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  Are there any all-weather tyres available for my BMW convertible? 3 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2012 BMW 330d convertible. The wheels are 255/30/19 at rear and 225/35/19 at front. If I move to 17-inch wheels ( 225/45/17 tyres), are there...
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  Will the DSG recall cause further problems? 9 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I havea Volkswagen Golf (2013 model) with a 1.6 diesel engine, linked to a seven-speed DSG 'box. The Golf is a Motability car and according to my local...
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  Vauxhall Asta air con has stopped - what should I do? 21 Aug 2014 (Ask HJ)
  The air con on my 2002 Vauxhall Astra has stopped working. The fan is also always on and it has got to the point where it is draining the battery and I...
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  Which car is best for high mileage - EcoBoost or diesel? 28 Jul 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I currently rack up 20,000 miles a year and run a 1.6 petrol Ford Focus Style. I would like to change my car for something more economical. Is it is better...
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  Buying a new car that's economical and reliable - what would you recommend 17 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
  We are a couple in our 60s looking to trade in our two cars for something economical and reliable. Our budget would be the part exchange of a 2011 Fiat...
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  Trade in a SEAT Ibiza for a Mii? 8 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have a SEAT Ibiza 1.4 petrol SE Copa five-door in silver on 61 plate with 8000 miles on the clock with all the buttons, auto lights, wipers, climate,...
• Renault Megane,Toyota Avensis,Mazda 3- all saloons - Which 08 saloon? 6 Jan 2013 (Forum)
  I have been running another thread Suzuki SX4 v Swift - but brought in three saloons, which when thinking about, and the helpful replies received from Engineer Andy and bazza as well as looking at replies to mm707, has helped me to focus clearly on what I am actually looking for. I am
• Honda Jazz - Honda Jazz 2004 Rear Pad & Disk Replacement Tips 15 Feb 2012 (Forum)
  +vat). However i am not convinced by their diagnosis, all pads (and disks for that matter) are worn equally with no "bluing" the car brakes fine and straight (also with the handbrake) despite a 130mile motorway run both rear disks were only luke warm to the touch. During
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  Why is my Volkswagen Golf IV cutting out? 25 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My 2000 Volkswagen Golf IV 2.0-litre automatic runs fine from cold, but when it warms up it starts to misfire, then has no power and then cuts out. I have...
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  Should I replace my 2002 Audi A4 with an SUV? 6 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have run a 2002 Audi A4 SE130 TDI from new. It's reliable and cost efficient. However the joints are getting creaky (mine and my wife's, not the car's)...
• Porsche 911 996 C2, C4, Turbo (1997 - 2004) - Bought an 03 911 C2 996 14 Dec 2009 (Forum)
  having the car!), so need to have 3 of us in it at weekends. Running costs are around what I expected £50-£60 to fill up on fuel for 400 miles. On board computer can show up to 37 - 39 miles per gallon (ok doing a steady 60 on the m'way). Has not cost me anything else except I had the suspension geo'd
• Rat runs, main routes and traffic obstruction 31 May 2009 (Forum)
  Escort. I got to the pub, which was crowded. He wasn't there yet. They had run out of my favourite tipple so I had to have Young's ordinaire, the next best thing. The staff took ages to get to me and I got us both a pint. He turned up at least seven minutes after me. He told me he had come
• Peugeot 106 (1991 - 2002) - 00 1124cc Difficult to start, runs badly. 26 Oct 2008 (Forum)
  immediatly. Once started again it sounds as though it is going to conk out again at any point, the gear stick also starts shaking, I then have to leave it running for 5-10 minutes. When I pull away the car begins to lose power and only what I can describe as "bunny hops" down the road! I have to dip
• Alfa Romeo - 2000, Lusso Twin Spark holed exhaust like noise. 9 Nov 2007 (Forum)
  I have a 2000 166 Lusso twinnie, that runs like a dog...well perhaps that's a bit harsh, but I'm starting to get really hacked off with it. It has what I can only describe as a vibration through the rev range, and it sounds like there is a hole in the exhaust (there isn't and I have had a new
• Suzuki Swfit at 5000 miles & 7 months 30 Dec 2006 (Forum)
  Mini-review on the Suzuki Swift 1.5GLX I bought for my sister back in May 2006. The car has now done 5000 miles. I drove it recently and also drove it for its first 500 miles back in May. Sister has been highly delighted with the car. It is used daily for short runs in suburban/rural driving
• VW Starting Problems 27 Jul 2004 (Forum)
  Hi, I am writing this on behalf of my Uncle and Auntie who run an F reg Volkswagen Transporter 2.0 petrol camper van. The camper runs fairly well in general although there are a few little niggles that I?m hoping that you can help me out with. Damp: If it has been standing overnight and it has
• French put the brake on classic car parts 15 Jan 2002 (Forum)
  the 'Brake Dust' thread to French moves on asbestos in car components which was Brussels inspired. I recently found it difficult to get Visa pads from the usual places so went to an old established Citroen specialist of 30 years plus standing. They admitted they were running down parts for Visas
• Ateca and others - Ateca owners but poss other Seat models, re radio 17 Jul 2024 (Forum)
  2018 Ateca FR.   Radio stays on when car stopped, parked, door opened and closed.   Left it like that for a while so its not timed.   Can I disable that function  as obvs , it would run the battery down
• Any - Italian tuneups 4 May 2024 (Forum)
  Most cars benefit from a good long fast run every now and then. My old 1.1 Fiesta would feel much more lively after a 500 mile thrash up to North Wales and back. But with many cars capable of over 150mph, how do you give them a good workout? 
• Heater blowing cold air 2 Dec 2022 (Forum)
  Hi,  The heater I=on my Laguna 1  1998 does not low hot air and the cooling fan runs on after te enfune is switched off.  It never used to do this. Is there an easy fix.   Also , I noticd the sunroof is leaking making the interior steamed up windows