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  • vauxhall vectra c - 3 button flip key fob loses programming 29 Jun 2014 (Forum)
    easy to reprogram, it is annoying, especially late at night. The battery is good (it unlocks from distance). The s****** is happy to relieve me of £130 to make a duplicate. Its my only key and i'm sure there is a better, cheaper way round it! Should i take the fob apart and inspect? cheers all!
  • Buying a new Audi Q5 - which colour is best? 4 Jun 2014 (Ask HJ)
    I'm in the process of ordering a new Audi Q5, but I can't choose a colour. Should I stick to Daytona Grey or go for New Floret Silver?
  • All Models - Plea for assistance please 17 May 2014 (Forum)
    . https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/BDFC9JD Please be assured that no personal information will be taken. Many thanks in advance for your cooperation
  • Black smoke from a 307 diesel? 29 Apr 2014 (Ask HJ)
    My wife has a 2005 Peugeot 307 1.6 HDI that has a diesel knock and blows black smoke on starting. It gets worse then better, occasionally running well...
  • MG ZT-T td 130 - Cooling system 21 Apr 2014 (Forum)
    to 1 bar below and remains consistant, moving back to the middle bar and never higher when back to slow speeds. Fuel consumption remains mid to high 40's and coolant level is correct with no leaks. This would appear to be logical but why the fluctuation after this time and should I be concerned ?!
  • Volvo S40 Second generation (2004–2012) - Possible used buy (from auction) 23 Mar 2014 (Forum)
    My father (in his 70's but still good driver) is thinking about getting rid of his S40 Mk1 which is now tired with 150k miles. He has about £6k to spend. There is a big auction place near him in Peterborough. He likes the looks of the S40 Mkll but having read the review here
  • Which Executive Estate? 3 Feb 2014 (Forum)
    I'm looking at a new estate and have narrowed it down to 3 potential cars, but I can't decide which one to go for. The choices are: 2010 520d touring 25k miles 2011 525d touring 76k miles (latest 2 litre) 2012 Audi A6 Avant 2.0 S line 35k miles I
  • Vauxhall Corsa C - stopped reversing but car still hit me 5 Jan 2014 (Forum)
    HI has anyone got any idea who is liable. I was reversing out of a side street and my back passenger informed me a car was coming down the road as they saw the headlights,  I stopped reversing an inch past the parked car so my break light s were on. The car coming down the street hit my
  • Renault Avantime (2002 - 2003) - Am I Mad? 11 Aug 2013 (Forum)
    I currently drive a Honda Prelude VTEC that I?m very happy with but have just seen a Renault Avantime for sale in a local dealer. It?s the 2.0Litre turbo in the metallic blue / silver two tone paintwork, its only got 60,000 on the clock and all logic says it would be an absolutely stupid buy even
  • Vauxhall Astra 1.7DTI - problem with my engine 28 Apr 2013 (Forum)
    the starter motor checked & then had it changed. now it turns on the key but the engine isn't turning over, i looked in the oil filler cap & my cams are not turning (i thought my cambelt had snapped :( but it hasn't :s). can any one help with any idea's to what could be wrong because i'm
  • Cold weather makes havoc of fuel economy 9 Apr 2013 (Forum)
    My S-Max (diesel auto) has averaged 33.4mpg since the day it arrived with 11,000 miles on about three years and 29,000 miles ago.  I reset the trip computer when it arrived and after a week or so, it settled down to 33.4mpg and has not moved from that unless I have done a very long day
  • Favour - urgent 11 Nov 2012 (Forum)
    below. It would take only 30 seconds.   http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/DKLVRDV
  • Any - Cracking the whiplash 18 Oct 2012 (Forum)
    in the number of accidents involving injuries since 2006, while there has been a 40% " and "the average 3rd party claim now stands at £8400 suggesting that most claim s are for whiplash-like injuries" Surely, it is now time for whiplash to be declared an Act of God, since, like God
  • Audi and vauxhall - Isofix car bases 15 Oct 2012 (Forum)
    something or is this purely h and s madness?
  • Vw polo - Urgent assistance reqd, VW polo over adjusting sho 4 Oct 2012 (Forum)
    Hi guys , I have a customers car here, I have replaced a n/s wheel cylinder so obviously throwing a set of shoes on too due to contamination, Problem. Fitted shoes, ran hbrake cable back, fitted drum, pressed brake to adjust and it is over adjusting (drum won't turn) line up stud hole and raise
  • Honda accord ictdi2.2 06 plate - Steering problems 3 Sep 2012 (Forum)
    Please can anyone help I have had new shocks front & rear new springs new disc front & rear, 4 wheel alinement, wheels balanced and 2 reconditioned steering...
  • Cabrio roof failure 12 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
    My local Renault dealer failed to diagnose why my cabrio roof mechanism has failed and wants hundreds to pull it apart and do a physical check! Is there...
  • Ford Galaxy - CV crunching on cornering 1 May 2012 (Forum)
    MK 1 T reg. I'm getting a crunching or clicking with knocking on I think my right CV joint(s). I assume outer as that's dependent on steering. I' very surprised this has developed quickly over a few days of careful driving, now trying to coast around all corners! I'm intending to replace
  • Citroen Xsara Picasso - Electric folding mirror - stopped folding 12 Apr 2012 (Forum)
    Dear All. The o/s electric folding mirror no longer folds, other functions i.e. mirror adjustment and heating work fine, it just will not fold. I have scoured the internet and cannot find out if this can be repaired. I found several place I can buy a new one, but as it was assembled from parts I
  • Citroen xsara 1.8 auto estate - Water coming out near the bottom of the radiator? 9 Apr 2012 (Forum)
    don't understand why it doesn't leak when i'm driving the car? Thank you for any advice:) I'm trying as a female to not get ripped off by the garages, as 1 quoted me £661 for a new rad fitted and it's an S reg car!
 

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