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Speed Bumps from The Times 24 Aug 2001 (Forum)
the number plates of drivers going too fast. The new "sleeping policemen" are not only seen as being gentler on law-abiding motorists, but also as a response to complaints that humps increase pollution. A three-year study by the Transport Research Laboratory concluded earlier this month that humps can lead -
A private road I have right of way on has no obvious speed limit. Should there be speed limit signs on a private road? 7 May 2021 (Ask HJ)
I, along with seven other residents, have a right of way by vehicle over a private road that leads onto an A road. The private road has no speed signage... -
I believe a have been mis-sold a car - do I have any rights? 6 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
Three weeks ago I purchased a used Ford C-MAX from a local dealer. The part exchange vehicle was a 1.6-litre Ford Focus with a 125PS petrol engine and... -
Refund or repair? 13 Jun 2015 (Ask HJ)
I recently purchased a 2008 BMW 520d from an independent dealer for the sum of £5425. The recorded mileage at the time of the sale was 129,420 miles. On... -
Can you recommend some of your readers watch the programme "Classic Car Restoration"? 15 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have no wish to be rude to your readers, but the chap from Bristol, who paid £22,000 for an unfinished Beetle restoration wants his brains testing. It... -
Does an expired MoT invalidate car insurance? 1 Jun 2023 (Ask HJ)
My father had a car accident last year – his fault. He hit a motorcyclist, the motor cycle was a mess so I am guessing the motor cyclist claimed for a... -
self-driving cars on motorways - Insurers don't like 23 Oct 2020 (Forum)
to promote the UK as a world-leading country for the development of autonomous vehicles, taking steps to revamp legislation to allow early adoption of driverless cars. However -
Can I get my car serviced at an independent garage and keep the manufacturer warranty intact? 24 May 2020 (Ask HJ)
I bought a 2019 ex-demo Nissan Qashqai with 250 miles on it last October. It now has 1622 miles on the clock. The dealership called saying I need to have... -
Why does my 2003 Nissan Micra keep cutting out on start up? 19 Aug 2019 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2003 Nissan Micra 1.2 that has recently been giving trouble. At first, it was just kangarooing for 30 seconds after moving off, then it got worse... -
Mercedes-Benz SportCoupé Kompressor - Too Shiny For Me 19 Apr 2017 (Forum)
traffic calming/harming measures." "Mechanism of single arm wiper needs freqent greasing and is not included in normal Mercedes service schedules. " "The transmission oil cooler of automatics is sited in the radiator matrix, so failure can lead to coolant entering -
How much should I expect Land Rover to contribute to my engine repair? 22 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
I have owned and loved a Land Rover Discovery 4 for the last 6 years and the mileage is 59,500. Two weeks ago catastrophic engine failure occurred. This... -
Vauxhall Vectra C - Vauxhall Vectra ECU nightmare. 23 Jan 2013 (Forum)
that there is between the different manufacturers. Most diagnostic tools are manufacturer specific and even when employed by main dealers seem doomed to lead only to large (understatement) repair bills as they struggle to make sense of the "error codes" or the right course of action to find the underlying fault causing -
Focus 1.8 TDCi 2001 - 9318 Fault code - occasional engine stop and rough 1 Nov 2012 (Forum)
to this...happens on cold starts and warm starts. Engine runs normally aside from starting with smooth idling and good acceleration. Problem started about 1.5 yrs ago. All glow plugs and their leads have been changed but problem still exists. This issue occurred more frequently a few months ago -
Ford Mondeo TDCI - 2006 Mondeo TDCI EGR Valve - Help Please!!! 29 Oct 2012 (Forum)
a few days), will it simply go out again when I reconnect - or do I need to get a ford dealer to reset it. 3. Does fitting a blank also bring about an engine warning light. 4. Does fitting a blank lead to other second order consequences - premature wear of the engine, etc -
Where can I get a good cheap car? 23 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
We need a large estate car - perhaps a Volvo - as we are a family of five with lots of clobber. I don’t mind a car with high mileage, as long as it is... -
purses - This not is tease person for fun 27 Jun 2011 (Forum)
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Peugeot 106 - Peugeot 106 - Preheating / cold starting problem 7 Dec 2010 (Forum)
connecter have a worn plastic sheath, I have wrapped them in insulating tape but this has not helped. The wires themselves look difficult to replace. So my question really is where I should go from here. My next plan was to put a jump lead from the positive terminal on the battery onto each glow plug -
1997 306XTDT d8A engine - XUD9TE Plastic filter problems solved. 1 May 2010 (Forum)
stepper fuel pump. 2/. removed squeezie bulb forever. 3/. Can see diesel fuel dripping from water drain nozzle on front of the filter, so ran lead from inlet line direct to electric fuel pump to fuel injector pump. 4/. FIRST bled fuel line. 5/. Click click instant start -
London Bikesafe event, date for your diary in June 2 Mar 2009 (Forum)
people trapped in the event of a traffic collision. Leading motorcycle manufacturers and dealers, classic bikes, specialist motorcycling merchandise will be represented at stands and refreshments will also be available throughout the day. The National BikeSafe show was first hosted by West Mercia -
Daewoo Nexia Head Gasket 14 Apr 2007 (Forum)
on the flat side of the belt. It is a similar diameter spindle to the size of the waterpump sprocket. This spindle appears to be retained with a 13mm hex head bolt, this bolthead was visible through a hole in the lower TB cover - which did lead me to think that it might be linked to the method of tensioning