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  What are the benefits of nitrogen-filled tyres? 5 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
  My local ATS is offering to inflate my tyres with nitrogen as an alternative to air. What are the benefits of doing this, as the cost is not very much?
• 1997 Toyota Camry 2.2 - One downside of running an old Jap car 3 Sep 2010 (Forum)
  Hi there Mixed feelings here, on the one hand, really chuffed that the venerable Camry got through the M.O.T with only an advisory on one tyre...
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  Can you park your car opposite a solid white line? 7 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  If a road has a solid white line and a broken white line running together in the centre of the road, is it legal for someone to park on the pavement or...
• BMW X5 E53 - Used BMW X5 16 Jun 2010 (Forum)
  , Im looking at trading in my car and maybe running one of these for a year or two. In which case it would have done around 115,000 when it comes to selling it on. Is there any big issues to look for on these and would 28-30mpg be achievable on a run, what do you think? Pullers
• Peugeot 206 - Strange noise from peugeot 5 Jun 2010 (Forum)
  to be running fine. It starts as soon as the ignition is switched on.(i.e. before the engine is running) . Any ideas? http://snipurl.com/x4mih She's 250 miles away from me, but as the car's due a service soon, I thought it wise if she was forewarned about any possible expense
• recommend a car please! 30 Apr 2010 (Forum)
  Howdy all! Very briefly, I'm looking for an economical/reliable car to take me about 100 miles up and down a motorway twice a week and a little bit of running around in town. My budget is up to 3-4k. I like the look and have heard good things about the 1.3l Yaris and have seen some nice
• BMW 3-Series E92 Coupe (2006 - ) - Replace Tyres 225/35 R18 with 225/40 R18 on rears? 8 Jan 2010 (Forum)
  Hello All Currently have (18" run flats from new): 225/40 on fronts 225/35 on rears Want to replace with (non-run flat) winter tyres, and was wondering whether anyone knew if putting 225/40 on the rear was a no-no? Would also be useful to know why the profile on the rears is lower than
• SEAT Alhambra (1996 - 2009) - 02 TDiSE engine temperature - running cool 15 Sep 2009 (Forum)
  I've got a Alahambra TDiSE 2002, the engine hardly ever heats up which affects fuel economy. It as been to different garages including main agents and...
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  Pitta virtues 13 Jun 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I drive a 1995 Hyundai H100 diesel. I would like to know if I can run it on used falafel cooking oil instead of (or as well as) diesel fuel? Can the oil...
• MG MG ZR (2001 - 2005) - 03 1.4 Loose sensor under car 9 May 2009 (Forum)
  loom that runs down past the alternator. It looks like a black plastic probe and has two wires running to it. Don't know what it is or where it should live? Any ideas?
• Hyundai Accent (1994 - 1999) - 99 1.5 bleeding the cooling system 10 Apr 2009 (Forum)
  my car has been running really hot lately, the temp gauge doesnt say it is but you pop the bonet nad i could have a bbq. i drained the radiator and filled up with water/antifreeze and a bottle of k-seal, i think my heads on its way and need a temp fix. i filled her up and let her run idle for 15
• Vauxhall Vectra B (1995 - 1999) - 98 2.0 false starts 15 Feb 2009 (Forum)
  I have a Vauxhall Vectra 2l that runs on both petrol and LPG I have problems with it not starting properly. When it is cold it is fine it starts first time. After I have driven it for a short run to drop the kids off at school and the engine is warmer it struggles to start. It will start after
• Ford Fiesta (2000 - 2002) - 02 1.8td 1800 td 02 plate fiesta turbo diesel 31 Jan 2009 (Forum)
  hi can anyone throw some light onto why my fiesta td sometimes just starts running really fast, if i turn it off and press the accelerator a few times it then starts and runs fine then someimes does it again or stays ok, if i pull the acc pedal up it slows the engine back down again until i let go
• Gritters... like running v walking in the rain? 13 Jan 2009 (Forum)
  Yes, I was bored and my mind was wandering while driving home earlier! You are on a normal road, one lane in your direction, one lane coming towards...
• Rover 75 (1999 - 2005) - 02 1998 car starts and runs but cuts out 2 Jan 2009 (Forum)
  just hope some can help my mums car has developed a fault,where it starts and drives till a EP message is displayed and cuts out,the car has just oil and...
• Suzuki Liana (2001 - 2007) - 2001 1.6 Irregular running, surging 19 Dec 2008 (Forum)
  I've been happy with this car but it has now developed a gentle surging motion when travelling over 40 mph. The engine emissions warning light also comes...
• Toyota MR2 (1990 to 2000) - 95 2.0 Turbo Boost Problems 11 Jul 2008 (Forum)
  Hi i have a mr2 turbo which is running really flat, the boost guage is not going above 0.4 bar and am reliably told it should run at 0.7 and over. Also the waste gate diaphragm seems to push not pull -is this normal? and the diaphragm has 2 vac pipes going to it-1 to the hks boost controler
• Vauxhall Corsa B (1993 - 2000) - 1999 1.2 (petrol) running very rough 26 Apr 2008 (Forum)
  I thought the battery in FiL's Corsa (1999) had died when no electrics worked. Used jump leads to start it from my Mazda 323TD and it fired up first time....
• London to Brighton run 5 Nov 2007 (Forum)
  I spent a very pleasant couple of hours this morning on the corner of Streatham Common watching this pass. I know every car was now over one hundred years...
• Diesel load v additives 2 Oct 2007 (Forum)
  Having had the use of diesel cars, trucks, farm tractors, and marine engines, in my experience the operators / engineers invariably say that the engines run smoother after a full load run when they have been lightly loaded for a period. Does this clear out of soot have a similar effect as a fuel