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• Ford friendly independant Woking area? 3 Oct 2006 (Forum)
  My gf's Fiesta Zetec was just out of warranty when the car started running badly and the engine management light came on. Had it towed to Dagenham Motors in Byfleet who did a reasonable job and changed the coil. Today, a couple of months later, the light is back on but no apparent misfiring or poor
• mondeo duratorq engine vibration 3 Nov 2005 (Forum)
  HELP between 1600 and 2000 rpms i have an annoying vibration which seems like it is coming from the front left hand side,when i accelerate or decelarate it goes away.there is no vibration at all when not in motion only when it is moving and gets more noticeable when towing,ive taken it to 2 garages
• How much!!! 8 Apr 2005 (Forum)
  One thing they don't tell you about the Honda Jazz is that the 25k service menu price is well over £300. There's also that annoying tendancy for manufacturers not to protect the radiator so if a stone enters via a large slot in the bumper...you could be in for a wait for a tow plus a non
• Toyota Landcruiser 4.2TD 19 Jun 2003 (Forum)
  Anyone care to value a private sale 156,000 mile 4.2VX TD Auto 93L Landcruiser, full toyota service history, no towing or off road, alloys are all surface corroded where laquer has gone and leather seats are cracked and bolster has gone on drivers side. Drives well enough, little smoke. I know
• Car for 1000 miles a week 1 Jul 2002 (Forum)
  I'm considering getting a car to do a 1000 mile a week commute until a new house is purchased. Current ideas are Pegeot 405 diesel or Citroen ZX diesel - early 90s for under a grand. I don't want to spend more than £1000 but it would be an advantage if it had some resale value or could tow a 1000
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  Reoccurring DMF problems on a Pathfinder 24 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  We last communicated back last summer (May/June) as I'd just bought a Pathfinder from a main dealer in Birmingham (Chatfields) with a failing dual mass...
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  What do you suggest as a replacement for an ageing Vauxhall Zafira? 16 Apr 2024 (Ask HJ)
  I am having difficulty finding an alternative to my ageing Vauxhall Zafira. They have been a versatile and practical workhorse for many years and I am...
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  Do speed ratings on tyres need to match? 27 Sep 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I have damaged a comparatively new tyre and need a replacement. It is proving difficult to match load and speed ratings. The damaged tyre (and remaining...
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  When should I change the cam belt on my Land Rover Freelander 2? 30 Aug 2022 (Ask HJ)
  My Freelander 2 with a Ford diesel engine is nearly 10 years old but with only 45,000 miles. It has been regularly serviced. It is used to tow 1500kg...
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  What's the better choice - petrol or diesel? 31 Jul 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I am 64 and want to buy my final car. I can’t make my mind up between petrol and diesel but would like a car with top spec used up to £20k. Will diesel...
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  I need a heavy duty pick-up. Does anything exist in the UK? 1 Aug 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking for a pick-up truck that can carry a 1.5 tonne load, in the shape of an American slide-in demountable camper. All of the pick-ups available...
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  Why won't my Vauxhall Vivaro crew cab van withstand much weight? 23 Nov 2017 (Ask HJ)
  The rear suspension on my 2017 Vauxhall Vivaro crew cab van doesn’t seem to withstand much weight. Does anybody know where I can buy upgraded springs or...
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  What do owners think of the Volkswagen Transporter T5? 3 Nov 2017 (Ask HJ)
  What do owners think of the Volkswagen Transporter T5?
• Fiesta tdci - Will Carbon Clean treatment fix an injector issue? 16 Oct 2017 (Forum)
  My gf's fiesta 1.4 tdci has had a rough idle when the engine is cold for a long time has 97k on it now. The other day it actually broke down started running extremely rough and went into limp mode was undriveable and had to be towed. We took it to our diagnostics place who have said that one
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  What's the best luxury car with a big load area? 3 May 2017 (Ask HJ)
  We currently have a Ford Galaxy which I love. We need to replace it soon with a car that can tow up 1500kg and has a comparable boot space (1300 litres...
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  Is there a seven-seater better than the SEAT Alhambra for towing a trailer? 16 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
  We have four children aged 17-22, all tall, and a budget of about £30,000. We want a car for travelling long distances with six of us plus luggage (some...
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  Ford Fiesta speeding up on its own 6 Jul 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I was on the motorway recently in my 2010 Ford Fiesta 1.4 TDCI and the car started speeding up on its own accord. I applied the brakes and lifted my foot...
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  What are my consumer rights against a car trader? 2 Dec 2014 (Ask HJ)
  Two weeks ago I bought a 2008 Mazda 6 with cash from a trader. The car is a 2.2 diesel estate with 68,000 miles on the clock. The problems started when...
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  Engine failure - can we claim against the dealer? 16 Apr 2014 (Ask HJ)
  My son has a 2007 Ford Focus with 36,000 miles on the clock. A few months ago the oil light came on and oil leaked everywhere. The car was towed to a Ford...
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  Buying a new towcar - what should I get? 26 Jan 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I need to replace my towcar, I've towed caravans with GM autos for 30 years and they've always been good for me. The obvious choice is an Insignia or V70...