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  • Ford Mondeo Zetec Mark 3 - Manufactured Dec 2006 - Car Interior Motor Running Sound 10 May 2013 (Forum)
    I have recently purchased this vehicle. I have noticed that when I turn on the ignition but don't start the car I can hear something like a small motor running.  This sound is very quiet and is coming from somewhere behind the dashboard, but it is definitely there. This may
  • Keeping an Ecoboost turbo healthy? 9 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
    We are thinking of buying a car with a Ford Ecoboost engine. This, I understand, is a petrol engine with a Turbo. In the past you have recommended that...
  • My Clio turns its lights on when parked? 22 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
    Renault clio dynamique 2006 - when parked up with engine off, doors locked, lights firmly off ect, will sometimes turn on the front side lights automatically...
  • Why won't Kwik Fit repair runflat tyres? 23 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
    I'm sure you are already aware of this situation but just in case you haven't seen it in writing, Kwik-Fit has written to me to state: “Kwik-Fit is unable...
  • X Type 2.0d 2005 - Help 16 Feb 2013 (Forum)
    Owned since new - 120000miles. I didn't use it for a few days over Xmas. Tried to start it. It wouldn't. Dashboard lights bright - but absolutely dead as if there were no battery. Called recovery out. Mean while had tried agin a bit later. Car started but wouldn't run properly. Battery
  • Bio-diesel causing breakdowns? 16 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
    My husband and I are trying to decide whether to buy diesel or petrol for our new car and will probably be purchasing an ix35. My parents also run a new...
  • 2003 Nissan X-Trail starting problem 14 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
    When starting my Nissan X-Trail for the first time in the morning it starts first time, but without touching the throttle it starts to rev to 1500-2500....
  • New Ford Galaxy: serviced at 15k runs out of oil at 25k 14 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I had my car serviced at 15,000 miles back in July. The engine started knocking on Monday. I turned it off and rang RAC; they said it had no oil in the...
  • Shall I buy a Dacia Duster petrol or diesel 21 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
    Intending to buy a Dacia Duster. We have a long unmade drive and often feel the effects of winter. Currently run a diesel Multipla for a family of five...
  • New car has no day time running lights 25 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I am very confused regarding the EU directive on DRL. My daughter has just taken delivery of a new (62) vehicle in standard trim with Halogen headlights....
  • Day time running lights - are they mandatory? 10 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I am contemplating the purchase of a new car in the UK and understood that EU Directive 2008/89/EC made dedicated daytime running lights mandatory for...
  • Is the Duster going to suffer DPF issues? 21 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
    Would you foresee any likely problems with the Dacia Duster dCi 110 4x2 diesel engine, e.g. Particulate filter, DMF and exhaust gas recirculation valves?...
  • A large 4x4 15 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I am looking to buy a larger 4X4 so that I can tow two horses and also use the car as a family run around. We currently have a Grand Vitara and V70...
  • Buying a new small car 23 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I have £12000 to spend on a car (either new or "recently new"). My main requirements are the school run and going to the shops each about 12 miles from...
  • Diesel engine fuel flush - was it necessary? 14 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
    My wife's Clio Extreme dCi 86 had its first MOT today, and the garage, without our authority, carried out a fuel flush on it, charging us £20. This they...
  • Re-tyred 26 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
    At the age of 77 I have been offered the chance to run a 'company car' with advice to get one with a low emission rate to avoid as much tax as possible. Over...
  • Rover 420GSi - Rover 420 - 'rough' running 15 May 2011 (Forum)
    .   Suddenly the engine has started running 'rough' intermittently when accelerating. Get the car out, set off thru' town, every time I accelerate it 'hiccups', shudders, jerks (sometimes with knocks/rattles) then goes OK. Out on the open road going above 30mph then usually OK - slow down/speed up no problem
  • Fault codes, Peugeot 307 26 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
    I have a 307SW 1.6 HDi and the anti pollution fault light is coming on whenever I start the car up. There seems to be nothing wrong with the car, though....
  • Which tyres could I fit to my 2009 Peugeot 308 which offer quieter running than the Continentals it currently has? 13 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I recently purchased a 2009 Peugeot 308 Verve 1.4 fitted with Continental tyres. Could you please tell me if anybody as done any research that would indicate...
  • Advice on a cheap to run commute car 31 Aug 2010 (Forum)
    Hello This is my first post on the forum and I was wondering if there was any consensus as to a  cheap to run, comfortable commute car that would be happy with 70 miles per day. Now I've had a look through the FAQ, ran a search on similar posts and not actually come up with anything
 

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