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Can I recommend the Ford dealer Tuxford Road Garage of Notts? 16 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
I would like to recommend a small Ford dealer: Tuxford Road Garage, Boughton, Notts. I recently decide to buy a nearly new Fiesta traced by internet. I... -
Strutting German 17 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
Many thanks for your advice on the quotation I obtained from Mercedes Watford of £ 2,700 odd to replace a pair of front suspension struts and provide a... -
Very pleased with customer service from MSB Skoda, Darlington. 30 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
I purchased an ex-demonstrator 1.6 diesel Octavia from MSB Skoda in Darlington in August 2010. To date I have been very pleased with both the car and the... -
How can I fix my BMW's telematics fault? 1 Apr 2024 (Ask HJ)
Hello, On our 2018 X1, we are getting the SOS System Failure warning. It's well known that this is usually the battery in the system requiring replacement.... -
How can I find the source of water ingress in a Citroen C4 Grand Picasso? 6 Dec 2023 (Ask HJ)
My daughter's Citroen C4 Grand Picasso 2014 has a wet area under the off side rear (3rd row) seat. It is not coming from the underneath of the vehicle... -
Will replacing the battery in my key fob cause problems? 27 Apr 2023 (Ask HJ)
I am confused over replacing a battery in the fob for a Land Rover Defender 08 plate. Some websites say it will need to be re-synced with the vehicle -... -
Long waiting time for a car repair - what can we do? 16 Sep 2021 (Ask HJ)
My friend has a 2017 Suzuki Ignis (owned since new). For the second time, a front coil spring has broken (not the same one), rendering the car undrivable.... -
How much is a classic Fiat 500L worth? 4 Jun 2019 (Ask HJ)
Have found an old 1970s Fiat 500L in the garage of a person I'm executor for. It's been stored for about 15 years after a poor respray and some engine... -
My Transit Custom has DPF issues but the garage can't find a fix, what can I do? 22 Dec 2023 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2016 Transit Custom that is having repeated DPF issues. The garage clean the filter, and reset the code, but within 50 miles the van says the... -
How much is my 1992 Mercedes-Benz 230 CE worth? 11 Nov 2019 (Ask HJ)
I have owned a 1992 Mercedes 230CE for 14 years but advancing age is making a two-door not practical. The car is automatic, 115,000 miles, in silver blue... -
Garage is telling me to look for a secondhand engine or scrap my van - what should I do? 28 Oct 2019 (Ask HJ)
I took my Fiat Doblo (86,000 miles) for a regular service and MoT to my normal garage, who I feel are trustworthy. On that morning, and afterwards at the... -
How do I find a value for my low mileage 1997 Ford Escort? 6 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
My dad has a 1997 4-door Ford Escort Freedom 1.3 with 32,629 miles. It's been garaged for about 5-6 years and was barely used before that. Despite looking,... -
Which engine is fitted to the 2006 Peugeot 206 SW Verve? 6 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
In a local garage I have seen a very nice 2006 Peugeot 206 SW Verve HDi for £5499. It is said to be a 1.6 HDi but this does not seem to be listed in Parker's... -
Is there a database of maintenance costs? 12 Sep 2022 (Ask HJ)
Is there any publication that informs us of the frequency and servicing costs for different makes and models . I ask as l have been quoted £700 for a small... -
The keyless entry on my Toyota RAV4 has stopped working from the driver's side, what could be the issue? 24 Apr 2024 (Ask HJ)
Usually I lock my 2020 RAV4 by touching the top of the door handle with my finger on the two lines. As of yesterday I can no longer lock the door from... -
How long should heated seats last? 28 Nov 2023 (Ask HJ)
The heated drivers seat on my 2017 Volvo V40 stopped working when it was just under 3 years old and it was repaired under warranty by my local Volvo dealer.... -
What could be the cause of my engine's loss of power? 10 Nov 2023 (Ask HJ)
I own a Renault Kadjar Dynamique Nav DCI with a 1461cc engine on a F plate. It is in what I believe is known as Limp Mode. There are 2 warning lights... -
Buying a used MINI Cooper or Cooper S 5 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have around £9000-9500 to spend, as I am upgrading from my current 2004 MINI Cooper. I like the look of the Graphite (or possibly red or laser blue colours),... -
cambelt replacement 3 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
I own a 2004 Ford Transit Connect TDCI with 108,000 miles on the clock. The Ford service guide recommends replacing the cam belt at 150,000 miles, but... -
How can I protect my car from the elements? 12 Sep 2024 (Ask HJ)
I am lucky enough to own a Porsche Cayman S which I normally SORN for approximately 5 months over the winter period. I am about to move & although the...