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• Diesel Gods, This one is for you 22 Sep 2003 (Forum)
  . So the only way to drop this engine?s revs is to cut the diesel supply, however in this engine this is done via a solenoid on the injection pump which either fully cuts off the supply or leaves it fully on. So I cannot figure out for the life of me, how can the engine revs drop via some electric
• Don't try this at home. 22 Apr 2003 (Forum)
  on at all and there must have been less than a pint in there. I know I check the oil for my other car religiously but for one week on my daily driver didn't and this happens. s**s law? Absolutely. Glad I bought the cheap RAC cover with my car insurance, too right. God knows what's wrong with it, I
• Alfa Romeo - Avoiding a category or a write off? 23 Oct 2024 (Forum)
  . The second part is that even I somehow manage to avoid the write off, im being told I will get a Category S or N, which will also reduce the cars value and potentially increase insurance costs. My questions is is there any way to to avoid my car being written off and/or being given a category
• Peugeot 508 SW - Should I change Tyres? 28 Sep 2024 (Forum)
  repairing - They are also summer tyres and I would prefer All Seasons. Currently fitted are Continental EcoContact 6's all round Fronts both around 3mm, rears around 4mm. I'm just looking for a bit of advice, as if I go for replacing then I will replace all 4 at the same time
• Fiat 500 - Who is liable for problems after a battery change? 27 Aug 2024 (Forum)
  At the beginning of July I had the battery changed on my Fiat 500 (with Halfords Autocentre). Since then my bluetooth, phone connection(s) and start/stop have all stopped working and my mileage won't stop flashing.  On Google's recommendation I disconnected the battery, left for 10
• seater or large SUV ? under £3000 ish 11 Jun 2024 (Forum)
  it a blast every week or so. We have thought about the following   VW Sharan ( petrol or early 1.9 / 2.0 tdi ) VW Touran ( petrol or early 1.9 / 2.0 tdi ) Mazda5 ( Petrol ) Ford S-Max ( Petrol ) ..Maybe Vauxhall Zafira ( petrol or diesel
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  How is VED on £40000 cars calculated? 22 Mar 2024 (Ask HJ)
  I noted your answer in 2017 that factory fitted extras are included in the threshold , but are the initial VED and also delivery charges also included...
• Mazda 3 - Can't pay a fine 11 Feb 2024 (Forum)
  -  www.lambeth.gov.uk/make-payment/penalty-notices-fi...s Also when I ring up the phoneline - 0333 800 5005 to pay, the automated AI comes on, and asks me to enter the number, it says it's not recognised either! I try this website enter my details
• Honda Civic 2017 - My rights? - Engine failure 15 Jan 2024 (Forum)
  in it. No warranty Reading the consumer rights act 2015 it seems I could have some recourse with the Car S and expect that they repair it as its within 6 months of buying it. It appears its not a wear and tear type issue for a timing chain to break at 45k. Since I started writing this the Car
• Focus Mk2 rusty front wings 7 Nov 2023 (Forum)
  I've noticed some Focus MK2's are looking a bit rusty on the front wings. It's the section where the sweeping extrusion shape of the metal meets the bumper. Mine (2006) is spotless but a friend has a 2008 model (just before the MK2.5 came out) and hers is bad on one side to the extent the metal
• Porsche Cayenne - Black Box blocked my isolation switch 17 Jul 2023 (Forum)
  I recently bought a 2004 Cayenne Turbo S, and the previous owner had fitted an isolation switch as he didn't like the battery drain. I haven't been able to get it removed yet, my mechanic is doing that for me shortly. However, after installing the black box last Thursday, by Friday it had
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  Which cars have a torque converter automatic transmission? 10 Jul 2023 (Ask HJ)
  Which automatic new cars in the UK still have torque converter gearboxes as many manufacturers seem to be switching to cvt or twin clutch?.
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  Do I have to use the accident repairer my insurer has chosen? 21 Jun 2023 (Ask HJ)
  Am I obliged to use my insurance company's body shop for road accident repairs or can I use a Mercedes-Benz approved repairers?
• BMW 5 Series - Buying Approved Used BMW without seeing it first? 19 Jun 2023 (Forum)
  I live in the south Englang and have found an approved used 5 series touring in Scotland that has the features (adaptive cruise control and heads up display)...
• Car solar panel battery conditioners / chargers 15 Jan 2023 (Forum)
  , whatever the usage (I've never detected any electrical issues, including lights on in the boot, etc). I did a very coursory web search, and came across the usual never-heard-of, seemingly shed-built cheap Chinese tat, as well as seemingly better quality units, including one(s) sold with the AA brand
• VW golf - V888 valid reason for requesting details 11 Jan 2023 (Forum)
  and stop). I received a reply to a v888 form submission.  'I can’t deal with your enquiry for the following reason(s): • Please clarify further how the information will be used if released i.e. how will you  contact the keeper if released. If you still want
• 1986 Daihatsu Skywing - High Beam Fault Finding Tactics 12 Nov 2021 (Forum)
  G10 and G11 bits, with emphasis on the latter. I only have the circuit diagrams for the G100, but its probably very similar It has a required connectivity diagram for the switch connector block for the (presumed) headlight switch positions HF, HL and HJ involving connections HM, HS, E, TB, S, D
• Daewoo Matiz (1998 - 2004) - 02 800cc Fuel trims very negative 24 Oct 2021 (Forum)
  Hi Guys, I have been working on my Matiz for a few weeks now and I have cleaned up the mess left by a chronic rich fuel mix. Now I am trying to figure out why the long term (-100) and short term (-12) fuel trims are so negative. All the plugs were very sooty so it?s a universal problem. I
• MG RV8 - Researching the mileage of an imported classic car 24 Sep 2021 (Forum)
  The majority of the RV8's were built for the Japanese market.  Many have been re-imported back to the UK and I'm considering buying one from someone who has owned it for 17 years.  It was re-imported in 2000, he bought the car in 2004 and has an MOT certificate from the previous year
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  Can you recommend a cheap, reliable runabout? 15 Jul 2021 (Ask HJ)
  We need to buy a secondhand car for my wife for local trips. She will probably do no more than 2000 miles per year. Can you please recommend something...