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  Is box junction enforcement being used as a cash cow? 21 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I would suggest to RW that charges for stopping in a box junction are not just ‘a way to extort yet more money from the motorist’ but actually a national...
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  Timing belt issue with Peugeot 407 31 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I would like to ask about an issue that I had with my 2007 Peugeot 407; I was driving the car when it suddenly stopped. I tried to restart the engine but...
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  Lorry lead 18 Apr 2009 (Ask HJ)
  Could you recommend a suitable second-hand basic, reliable twin-cab 4x4 for my school cadet force? It will be used as a safety vehicle when out in the...
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  Collision risk around airports is double the national average 18 Nov 2024 (News)
  
• Apologies for Backroom outage 31 Jan 2004 (Forum)
  It seems somebody tripped over a lead or the cleaners unplugged something they shouldn\'t have in order to use the hoover. Service now resumed as normal. No Dosh mailto:Alan_moderator@honestjohn.co.uk
• Interactive speed signs 13 Aug 2003 (Forum)
  When these flash up the limit, they are just warnings right? They don't actually lead to a fine like a camera do they? It's just I passed through about 5 today...
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  Should you put grease on battery terminals to protect from corrosion? 15 Nov 2023 (Ask HJ)
  Should you put grease on battery terminals to protect from corrosion?
• Honest John's Motoring Agony Column 30-11-2019 Par 3 Dec 2019 (Forum)
  and flowers, the customer pays for these through higher prices. As you don't like the way Tesla (both dealer and manufacturer) have treated you, I would definitely look at a different brand of car. Plenty of other makes and dealers out there. Think most factory order lead times are around 3 months, so I
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  Can I reverse the emissions fix by disconnecting the battery? 19 Apr 2017 (Ask HJ)
  My SEAT had the "fix", which has ruined the performance and fuel consumption and will likely lead to EGR failure in the future. Can I reset it by disconnecting...
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  MG cooling issues 7 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Could you please tell me why the water keeps boiling in my MGZR 160? It doesn't do this when driveing only when stationary
• Ford Focus - Rough idle on petrol focus 18 Mar 2012 (Forum)
  . Spark plug leads and coil pack appear in good condition but I wouldn't know how to check them. I believe they are the original items - car mileage is 115k. I'm tempted to change the plug leads - is this the likely problem?  
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  Xenon headlights 6 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Got a problem with my offside xenon headlight not working. Tried a 2nd hand replacement which worked for a day and then went again. I'm lead to believe...
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  What's causing my Audi A4 to misfire? 19 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My Audi A4 recently developed a misfire on number two cylinder. I've replaced the spark plugs but that didn't resolve it. I checked the coil pack and leads,...
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  What's making my Volkswagen Polo hesitate when pulling away? 17 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My Volkswagen Polo 1.4SE automatic hesitates when pulling away from stationary. It feels like the electronics are confused. This also happened on my Audi...
• Renault Clio 1 Diesel (1991 - 1998) - 92 1.9 Battery reversal damage 2 Sep 2009 (Forum)
  Did a really stupid thing in trying to jump start this car from another whose engine was running. I attached the jump leads in the wrong sense on the Clio and didn't realise until the leads got hot. After this the Clio won't start ! There is now a near short on the chubbyish cable which runs from
• Daewoo nexia poor running 16 Mar 2007 (Forum)
  It idles and runs on 3 cylinders, removing No.1 spark plug lead makes very little difference, (other 3 significant difference). Removing all plugs 3 white & clean, No.1 a coppery colour but otherwise clean. Compression is 12bar on all cylinders No.1 has a good spark, and changing the lead did
• factors affecting suspension bush wear 17 Jun 2006 (Forum)
  After about 18,000 miles, I'm told that the bushes on my Ford Ka are sufficiently worn to need replacing. That got me wondering about what factors would have lead to them being so well worn at this stage. 1)Obviously, the roads that one drives over will make a big difference. 2) The quality
• 1995 1.3SPi Mini won't start! 12 Oct 2005 (Forum)
  Hi, I have a 1995 SPi Rover Mini Cooper, and she has somehow decided that she doesn't want to start. The battery is fully charged, it turns over but won't fire up. Have used a voltmeter to check that the full 12v is going to the coil. For some reason, there are no sparks coming from the HT lead
• Golf MkIV - Cuts out when engine is hot 6 Oct 2005 (Forum)
  in traffic for a while. Now initially it was misfiring, so I replaced the plugs, HT leads and this weekend the ignition coil. It now runs a lot cleaner but this problem still exists... I am reluctant to go to the VW dealer (wanted 90 quid to change the leads!) - so I am wondering if anyone else has come
• Basic Service - Skoda Favorit GLXie 3 Aug 2005 (Forum)
  I want to do a "basics" service on my Skoda Favorit (1995 GLXie), hopefully so it runs a bit better (is not too bad) and better fuel economy etc. I'm planning to do: (1) Oil and filter (hasn't been done for a year/10000miles) (2) Spark plugs, Ignition leads, distributor cap and rotor arm (never