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  Should I buy a Dacia Logan MCV? 3 Feb 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I currently own a Mercedes-Benz CLK convertible. I've loved the car, but it has recently started to cost a lot to maintain, with lots of expensive bills....
• BMW 3-Series E46 (1998 - 2005) - 02 2.0d 320d starting problems 21 Jul 2015 (Forum)
  Hi, Hope you can help this newbie!! I am experiencing problems with my 100000mile e46 320d. Car will not start when primer pump NOT heard to run and conversely will start if pump is audible. Been messed around by BMW a bit, firstly it was definitely air in the fuel rail, which was bled and I
• Honda Stream - DRL - Daytime Running Lights 19 Jun 2015 (Forum)
  Hi, My first post! Assuming one sees merit in having DRL (Daytime Running Lights) retro fitted to your car, I would like to discuss the wiring for it. There are DRL controllers in market which have three extra wires - one each for side indicator and one for headlights
• 1.3CDTi Vaux Combo Van, 05 reg - Coolant loss mystery? 12 May 2015 (Forum)
  .  Inside van is dry so not the matrix.  Its running fine, no change in normal temperature, warning lights etc.   Had MOT last Wednesday, so while it was over the pit, they ran the engine and looked all over - nothing.  They then parked it outside, still running
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  Which used car is best - Auris or Civic? 6 May 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I need to buy a used (up to five years old) family car. I have £6000 to spend and have narrowed my choices to Honda and Toyota. Which car would you recommend...
• VW Polo 1.2 E petrol - VW Polo 52 sooting up one cylinder 23 Oct 2014 (Forum)
  Hi!  Within the first year of owning my then 10 year old polo I had to replace a pencil coil. Then it started running rough, using a lot of oil and I noticed a breather valve was flattened so replaced it. The EML came on and so I took it to a garage who said it was not leaking
• Ford Ka - 2004 Ford KA: blowing cold air and losing coolant 17 Mar 2014 (Forum)
  without fail and runs like a dream. A couple of months ago I'd run a usual check on the coolant and oil levels and noticed the former was dangerously low: no problem I thought and topped it back up. I tended to do this once every two weeks (no idea if this is normal!). However, it has now gotten
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  Should I pay for a fuel emission service? 13 Mar 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I have just booked my Superb Estate into Skoda for a 32,000 mile service + MoT. Among other extras offered is a "fuel emission service", I asked what it...
• C Max, Golf Plus or something else - Car choice conumdrum 12 Mar 2014 (Forum)
  My wife has a Nissan Note and I currently have an 03 Ford Fusion, basically I'm looking to part ex my fusion against something newer ideally 09-11 plate,  when it comes to cars I'm insanely boring & practical, I'm after a car that's reliable, has low running costs (tax & mpg
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  Audi TT leaking exhaust fumes into cabin - what's the fault? 26 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My 2012 Audi TT started to leak exhaust gasses in to the engine bay/cabin after just nine months of ownership. After seven months and numerous visits to...
• Daytime running lights problem 17 Feb 2013 (Forum)
  seemed to have his lights on.As he passed me i looked round and found the back of his car in darkness.I then looked at the plate of the car and noticed it was 2012.My guess was that he had daytime running lights on at the front and because he could see his lights had thought that his lights were
• 1.8 petrol Vauxhall Vectra Life - Lifespan of 1.8 petrol Vauxhall Vectra 18 Dec 2012 (Forum)
  I bought my June '07 1.8 petrol vectra estate in May 2008 with 16k on the clock.  It's now at 137,000 miles and runs as sweetly as ever.  It's true that clutch is juddery when cold, but you learn to compensate.  It is superb on long runs, fast and frugal as well as swallowing my
• Vauxhall Corsa B - Low Compression + Running Terrible 7 Sep 2012 (Forum)
  Hi all I hope somebody can give me some advice. My Corsa has been running terribly recently. No power when accelerating, EML coming on and car juddering when going 25mph+, trouble starting, starting then stalling, lurching forward and slowing down when accelerating. It hasnt been fun
• NA - Revoked Drivers license 19 Jul 2012 (Forum)
  on top of the three points for running a red light ( caught in traffic in the middle of the junction). This then triggered a revocation of my DL, under the new drivers act. The thing is that I have got a copy of my DL with the points endorsed on the paper copy!!! So this is a mistake, but I have been
• 51-plate Astra G 1.8 16v SRI - Running Problems, Astra G 1.8 16v SRI 29 Oct 2011 (Forum)
  a O2 sensor really cause this amount of problem with the running of the car?  Could the Lambda sensor cause this problem or is it me being dumb are the O2 sensor and Lambda sensor the same sensors?   PLEASE HELP
• Pug 306 - Air in fuel system 17 Oct 2011 (Forum)
  Hi, My car broke down on me this morning, it ran and then shuddered until it eventually stalled. I got it running a few more times but the same thing happened so it was time to lift the bonnet...  I have a clear pipe running from my fuel filter to the injector pump
• Vauxhall Zafira 1.6 Club 2007 - Exhaust emission warning light 4 Jan 2011 (Forum)
  Illuminates when the ignition is switched on and during the start attempt. Goes off shortly after the engine starts running. If it illuminates while the engine is running, it indicates a fault in the emission control system. The permitted exhaust values may be exceeded. Seek
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  Do you have information on the latest generation of runflat tyres for my BMW 530i? 27 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I read one of your letters sometime ago mentioning the latest generation of runflat tyres. Can you direct me to the latest information as I cant find it...
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  Which size spare tyre should I take abroad to replace runflats of two different sizes? 17 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  You have given advice previously about the benefits of using runflat tyres. You mentioned some difficulty in travelling abroad and necessarily finding...
• Ford Escort (1993 - 2000) - 97 1.8 Diesel expert opinion needed please :-) 30 Jan 2010 (Forum)
  I live in Latvia at present and since the weather got to -20c (yes, cold) I am having starting issues. Once started and run for a while, the car performs excellently and starts well all day. Also excellent mpg. I have replaced the battery and glow plugs with new. However, first thing