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• cheap run-around? 10 Feb 2004 (Forum)
  The wifes'MK2 Golf Gti has just about had-it,and we're in the market for a decent cheap run-around,our budget is 1,200-1,500.There seems to be so much rubbish around at this price,has anybody got any views on whats good and whats not?Something Golf sized would be ideal.The golfs at this price seem
• Mondeo runs rough in wet. 10 Jan 2004 (Forum)
  N reg 2 litre petrol is fine when the weather is dry. When it is wet and damp it runs very rough. Plugs/leads and coil have all been changed but no real improvement. Car has done 126K. Has anyone any ideas on what I should check further please?
• Calibra V6 running on 4 cylinder 8 Apr 2003 (Forum)
  My Vauxhall Calibra V6 is only running on 4 cylinder. My local garage advise me to change the Distributor but that did not solve the problem. Also had the Control unit tested and it has no fault. Could this be some kind of wiring or knock sensor fault? Please advise... The leads are ok..
• Running out of diesel 15 Sep 2002 (Forum)
  A question from someone new to diesel..... If a petrol car runs out of fuel I just stick some more in and go. I've heard that a diesel has to be put through a certain procedure; 're-priming' or something like that. Any advice please! I'm thinking of getting an N-reg Mondeo turbo diesel. David
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  Need a 4x4 with low running costs -which? 16 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I have just sold my old Land Cruiser as it was proving too expensive to run. We have three kids and seven dogs and need something that will cope with motorway...
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  Bought an Aston Martin at auction that is not as described 14 Jun 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I recently bought an Aston Martin at auction on an absent bid as I was away. The car was sold to me as a running and driving prototype. I plan to show...
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  Are run flat tyres less robust than ordinary ones? 29 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
  Are run flat tyres less robust than ordinary ones? I currently have a puncture and when I get the Continental tyre replaced tomorrow, it will be the tenth...
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  Are run flat tyres worth the extra money? 26 Jan 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I'm being put off buying a BMW 3 Series because it has run flat tyres. I understand a punctured run flat is only good for 50 miles at 50 mph and can't...
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  Mondeo running on three cylinders 18 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  One cylinder on my 02 Mondeo is not firing. The garage replaced the coil pack, plugs leads, injectors and rail and they've done a compression test. The...
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  Petrol or diesel C-Class? 13 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I do 15,000 miles a year, daily 15 or less round trips, with 70 mile runs about once a fortnight and longer holiday runs. I have run a Mercedes C220 CDI...
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  Peugeot 407 running rough 6 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have had my Peugeot 407 2.0 Diesel for 2 years now, and every 5-600 miles, the engine develops a misfire, as if it is being starved of fuel for a second...
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  Supermarket Diesel? 11 Dec 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My brother has a '10 van that has been running rough, loss of power etc. He returned it to the dealers and they have told him the roughness is due to him...
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  Cattle rid 13 Jun 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I own a Z4, 2 yrs old and only 6,000 miles. It needs a new catalytic converter and luckily the warranty will replace it but I realise that I've probably...
• Engine "Running in" 11 Jul 2004 (Forum)
  Hiya, Are there any limits on what you can do and cannot during an engine replacement. Thanks.
• Ford Galaxy - car stereo won't work with engine running 7 May 2016 (Forum)
  My car radio will not work when the engine is running, however if the key is in the ignition with the engine off, it works fine. I assumed it was the radio unit, so bought another, but it's still the same fault. The wiring seems to be OK, but I must be missing something!
• Ldv convoy Lpg - How much do they cost to run? 24 May 2014 (Forum)
  Hello I have a ford transit but was thinking of doing house clearances/ Removals so need a bigger van , I am thinking of getting an LDV Convoy LPG . Does anyone know about the LPG version reliability cost to run etc?
• JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE SRT 8 - RUN FLAT TYRES 17 Aug 2013 (Forum)
  HAS ANYONE OUT THERE DITCHED THEIR EXTRAORDINARILY EXPENSIVE RUN FLATS ON A JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE SRT 8 (2006) AND REPLACED THEM WITH CONVENTIONAL TYRES AND IF SO WHAT TYRES WERE THEN FITTED AND WERE THERE ANY RIDE OR ROAD HANDLING PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED?? 
• mazda3 - daytime running lightsmazda3 9 Oct 2012 (Forum)
  Hi First time on here,Please can anyone tell me if i need a specific relay/switch to fit my recently bouhgt daytime running lights as they did not come with good instructions, I only have 2 lights with wiring and one of them has in-line fuse Thanx in advance Geo,,
• vw passat 2.0 petrol - running rough 2 Jan 2012 (Forum)
  90000 miles had new coil packs & plugs fitted by garage still not running right they say it is showing a fault code p0420;-catalyst system cylinder bank 1 operation too low.dont want to fit a new cat if not shure of a cure.running rough and using a lot of fuel
• Ford Fiesta (1995 - 1999) - 97 1.4 reset the ECU 14 Feb 2010 (Forum)
  When you have had the battery off for half hour and then run the engine for 20 - 30 mins at idle - Is it important to switch off then take it for a run or can it just be taken for a run after idle without switching off? thanks for any advice