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• Ford Fiesta (Endura-E) - Sudden large valve clearance? 4 Jun 2014 (Forum)
  I've got a P-Reg Ford Fiesta with Endura-E engine.  Just before Christmas, on a run into London, it started running really rough. I was able to drive it home (about 100 mile), but it was sounding pretty rough the whole way. I've just had a look at it to see if I can figure out what's
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  Can I still get parts for a SAAB 9-5? 4 Jun 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I am considering buying a post-2006 SAAB 9-5 Aero. What is your opinion of these cars? Is parts availability likely to still be an issue now that SAAB...
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  Volkswagen Golf takes 15 attempts to start - what's wrong? 4 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I own a 2010 Volkswagen Golf 1.6 Bluemotion. The car turns over and starts, but then only runs for five seconds before stopping. I will then have to turn...
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  Can you recommend an economical used car? 10 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
  looking for an economical (in every way) second hand car for school runs, with a budget of £4000. What would you recommend?
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  Why do French roads have no litter or potholes? 27 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have recently returned from a holiday in Brittany. I drove hundreds of miles on all types of roads and I didn't encounter a single pothole. Also, no...
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  Running a red light resulting in NIP - not my fault? 9 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
  At a rural crossroads with operating traffic lights there are workmen with manual stop/go boards. I have a red light but the workman is holding a green...
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  How can my diesel engine become more resilient to short runs from cold? 24 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Apparently short trips are not good for diesels. At work we use the Platinum Plus additive in our delivery van to make it burn off the soot in the DPF...
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  Please see this website for information about daytime running lights. 11 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Readers interested in the facts about daytime running lights (letter "Glaring Error?") should visit www.lightmare.org
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  Is low mileage better? 22 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I've been given the opportunity to buy an '09 Polo Match owned by a friends mother. She's an older lady so she's only done 3,000 miles in the car from...
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  High performance car, high performance fuel. 9 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am purchasing an Audi S4 2005 model - will the car run on standard unleaded or should/must I use super unleaded or V-Power? If I have an option...
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  New Range Rover running flat 6 Dec 2011 (Ask HJ)
  If I leave the car for approx five days the battery normally is flat and the car will not start. With the current technology and consequent drain on the...
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  Putting wheels and tyres from a Ford KA onto a Ford Street KA 31 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I own a Ford KA running on 165/60/14 wheels and tyres; would the same wheels and tyres be interchangable with a Ford Street KA running on 16 inch wheels...
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  Why won't my Vauxhall Vectra start? 21 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2002 Vauxhall Vectra 2-litre DTI. I cannot start the engine. I tried with jump leads, and failed. Then I towed it with another car, and after...
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  Is the new Toyota Prius affected by crosswinds? 23 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  We currently run a 2007 Prius which has been utterly faultless in 45,000 miles. It is, however, affected by strong crosswinds and as we are considering...
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  Can you recommend an 8-seat vehicle with lots of space and cheap running costs? 20 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have far too many kids and need a reasonably-priced 8-seater with plenty of space, that is reliable and relatively cheap to run. The only things I can...
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  Rider haggard 20 Mar 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Looking for advice please. My 2007 BMW 120d currently runs on 17" wheels with runflat tyres. The ride is ok, but a bit firmer than I like. I can get 16"...
• Renault Scenic (1999 - 2003) - 00 1.9 Cooling system problems, bleeding, heater 17 Jan 2010 (Forum)
  but will then become 'air locked' again. Also the bleed point on the thermostat housing, when opened after the engine has been running releases a fair amount of hot air and steam before water appears. The level in the header tank drops simultaneously as the air is released. I have bled the system numerous times..both
• SEAT Alhambra (1996 - 2009) - 02 1.9 AirCon stops on long runs. 14 Jun 2009 (Forum)
  Hi All, Anyone got any ideas on this? Its on an Alhambra 1.9 TDi (115 bhp) SE with climate control. Few months ago i noticed that although around town the aircon works fine, at some point on a long run (ie 90 miles) it stops working. So as a starting point decided to have the aircon serviced
• Alfa Romeo 166 (1999 - 2005) - TS rough running 15 Aug 2007 (Forum)
  in a previous post I asked about vibration from the clutch, but now that I have had chance to take the newly aquired 166 TS for a long run of 200 miles I have come to the conclusion that what I thought was some low end vibration from the clutch or drive train is in-fact rough running. The exhaust
• Warm start problem - Renault Megane 1.6e 14 Jan 2007 (Forum)
  Renault Megane 1.6e Sport (R reg) The car starts and runs normally until it warms up when the engine cuts out and would not start until it cools down. Clicking sounds can be heard from the fuel pump relay and the injectors. The longer story: Some time ago my sister?s car suddenly started