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  Tow car behind motorhome 2 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I want to buy a small car to tow behind my motorhome. My limit is £3250 and thinking of a Ka, Matiz, Smart. I am prepared to go to auction or private....
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  Clunk clip 19 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  You have run several e-mails from readers who have been persecuted because their parking tickets dropped from the tops of their dashboards. My Skoda has...
• Renault Clio II - Starting problem 1 Aug 2010 (Forum)
  1149cc 16v Expression 2002. The car is not often used has not been started in at least 4 months. It's been garaged with the doors unlocked. Battery was fully charged before attempting to start it. When you turn the ign on you can hear the fuel pump run for around 5
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  Which tyres for my Ford Mondeo will reduce road noise? 30 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2008 Ford Mondeo hatchback with original Bridgestone Potenza 235/45 R17 97W tyres which will need replacing very soon. These are low profile and...
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  What are the bad points of the Peugeot 406 Coupe? 16 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Do you know what the bad points of the Peugeot 406 Coupe 3-litre 6v are and what to watch out for?
• Ford Fiesta - Screenwash failure 13 Apr 2010 (Forum)
  by the driver's side front tyre) but when I operate either the front or back screenwash nothing happens. There's not even the noise of the pump running. Are the screenwash pumps on their own electrical circuit - is it possible I've blown the fuse by repeatedly running the tank dry? No other electrics seem
• Chrysler Voyager V6 1998 - Misfire 10 Apr 2010 (Forum)
  journey of 1 hour or more, stop the car and leave it for an hour or so then start and drive after a while it will clear and run as normal. The fuel consumption with the misfire is half of when running normally. The garage have no idea, but one theory that I have is that the ecu (powertrain) and the ecu
• Peugeot Partner Combi (2001 - 2004) - 03 2.0HDi starting problems 22 Feb 2010 (Forum)
  Hi all I have a 2003 Peugeot Partner Combi 2.0 HDi. After having the cambelt changed recently the engine has developed a problem. When the engine is hot it will not start. When it is cold (eg left overnight) it starts and runs normally. It initially looked like a fuel problem. Priming the fuel
• Skoda Octavia II (2004 - ) - 1.4tsi fuel consumption 12 Jan 2010 (Forum)
  figure in my car. We were way off that with the Skoda, but I figured it was stop-start winter motoring and we needed a run to form a true impression. Xmas brought trips to Bournemouth and North Wales. Long runs on A roads, few traffic lights, average speed between 40 and 50. Result - 43 mpg. Not bad
• Citroen Xsara (1997 - 2004) - 02 2.0 Software update 16 Dec 2009 (Forum)
  Is anyone aware of a softwware update to cure a persistent problem I have with my Xsara HDI 110? It runs but not well. Almost as if it's in partial limp home mode particularly noticeable below 2,000 rpm when it has liitle torque and 'bogs' down' sometimes when I want to pull out of a junction
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  Exhausted topic 12 Dec 2009 (Ask HJ)
  Are Turbo-Chargers in petrol engines anymore reliable than those fitted in diesel engines?
• Peugeot 406 (1999 - 2004) - 02 2.0 HDi loss of power 23 Oct 2009 (Forum)
  , or as if there's a massive flat spot. I can hear and feel the turbo kick in at about 2200rpm, but it feels nothing like it used to... It gets up to 80-90-100 mph, and sits there comfortably, but seems to take an age to do so. I've not noticed any reduction in fuel economy, lumpy running, black smoke ( the general
• Honda CR-V II (2002 - 2006) - 05 2.2 rear diff noises when on full lock 10 Sep 2009 (Forum)
  . For interest, it does about 40mpg, more on a run, and fuel consumption got worse when the egr valve was changed. I've done an additional oil change between annual services, as it does a lot of short runs. Handling was improved when I had 235/60-16 fitted all round, as was noise in the cabin and grip
• Honda Accord UK (1993 - 1998) - 96 2.0 Tapping noise when accelerating 12 Jul 2009 (Forum)
  long motor way runs. My wife says it sounds like I'm running some great big sewing machine! Could it be the fuel - I have made several trips to France recently and have filled up with 95 E10 grade petrol. Most petrol stations now have only this grade and rumour has it that this new stuff can cause
• Chrysler PT Cruiser (2000 - ) - 04 2.2 engine wont start 9 Jul 2009 (Forum)
  Hi Guys , we own a pt petrol , but a friend has a 2.2 deisel , went to start it on drive and it wont go , went to chysler they looked new pump , which they did , still wont go then said we dont know , pump is working fine , still wont go , funny thing is give it a sniff of easy start and it runs
• Renault Scenic (2003 - 2009) - 06 1.5dCi Whining noise at high speeds 19 Jun 2009 (Forum)
  Hi First post so hello first of all! Have noticed recently a feint whining noise above 2krpm. Not sure if it started when I was reversing once and the engine laboured due to low revs but is a annoyance never the less. I don't want the usual dealer run around - can't see the problem or say
• Honda Accord Tourer (2003 - 2008) - Are these any good - real life experiences 11 Jun 2009 (Forum)
  Hi all - I'm considering a 55 plate 2.0 petrol SE with 70K for around £5K. Full HSH I was wondering what they are like to live with - Whatcar claims they are expensive to run - if this so? What sort of MPG will I get on long runs on motorway at 80mph - A roads. I'd like 35mpg - is that realistic
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  Nifty motor 6 Jun 2009 (Ask HJ)
  My wife, who is in her 50s, has decided she would like to learn to drive. I would welcome your suggestions as to a suitable car to buy for her. It should...
• Volkswagen Golf III (1992 - 1997) - 94 1.8 Bleeding Brakes! 29 Mar 2009 (Forum)
  and the same kit with the valve removed and a 1/2 bottle of fluid maintained. I've tried with engine running and without. I bleed in the order RR/LR/RF/LF as per Haynes. I can get a hard pedal without the engine running - but then I get a long pedal travel and minimal brakes.... No ABS. No bleed nipple
• Chevrolet Kalos (2005 - 2008) - 06 1.4 TSB March 2007 23 Feb 2009 (Forum)
  Hi there, I have a 1.4 SX Chevrolet Kalos. I have noticed on a few occassions that it takes a few turns of the key to start and the performance has slowly dropped off. On the review on this site I noticed that it states "TSB 12th March 2007. If customers complain of poor running due to carbon