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• Oil Specifications 21 Nov 2001 (Forum)
  . The CCMC specs have been replaced by the ACEA specs which are harder for oil companies to achieve. As engine oils are being developed and improved all the time it is important to check what the latest recommendation is for your vehicle as the details in the handbook may be out of date. One last point I
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  Where do I stand legally with a dealer I bought a classic car from? 3 Sep 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a 1991 Roller from a dealer a couple of hours or so journey from me. On test drive the aircon was not blowing cold, so the dealer said he'd get...
• Oil labelling explained 6 Nov 2010 (Forum)
  scepticism So, what does the above information mean and why is it important? THE BASICS All oils are intended for an application and in general are not interchangeable. You would not for example put an Automatic Transmission Oil or a Gear Oil in your engine! It is important to know what the oils intended
• A Challenge to Essex Police 21 Apr 2002 (Forum)
  is declining" on the basis that slight inuries have fallen, when 37 more people have died compared to 2000? 2/ "And there is strong evidence to show that safety cameras - designed to keep motorists to the speed limit - made an important contribution to saving life and limb." Is this not an even more
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  What is the battery degradation in PHEVs? 11 Aug 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I am considering purchasing a new Lexus NX 450+ which I expect to keep for several years. If I maximise the use of the PHEV battery, it occurs to me...
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  What do you think will be the result if the Government is able to make all vehicles electric by 2035? 7 Oct 2019 (Ask HJ)
  What do you think will be the result if the Government is able to make all vehicles by 2035 electric? I understand that the legislation will be all petrol...
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  What's a good starter classic on a tight budget? 5 Aug 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I have wanted to dip my toe into the classic car scene for a long time. I have a budget of £500 to £800 to get a starter car. I am open to anything so...
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  Why is the ride unsettled in my 1990 Saab 900? 4 Jun 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I have recently purchased a 1990 Saab 900 auto. It has travelled 126,000 miles.The full service history does not show any replacement of suspension parts....
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  Vauxhall Meriva rattling noise from engine 9 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2011 Vauxhall Meriva 1.3 diesel. When driving I get a serious rattling sound from the engine. It is a tinney sound like loose tappets or timing...
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  Could you publish my positive experiences with Warranty Direct? 30 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
  We have had Warranty Direct cover on our Citroen C6 for two years now. During that time we have had cause to make, I think, three claims, the latest after...
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  Should I indicate before changing lanes on the motorway? 4 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
  There appear to be a number of drivers who do not feel comfortable overtaking and it is not unusual to find yourself in a line of cars behind a slow moving...
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  Which comfortable SUV with lots of boot space could I replace my X-Trail with? 28 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I've had a 2.2 litre diesel X-Trail since new in late 2002 when I retired early. It’s a fantastic car and has given me no trouble whatsoever in all that...
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  Budget Winter Tyres - a warning 5 Dec 2011 (Ask HJ)
  This is not so much of a question as a warning to anyone contemplating the fitment of winter tyres. Last week my daughter purchased 4 winter tyres for...
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  Poor fuel consumption - how do I improve? 2 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
  From your info the "real" mpg of the i10 is well below claims. My new i10 1.2 achieves 42 mpg on open rural roads, few stops but short (flat) journeys...
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  How do ex-pats living in Spain get away with using their UK-registered cars on Spanish roads? 4 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
  This is a subject that really irks me. I spend a lot of time in the Canary Islands and mainland Spain. It is not an uncommon sight to see UK-registered...
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  Why is my wife's new A Class Mercedes-Benz returning fuel economy 25 per cent below the advertised figures? 28 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a new Mercedes-Benz A160 Blue Efficiency model for my wife's use a year ago. From the outset it was obvious the fuel economy was going to be nowhere...
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  Feetal position 21 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  With regard to using your left foot to brake an automatic, this will probably only work if someone uses the method from their introduction to driving and...
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  Would you buy a Ford Focus, Skoda Octavia or Hyundai i30? 7 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to purchase a new car. Which out of these three hatchbacks which would you think is the best option? 1. Ford Focus 1.6 petrol or diesel. 2....
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  Czech mate 12 Sep 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I thought the following sorry tale may be of interest to your readers. A Czech lorry unfortunately changed lanes on the motorway and smeared along the...
• Need a new to me car 1 Sep 2024 (Forum)
  to me' car - especially a petrol one. We don't like an uncomfortable ride, but cannot afford luxury and MPG is important to us.  However, as we take our grandson around with us a lot we do not want a car with no back end.    Should have added somewhere that we also have a dog