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  • Flat Battery 18 Apr 2014 (Ask HJ)
    Our 62 plate Golf 1.6TDI BlueMotion has had a totally flat battery twice in short succession, the upshot being it had to be towed by the AA to the Volkswagen...
  • Should I keep my Land Rover Discovery 3 or replace it? 14 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
    I currently drive a 2007 Discovery 3 HSE with 75,000 on the clock. It has been problem-free and an excellent car (my fifth Discovery). I am considering...
  • My Vauxhall Combo van has had ongoing DPF problems but is now out of warranty. Must I now pay for repairs? 5 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I bought a 2007 Vauxhall Combo van from a dealer in June 2007. Two weeks later it was towed back to them as it had the engine management light on and had...
  • New or Old shape Volvo V70 ? 9 Aug 2006 (Forum)
    Thinking about a a vovlo V70 Need an estate car, and something that will tow a BIG 4berth caravan..... Article in Car Mechanics s Magazine about the new shape V70, how low spec ones are gettin down toward £4K ( I don't think I'd buy one that cheap though) I am prob wanting to spend £6-7K
  • vauxhall omega 29 Mar 2002 (Forum)
    seen a omega 2.5gls estate for sale at £9,700.what is it like on fuel. i do not drive up the mileage but i will be towing with it. any thoughts appreciated
  • What is the best used SUV for £12,500 at the moment? 5 Oct 2023 (Ask HJ)
    What is the best used SUV for £12,500 at the moment?
  • Honda Jazz - Bike Rack for a 2012 Honda Jazz 29 Apr 2022 (Forum)
      Hi Folks I need a suggestion for a bike rack for 2 Bikes (one adult, one child) for a Honda Jazz. I tried a THULE CLIP on style and all it did was bend the chassis. The Jazz, rounded tailgate is a poor surface for a clip on style. My Car has nothing, no tow bar
  • Jaguar X Type - Going into limp mode 20 Sep 2016 (Forum)
    Hi ,  Have had no problems with my 2 litre diesel X Type (60,000miles) until now. I was nearing the end of a 2000mile journey towing a caravan, speeds about 60/65 mph, when the glow plug light came on & the car went into Limp mode. I pulled over ,stopped the car
  • audi a4 tdi - Engine Tuning (SAVE ON DIESEL) 23 Aug 2014 (Forum)
    is right there even towing my caravan is a pleasure as the added torque makes me forget I am even towing I would recommend this to anyone just wish i had found out about this 2 years ago as I would have saved around £1200 in fuel costs.
  • What's the best used 4X4 for £6500? 11 Jun 2014 (Ask HJ)
    I am looking for a used 4x4 for under £6500. It would ideally be an automatic and diesel. No towing or off-roading. To be honest it is the height which...
  • Mercedes-Benz C-Class - where do I find the tool kit? 2 Jun 2014 (Ask HJ)
    Please can you tell me where the tool kit is kept in a Mercedes Classic C180 Kompressor 2004 model?
  • I can't figure out my tow bar 18 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I recently bought a Roomster with a factory fitted towbar, which is not actually fitted but removable. To fit it involves unlocking it and I simply - despite...
  • suburu legacy - problems with suburu legacy 23 May 2011 (Forum)
    bought a new suburu legacy Jan2nd.  Without any warning could not change gear when driving, dealers said there was no lining on the clutch and asked what I towed - I said nothing but a wheelie bin. New clutch fitted and after 4 weeks, this went with no warning.  2 clutches in 4
  • Tyrer banks 6 Feb 2010 (Ask HJ)
    Can you recommend a brand of replacement tyres for my Freelander – 51,000 miles on the clock - most long journeys to and from the Scottish Highlands from...
  • Ford Focus (1998 - 2004) - 2004 1.6 Zetec Auto. Intermittent Starting 5 Jul 2008 (Forum)
    seems to happen the next morning - after i have refuelled. Last time it happened got a friend to tow me and it started after being towed about half a mile, then worked fine for a few weeks. Checked fuel into injector rail on cranking and nothing being pumped. Any suggestions appreciated. Billy
  • VW Golf MK3 no spark at HT leads 6 Dec 2006 (Forum)
    Ladies and Gents, My 1995 Golf 1.8GL, decided to cut out the other day when I was driving through a set of roadworks and I had to get a tow to a local garage. Whilst I was waiting for the tow truck, I took off one of the HT leads and held it close to the engine to see if I had a spark whilst my
  • Ssyanyong website 7 Mar 2006 (Forum)
    http://www.syukcars.co.uk To quote "Unlike many rival 4x4s, the Rexton and the Kyron are built around a substantial ladder chassis. This means they both have a remarkably stiff body shell, vibration and road noise are reduced, and towing capacity and crash resistance are far better than monocoque
  • Bicycle Racks 10 Jan 2006 (Forum)
    Any suggestions for a means of carrying bicycles on my car? I have a Toyota Avensis hatchback and want to transport 2 adult and one child's bikes. I have seen racks on the backs of cars but aren't these usually mounted on a tow bar? My car does not have a tow bar and I would prefer not to have one
  • Self drive car transporter - help! 25 Apr 2003 (Forum)
    , on balance, I'd prefer to drive a 3.5 tonne Transit than tow a trailer, although as my car has a tow hitch, I could do either, assuming my standard car licence is valid. So, does anyone know a company that could rent me a car transporter, whether a van or a trailer, ideally one that I could pick up
 

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