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  • Should I pre-empt my BMW 320d's turbo failure and replace the unit now? 14 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
    My 2002 E46 BMW 320d Sport which I have owned since new has now done 168,000 miles. It is always serviced at the correct intervals. The car is still on...
  • How can I stop my Toyota Prius discharging its battery when not used for a few weeks? 1 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I have a three-year old Prius and, on several occasions, the small auxiliary battery has gone flat when the car has been left unattended for two to three...
  • Which luxury sedan should I pick? 2 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I am planning to buy my sixth car, which must be a premium sedan. I have shortlisted the F10 BMW 530d, W212 Mercedes-Benz E350CDI, new Jaguar XF diesel...
  • Are speed bumps causing premature wheel bearing failure on my Hyundai i30? 11 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
    At three years old and with 30,000 miles on the clock, I had the front nearside wheel bearing replaced under warranty on my Hyundai i30. During the last...
  • Second clutch replacement 10k after the first? 8 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
    We have a 2009 Peugeot 207 1.4hdi (no DMF or DPF system on this one, thankfully!). Bought it at a year old with two year manufacturer warranty remaining....
  • Vauxhal Vectra B - X18XE Missfire (no EML) 7 Sep 2011 (Forum)
    was it was VERY hot, i don't mean water temp or oil that seemed fine but the Cat was glowing for 5 mins after it stopped and if you looked into the end of the exhaust you could see the Baffles glowing, Anyway this was fixed with new Plugs,Leads, Coil pack and Cam gasket and it ran fine for just over two weeks
  • Honda Accord 2.0i SE VTec (auto) 1999 - What's fair - after purchase query, used car 29 Jun 2011 (Forum)
    on again... typical! Diagnostics showed misfire on no. 3 cylinder, checked the plugs and leads for all cylinders (no problems, and they are all quite obviously new - done in Feb at last service). He reckoned that it is probably because it has been sat for a couple of months during very wet
  • Is it true that an electronic upgrade to my 2010 Audi A6 could increase the power to over 200hp? 2 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
    There are a number of what look like reputable companies advertising simple-to-install electronic upgrades that are claimed to increase the power output...
  • Why won't my Volvo V40 start? 23 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I have recently bought a Volvo V40 on a 52 plate. It's a 1.9d, an excellent car and I am very happy. However earlier today I was sat at some lights. When...
  • Why is my 2006 Ford Focus hunting and cutting out? 30 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
    My Ford Focus 2006 1.6 Zetec 115ps has an intermittent hunting/cutting out problem. It is worse when the engine is warm, especially after a a warm start....
  • Speed Awareness Curse 23 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I don't want to worry you, but, a friend has just told me that she recently went on a Speed Awareness Course in Flint, North Wales for speeding and she...
  • Party’s over 28 Nov 2009 (Ask HJ)
    My mother's 1996N Fiesta has after lots of work passed MOT but there is much rust underneath and she has been told it won't be economical to get through...
  • Shifting circumstance 8 Aug 2009 (Ask HJ)
    I have a Freelander TD4 HSE on a 55 registration and have been very pleased with it. Months ago I had an accident indoors, and as a result of this had...
  • Old for new 25 Jul 2009 (Ask HJ)
    I have an 07-registered Mitsubishi Colt CZ1 (3dr, Black, Air Con, 18,000 miles, petrol, manual). I want to downgrade to something a little older say 2004/2003...
  • Tyre consequences 27 Jun 2009 (Ask HJ)
    I purchased a Ford Mondeo Titanium X TDCI 140 5 door hatchback on May 02 2008 and to date am very pleased with it. I took it into my local Ford main agent...
  • Spin cycle 25 Apr 2009 (Ask HJ)
    I had a motoring accident on 31st. January. I have now been told by the police that I am going to be prosecuted for driving without due care and attention....
  • Acceptable Forum Behaviour 6 Nov 2006 (Forum)
    effects on regular members. For starters it can lead to unpleasantness, misunderstandings and name calling just because of a few misplaced words. It can also lead other members to think a certain way of behaving is acceptable, and where they see one person doing it, so like sheep they follow suit. I am
  • VW T-Roc - VAG 7 speed dry clutch DSG box....we have one! 30 Dec 2022 (Forum)
    ? Or to put it another way is there any particular driving style which is more likely to lead to issues? Thanks in advance
  • Best Car Someone With Mobility Issues 1 Nov 2022 (Forum)
    , he's 6ft plus and finds getting into the Civic an absolute nightmare as the car is low and he keeps hitting his head trying to get in and he has terrible trouble with his legs/muscles. I've been looking online and it's leading me to believe that I may have to look into getting a small SUV
  • Highway code changes - straight ahead priority 1 Sep 2021 (Forum)
    a motorcyclist would be expected to overtake a car when it's waiting to turn right? Surely this can't be right? I can see these changes leading to a lot of collisions, but maybe I've misunderstood it (but that would mean it's not as 'simple' as they say). Does anybody think it's a good idea?
 

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