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  • volkswagen - real vw mpg figures 7 Feb 2015 (Forum)
    hi recently purchased new vw , the mpg figures we are achieving are alot lower than the figures we where given prior to the purchase, my question is what are volkswagen salesmen telling you before you purchase a new car for thousands of £s how did they explain the figures
  • Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2014 - AirMatic Suspension availability? 6 Sep 2014 (Forum)
    Hi HJ, I ordered a new 2014 C-Class Merc in June for September delivery.  The spec included the much-touted AirMatic suspension - the first time this S-class feature was to be fitted to smaller Mercs.  However, the dealer tells me the factory cannot source the parts, so I have
  • Ford Fiesta - Ford 'capless fuel' 20 Jul 2014 (Forum)
    in.  Given that I'm a bit paranoid as in the past of had some t***(s) jump on the roof of one car, and have another keyed whilst in a multi-storey, is this flap prone to prone to vandalism (i.e some pratt might think it's a geat wheez to bend the flap of it's hindges?  
  • Ford Mondeo Estate 2.0 litre petrol, 51 plate100k - clutch failiure 22 Apr 2014 (Forum)
    Had since new -now in third at full throttle engine revs drop back from3100 rpm to 2800 rpm and after this flat spot the old girl takes off with normal acceleration.Sometimes get judder on engaging clutch. Is this likely to be the clutch? If I do replace clutch what s all
  • Ford Mondeo - 2008 Mondeo 1.8 TDCI non starter - list of DTC's 8 Apr 2014 (Forum)
    have a mondeo with little history on the car, non stater (well runs for a second or two) List of DTC's present (autoboss) are as follows :- p0098 IATS2 Circuit high input p0087 Fuel rail/system pressure to low p0299 T/S charger underboost P0089 Fuel rail pressure
  • Ford Fiesta SaloonMkV 1400 - Ford Fiesta Mk V 1400cc, bonnet release 9 Jan 2014 (Forum)
    Tried to open the bonnet of my son's Fiesta but we hit a problem. The primary release works ok but the safety release cable has broken. I think there...
  • audi A4 1.9 td - audi A4 1.9 td (98) wont start 2 Dec 2013 (Forum)
    Hi all 1.9 td audi A4 s-reg 98 wont start. When you turn it over it WILL fire up and run for about 5 seconds then will die it will do that all day but will NOT stay running and ive lost my odometer reading,the clock stopped working then it works then it wont and ive lost some
  • Mazda RX-8 - does it have any known problems? 21 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
    Can you tell me of any known problems with the 2009 Mazda RX-8? I’m thinking of buying one, but want to do my homework first.
  • Best 7 seater 4x4 or similar? 5 Jul 2013 (Forum)
    in. 4x4 desirable as we tow a kayak trailer from time to time. I also like the 'height' of a 4x4 type car. Considering xc90 or x5. But also an s-max. Any thoughts or other suggestions? Thanks
  • All makes - Maximum fuel efficiency speed 15 Nov 2012 (Forum)
    Radio 2's homwork query today at 6.45pm was 'at what speed would a car cover a set distance using the least fuel?' The answer was rather flimsy, but apparently 52-56 mph [ignoring all the car variables etc]. Most time was spent waffling on about making sure the boot was empty and so forth
  • Ford Fiesta Mk 4 - Rattle behind dashboard 26 May 2012 (Forum)
    Hi My recently acquired S reg Fiesta 1.25 has an annoying rattle behind the dash on the near/passenger side. I thought it was the hard plastics around the bulk head under the bonnet causing it which I cushioned with some foam but it isn't?? It starts at around 30 mphs and sounds like
  • citroen berlingo - All these different engines 28 Apr 2012 (Forum)
    , how do I compare 1.4, 1.6p, 1.6D, 1.9D and 2.0 D. And is a TD desirable . Thank you for any help - am desperate to blame HJ if I get it wrong. Colin S
  • ford fieasta - Lights Off! while filling up 17 Mar 2012 (Forum)
    if this is a new thing that is beginning to come into being due to the obsession with H&S. Have any fires ever happen due to lights being left on and what are the chances of that happening.?  Should Mythbusters be informed? :)
  • citreon dispatch - sliding door keeps popping open 5 Mar 2012 (Forum)
    i have a 06 dispatch 2.0 hdi ,im having mega problems with the offside sliding door ,the vehicle as central locking and motion controlled locking (taxi) it locks and unlocks no problem but on occasions while driving along the o/s door opens itself  when you stop and slide the door shut
  • 50cc Moped - Can I do a motorbike test on a moped? 8 Dec 2011 (Forum)
    I have a full car licence obtained in 1985 which is also a full moped licence. I was thinking of buying a moped and using it to do my motorbike CBT...
  • Audi A3 - Lost MW on stereo 28 Nov 2011 (Forum)
    Evening all Medium wave on my A3's stereo has disappeared.  It began a few days ago with one or other of 693 or 909 vanishing and now I can't pick up anything.  FM is still fine and I need to check LW. I presume it's not aerial related as the roof mounted aerial
  • BMW E39 2002 5 30 i Sport Auto - Replacement Tyres 24 Nov 2011 (Forum)
    Anyone know what tyres would be good to replace the current Bridgestone SO2 EZ and te best place to get them either fitted or mail order forme to fit? The fronts are 235 40 18 91y the rears are 265 35 18 93Y I need 4 tyres 2 of each There are so2 s around but one tyre dealer has
  • Average Speed Cameras 7 Nov 2011 (Forum)
    who all seem to be unconcerned about these camera. Do they actually work? has anyone been done using them as evidence? Another worrying development is the habit of HGV;s to travel
  • 1998 ford focus 1.4 - gearbox brg to short driveshaft 14 Jul 2011 (Forum)
    to know ! would prefer to do job all at once rather than pulling drv shaft and having to replace it to obtain part .brg is defo u/s - loads of lift on it . cheers now !
  • Quieter tyres 24 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
    Seem to get a lot of road noise from my current tyres Pirelli P7. I am due to change so can you please reccommend a quieter tyre? Tyre size is 205/55r/16...
 

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