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• Ford mondeo 2.0 tdci - Sudden starting issue mondeo MK 4 2.0 tdci 9 Aug 2017 (Forum)
  relatively warm, been running in the last hour, if left for a couple of hours it isn't great, but overnight it's terrible. When running it runs great, nothing perceptible in performance, fuel consumption, etc. I assume something must have been on its way out when it first failed to start first
• Cheap running costs for 10k/year commute 3 Dec 2016 (Forum)
  quoted at 68.9mpg and actually obtaining 53. It is difficult and frustrating to assess running costs in this new world where the manufacturers' mpg figures are pure fiction.   Advice appreciated!   Thank you.
• How low can you go? 26 Sep 2016 (Forum)
  With the current low value of scrap comes the possibility of obtaining a running and Mot'd car for next to nothing. But how low can you go regarding cheap cars? I've a wee hobby that involves buying a cheap car, running it for 6mths to a year and seeing just how cheaply it can be done. Admittedly
• Any - Hard Shoulders 30 Jun 2016 (Forum)
  Current consideration being given to increase the use of 'hard shoulders' as 'running lanes'. Apologies if I've missed a previous thread on this. My thoughts: As a new 'old bill' 40 years ago my patch included the A1 in Cambs. A dangerous road with many junctions. I wasn't Traffic Dept
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  Buying a Ford Fusion - anything we should know? 27 May 2015 (Ask HJ)
  My friend has just been offered a 2007 Ford Fusion 1.6 automatic with 50,000 miles on the clock for £2800. Are these cars good? Is this a good price? Her...
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  Are diesel Fiestas any good? 22 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
  Are the diesel Ford Fiestas after 2008 any good? I need a car for covering 9000 miles a year and like the bodykit on the upmarket Fiestas. However, it's...
• Vauxhall Corsa B - Dashboard on/off with out key in ignition 24 Nov 2014 (Forum)
  run flat. I jumped started it and it did start off and ran well. But I was not able to switch it off. The car kept running even after I removed the key. It eventually did switch off. But, the dashboard comes on with all the dashboard indicators switched on by itself at random times without the key
• 2005 VW Polo 1.2 - Running Problems 11 Sep 2014 (Forum)
  I'm having a few minor running problems with my car - I recently had the fuel filter replaced and the brake fluid renewed (and bled properly)...I'm not sure if these issues are related but they've only come about since. Car has 150k on the clock and original clutch...mainly motorway miles
• Ford Focus 2006/7 1.8 Flexifuel Estate - central locking, locking and unlocking by itself 29 Jan 2014 (Forum)
  My central locking is locking and unlocking by itself. I have only noticed this while the engine is running, I don't know
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  Can I disable my car's daytime running lights? 21 Jan 2014 (Ask HJ)
  My new Skoda Octavia Elegance has the option to disable the daytime running lights. This is achieved very easily via the vehicle set-up menu and described...
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  What car is best for carrying dogs? 18 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I need to replace our expensive to run 2007 Kia Sorento . It must accommodate up to three large dogs and cope with winter weather and rural roads for our...
• 51 plate Ford Fiesta Zetec. - Replacing both rear brake pipe sections. 6 Jun 2013 (Forum)
  that looks like trouble.   It runs behind the fuel tank - between it bolting to the chassis frame and the underfloor of the car. Also
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  Replacing a Volvo V70? 13 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My parents have a diesel Volvo V70 estate 4WD. It is facing more costly repairs as bushes are wearing. They have a small farm shop and regularly carry...
• peugeot expert 2005 2.0 hdi - expert 2005 2.0 hdi cuts out, over revs/over runs 11 Jan 2013 (Forum)
  of the power then try to reapply engine has cut out apply clutch cabs out cold have to take key out of ignition to get it restarted as if you dont will never start. also when in idle when you turn cab off it over runs 2/3secs but if u have small revs cuts out staight away. also if u hold the revs at 2000 after
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  Air in my diesel fuel system 14 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have the a Citroen Berlingo with the 1998cc HDI engine. It has nearly 160,000 miles on the clock, and has been fully serviced. Runs brilliantly, except...
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  Why are the Co2 levels in the Mini Cooper S and All 4 Countryman different? 21 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have just bought a new Mini Cooper S All 4 Countryman. Can you please explain why it is in a higher VED Tax bracket than the Mini Cooper S hatch which...
• Ford Ka - Ford Experts? KA 2003 OBD Code P0030 9 Oct 2012 (Forum)
  Car Ka 2003, Dura Tec (Lambda sensor with grey plug)   Hello I have a Ford KA that was running fine, I thought I would change the plugs, oil and air filter as part of a service.   Its really puzzling me as the car was running fine before and never had
• Toyota Carina E - How to keep a 15yr old car running 21 Dec 2011 (Forum)
  ) What else should i do? Cambelt? Can i not run it until it breaks? (car only used at weekends 200mi p/m) Gearbox oilchange? Is there any way to fix boot struts, i put wd40 then grease on, helped a bit Is there any benefit to giving it a tank of Shell v-power / fuel
• 1997 Astra 2.0 16v Ecotec - Man transmission, sudden loss of power upshifting 21 May 2011 (Forum)
  and loose all acceleration. I am not talking about heavy acceleration, but the normal type of driving you with do with a police car next to you, so no funny business. Also, running through the gears, while standing still and the engine running is fine, so it doesn't seem to be a problem
• Peugeot 406 - Problems after changing timing belt 21 Jan 2011 (Forum)
  the car out of the garage this second time, it was running OK until last week, when exactly the same ting happened, with the only difference that the engine wouldn't start this time at all. I had to get them to take the vehicle back to the garage and check it once again. Now they come to me saying