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• 2008 VW Golf 1.9 tdi with BXE engine - cooling fan runs randomly 16 Feb 2020 (Forum)
  . It will come on from cold and stay on a while. Sometimes I can do a few miles without it coming on at all. But mainly its on. Obviously when the fan is on the revs will tick over above 1000rpm. That's how I know the fan is running and when I switch off the engine it usually runs for a few seconds and sounds
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  Can I replace my DMF with a solid flywheel? 12 Jul 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I've got a 2008 Volkswagen Golf which requires a new clutch and dual mass flywheel. I've been told it's a lot cheaper to replace it with a solid flywheel....
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  Car will not start after running low on fuel 17 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I ran low on fuel recently in my Volkswagen Bora, but now my car won’t start. I called the RAC, who sprayed Easy Start and changed the crank shaft sensor,...
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  Is low mileage good on a used car? 29 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My wife insists on low mileage, but I consider average, say 10 to 12,000 per year, is best. Who's right and why?
• Toyota Avensis 2.2 TD - Avensis Diesel Rough Running Problem 20 Jan 2013 (Forum)
  on manual chokes, leaving the choke pulled out when the engine was hot. The following day it was OK but the symptoms returned on Friday on a longer run. Coincidence
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  Volkswagen Caravelle - defrosting it on cold mornings 6 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  How can I defrost my car windscreen (VW Caravelle) on cold mornings without running the engine for 20 minutes and waking the family? Or how do I stop...
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  Hybrid cars and air-con 26 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am considering the purchase of a small hybrid car. Under electric motor only driving conditions, if I select the heater or air conditioning on, am I...
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  TYRE OPTIONS 16 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My wife has a new Mini Cooper SD Auto on the 17" Split Rims, 205/45/17, non run flat tyres and the ride is harsh and choppy. If I change to 205/55/16 tyres...
• vx corsa 2005 1.2SXI twinport - none start also no lights 5 May 2012 (Forum)
  help ive run out of ideas i have a 2005 corsa 1.2 SXI twinport with 51k. it wont start , no oil pressure warning light also no side lights front or rear nor headlights, dip or mainbeam. i have checked all fuses. i have also replaced
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  Why do Range Rover batteries run flat so often? 12 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
  The AA and other forms of assistance are kept extraordinarily busy at Royal Ascot re-charging the flat batteries of innumerable Range Rovers: this is an...
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  Freezing conditions 22 Dec 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Is it better to leave a 10 year old Skoda frozen, as it has been for 4 days so far, or to start it and let it run for 30 minutes or so? If so, how frequently?...
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  How do all-season tyres perform on motorways? 31 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I drive approximately 12,000 miles per year in a 2004 diesel Astra, 30 per cent motorway miles and the rest on country roads and lanes. The tyres are due...
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  Why does my Peugeot 406 lose power occasionally? 17 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a V-reg Peugeot 406 HDI 110bhp with 176,000 on the clock which is well maintained. At random times it loses engine power when running and the speedo...
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  Will a 1997 SEAT Alhambra be more economical than our R-reg Ford Galaxy? 10 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I own an R-reg Ford Galaxy GLX, 2-litre. I want something a little cheaper to run, as I do two one-and-a-half-hour school runs a day through town. Will...
• Volkswagen Polo III (1994 - 1999) - 98 1.6 Lumpy acceleration when cold and jerky over 17 Feb 2010 (Forum)
  This Polo is in immaculate condition, has a very low mileage and is regularly serviced by a VW dealership. It is mainly used for long runs rather than local trips. Problem is that when cold it has recently developed a persistent tendency to flat spot when accelerating at low to medium throttle
• Vauxhall Astra G Petrol (1998 - 2004) - 00 1.6 Cool Engine rough running high fuel consump 2 Feb 2010 (Forum)
  Hi, I know very little about cars. I bought this Vauxhall Astra 1.6 8V LS recently and discovered that it is running very roung and the temperature guage normally stays below the starting marks and only goes up when stuck in traffic but comes back as soon as it is out of the traffic. In addition
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  Let this be a warming 28 Feb 2009 (Ask HJ)
  My BMW 3-Series is not heating up. Would you have any idea what the problem is?
• Ford Mondeo III (2000 - 2007) - 05 2.0tdci starting - struggle to tickover 1 Feb 2009 (Forum)
  2005 2.0(130)tdci Please help, I have a problem with the engine struggling to tickover on some starts, especially when cold but sometimes when warm. The engine starts on the key then runs rough until its revved up, after this it runs not bad. Sometimes it starts ok and runs ok. Driving the car
• range rover lack of popwer 30 Jul 2001 (Forum)
  Range rover 1988 se vogue automatic 112000miles . lpg conversion 1999 @ 95000. Decoke 93000 I recently purchased car It runs very smoothly always starts first time but lacks acceleration and pulling power Took car to range rover specialist who did compression test which he said showed all
• ford focus 1.6 tdci - air flo meter 1 Jul 2012 (Forum)
  can i drive my car with the air flo meter disconected till i get a replacement, it runs ok without it but wont run with it. wayne