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Which are the best diesel automatic cars for under £4000? 8 Oct 2018 (Ask HJ)
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Toyota Verso 1.8 Valvematic 2010 - Limp mode cured by Italian Tune up 24 Jul 2018 (Forum)
repairs to fix a problem that isn’t there decided to take car on it’s high Rev journey for several days only to find out the computer warnings disappeared.Car has now done further 850 miles, since initial computer warning and is running like a dream . Performance has always been good but now realise cars -
Do speed bumps cause tyre damage? 4 Jan 2018 (Ask HJ)
What sort of tyre damage is caused by road humps? -
Should I leave my Suzuki Baleno running for a few minutes before switching off to save the turbo seizing? 12 Aug 2017 (Ask HJ)
Is it a good idea to allow a Suzuki Baleno 1.0 to tick over for a few minutes before switching off - to allow oil to circulate in the turbo - to save it... -
I only do short trips - should I trade my diesel Renault Captur for a petrol? 2 Jul 2017 (Ask HJ)
At present, I own a 2015 Renault Captur 1.5 dCi. I use it for short runs around town, with the occasional 50/75 mile trip. My son tells me I would be better... -
Have I made a big mistake buying a diesel Renault Captur? 26 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
I have just bought a new diesel Renault Captur. Have I made a big mistake not taking heed of government warning? -
Which car is the better option, Toyota Auris hybrid or diesel? 18 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
Which is a better car to buy, the Toyota Auris diesel or hybrid? I do a combination of town and road driving, approximately 70 miles a day, so I need something... -
Are there any known problems with the Skoda Fabia TDI DSG 1.2? 28 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
I am looking at a Skoda Fabia TDI DSG 1.2 tomorrow. It's done 18,000 miles. Any known problems with this model? -
What are the pitfalls of buying an imported Porsche? 28 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
I have seen a used right hand drive SUV for sale at a private dealer. It is a 2012 Porsche Cayenne petrol and it has been imported from Germany. It appears... -
Do I need an extended warranty for my Lexus 300h GS? 23 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
I have a Lexus 300h GS which runs out of warranty in June 2017. My local dealer is offering an extended warranty for £1095 for two years, including AA... -
Ford C Max clutch issues? 14 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
I have a 63 plate Ford C Max 1.0 (125ps) Ecoboost bought new in February 2014. It runs well and I'm very happy with it. But I recall a few mentions in... -
Steam in expansion tank 8 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
The heater on my car is blowing cold, while steam comes from the expansion tank even when the car is cold. When warm, it bubbles (air escaping). I've tried... -
Vauxhall Combo 1.7 Di - 2004 - fuel blockage / intermittent Black smoke 24 Oct 2016 (Forum)
October 2016.. can anyone help ? A year on from buying the Combo (Sept'15), I was getting more than the usual black smoke coming from the exhaust. I had the van serviced and it did run better for about 3 weeks. However, the black smoke has returned and it seems to happen -
Peugeot 307 - Grinding noise when trying to start - Peugeot 307 14 Sep 2016 (Forum)
and this grinding noise appeared and I thought the engine was still running but then realised it wasn't, but it was the same noise as if the car was already running. The car started the second time and it got me home -
Need a small hatchback with high ground clearance 15 Jun 2016 (Ask HJ)
I am looking for a small hatchback with high ground clearance and room for the dog in the boot. Long-term reliability is very important and it must be... -
What type of motoring is best suited to get the economy from a hybrid car? 5 Jun 2016 (Ask HJ)
What type of motoring is best suited to get the economy from a hybrid car? I do a lot of short journeys 3 to 4 miles and only go for long journeys once... -
Citroen C1 - Water pump replacement as a precaution? 24 May 2016 (Forum)
Hi, I have acquired my mums old Citroen C1 to get to work following a change of job. It's going to be used around town to get to work (only 5 miles each way but the bus takes FOREVER!) and probably get a decent motorway/A road run at weekends. I understand the water pump -
Buying a write off - is it worth the risk? 25 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
Is it ever worth buying a write off? I've been looking at a Category C Ford Fiesta that seems very good value. It has had two MoT passes since the write... -
Any - Advice needed to buy first car in the UK 2 Jan 2016 (Forum)
Hello, Thank you for reading my thread. I am searching online for a while now to find which car is best for me, I drove for ten years but not in the UK, and I found this forums very promising. I am looking for a cheap to run car, I do care about the size and look of the car as well, so basically -
VW Polo 59 Reg 1.2 Petrol 30,000 miles - Engine stalls/nearly stalls at idle when cold 12 Dec 2015 (Forum)
. Now the weather is cold again the same problem has returned. I have to leave the engine running for 3 mins before the revs go to normal. I have checked for a vacuum leak but I cannot see or feel any issues with the pipe. I have been running the fuel down to nearly 0 for the past 18 months so I am