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• Renault Scenic (2003 - 2009) - 2004 1.9dCi Clutch pedal failure 7 Mar 2009 (Forum)
  starts and runs fine, sounds perfectly healthy, no vibes, and all six gears (and reverse) engage cleanly if you switch the engine off. I had the engine idling when being towed the final 7 miles home in order to have PAS and brake servo working. Labour is hopefully going to be mate rate (to be negotiated
• America Unchained 8 Oct 2008 (Forum)
  on thanksgiving weekend, who came and opened up the garage just to fix the car, with no hint of additional charges for the inconvenience. As this breakdown also meant staying in the town, the motel owner invited them to his family thanksgiving meal. On a later breakdown they were even towed 10 miles
• MG MG ZT (2001 - 2005) - 03 2.0 (135)fuel lift pump 8 Jul 2008 (Forum)
  to the Rover bankruptcy and the huge loss we could ill afford to incur.Since then we have had another loss of power at high speed in the outside lane of the M25, rescued,another episode whilst towing a caravan,middle lane of the M25,each time taken to main dealers in the local area by breakdown company
• Diesel reliability HDI technology 29 Jun 2007 (Forum)
  line cleaner every 3000 miles ,Always allow the engine a slowing down period after a hard run & allow to idle for at least minute before I switch off. I cover huge milage & tow a 1500 kg caravan all over europe for the last 12 years with no problem on reliabilty!. I have however had clients take me
• Kiev car life 18 Apr 2007 (Forum)
  Thought I would finally write something with a 'local flavour' Just enjoying a post lunchtime cigarette, on the office balcony and lo and behold 5 tow away trucks pulled up across the road - ensueing flurry of car owners saw all but one remonstrate succesfully (exchange of folding noticed) and one
• Avensis D-4D Diesel - Opinions/ please ! 9 Sep 2006 (Forum)
  !! At the moment I have an old '94 Corolla 1.6i petrol which is too small, although with its 110Bhp is rather quick....... I need a larger car, probably will be looking at an estate version avensis, and also maybe towing a caravan I am able to borrow at times. Can anyone tell me what the performance
• Rover 416 problems (seazure and clutch) 30 Jul 2004 (Forum)
  it struggles to turn, and when it does turn once it makes the same screeching noise. I don't need this engine, but for the ease of moving it to our new house in a few weeks it would be handy for it to have it's own power even though its being towed there. Whislst on the sunject of the Rover, does anyone else
• Breakdown Mechanic killed my car 21 Jul 2004 (Forum)
  . He made me try the starter a couple more times and all we heard was a whirring / screething sound. In his words, the starter must have been a bit tired and the gears had been stripped, I common ecent. So he towed me home. I\'ve just managed to get the starter off the car.. and my worst fears
• Volvo 240 Pitfalls and Benefits 20 Jun 2004 (Forum)
  I've been informed by my Mum as she was driving round for work about an E reg Volvo 240 estate with an LPG conversion near to her clinic. She said that it says on the advert in the window "100% reliable runner, ideal for towing" as it has I presume the Volvo factory fitted towpack. She said
• Speed Hump Damage - Can you claim? 15 Apr 2002 (Forum)
  she went over the hump. Now she faces a bill for a tow-in and a new sump. Now, given that we have picture evidence of all the damage etc which is the best way to proceed? Should we try ringing the local council as the highway maintainer, put it in the hands of her insurance company, go straight
• Fiat Punto Melted Piston 19 Oct 2001 (Forum)
  over to the hard shoulder and loads of smoke is pouring out of the exhaust. The engine cuts out, the engine is steaming, smoke everywhere. Get it towed to a garage. The guy tells me that the Piston has actually melted, and head is warped and some serious damage has been done and I need a new engine
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  The AA breakdown service 4 Sep 2014 (Ask HJ)
  Is the AA's breakdown service regulated by any organisation?? Their website proudly boasts that they are regulated by the FCA but this does not cover...
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  Should I keep and restore my Land Rover Discovery 2, or swap it for a Discovery 3 or 4? 4 Aug 2023 (Ask HJ)
  Looking for a LR Discovery derivative that will last me next 10 years with little bother, be able to tow caravan and easy to drive - autobox etc. Having...
• Ford Fiesta 1.4L Titanium Automatic 2011 - 2011 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Automatic Undercharging 23 Feb 2021 (Forum)
  was working fine, and the issue must be do to with the computer - and that i should probably take it to Ford who would be able to fix it straight away. I called Ford, explained the issue, booked it in, and arranged to have it towed to them  Ford started by insisting it needed a new battery
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  The cam belt failed on our car. Where do we legally stand with this issue? 3 Nov 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a 2016 DS3 on 3 July from a non-main dealer garage. Two and a half weeks ago (3 months and 2 weeks after buying), I was driving on a dual carriageway,...
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  Should I keep or sell my diesel car? 21 Aug 2020 (Ask HJ)
  What is the position on emissions legislation? It's very confusing. Are some cities imposing/planning to impose local charges or bans? It's putting me...
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  A random car has been parked on my driveway and the owner refuses to move it - can I get it removed? 26 Nov 2018 (Ask HJ)
  A random car has parked on my property and the owner refuses to move it. I don't know if it's roadworthy, but it looks in decent condition. What are my...
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  My daughter's car was stolen without the alarm being set off - how did this happen? 17 Sep 2018 (Ask HJ)
  My daughter's 2013 Ford Kuga was stolen two days ago from outside her bedroom window at night. We're stumped how the thief gained access without setting...
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  What van would be good for every day use before converting into a camper? 16 Jun 2017 (Ask HJ)
  We currently have a 61 plate Renault Trafic SWB 2.0 dCi SL27 115 van which is used for weekly shopping trips as well as filling it with stock and towing...
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  Under what circumstances should I allow my Mondeo's turbocharger to cool as it spools down? 13 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have queries on two issues on which you have advised several times. Firstly you have warned that a turbocharged engine should be left idling before switching...