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• Citroen C5 HDI '06' reg. - Hard brake pedal on 1st start up of the day 26 Jul 2014 (Forum)
  So, I get in the car for the first time that day, start her up and the brake pedal is rock hard. Sometimes, if I wait long enough, it sorts itself out. But usually I have to turn it off, restart and wait a while. When in this state, if I drive off, I have very little power from
• Vauxhal insignia - Warning light came on just after gear box reBuild 29 Apr 2014 (Forum)
  Hi, hope you can help. I have just had my Insignia gearbox rebuild today. On my drive home (90 miles) on several occasions the warning light came on and I lost power, I had to turn the nine of and restart the engine whilst moving to get the car going again. I will phone the garage when they open
• Nissan juke - Paint. Coating on plastic centre console 4 Apr 2014 (Forum)
  I purchased a new Juke from a dealership, it is now 6 months old. Three weeks ago I noticed a kind of 'bubbling' effect on he rim of the console by the gear stick, I contacted the dealer who in turn contacted the warranty dept of Nissan I had no idea what caused it but virtually accused of spilling
• Volkswagen Polo IV - Independent garage for VW servicing 27 Mar 2014 (Forum)
  Hi, just wondering if anyone had any recommendations on a reliable honestly priced independent garage for servicing a 9 year old polo. I've been getting oil/filter/brake fluid changes at the main dealership (not had anything else done like belts etc so far). but having read through some posts
• Ford Fiesta Finesse 2000 (X-reg) - New Key 12 Sep 2013 (Forum)
  Hi, I only have 1 Key for my Fiesta (tibbe key with red transponder chip).  Does anybody know if it is possible to purchase a new key and chip from flea-bay, have it cut (I have figured out the T-number) and reprogramme the new chip myself using the old key?  I have been
• Hyundai i20 - South Korean workmanship?! 21 Mar 2013 (Forum)
  !? The car's not even 3 years old. Before I get onto the garage where it's been regularly serviced had anyone seen rusting there before? Also on reading the Anti Perforation Warranty it's exclusions state "stone chips, seam corrosion or paint failure". I wouldn't class door handles as a seam
• Focus 1.8Tdci Zetec - Slow starting - glow plugs suspected ? 12 Mar 2013 (Forum)
  Recently aquired vehicle. Lovely condition, inside and out. However, 123k miles. Totally fully up to date service history with cambelt etc done at 89k. However, needs to be cranked 2 or 3 times (with starter engaged longer than usual) to start car in this cold weather. Never failed
• Audi A3 - Where to buy an Audi A3 24 Nov 2012 (Forum)
  My wife had an old (R-1998), lovely Audi A3 (1.8 sport) which was recently written off by the insurance, due to an accident
• Ford Focus Ghia 2.0i on a Year 2000 Plate - Need opinions on a Ford Focus Ghia 2 Litre 8 Jul 2012 (Forum)
  my mates selling a 2 litre Ghia Silver Ford Focus with 80,000 on the clock, been well maintained, great body work for a 12 year old car, no rust, nice inside, non smoker
• VW Sharan 1.9 tdi 2006 - HELP.. Engine Codes 28 May 2012 (Forum)
  , But unsure if they will slot into my Automatic Sharan. My old engine has served me proud covering a whopping 184k. The car is still mint thoughout and would be a shame to let die. Please any advise would be great.
• Audi 80 Mk II - Engine cut out. 13 May 2012 (Forum)
  My wife has an old Audi 80 TDi that we would like to keep for just another six months or so. It has been in the family since new with 100,200. miles on the clock. Recently , it has started to cut out when we step on the gas. It will bimble along at 30  or  70 mph but hit
• Toyota Avensis - Toyota Avensis Tourer Comments 9 May 2012 (Forum)
  with claimed MPG of 42 on combined and is nice to drive. Can pick up a 2011 with 12K on clock for £12,500. That in my book is a good buy for a car 1 year old. Electric parking brake bothers me as i wont be able to replace pads etc. Anyone know of any major issues ?
• Vauxhall Astra 1.6 8 valve - 2002 - Astra Smokey On Idle 7 Mar 2012 (Forum)
  Hi, I have a Vauxhall Astra 1.6 8 valve which has recently stated to get very smokey on start up and now when idling or sat in traffic, when at speed it runs fine and there does not seem to be any smoke. It does use a fair bit of oil, but that seems to be a known thing with these cars, I have
• Citroen C5 - Citroen c5 Tourer - 1.6HDI engine - too weedy??? 21 Feb 2012 (Forum)
  Hi All, Ive been looking at a Citroen C5 tourer (2010) in the VTR+ Nav spec. Its a nice looker, and seems well put together. The only thing Im unsure about is the engine, as its a big heavy car for a 1.6l. I did give it a brief test drive, and compared to my  old mondeo tdci
• Volkswagen Golf V (2004 - 2008) - Varta battery with Green spot indicator 11 Feb 2012 (Forum)
  My 4 year old Golf is fitted with a Varta battery that has a small circular window which is usually green when optimally charged etc. This was the case about three weeks ago when I had a clean around the engine bay, which I do at regular intervals. Yesterday when I had another clean around i
• Nissan Micra (2003 - 2010) - 03 1.0 litre. Malfunction indicator light. 19 Jan 2012 (Forum)
  My malfunction light came on constant. I took it into my local garage ( not nissan) he put a computer on it and said it could be a sensor problem. The light went off, he told me to use it for a week. The light came on after about 4 days. He orderd a new sensor, but the car would not start
• What would you do Audi or Hi Spec Mondeo 12 May 2011 (Forum)
  I'm nin the market for a new car in the next month and for the last few years have driven Audis which I have bouight from new. Now that I'm not so flushed with cash I am looking to buy a 9 month old either A4 Avant 2.0 diesel or a Mondeo Titanium 2.0 diesel with say 12K on the clock
• Any - Snooping Or? 11 May 2011 (Forum)
  in it, plus numerous parts for a classic Humber Hawk and a colection of old mowers. The BSA doesn't even have a V5. This seems like another example of council snooping or a job creation scheme ! Has anybody else had this? I imagine that I will get a letter from them soon. It does seem irrelevant
• any - Real MPG on HJ website 5 May 2011 (Forum)
  allowed on motorways, so very pleasantly surprised. here in old blighty can generally get 45mpg by sticking to true 70mph on our motorways, that is close to what chevrolet claim, so not too bad for a large heavy car. Secondary point, the road network i travelled on in northern france and belgium
• 1997 Nissan Micra K11 - Advice Please 9 Mar 2011 (Forum)
  I purchased this little 1 litre Micraas an economical little runabout late last year.  It has 47,000 miles from new which is verified by old MOTs. Since the day I got it, I have found that if the clutch pedal is depressed to the floor, it is impossible to obtain any gear