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  • Is the Ford Grand C-Max Powershift transmission better than Peugeot's EGC? 16 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
    Is the Ford Grand C-Max dual clutch Powershift transmission better than the Peugeot EGC transmission? And is the Ford fitted with a dual mass flywheel?
  • Which Motability car to replace my Nissan Note? 26 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
    In 2009 you recommended a Nissan Note auto on Motability for easy access and higher seating. Your advice was spot-on, thank you. Now I am looking to replace...
  • Shrinking with age 9 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I am enquiring on behalf of my elderly parents (aged 87 and 79) who currently run a 1 owner pristine BMW 320 SE (petrol) with leather, metallic paint and...
  • Potential seven seater 12 Jun 2015 (Ask HJ)
    I'm looking for a larger car, potential a seven seater as I need to get three child seats in the back. 2 year old + twins. Are there any estate cars that...
  • What could be causing our MINI Cooper S to lose power? 24 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I bought a used 2005 MINI Cooper S from a German dealer a few years ago. The car had only 5000km, now it has 40,000km. The car has been running great and...
  • 2019 Suzuki S-Cross - Rear Window Shattering for No Apparent Reason 21 Aug 2020 (Forum)
    The rear window on my S-Cross shattered after parking the car and I cannot fathom the reason for it to fail. The boot door was shut and with a loud bang the window collapsed in at either end where the glass curves over the door, and then most of the rest of the window fell in. The bang was so
  • Ford S Max - Finance or not 20 Jul 2020 (Forum)
    Hey hoping someone can advise. I’m looking to get an S Max (I’m becoming a childminder and it ticks all the boxes). The choice is to go to an independent dealer and part ex my current car and use a no interest credit card to purchase an older model (2010 being max age) with reasonably high mileage
  • Ford fiesta zetec s 58 plate - Advice on either maintaining my car or get new car 17 Jan 2018 (Forum)
    I have recently got myself a ford fiesta zetec s 58 plate and have been driving it for 3 months or so and due to miles i travel for work i was wondering on how long my car will last as it has recently hit 100,000 miles. What sort of stuff will need changing/repairing (common faults) and how mch
  • Mini Cooper S JCW kit,2007,Turbo charge,6 speed,As - valuation 10 May 2016 (Forum)
    Reluntantly I must part with my Mini Cooper S, JCW kit, 2007, Chilli pack, Astro Black,6 speed, Turbo charge, 22000 genuine miles. Off road SORN, in storage for 2 years, wrapped in blankets,battery disconnected. Unable to ship to my new location.  Last time checked only needed
  • Still looking for a new car! 6 Jan 2013 (Forum)
    Going car shopping in the morning. Here's the short list, whats peoples thoughts? 2009/59 Passat 1.4 TSI S with 10000 miles £6995 2010/59 Altea 1.9TDI 105 S with 19000 miles £6795 2008/58 Octavia 1.8 TSI Elegance Estate 20000 miles £6995 2009/59
  • Ford S-MAX - Replacing Sealant from tyre inflation kit 10 Sep 2011 (Forum)
    Hi, I have a ford S-Max that doesn't come with a spare tyre, just a Continental ContiMobility Kit - a compressor & bottle of sealant.  I had a puncture & the kit worked fine to get me going again.  However what bits do I need to replace?  Obviously I'd need to buy more
  • vectra cdti 150, 54 plate - vectra cdti, wheel bearing prob and brake sensor? 13 Sep 2010 (Forum)
    hi all, i seem to have a humming noise at 40mph plus, i have spun and shook all the wheels and there seems to be a few mm of play on the n/s/f. Should i assume there is a problem with the bearing on this wheel? all spin quietly, but theres very slight play on the o/s/f and even more on the n/s/f
  • Any ideas why my Peugeot 306's door won't lock? 12 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I can't lock my Peugeot 306's driver's door, so I have to do it through the passenger door. Any help please?
  • Do I need to have my Audi A3's pump module recoded after replacement? 10 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
    My Audi A3's ABS pump module has packed in. I got a used pump and module with the same numbers on as mine, but was wondering whether, if the part numbers...
  • Nissan Micra S 1.0 2000 - Warning Indicator Light 7 Jun 2010 (Forum)
    Hi, I own a Nissan Micra S 1.0, X Reg, and I currently have a warning indicator on the dashboard whilst driving , but I have no idea what it indicates as I didn't get an owner's manual when I bought the car second hand. I wonder if these warning symbols are standardised for most car
  • Mazda5 or Ford S-Max 6 Jun 2010 (Forum)
    Hi All Our family is expanding and we are looking for a larger car.  I've always had a penchant for Japanese cars,especially Mazda and am considering the 5.  I also like the look of the S-Max. We don't need 7 seats on a day to day basis, but the extra space would be very useful
  • A Yorkshire Easter 30 Mar 2010 (Forum)
    Time`s effect on memory has distorted the sequencing - but there were curlews in great flocks, passing over with that familier call. Familiar in memory that is, because that seems only where they reside around here. Rememder sky larks? That sounds like larking about in a airliner perhaps
  • Jaguar S-Type 2006 - Heating full on and very hot 25 Mar 2010 (Forum)
    I have an S-Type and the heating was coming through very hot inside the car despite using the controls to turn the temp down. I have dual zone controls if that helps. My local independent changed the heating valve unit and this worked for a week. Now the heat is again coming through full
  • There are three wheelers and three wheelers... 25 Sep 2009 (Forum)
    wheelbase as wide as a bathtub. With a high centre of gravity.. Heading between the Hotel and a bakeshop in the Far East, I spotted this.. It`s tall, looks old and somehow gets around without doing barrel rolls. Perhaps it`s driver should be recruited as a Formula 1 driver? given the wide wheelbase 4x4`s
  • Physiological degeneration and the oil filter 19 Jun 2009 (Forum)
    You can `tell` there`s sufficient torque on it can`t you ( the increasingly feeble forearm) - even if you can get only one hand onto it like me. Perhaps similar in some ways, to auto kinetic feedback in vision... Only now sometimes it feels like the head bone is connected directly to the leg
 

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