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• Yeti 4 x 4 - Skoda Yeti 4x4s in reverse. 25 May 2013 (Forum)
  and the Yeti, apart from a surprising clutch-burn smell, was great while our 2 farm Defenders were, to the surprise of none here were slipping about like slippery- s***-off-a-shining-shovel ... as per usual. This is because Defenders notoriously have only a central diff-lock which, sure, sends drive
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  Iveco van running on after turned off, then wont start. Any ideas? 12 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My Iveco van continues running after the ignition is turned off, then doesn't turn over. Does start OK sometimes, but sometimes wont start at all. Ignition...
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  Is my Nissan X-Trail's electrical fault related to the tailgate? 21 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My 2007 Nissan X-Trail Adventura failed its first MoT on a broken wire to the high level stop light in the tailgate. It then failed its second MoT on the...
• VW Amarok - Amarok AutomaticHJ review 6 Jun 2012 (Forum)
  without transmission wind-up (as per some L200's) as well as the "traditional" 2WD/4WD selection? or is that only possible with the version that has constant 4WD?   Thanks Zuave.    
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  Is this Mercedes-Benz E-Class likely to be a money pit? 2 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have been offered a 1999 Mercedes-Benz E320 CDI Avantgarde with 63,000 on the clock. One previous owner with full main dealer service history for £2400....
• FIAT Punto - Power Steering Failure 9 Mar 2012 (Forum)
  .   A certain H****’s manual said how difficult it was to remove the steering motor. I took the plastic cover off the steering column, four bolts, a small socket set removed a further 3 bolts and the motor dropped out, very easy, 10 minutes work
• Citroen C3 - Battery Light Issue 31 Jan 2012 (Forum)
  and had alternators and batteries changed and they haven't fixed the issue, so was wondering if there is a known issue with C3's? Any ideas?
• Subarus/other ordinary cars with 4x4 good in snow? 27 Dec 2011 (Forum)
  I've always fancied a Subaru Legacy or impreza estate, although my car current has yet to die. admired them for robustness utility. etc. I just wondered what they are like i nthe snow and compacted snow that turns to ice. I've seen a lot of the BMW X5 and X3 "4x4"s (I use the quotes wisely
• Citroen - Citroen engine 2.8 oil drained whilst driving 30 Nov 2011 (Forum)
  taken bits off, but I havent seen him for 6 weeks!  so repair by 3rd party pretty slim I would of thought. THere are plenty of these vans but not many 2.8's so wondered if say the C8 or similar could be used. Been quoted 1000 for replacement engine, with 3 months warranty  
• Skoda Octavia - Tyre speed ratings and insurance 31 Oct 2011 (Forum)
  , so I dont see why not. Bear in mind that the 1.2Tsi S model has 195/65 R15H tyres as standard. Also will fitting a reinforced tyre (with a load rating of 95 vs 91) have any adverse effect on handling etc. Dont want to spec the 16 inch 55 profile wheels as comfort is a priority.      
• focus2.0 petrol - poor running 24 Sep 2011 (Forum)
  it suddenly started holding back at 3000 rpm then got worse i also noticed the temp gauge had dropped to zero  checked water and oil all ok set off again running fine temp gauge normal  for about 10 mins then temp gauge dropped and s*** running ticks over fine just no acceleration  feels
• Audi A4 - Audi A4 B5 Rear ABS ring 28 Jul 2011 (Forum)
  Due to a stuck rear brake caliper the rear disc on the o/s of wife's 2000 (V reg) A4 1.9Tdi has become badly corroded. I've removed discs (the type with the bearing races pressed into the disc assembly ) and obtained new. The garage that I use for more difficult jobs advised me not to use
• Skoda Fabia - Insurance problem 10 Feb 2011 (Forum)
  of driving another car so phoned them only to be told that clause only appied to over 25,s,,Im 24, Have now been offered a fixed penaly for no Insurance...6 points and £200 fine , with my dad and sister as witnesses is it worth pleading not guilty and explaining what happened
• Audi A6 2.0 Sline 140/ merc A150 avantgard - A6 vs A150 18 Jan 2011 (Forum)
  Two extremes... Considering a 55k 2005 Merc A150 avantgard to replace a s-erg Mazda 626 we've had for 10 years... Merc comfortable, great nick, maybe overpriced at £5500? Then my brother offers his Company Car - a 2005 Audi a6, 130k on clock, immaculate inside and out - he is particular
• Audi Q7 - trusting tiddlies 23 Nov 2010 (Forum)
  Friends came over to ours on Sunday.   Husband ( our wives know each other via kids, have only met the hubby once before )  asked me to see their new car.  Was initially impressed '    57 reg S Line Q7 litre diesel  3.0  in black, 30k miles on clock
• Honda Accord Coupe - honda ABS lite-toyota techy requiring honda techy 13 Nov 2010 (Forum)
  HI, Toyota techy looking for assistance help from a Honda techy please or if any one else can help. ABS light - L reg 1993, i found a 2pin blue plug n/s footwell, i joined the terminals togther and turned the ignition on: code 1,  flashed once followed by a long gap then flashed 1
• New/Nearly New 7 Seaters - 16-22k 30 Oct 2010 (Forum)
  Hi All,  Found myself with a requirement for a 7 seater (well, 6 plus a huge buggy) and after looking at older threads still couldn't find much.  Looking around, the Honda FR-V is a little out of the price range, along with the S-Max/Galaxy. Its for work purposes too so
• Golf 1.6 SE FSi - Buying advice please! 26 Oct 2010 (Forum)
  £300 to fix - ouch!  Any advice greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance S
• peugeot 306 TD - juddering/struggling for power around 2500-3000 up 13 Oct 2010 (Forum)
  hi everyone, i have an S reg 1.9TD that has 107k on the clock, just had a service and belt around 5k ago, only owned the car for 2 months, it has got progressively worse for juddering/struggling at around 2500rpm and upwards, there seems to to a lack of fuel, air or something when you put
• Fiat Punto Mia - Power Steering Failure 10 Oct 2010 (Forum)
  .   A certain H****’s manual said how difficult it was to remove the steering motor. I took the plastic cover off the steering column, four bolts, a small socket set removed a further 3 bolts and the motor dropped out, very easy, 10 minutes work