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  New car has broken down after 10 miles - Can we reject? 3 Apr 2016 (Ask HJ)
  My daughter purchased a used Volkswagen Polo from a dealer today. However, on the drive home, the engine warning light came on and the engine started to...
• Ford Ka 2001 Endura engine - Ford Ka running rough 23 Oct 2015 (Forum)
  Hi, I have a problematic Ka. It starts fine and idles perfectly but once throttle opened it stutters and doesn't fire on all cylinders (both when...
• Ford Ka 2001 with Endura engine - Ford Ka running rough 22 Oct 2015 (Forum)
  Hi, I have a problematic Ka. It starts fine and idles perfectly but once throttle opened it stutters and doesn't fire on all cylinders (both when stationary...
• Diesel vs Petrol engine for mostly short journeys 22 Jun 2015 (Forum)
  , but notice that looking at the models above opening up to diesel gives a lot more options. However, my concern is that most of the time the car will ferry me to work and back in stop/start traffic for half an hour - then a weekend run every two weeks from Leeds to Middlesborough or Pontefract
• Peugeot 306 Hdi - Throttle sensor circuit 2 fault, keeps coming back 20 May 2015 (Forum)
  of the time ok, but when I start off in 1st gear, the revs sometimes suddenly drop down , making the car lose power and go slow which at times can be dangerous when joining a roundabout etc or in traffic as someone may run into the back or side of me! The garage suggest a new throttle postion sensor
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  Buying a small car - what would you recommend? 27 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
  Please can you recommend a small used automatic (petrol) car. The size should be similar to our existing Peugeot 106. I have £7000 to spend and need the...
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  Buying a used Mercedes SL - which model is best for comfort? 18 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I am 66 years old and have decided to sell my Porsche Boxster S for a used Mercedes-Benz SL320 or SL350 for a more comfortable drive. Which of these would...
• Volvo XC90 - running costs of a Volvo XC90 15 Mar 2015 (Forum)
  Hiya, I am looking to invest in a XC90 as an upgrade to my falling apart Seat Alhambra that I currently ferry my 4 children around in.  I have...
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  Why is my Peugeot 206 displaying the engine warning light? 21 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
  My 2004 Peugeot 206 diesel had its EGR value replaced at its recent service. Since then the engine warning light has been permanently on. Any idea what's...
• Mazda 3 - Engine hesitation 6 Jan 2015 (Forum)
  My wife has a 2007 Mazda 3 with the 1.6l petrol engine with an approx mileage of 55000. Ever since she bought it a year ago the car has had an annoying and sometimes dangerous problem that the local Mazda agent dismisses as nonexistent. The car starts perfectly and runs smoothly
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  Turbo engine cooling - how long before I switch off? 1 Jan 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I have recently acquired a Ford Fiesta with the EcoBoost turbo engine to add to our turbo BMW 535i. You have mentioned in the past about running turbos...
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  Skoda Octavia won't engage gears 19 Oct 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2002 Skoda Octavia 1.9 TDi. I started it today and reversed it off the drive. I was then able to get it out of reverse with some difficulty but...
• 306 but now in a boat - Cam shaft breaking on a xud 1.9td 28 Sep 2014 (Forum)
  Hi I have put 2 xud engines in a boat. For some reason I have broke the cam on one engine so have swapped that engine with another. Running ok at the moment. Now the other engine has done the same. Both engines were low mileage. I have run the engines now for at least 40hrs. The engines are sitting
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  Have you any experience of the V60's ride quality? 16 Sep 2014 (Ask HJ)
  Have you any experience of the Volvo V60 D4 SE? I understand that the ride quality is poor on the standard dynamic chassis currently offered by Volvo and...
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  Washer reservoir issue with Volkswagen Polo 9 Sep 2014 (Ask HJ)
  The washer fluid reservoir in my 2007 Volkswagen Polo is leaking badly. The fluid steadily drips from under the reservoir when it is filled, causing the...
• Peugeot 206 1.4 2003 - ECU Failure Peugeot 206 14 Jul 2014 (Forum)
  The car starts first time and runs ok - except for a slight intermittent misfire and high emissions in the form of wisp of black smoke when it starts - this reducing but not completely going when driving. The car drives well at speed, has power, does not stall and the slight misfire is hardly noticeable
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  Overheating 2001 Astra - what's wrong? 2 Jul 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2001 Vauxhall Astra 1.6 8v. I have had a few problems, all now sorted, but since I've had the ECU fixed I now seem to be running hot. The coolant...
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  Buying a used car - Golf GTI or Civic Type R? 30 Jun 2014 (Ask HJ)
  Which would you buy? Golf GTI Mk5 or Civic Type R EP3 for low mileage use with a few long motorway runs with an absolute max budget of £8k?
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  Does the Kia Cee'd suffer DPF problems? 5 Jun 2014 (Ask HJ)
  We're looking to buy a Kia Cee'd 2013 or newer and prefer diesel.The car will be used as a second car for lowish annual mileage, but occasional journeys...
• Volkswagen Bora - Brain teaser.. 52 plate Bora 1.9 TDI wont start 18 May 2014 (Forum)
  is clean diesel too. No engine oil in it or veg oil present. With the dreaded easi start hastily sprayed in to the inlet the engine will run but it is running on the easi start. As soon as this is removed the engine stops. I think i'm getting close to the problem. Maybe very close (tandem pump??). I cant