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  Would you recommend the Volvo V70 or the Ford Mondeo estate for towing a horsebox? 3 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I am considering buying either a Volvo V70 or Ford Mondeo estate. We need a diesel to do two long journeys abroad a year and modest mileage in the UK,...
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  How can I legally get my daughter's SORNed car to a Nissan garage for scrappage? 11 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My daughter's car has been on a SORN for a couple of years and is not covered by any insurance. She wants to take it for an MOT in order to trade-in on...
• ford focus 2001 - front coil springs, shock absorbers problems 22 May 2010 (Forum)
  Hello,  My wife is having problems with her car. It developed a loud banging noise overnight while moving even at a very low speed. Wierd as it was working perfectly the day before!  Basically i told her to check it our online before getting it towed to the nearest
• Daewoo Matiz (1998 - 2004) - 00 800 Jumped timing belt? 24 Jan 2010 (Forum)
  while he fiddled under the bonnet until it made a loud bang and he quickly withdrew his hand. It still wouldn't start properly so he towed me to my garage and told the owner that he thought that "the timing belt is jumping a tooth" and also that he had "tried Easy Start and it locks". The garage was too
• Peugeot 307 SW (2002 - 2008) - 03 2.0 HDi SW SE - Non starter 9 Jan 2010 (Forum)
  The car has been a non starter four times this past week and towed twice in one week to a garage with no fault being diagnosed (no fault codes are displayed). Please forgive my ignorance of the technicalities of cars being of the female species..... The car turns over however does not start. Has
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  Rovanny 75 10 Oct 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I’m looking to buy a Rover 75 diesel 2000 - 2003. What's the most reliable gearbox, Auto or Manual? I slightly prefer a manual but not enough to worry...
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  Backracking 12 Sep 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I own a 2007 (new model) Volvo V70 D5 and had a detachable swan necked tow bar fitted before purchase in order to accommodate a 2 bicycle rack. I bought...
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  Family are territory 8 Aug 2009 (Ask HJ)
  My daughter is looking to buy a suitable vehicle for her family of 3 children and husband (MPV or 4WD, diesel or petrol). Reliability and running costs...
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  Unsprung wait 13 Jun 2009 (Ask HJ)
  On 2nd April 2009 I had to have my 2005 Fiesta Ghia with just under 5,000 miles on clock towed away because of a broken front offside road spring. My Granddaughter...
• Ford S-MAX (2006 - ) - petrol or diesel? 25 Jan 2009 (Forum)
  at the weekends. We also have to tow our 1325kg caravan about 10 times a year. We have had diesels for a while, but with all the DPF, DMF etc debate I'm not sure it's worth it. In the S-Max, the 2.0 diesel would suffice but I would really like the 2.2 for a bit more shove especially towing. However, while
• Citroen Berlingo Multispace (1998 - 2010) - 04 1.9D Cam belt 2 Jul 2008 (Forum)
  and the cambelt should not fail after 17K. At present the car is at a small garage where it was towed to as the main dealer was closed by the time I got home. They have confirmed the diagnosis as best they can without stripping it down. Can anyone advise me as to the best course of action? The vehicle
• Starting a flooded engine! 24 Mar 2008 (Forum)
  Despite HJ advice re problems starting cars after moving them a short distance, my girlfriend started has flooded her car (Fiat Brava 1.4) again. This is the second time she has done this. The first time a local mechanic towed the car away and diagnosed the problem as a flooded engine. This time
• Replacement for Merc w124 Estate? 10 Jan 2007 (Forum)
  (has set of winter tyres, hence the miles). and a small amount of towing a hillclimb sports car. I am sadly realising that it is going rusty (doesn't look it but its there in hidden awkward places) which is the main problem plus the front suspension is a bit slack, and i feel it is not really
• Tuning Diesel Methods (How ?)& Insurance 31 Aug 2006 (Forum)
  , otherwise the engine will surely be running rich and emissions/smoke will greatly increase. I know some Co's claim they can modify the power characteristics depending on application eg. performance, economy or for towing, but how do theyir adjustments differ to suit each of these criteria ? What do people
• Hyundai i40 - Gear Linkage Issue 24 Jun 2022 (Forum)
  car, it was basically beyond the local back street garage.   They now want me to pay £220 for a repair he couldn't even do? They suggest I get the car towed to hyundai to replace who have quoted £360 + the part to repair.    
• Hyundai Santa Fe - Cost of owenership 22 Jul 2019 (Forum)
  month of ownership. Could have been worse. Had a good dealer too. Great car, used for towing and you could drive all day and still get out at the end able to move (I'm not in the first flush of youth let's say!). 
• All makes - Fold up cycles 27 Dec 2017 (Forum)
  Realised that taking bikes on a carrier for a trip out or a weekend away just isn't working. Firstly with no tow bar it means fiddling with straps etc and anxious moments looking in the rear view mirror to see if a Raleigh Tourer has been dropped in the carriageway. Then finding a safe place
• 2005 renault modus 1.6 petrol auto - where is the *!*@* injector rail? 30 Sep 2016 (Forum)
  following breaking down with a bad misfire and car going into limp home mode the fault was diagnosed as the number 1 injector has failed, I got towed home and bought a new injector (£81.00 !!!!) having taken off all the usual air vents etc from above the top of the engine I am still
• Toyota Auris - Car Impounded by DVLA and car was damaged 17 Aug 2016 (Forum)
  just above the right side back Tyre. I am sure this was there before and must be happened in the process of Towing the vehicle.  How do i complain this to DVLA ? what are my rights?
• VW Golf GTI Mk VI - No compression means new engine..? 16 Mar 2016 (Forum)
  Our 2010 Golf GTI (c72k miles) failed to start on Monday - previously extremely reliable.  It was towed to a VW dealer who eventually advises that there is no compression on any cylinder and is unsure what may have caused the problem - maybe timing belt?  He advises it may well