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  Is the Jaguar X-Type a good replacement for my Ford Mondeo? 15 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I'm swapping my ten-year-old Ford Mondeo TDCI estate with 140,000 miles, which I've owned from new. It has been virtually faultless with no clutch or DMF...
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  How can I identify where a boot seal is leaking? 28 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  On collecting my wife's Skoda Fabia from a long-stay airport car park recently, we found that the spare wheel well was full of rainwater. As the car is...
• Audi A6 2.7 tdi - Warranty - Petrol Contamination 24 Sep 2011 (Forum)
  Start and recommended I got the car back to the dealers ASAP with suspected air leak in fuel system or a fuel pump problem.  I took the car back with an added problem where there was a plateau in the accelerator travel response between about 900 rpm and 1600, and running lumpily and pinking
• It's a secret - Advice on selling used car to trader 13 Aug 2010 (Forum)
  to run a car so I'm looking to get rid of mine. Won't be specific but it's a small 1.0 hatchback, 02 plate, around 45k on the clock. First car. I'm sure you can guess. In good condition, always starts, sounds nice when running, only a couple of minor cosmetic flaws
• Insurance question - second car 26 Feb 2009 (Forum)
  about in the Micra, then buy a real car. That plus the fact that even with 173k on it, the Nissan still well outlast the Pug. I know it?s just a Micra, but I love that wee car, it outlasted my ex-wife and proved much more reliable. It owes me nothing and costs peanuts to run. Anyway I digress, we need
• Peugeot 306 (1993 - 2001) - 97 XSi Phase 1 has my head gasket gone? 16 Jan 2008 (Forum)
  Evenin all. Various issues here. I'll start from the top. Running a 306 XSI (Phase 1) on a P plate. Had it for all summer and as winter closed in I realise it's no heater. Not uncommon for these animals. It's been bypassed. So, Removed the dash and changed the matrix for another which came
• K-Series Engine Cooked - Advice 19 Jan 2006 (Forum)
  - Indicative of an engine which has been running in boiling oil (i.e a cooked engine). Sorry for the long introduction - my question is: Is it worth installing new piston rings into the engine to see if the compression returns, - the engine was running when we picked it up (albeit with very low compression
• New Almera for under £6k - no brainer? 12 Nov 2005 (Forum)
  I recently posted asking for a realistic value for my wife's 1999 Fiesta. General feeling of value with it's low mileage and A/C at £2,300. Seen add on this site for Buymynewcar offering New Almera 1.5 'Flare' for under £6,000. Having decided to run Fiesta for the foreseeable and then seeing
• 2020Skoda Kodiaq SE drive, 1.5 TSI ACT - Skoda Kodiaq unidentifiable noise 28 Nov 2024 (Forum)
  problems at all. However, in the last few weeks the vehicle has developed a strange noise near the front nearside wheel, which is consistent during driving and when the vehicle is stationary with the engine running.   No faults were indicated on the car diagnostics. The garage
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  Should repainted double yellow lines be placed exactly over the original ones? 24 Apr 2024 (Ask HJ)
  Should repainted double yellow lines be placed exactly over the original ones? Ours have moved forward and now run over the painted "keep clear" writing...
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  Can I safely change my low profile tyres and wheels? 15 Apr 2024 (Ask HJ)
  The low profile tyres on our BMW 530d xDrive are easily damaged by potholes, as are the alloy rims. Is there a safe alternative?
• Tight budget car 20 Feb 2024 (Forum)
  Hi all, Any help much appreciated.  Looking for a cheap second run around for September (required for school run/getting to work whilst other half has other car).  We are on a painfully small budget of £800-£1000. I know it's very much a gamble at this price
• Honda FR-V - FRV blower fan working but no air output 6 Jan 2024 (Forum)
  out. Can anyone shed any light on this or make any suggestions where I should look next please? Potentially connected but maybe a totally separate issue is that when I key the engine to the first position before turning over to start the fans by the radiator in the engine bay start running
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  Will using a turbcharged car only once a week cause damage? 23 Aug 2023 (Ask HJ)
  Is it ok to drive an Astra 1.4 Turbo 150 once a week? With it sitting for days with no oil going to the turbo when it’s cool will that hurt components?
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  Can you deactivate the car alarm on a Ford Kuga? 3 May 2023 (Ask HJ)
  My friend runs a Ford Kuga and wishes to know how can she disable her alarm when she leaves her dogs in the back of the car?
• Mazda MX5 (1998-2005) - 2000 1.8 intermittent starting fault 29 Apr 2023 (Forum)
  i am having an intermittent starting problem with my mazda mx5 icon.it only happens when the car has been warmed up and running for about 10 minutes.it starts 1st time every morning or if it has been sitting for 1 hour or more.the problem only happens once the car has been running and then parked
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  My car occasionally won't start - is it time for a new battery? 24 Apr 2023 (Ask HJ)
  My 2016 Nissan X-Trail occasionally won't start The battery shows 11.8v and the dash lights up but the car only clicks when the ignition key is turned,...
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  What's the best first car for a tall driver? 19 Apr 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I've recently past my test and I'm currently looking at cars but I'm 6ft10 and need good legroom. What do you suggest?
• Vauxhall Combo van 05 plate - Electrical issues 7 Apr 2023 (Forum)
  control panel was illuminated when the ignition was off/key out.  When radio is switched on manually or ignition is on/engine running, lights go out.  Experimented today, and also found when ignition on first stage, switching the headlights on also switches the radio on! Van has also
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  Why do electric cars have a low top speed? 20 Jan 2023 (Ask HJ)
  Most electric cars seem to have good acceleration but the top speed is poor compared to their petrol equivalents - Why?