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• any - exec/saloon 21 Aug 2012 (Forum)
    http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/news/buying-and-selling/2012-07/which-confirms-hidden-costs-of-running-diesel-cars/ ) Thought about 2003-2009 model toyota avansis Diesel, the 2.0l model seems to have good words spoken about it. Don't like to look of the Mondeo. However would love
• Citroen Xantia 2.0 HDi - How do I solve Peugeot/Citroen P0220/P0221 codes? 20 Jun 2012 (Forum)
  ...? There is talk of a wiring loom trick but my Xantia doesn't match what others have talked about (i.e. Two MAF wires joining to one) and I'm running out of ideas to fix this problem! I'm almost 100% certain it is not the sensor. I get a management light on when driving, there is no loss of performance or poor
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  How can I disable the alarm on my Subaru Forester while in storage? 21 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Subaru Forester with a factory-fitted Category 1 alarm/immobiliser. We will be leaving the car for six weeks in a secure garage but I am worried...
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  Limp home Zafira 14 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
  There's a flat spot in my Zafira on moving off at lights, then a spanner light comes on and some form of skid light comes on as well. It runs badly after...
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  Hyundai ix35 or Audi Q3 - which should I go for? 9 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Which would you recomend: the 1.7D ix35 Premium or the Audi Q3 2.0 TDI (base model)? Can you let me know why one is better than the other I want...
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  Ticking over a turbo to cool it down 8 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Recently purchased a Ford Mondeo turbo diesel and cannot recall how long to tick over after a run. Could you please advise.
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  Downsizing - what car? 30 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I am on my own and need to trade in my Galaxy for something smaller and economical but safe and reliable, but not sure if I should go as small as Peugeot...
• Vauxhall Vectra B 2.2L - Rough running engine 5 Nov 2011 (Forum)
  My 52 reg Vauxhall Vectra Elegance 2.2L petrol 70,000 miles developed severe vibration after being left with a meet and great company at Gatwick. Both...
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  Reliable diesel hatchback 9 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
  My friend has had some problems with his Mk4 Golf running rough on idle and misfiring. It's an 02 1.6, and he's fed up so is thinking of replacing...
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  A new car like a Vauxhall Agila 1 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I know nothing about cars. I want a car with a similar shape to the Vauxhall Agila (having written off my 2006 car). I am regularly doing the London to...
• Volkswagen Polo III (1994 - 1999) - 97 1.4 8v Mis-fire. 16 May 2011 (Forum)
  Very similar to Akialmera problem of 8 weeks ago. Car had been running fine before a xmas break but on return after approx 3 miles started mis-fire. Changed plugs ,ht-leads dis cap and rotor. Also notice that front pipe with cat had small hole so that has also been replaced along with cat. Car
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  Dodgy Punto 12 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have been looking at a used 52-plate Punto. No service history, 100,000 miles, MILKY SUBSTANCE on oil filler cap, but oil on dip stick is clean! No over...
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  Faulty fuelling 2 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 54-plate 2.0-litre petrol Mondeo. After about five miles the car dies out like I have run out of fuel. I changed the fuel pump and filter as...
• Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCI - Ford Mondeo 54 plate Turbo actuator problem 16 Mar 2011 (Forum)
  will work and run all day until the engine is turned off and when restarted with a warm engine, the actuator doesnt work, I get the coil plug light flashing on the dash and the car runs with very low power (but not limp home mode) and the arm that controls the vanes does not move forward. I
• Peugeot 306 Hdi 1999 Manual - 306 irratic rough idle and varying RPM higher up 8 Feb 2011 (Forum)
  not firing properly on one of the cylinders.   When the accelerator is depressed, revs increase, but not brightly.   If the accelerator is then held constant the revs eventually and suddenly increase to the "right" level and the engine runs smoothly.   When the accelerator is released, it goes
• ford focus1.8 tdci - fuel problem, dead car 4 Feb 2011 (Forum)
  to come tonight (6th January 11) and he managed to jump start it for about 30 seconds at a time, was running really lumpy for the few seconds and just cut out again.  He thinks it may need a ford fault reader on it (?)  Thing is, can't get it to a garage 'cos it doesn't actually run
• any - A bargain 4x4 5 Jan 2011 (Forum)
  Everyone loves a bargain and with the increase in fuel prices and likely interest rate hikes I reckon there will be some bargains 4x4s to be had. Lots of people have bought these over the last few years who cannot really afford to run them and I reckon lots of them will flood the market
• Nissan micra 1.4 SE 2006 - engine management light?? 28 Nov 2010 (Forum)
  my engine management light came on last week the car has been running fine no probs although it has been well over due its service, i took it to a friend to run the diagnostic to avoid the main dealer price he said that the code showed it might need a lambda sensor but might just
• Hyundai i10 1.2 comfort - Starting problems on my new car 4 Oct 2010 (Forum)
  My i10 is beginning to give me starting problems, intermittently. It’s a March 2010 model and only 600 miles on the clock. I mainly do short runs but have taken it on a 40 miles
• Bmw e39 - want to upgrade is there any point 17 Sep 2010 (Forum)
  Hi i currently own and run a bmw e39 525d manual on a 03, i need a estate and want a auto and somthing more comfertable as well, but dont know wheather i should put up with my £6,500 bmw to buy a newer car maybe newer 5 series or audi a6 and pay round £15,000 for the one i would want