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  • Should I still be servicing my 1998 Rover 216? 17 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I have owned my Rover 216 from new in 1998. It's serviced regularly once a year, but only driven in the summer months doing approximately 2000 miles. Is...
  • Non-starter 10 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
    My 2007 Mazda2 diesel normally runs very well. Recently, on odd occasions it turns over OK but will not start. The AA man squirts quick start and away...
  • Why is our Peugeot 406 overheating? 6 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
    We have a 1999 Peugeot 406 that seems to get hot very quickly, going from 70 to 90 to 100 on the temperature dial. Also the engine, when hot, runs erratically....
  • Why are my Peugeot 306's wipers running so slowly? 5 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
    My '99 Peugeot 306 is having problems with the front wipers. They work, but only very slowly and then gradually speed up the longer you keep them on, but...
  • Diesel and heating oil 13 Feb 2010 (Forum)
    I have an oil boiler in my workshop. It has a Bentone oil burner and a small 250 litre tank for the oil. It's nearly run out of oil, but no-one will supply me with less than 1000 litres, plus they're a bit funny about having the tank inspected first for corrosion etc. (it doesn't have any). It says
  • Jeep Grand Cherokee (1999 - 2005) - 03 2.7 Immobiliser problems ? 22 Jan 2010 (Forum)
    I have recently purchased this car which had an existing problem with a non-working drivers window, I cleaned (lighty sponged) the inside of the car yesterday, went out again to run and heat/dry the car and although the central locking works I cannot turn the ignition key (at all) and it appears
  • Peugeot 206 hatchback (1998 - 2006) - 01 1.9 Cold start problems 20 Jan 2010 (Forum)
    I have a Peugeot 206 1.9D which has developed a cold starting issue. The engine cranks ok but take several minutes before it will fire and start. When it does start it seems to run on 2 cylinders until it warms up when it runs ok. The garage have replaced the glow plugs and glow plug relay
  • Is tyre pressure that important any more? 30 Dec 2009 (Forum)
    evenly despite being down to around 60% of recommended pressure. I've played around with my own tyre pressures a bit (195/60 x 16) and even running at 10PSI above recommended I've not noticed any difference in economy. I'm reluctant to run them below the recommended pressure, but wonder if anyone's
  • Nissan Micra (2003 - 2010) - 06 1.2 Engine fault code PO132 02 sensor high 17 Dec 2009 (Forum)
    Car running strangely. Engine being hesitant, also seeming to rev when engine running at standstill. Has been into garage twice already, first time yelow warning light reset. Still problem so Pre Cat 02 sensor replaced but still same problem and light came back on again, any ideas what it could
  • Land Rover Discovery (1989 - 1998) - 96 3.9 LPG fault 10 Aug 2009 (Forum)
    Vapour hose and vapour module "frosting" with a gas smell present. The knuckle joint from the module to the hose seemes loose. The switch inside the car on the dash has a few led's. When the petrol pump symbol is on red, it runs on petrol, but when the button is pushed, it changes to 4 green
  • BMW 3-Series E91 Touring (2005 - ) - Which tyres give the most comfortable ride? 5 Aug 2009 (Forum)
    I need to buy new run-flat tyres for my car and I wondered if there was anyone in the BR who can give me any advice. The car came with Continentals and when they wore out I put Bridgestones on them. I've found no difference in ride comfort, noise, road holding, but the Bridgestones have lasted
  • Ford Mondeo III (2000 - 2007) - 03 2.0 flashing glow plug light 15 May 2009 (Forum)
    have the glow plug light flashing on dashboard i have had the plugs checked and they were dead so got them replaced but still had the problem of lack of power,poor starting from cold have also checked the injectors (run off test)and they are ok today i cleaned the egr valve and hey presto got
  • Land Rover Defender (1946 - ) - 1989 2.5 fuel related loss of power & over running 4 May 2009 (Forum)
    hi everyone, i have just had an expensive recovery of my 110 station wagon, with what appears to be fuel delivery problem, the engine ticks over fine,...
  • KIA Cee'd (2007 - 2010) - Did Kia know something we didn't? 4 Apr 2009 (Forum)
    in at 100/1...:-) Underneath the third reason is the wording: Over Becher's Brook. Over The Chair. Run you little beauty, run. You only put a pound on each way. Who cares? You're about to be rich. Did the copywriter fancy Mon Mome or been given a tip? I think we should be told...:-)
  • Volkswagen Golf III (1992 - 1997) - 1995 1.4 Engine cuts out after a few miles 31 Oct 2008 (Forum)
    I have a Golf CL petrol single injection. It is sometimes very difficult to start and on other occasions starts straight away and runs very smooth and responds to throttle control. If I take it for a run it is perfect for a few miles and then just cut out and just will not restart, it can be left
  • Hyundai i10 (2008 - ) - Hyundai i110 vs Kia Picanto 30 Oct 2008 (Forum)
    Are these ostensibly the same car and if so which is the better car? I am thinking about getting another small run around and want it to be economical, cheap to run and tax efficient. I also want it to have a certain amount of poke that small cars used to have ie feel quick even if they weren't i.e
  • Aircon pong 24 Sep 2008 (Forum)
    In recent years I have purchased all my cars with aircon. With advice from HJ and others I run the aircon on a regular basis, even in winter. Usually for de-misting. And run it on full heat to supposedly kill off bugs/bacteria etc. To eradicate the pungent aroma that occurs from time to time, I
  • Vauxhall Cavalier (1988 - 1995) - X20XEV two thin tubes left side camshaft cover 4 Sep 2008 (Forum)
    X20XEV Engine-2 thin tubes left side camshaft cover. There are 2 thin tubes running along left side of camshaft cover (adjacent to cam belt cover). One tube runs along left side of camshaft cover, all way round over top of engine. Other tube goes to middle of camshaft cover, then goes under
  • Jeep Cherokee (1993 - 2001) - 1995 4.0l LPG Problem 8 Aug 2008 (Forum)
    I've just bought a '95 Jeep Cherokee 4.0l Ltd. with an lpg conversion and for the first few days, it has run perfectly. However, it has now started cutting out at every junction and roundabout while on gas but no problems when on petrol. I have to admit I may have accidentally allowed the tank
  • Car parking at stations 6 Aug 2008 (Forum)
    I have to park at my local station (Norfolk) to get the train to work. I've just paid to renew annual parking, which is now run by NCP (they have taken it over from the train company, National Express East Anglia). The cost has gone up by nearly 10%! Given the general rise in motoring costs
 

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