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• Car Stereo Codes 25 Jun 2001 (Forum)
  I have recently bought a 2nd hand Citron AX as a run around. Saddly the radio does not work because it is coded and the previous careful lady owner did not know the code! Can any one recommend a DIY fix for this problem or is it of to the citron dealer or local auto electric?
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  Will a VW Tiguan with DSG be reliable? 25 Sep 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I thinking of buying a 10 year old VW Tiguan with 60K miles with a DSG gearbox. Are there any issues with the DSG after this mileage?
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  What's the best ULEZ compliant car? 28 Jul 2023 (Ask HJ)
  Hi, we have 2 boys to do school runs 11 miles each way. What car and the best way to purchase one? It needs to be ULEZ compliant.
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  Can you recommend a family car? 1 Aug 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I don't drive a lot, say less than 5,000 miles per year, and have a budget around £10,000. The car is mainly for social use, I drive at most twice per...
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  Why do my hazard warning lights come on for no reason? 24 Apr 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I have a van and the indicators just come on at any time, sometimes all 4 hazards, too. If I take it for a run, this stops it for a while, but then the...
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  Can you recommend a small, comfortable car for a driver with severe arthritis? 20 May 2020 (Ask HJ)
  We run a petrol Audi A1 and now need a comparable small car - which my wife can use. She has severe hip arthritis. What would you recommend we consider?
• Jaguar X-Type 2.0d SE - Wheels and tyres 23 Jul 2018 (Forum)
  (Readers of my previous sagas will know of my European exploits. Pierre the pirate mechanic features). Just sorting out my summer schedule. Car has done 180k, but running well. Full service (trusted indy) in Marrch, passed MOT no advisories. She's currently running on 225x45x17
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  What is the OEM specification for the engine oil in a 2016 Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer 1.6 diesel? 28 Jul 2017 (Ask HJ)
  Can you tell me the OEM specification for the engine oil in a 2016 Vauxhall Astra 1.6 diesel? After hearing rumours of emission upgrades, I'll be having...
• Audi A3 SE TDI 2.0 (2004) - Radiator fans won't stop running (Fan Control Modu 25 Jul 2017 (Forum)
  Hi everyone, I have what seems to be a common problem which is my radiator fans won't stop running, slowly, (both of them) even with the ignition key off and the engine cold and air-con off.   (If I try to turn the air-con on the econ light stays on and I'm unable to turn econ
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  Why has the air con gas in my Nissan X-Trail already run out? 27 Jun 2017 (Ask HJ)
  My Nissan X-Trail is under two years old and has done less than 8000 miles. The air con isn't working properly and I've been told by the Nissan dealer...
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  Buying a used family estate - Which model is best? 13 Jun 2016 (Ask HJ)
  My current vehicle is reaching the end of its life and I'm considering purchasing a used estate. Safety is the highest priority, followed by reliability/running...
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  How can I improve my Octavia's fuel economy? 27 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2013 Skoda Octavia 2.0 diesel. However, while my old Octavia gave 65mpg, I find the new model to struggle to get past 50mpg. I understand...
• Can Engineering Graduates 'Hit the ground running' 10 Jul 2014 (Forum)
  years actually enable them to 'hit the ground running' {after completing the short few weeks of 'in-house' familiarisatio/induction training period) immediately after graduation or do they require a significant amount of directed objective training before thay can 'stand on their own two feet' without
• Mitsubishi Space Wagon - Garage stumped! 24 Mar 2014 (Forum)
  5 years ago I bought a Mitsubishi Spacewagon, 1999, 2.4 GDI with engine 4G64. It has been a great buy.Reliable, hardly any replacement parts and fairly cheap to purchase. I wanted a 6 seater for occasional passenger duties and a 'work horse' The car had run great with no signs of any
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  Winter driving - car won't start 12 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 13 year old Audi A6 Allroad, which I use in the Alps in the winter. However, I’ve noticed that the car runs very poorly in cold weather and sometimes...
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  Engine problems with T25 camper van - what's the cause? 17 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I’m having some problems with my Volkswagen T25 camper van. It has started misfiring and losing power; the RAC cleaned the jets and things improved, but...
• Chevrolet Epica - Dud Battery 7 Jan 2012 (Forum)
  Latest in the saga of Epica ownership, had a bit of difficulty starting the car recently, thought it was cold/short runs, so my friendly Vaux dealerscame and boosted the car for me, and then I made sure properly charged, and less short runs, till yesterday when car started but only just
• Peugeot 407 2.0 Hdi (136bhp) - Depolution Fault 8 Jun 2011 (Forum)
  on.  They have suggested in this order: A. Add Addittive Fluid, £11.00, run for 2 wks, make long runs, run diesel low, see if it works, which I have done, 4 days in now, no luck so far. B. Do Dignostics, £42.50 + VAT, if required do Download for upgrade
• VW Golf Mk IV 1.8 20v - Starting problems - help! 5 May 2011 (Forum)
  the accelerator to start the car, and this produces a strong smell of petrol, but once running, the engine seems to run perfectly well. If i were to start the car in this way, turn it immediately off and then try again, it starts perfectly. From hot, the car always starts first time. The stater motor was replaced
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  My Peugeot 205 GTi won't start - any tips? 22 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Peugeot 205 GTi. It's been sat for three weeks and ran spot on before I parked it up. When I tried to start the car the battery was flat, so I...