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Tecnincal problem with VAG Group 2.0-litre TSI 15 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
We on the SEATCupra.net website are finding a lot of "coil pack failures", but the fault appears secondary to oil leakage into the packs. This is on the... -
Water ingress to boot 17 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
I purchased this vehicle new from a local dealer just over three years ago. Over the last 18 months I have returned it to the service department on... -
Merc ASSYST oil change recommedation 16k miles, should I do interim changes at 5k intervals ot 8k? 17 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
I recently took a chance on a high mileage 07-reg Mercedes-Benz E-Class 280 CDI (103k miles at three years), based on your hypothesis that oil degrades... -
Boot lock - How do I change the solenoid? 29 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
The boot lid will not stay closed and pressing the lock button on the key fob will only lock the main doors. Because of this I suspect the solenoid in... -
Ill disposed 5 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
Of increasing interest to me and especially since the recent MoT failure of my diesel VW Passat with 140k over 11 years is how long to keep it. The car... -
Did my Mercedes-Benz dealer alter my tyre pressures to improve fuel economy? 5 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
I purchased a new Mercedes-Benz E220CDI in December 2009. In January I received a call from the dealership asking me to take the car in for a warranty... -
Breakdown of recently purchased used car 7 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
I purchased a 2003 (03 plate) Ford Fusion semi-auto from a small dealer (working from home) in Oxfordshire last October with just over 31K on the clock.... -
Replacing a well loved RAV-4 22 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
We have owned a 1996 Toyota Rav-4 GX 5 door since 2004. We've had no major problems with it, in fact it is the most reliable car we have ever owned (touchwood) I's... -
Can I appeal against this penalty charge? 28 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
I have been issued penalty charge notice and I want to appeal. I reversed the car partially out of our driveway and discovered that the rear tyre was... -
My Volkswagen Golf broke down because the servicing dealer did not change the DSG fluid - is he responsible for repairing it? 3 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
I have a Volkswagen Golf Hatch 2.0 TDI GT (Automatic). The car does approximately 500 miles a week and has been serviced every 10,000 miles by the supplying... -
Meriva EPS steering fault on older cars 9 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
I understand that Vauxhall are now repairing faulty electric power steering free of charge on cars up to 5 years old, but my partner owns a 53 plate model. Is... -
AA Membership 18 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
Last year I insured my car with the AA. I was talked into their Breakdown cover, the renewal for which is due in May. They say the money will be taken... -
BMW Z4 Roof motor - not recalled by BMW yet a well documented BMW fault 18 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
I have a BMW Z4 on a 54-plate. The automatic roof recently stopped working. I Googled the problem and it appears that the most common fault for the roof... -
Lexus hybrid failure 20 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
I have a RX400h, 2007 with 94,000 miles. Owned the car from new, full dealer history. I had a fault coming up on the dash saying 'hybrid system failure'... -
Rusty chips 26 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
I have a stone chip just above the windscreen, and it has gone down to bare metal and is rusting. Is this common with Suzuki? They have told me that the... -
Thanks to the AA patrolman who rescued my daughter from the roadside. 2 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
My 19-year-old daughter phoned me at 9pm from the side of the A1 where she was broken down on her way to university. Whilst I was talking to her (she did... -
Is it common for the water pumps in the Saab 9-3 1.9TDi to fail? 2 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
My Saab 9-3 1.9TiD was due for a new cam belt at 72,000 so it went to our local garage at 71,000 two weeks ago. Service as well. I duly paid £405 and collected... -
What could have caused both front seatbelts in my 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLK to fray? 2 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
I was surprised last week when my 2006 CLK Mercedes-Benz, with fewer than 15,000 miles, failed its MOT because both of the front seatbelts had some fraying... -
New VW Polo 1.4 reliability 3 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
I'm planning on buying the new VW Polo 1.4 Trendline. For me, reliability is one of the most important factors when coming to choose the right vehicle. Upon... -
Are insurance companies taking advantage of the elderly and increasing their premiums? 21 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
There must be something seriously wrong in the motor insurance business when the following can be allowed to happen. My mother-in-law lives with us and...