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• Musings on Sat Nav/phones + Google/Nokia maps. 7 Apr 2010 (Forum)
  - before heading for extinction. Google needs no expanation, it`s so well known, but it`s mapping needs data downloads as you drive along and one wonders  at this point whether it`s seemingly class leading solution is not ahead of the infrastructure of the UK cellular networks capacity
• Mazda MX5 (1998-2005) - 99 1.8 Intermittant starting problem defies analys 2 Dec 2009 (Forum)
  I've got a 65.000 mile MX-5 I've owned for 5 years. Previously (say 10,000 miles ago) I had a intermittant failure of 1 of the 2 coils when it would run on 2 cylinders from time to time. Replacement of that single coil solved it, but I also changed the HT leads and plugs prior to the coil. I've
• Subaru Legacy - improving handling info 25 Jul 2007 (Forum)
  then increase front tyre pressure by 2-3psi and see how that feels. It should not be necessary to go to the third (stiffest) setting. Making the rear too stiff can provide a very 'neutral' feeling car on a good road but can lead to a loose feeling or snap oversteer in difficult situation and could catch
• excess on the road 16 Nov 2006 (Forum)
  space. The same goes for people who drive 4*4's like the range rover V8, we understand our resources are finite, but we all have some concept of what excessiveness is in cars. It is this that have lead 4*4 drivers to be 'targeted' by the government. What we need to do is to ignore the rubbish about 4
• G-Wiz no parking or congestion charges 10 Nov 2006 (Forum)
  in just a year. By the end of next year, however, old-tech lead-acid batteries will be overtaken by lithium-ion or other technology which has four times as much ?energy density?. This will enable electric powered vehicles to run at speeds of up to 75mph and travel 100 miles before re-charging is needed
• Well ND started it on the Computer Forum 17 Apr 2004 (Forum)
  . Each ride has a designated leader who will navigate a section of the ride to a specific place, let\'s say a gas station with a Starbucks where we all take a break and then another leader will take over. He is responsible for paying the expressway tolls for everyone and leading the ride. At the back
• A popular car in Iraq... 24 Sep 2003 (Forum)
  in the last 3 months out of around an estimated 200 total sales. Compare the price with a factory armoured Mercedes Benz G-500 of similar specification which costs Euro 70,000 to Euro 100,000 more. What ever you do, don't lock your keys inside! Other issues to worry about? Petrol at 70 to 77 octane, leaded
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  My new car was delivered in bad condition - can I reject it? 21 Apr 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a new Jeep Renegade via Carwow. Firstly, it was driven to my home, from the dealer, which I have since noted is some 240 miles away. This was...
• Happy Blue's rental car blog 10 Jul 2016 (Forum)
  a transmission tunnel instead of a flat floor.  The main issue was space and the slightly bouncy ride.  Balloon tyres are great for road imperfections, but a heavily loaded car at speed causes bounce and float leading to claims of sickness from rear passengers
• My question to an MP regarding Bio-diesel - Reply! 4 Feb 2011 (Forum)
  , leading to a significant possibility of excessive engine wear and premature failure. They are also concerned because the recall campaign to repair the problem with the DPF has been conducted during the summer months, when regeneration is less problematical
• Priu$ Worse Than Hummer 22 Mar 2007 (Forum)
  a Chevy Aveo and fix that lead foot. One last fun fact for you: it takes five years to offset the premium price of a Prius. Meaning, you have to wait 60 months to save any money over a non-hybrid car because of lower gas expenses. http://clubs.ccsu.edu/recorder/editorial/editorial_item.asp?NewsID=188
• Tools 10 Feb 2002 (Forum)
  : This is a misnomer, since the immutable laws of nature dictate this is about as locate-able as the Holy Grail, despite the firm delusion that you actually had it once. The search therefor is a fine stimulus to developing improvisation skills and usually leads to a deeper understanding of the Law of Unintended
• Audi A7/A6 - Audi premium brand I don’t think so 20 Mar 2020 (Forum)
  , which outlined the circumstances leading to the repair and asked for an acknowledgement of my “paid under protest” status. The service representative said he was unable to sign this document but he would refer it to his line manager. The service manager has refused to sign this document
• Skoda Yeti - EA189 Emissions Update - my experience 2 Apr 2018 (Forum)
  the engine appeared to begin developing power / torque approximately 300-500 RPM further up the rev range. This lead to me often driving in a lower gear, than before the update.  Fuel economy is admittedly an obsession of mine and my Fuelly account now covers in excess of 100K miles, covered in 3
• Ford Fiesta - Fiesta EAC FAIL 28 Sep 2015 (Forum)
  for a week later. In the meantime I took to yet another place. They actually found some codes - P2138 & P0641. They did a lot of checking and were convinced it was not the tps but first suggested that I needed a new ECU. I immediately got suspicious and lead them to believe that I wouldn't pay to replace
• Citroen DS5 - My Road Test Report 13 Mar 2015 (Forum)
  . First impressions were good, bold aggressive styling with some neat design features. The chrome “blade” which runs from the A pillar to the leading edge of the front wing looked particularly good on this car which was finished in black. The DS5 looks good from the rear too with a squat
• FAO Honest John, the Indian Dacia Duster Problems 5 Feb 2014 (Forum)
  , are lipped inwards and are huge. This is already leading to some rust
• Choosing a second car - ideas? 10 Feb 2008 (Forum)
  As readers of some of earlier posts on this forum may know, we are a 2 car family, car 1 needs to be a full size 7 seater, and my story that lead to me a Mitsubishi Grandis is here: http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=48948&v=f Car 2, is for fun, and spare when second card needed
• Mike Rutherfords Champions 7 Feb 2007 (Forum)
  but damaging build-quality issues. Citroën is a firm that, starting from an admittedly low base, continues to win promotion to higher leagues at an impressively quick rate thanks to a combination of industry-leading prices, brilliant designs and much-improved quality. This was confirmed by last week's Warranty
• The hazards of cycling in the UK in 2004 28 Jul 2004 (Forum)
  the park's exit. The dog was on about a 30ft lead ahead of the man, and as i could tell that the dog had not noticed my presence i slowed right down to walking pace and hoped the owner would alert his dog (and ideally call it back to him or to one side). Err, no. I coast past the dog at less than 5mph