and it has a full service history... -
Buying a Fiat 500 - 1.2 petrol or TwinAir? 12 Jul 2016 (Ask HJ)
I am looking at changing my 2012 Fiat 500C 1.2 petrol as as I have no garage and am concerned about the fabric roof deteriorating. I would like to get... -
Broken piston in Mini R56 - wear and tear or manufacturing fault? 12 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2007 Mini Cooper S which has done around 62,000 miles. Last week, it began running very roughly and was noticeably lacking in power. I took it... -
Why won't my warranty cover an engine seizure caused by an incorrectly-torqued oil sump plug? 20 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
I write to advise extreme caution with regard to the purchase of AA warranties. I am 83 years of age (a retired school teacher) and I have had a number... -
Is there anything specific I need to address at the next service of my Jaguar XJS? 20 May 2019 (Ask HJ)
My 1992 Jaguar XJS 4.0 straight 6 coupe with 101,000 miles is due for a service in a couple of months. In addition to the standard items involved in a... -
What do you think of the Ford S-Max? 23 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
Its time for me to invest. Despite its breakdown in France last year, I'm going to keep my Skoda Superb as the family car and I want to get something similar... -
When should I replace the cam belt on my Volvo V40? 12 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
I own a 1999 Nissan Micra that has done 122,00 miles without any problems. When my husband died this year I inherited his 2000 Volvo V40 diesel that has... -
Should I have an expensive service carried out on my 12-year-old Impreza turbo or sell it? 21 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
I have a Subaru Impreza Turbo 5-door, which will be 12 years old in July and is still in top condition. It has been nothing but fun and 100 per cent reliable,...
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