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• VW Golf Cambelt problems 20 Oct 2004 (Forum)
  I've never done a cambelt change before but I thought I'd give it a go on my 1994 MK3 Golf Driver (1.8 8V SPI petrol, code ABS, power steering, no air con). However..... Actually everything went well except for the first time I think I got the intermediate shaft one tooth out so it ran badly. I
• Oil Leak - Rover 220 Turbo (T-Series) 24 Feb 2004 (Forum)
  could on the weekend - got the bottom pretty clean but access to the top is terrible (rigid air con pipes in the way). Did my best anyway. Made sure the area around the block/head join just below the distributor was clean and dry. Ran for a bit and there was plenty of oil runing off the gearbox
• What should I do? 15 Jun 2003 (Forum)
  all that often on 15\" Alloy wheels. Oh, and is anyone interested in an 02 reg Fiesta Ghia 5dr? It\'s got too much to list, but here\'s some of my favourite bits: Air Con Leccy windows Remote deadlocks and alarm Heated screens and heated power mirrors. CD Player. Just been main dealer serviced
• Which affordable diesel family car? 30 May 2003 (Forum)
  I'm thinking of replacing my 1.6 P Reg Astra (petrol) with a nearly new Mondeo sized car (diesel) to take into account a) 1 small son and all that comes with it! b) 25k miles private miles per year c) comfy driving position and d) with air con, ABS and cruise control. I'm not in the luxury car
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  Can you recommend an automatic car up to £13,000? 15 Feb 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking to buy an automatic car. My criteria in order of importance is: safety, reliability, air con, boot space, and sat-nav and connectivity to phone....
• Auction 12 Apr 2005 (Forum)
  cars. I often take friends and clients to auctions and do not wish to be treated as a naughty school boy when checking to see if the air con works on a prospective purchase!
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  What was the best car before cars became complicated? 9 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
  In these days of emissions, DPFs, DMFs, ESP, ABS, complicated gearboxes and keyless entry I'm considering a forray into buying something simple to keep...
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  VW Golf 2-00 TDI new purchase August 2009 - Cause of water ingress to driver footwell? 9 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Excellent car with no problems until just prior to expiry of 3 year warranty, I found standing water in driver footwell following long round trip Bristol...
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  Chain letter 7 Feb 2009 (Ask HJ)
  My wife and I have a dilemma. At present we have a 70,000 mile 1998S Nissan Almera automatic, top spec. We love it: always reliable, cheap to service oil...
• renault espace mk 3 2.2dci - clutch problem 21 Jun 2020 (Forum)
  with a couple brews in to boot. This job is quick and easy.... apart fron the rubber bung because if you get giddy poking it in with a scewdriver you could rupture an air con pipe attached to the bulkhead (renault technicians have done this, I didnt but I did have to take the dash out again to do it better
• Which car? 3 Apr 2024 (Forum)
  .  My current Hyundai i10 is sooooo basic that the windscreen wipers are either on or off, no electric side mirrors so I have to clamber over the passenger seat if i need to adjust it! So I am now after a 5 door hatchback (petrol) with a few extras like the entertainment/sat nav display, air-con
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  How much is my Mitsubishi Pajero worth? 24 Sep 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I own a 1999 Mitsubishi Pajero. It is in good condition and I'm trying to find out its value. Can you help?
• Golf 2008 - 2.0 TDI Diesel - Spark Plug Light and Limp Mode - Recurring Issue 11 Aug 2021 (Forum)
  . This happened a few times and was took back to dealer. They replaced the EGR cooler and a resistor (resistor for the air con which was separate). Then the main problem occurred. Randomly the glow plug warning light would come on and the car would go to limp mode. We have noticed this is when we go up
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  My car has developed a suspension issue less than a month after purchase. What are my rights? 14 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
  My car has developed serious suspension and air con issues 28 days after purchasing from a dealer. If not covered by warranty, what are my rights? The...
• 2012 Peugeot 508 sw allure - Advice needed - buyers remorse or legitimate claim 14 Apr 2017 (Forum)
  nothing of note, and I was assured that everything worked as it should. I bought it - it had a full service history and 12 months MOT, however (regrettably) I didn't clarify any warranty, Since using the car more regularly two faults quickly appeared  - 1. air con not working - I
• Fiesta Ghia 1.4 Durashift - Strange one - radiator blocked??? 10 Sep 2015 (Forum)
  I have the above, obviously petrol, and the expansion tank bubbles over all the time (steaming). However, the engine does not overheat, the heating and air-con work fine, the fan woks with direct 12v to it but never comes on and the bottom rad hose is hot when the bottom one is clock cold
• Audi A6 - AA warranty 13 Nov 2013 (Forum)
  Are AA mechanical warranties worth having, I think no it is just a glorified money pit. I have an Audi A6 bought from new and it is an 05. After te warranty ran out I took out one with the AA and paid £467 yearly. This yer was the first time I made a claim, my air con rad went so I got it replaced
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  Stop/start issues with a Micra 27 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I own a Nissan Micra with Pure Drive function. When the ignition is switched on, the dashboard 'auto' LED is continuously blinking. Furthermore, when...
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  What car for an older couple? 1 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
  My parents are ready to sell their Y reg Ford Mondeo 1.8 with 58,000 miles and 06 model Honda Jazz 1.2 and buy one new car. At 85 years old, seats,...
• Ford Mondeo - 1.8 Preg Mondeo engine -cooling & electrics 17 Apr 2011 (Forum)
  above 1500rpm and then when stopped they would go back out. 2. Having checked all levels and (my bad) sorted a couple of slightly low ones, car had been behaving but still no fans. 3 days later slight smell like smouldering rubber but no other drastic issues. When using the air con you can hear