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• Peugeot 306 meridian (S) misfire 15 Apr 2021 (Forum)
  I have an S reg Peugeout 306 Meridian which has developed a worsening misfire. Primarily the autodiagnostic light would flicker on and off but this has become more constant and a noticeable misfire has developed. THis misire occurs at both low and high speed and both when the car is cold and after
• Peugeot 308 II SW - Peugeot 308 s***ty gear shift 18 Nov 2019 (Forum)
  driving.  The mechanic(s) just said "normal wear" and "not worth repairing." Yeah, ok, but what are we even talking about? Synchro? Shifter? That linkage joint on the gearbox? Not the optimal gear oil?  Any input welcome.   
• **Advice, Next Car with 10k to spend** 31 Oct 2019 (Forum)
  think I would like and still can't decide. Audi A3 S Line 15 plate auto Golf GTD 15 plate auto Here below are things that would be a must for me. I must have automatic and if its diesel needs to be a euro 6 as i work in that there London, nice to drive and comfortable
• Ford S-MAX - Child Observation Mirror 8 May 2019 (Forum)
  Hi All,  I've just purchased a 2013 S-MAX Titanium and was wondering if anyone else has one that doesn't have a child obseration mirror? When on our test drive I was sat in the back whilst my husband drove and I asked the sales guy about the mirror as I use it all the time in my old
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  What's the best large estate for £7500? 2 Jun 2016 (Ask HJ)
  What's best large estate for £7500? Must be petrol and automatic. Could also be tempted with MPVs.
• Audi A4 avant 3.0Tdi quattro s-tronic, 2012, 28000 - A4 strong vibrations on motorway 6 Jan 2016 (Forum)
  control on (in D or S or M box mode) the noise is definitely higher and whatever is causing it starts to shake the car a bit.  The more I drive the more the shaking can increase and the noise starts to boom around the cabin of the car.  When the phenomenon is in full swing, if I depress
• Volkswagen Polo 1.9 S SDI - 2002 Polo SDI good reliable option? 21 Mar 2015 (Forum)
  that was a tricky engine, prone to failure if not properly maintained. Think that's what happened). I like the safety, all-round economy and smooth ride of the car otherwise. The car I am going to see at a dealers is practically the same 52 body except is an S trim with SDI diesel engine. I actually like
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  Are BMW timing chains unreliable? 20 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I'm hoping to get a BMW 1 series in the not too distant future but I keep reading horror timing chain stories. Is there any statistics to say the N43 petrol...
• Jaguar S-Type 2002 3.0SE - Help....gearbox issue 16 Dec 2014 (Forum)
  .  Ive recently bought a nice ( or at least thought it was) 2002 S-type 3.0SE. Anyway, whilst driving it home and subsequently using it since Sunday. I've had issues with the gearbox which escaleted this afternoon. The problem started with a lurching issue through the gears, especially in first
• Ford Focus 1.6 02 plate - possible bearing/drive-shaft damage on 1.6 Focus? 27 Mar 2014 (Forum)
  immediate thought was wheel bearings. I took apart the n/s left hub and the bearing is fine. The o/s bearing also appears ok with a simple test on the wheel for play/grinding, all seems in good shape. Next, wondered about brakes - front brakes also seem fine, not stuck or obstructed that I can see
• Audi A1 - Buying Audi A1 from an AUDI dealer 29 Dec 2013 (Forum)
  Hi, I`ve gone and put down a deposit on an AUDI A1 2011 (Audi APPROVED) at an AUDi dealership. It`s MOT`d until march and has 1 years Audi warranty. I probably haven`t haggled the BEST deal but at £11,400 it seems ok. I only used my debit card to put down the £400, I didn`t
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  Is it normal to replace 260 cl gas with 430 cl in my Alfa Romeo 159's air conditioning unit? 21 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I had my 2007 Alfa Romeo 159's air conditioning checked for the first time since new, and the engineer said they took out 260 cl and replaced it with 430...
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  Jaguar S-Type - what's the best winter tyre? 13 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Can you recommend a winter tyre that can be used all year round? I only do around 8000 miles per annum, I am interested in fitting to my Jaguar S-Type.
• Ford S-MAX - Run Flat Tyres 7 Sep 2011 (Forum)
  Can anyone please, please help me. I have a Ford S-Max 2.0 Diesel ZETEC.  It is fitted with run flat tyres. Now either Ford made a genuine but enormous mistake using run flat tyres or there is a consiparcy between the car companies and the tyre companies to defraud drivers
• Jaguar S-Type VED Mistake? 7 Aug 2011 (Forum)
  As regular readers will know i purchased a Jaguar S-Type just over a month ago and im now a bit confused regarding its Road Tax rate (or VED charge, before any militant pedants or cyclists assault me). I was charged £460 for a 12 month disc and the disc on the car when i bought it had
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  Why aren't y Citroen C5's window washers working? 17 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  When I turn on my Citroen C5's window washers I can hear the buzzer going, and the wipers start working. But the water is just trickling out of one of...
• The free key ring era - and other memories 22 Jun 2010 (Forum)
  What can you remember as `free` gifts, from petrol stations? I can remember being in an Aunt`s car as a kid and the petrol attendant (remember them?) giving me free key rings at every fill up. Writing that brings back the memory of the very different aroma of Super Shell
• Parus Major - the Great Tit 14 Jun 2010 (Forum)
  I was reflecting on Tits and other birds this Morning while out in the garden. Pecking around - some look like blue tits, then there are the wood pigeons coming in for a drink out of the pond. I can still remember that distinctive taste as we ate them as kids, (woodie`s
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  How can I check which recalls were carried out on a Mazda 6 I want to buy? 13 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I'm in the process of buying 2005 Mazda 6 1.8 S with 37,000 miles. The car is being used for school runs, so I want to make sure it's in good working order....
• Ford S-MAX (2006 - ) - Auto v Manual - running costs etc. 14 Nov 2009 (Forum)
  I currently drive a 2000W Saab 9-5 2.3t automatic, and love the gearbox. It's happily done 102,000 miles now, but it is super comfortable for 4, but it's surprisingly difficult to get 3 car seats across the back. I am currently looking at a Ford S-Max for my growing family. I've taken both