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Vauxhall Corsa drive judder 4 Aug 2016 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2012 Vauxhall Corsa, it's done around 25,000 miles and recently it has been juddering as I go up the gears. I took it to the garage and they put... -
Buy ex company BMW 320D SE touring, or go for a new company car? 16 Mar 2016 (Ask HJ)
My company car BMW 320D SE touring (2013 Model, with ~ 85,000 miles) is coming up to the end of its lease. I have to choose a new company car, but I... -
Ford Focus CMax 2006 1999cc petrol - Durashift Auto gearbox 11 Jun 2013 (Forum)
Does the oil in this gearbox need changing ? If so why? and when ? Any info would be appreciated. -
Starting a car that has been standing for a long tim 4 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
My relative has an original 1993 mk1 1275cc Mini which has been sat unused for two years or more. What would I need to do before attempting to restart... -
Snake oil that seems to work! V Power + Nitro 5 May 2017 (Forum)
I've used the odd tank of premium diesel for years but since the VW scandel I've used more of it and for the last few months nothing but V Power+Nitro... -
MERCEDES W211 AUTOMATIC - MERCEDES E320CDI W211 GEARBOX OIL GET DIRTY IN 20K 8 Dec 2011 (Forum)
Hi guys, I've got a 2003 53 reg Mercedes e320cdi auto. it has done 177k with full Mercedes main dealer history. It recently developed a slight judder... -
Maintaining a car for the long term 5 Dec 2011 (Ask HJ)
I have owned my four-year-old Berlingo Multispace 1.6hdi (old shape) from new and always had it serviced on time by Citroen. It has covered 50K miles,... -
I'm considering an ex-management car - is a fluid change necessary on a car with only 400 miles on it? 11 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I'm considering buying a delivery mileage (400 miles) car that is now 13 months old. I'm told it's an ex-management car, and so has been parked up. I asked... -
Transmission period 17 Jan 2009 (Ask HJ)
Is there a definitive answer to BMWs auto gearbox 'sealed for life' conundrum? I have trawled the internet, including your hallowed pages, but there still... -
Toyota Yaris - MOT retest: labour charges for faulty bulbs? 23 May 2015 (Forum)
Yaris 1.0 petrol, 2002 What's your estimate of a fair price for £45 MOT test + oil & filter change + same-day retest due to faulty light bulb on rear plate? The final £140 bill seemed a bit steep. Light bulb costs pennies and takes a minute to change. -
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCI 110 - Focus 1.6 TDCI Fuel Filter Replacement? 15 Jun 2010 (Forum)
I have a 55 reg (mk II) Focus 1.6 TDCI 110. Is it possible/wise to attempt changing the fuel filter at home or is it asking for trouble? I do oil changes myself so am not afraid to get stuck in where possible. -
Service on 95k VW Polo 96 19 Jul 2007 (Forum)
I have no idea when the last service was and the timing belt has no date sticker on. I think I could probably manage to change all the filters, replace sparks and change the oil myself but if the car needs a service anyway, would I be better off leaving it for when it gets serviced? -
FIAT Barchetta (1995 - 2004) - Changing the battery 14 Mar 2006 (Forum)
Hi chaps, quick question. When I put a new battery on the Barchetta tomorrow, do I have to use any kind of oil (for example) on the join between cable... -
1000 mile service 31 Mar 2002 (Forum)
Been looking at my friend's new Rover 45 handbook again, and was amazed to find that there seems to be no 1000 mile free service, nor even a recommendation to change to oil and filter then. Is this usual these days? I said if I were him I'd change it anyway - am I a) dreadfully behind the times or b) abnormally prissy? Any opinions (preferably supporting me!) -
Nissan Navara Aventura X-Back - Head Gasket problem? loses water 7 May 2016 (Forum)
Very distressed as just bought it & just changed the oil. Can anyone help? Thankyou -
Vauxhall corsa C 1.0l - Horrible rattle on startup 30 May 2013 (Forum)
The car is high miliage (nearly 130k) and its the 3 cyl 1.0L engine and it gets very regualr oil changes. No smoke. Does anyone have any experience of this? Could it just be hydraulic tappets running for a second without oil or is it something more serious? -
Bonnet release issues 14 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
I cannot get the bonnet on my Ford Mondeo to open past the first turn of the key, when I turn the key to the right there is no change and the bonnet remains... -
Peugeot 406 2.1td (98) - Aux belt snapped 21 Nov 2010 (Forum)
After changing glow plugs, air, oil, fuel filters and oil the car ran soooo much better. The following day the aux belt came off there was total loss of power. I have replaced the aux belt but I still cannot start the car. -
vw passat - VW PD140 oil pump failures -which affected? 20 Nov 2010 (Forum)
I am thinking of getting a Passat 2.0 140PD on an 05 plate at a good price wtih full VWSH and about 90K miles, but am concerned that the oli pump is a... -
520d SE automatic; 2007 - automatic gearbox service intervals 6 Oct 2010 (Forum)
My car has covered 33K and BMW confirm that the gearbox is sealed for life and that they do not recommend any service to them. To me as an ex engineer this sounds incredible, my investigations reveal that the oil deteriorates with time and/or constant use and that oil and filter on auto boxes should be changed at circa 35K, have BMW found the holy grail or do they just ignore the auto servicing. Any experience out there will help.
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