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• Renault Espace (1997 - 2002) - 02 2.2 Dci engine rattle under load 20 Jun 2009 (Forum)
  rubber came away from the centre of the pulley), so this was replaced and everything checked out again at that time and another new drive belt fitted. Cam belt was changd at 75,000 (mileage now 104,000) As far as I can tell, the altenator, power steering pump and air con compresor are all original
• Honda - These older Hondas are so good! 15 Dec 2008 (Forum)
  from the nooks and crannies. I have to say, that if I didn't get the Outback back, I would be very happy with this car (at least until summer car and I missed the air-con). This was a Honda of the old school - remarkably well built, and with faultless reliability (no major repairs at all in 17 years
• Oh so *that's* what the BMW badge means 15 Jul 2004 (Forum)
  not a 105000 mile engine, this is an ex-lease car, and according to the (very comprehensive) service history this car got a new engine at 65000 miles, which, looking at the Honest John review and owners' reviews at parkers.co.uk isn't entirely unknown..... It's also had two new radiators, a new air-con system
• Car for Inlaws 10 Apr 2002 (Forum)
  1.6 auto ) loaded with toys to trade in and we will take the old 20,000 mile B reg Polo of their hands to replace the Panda. Based on HJs recommendations I have pointed them in the direction of the Yaris Verso GLS (air con), and this weekend whilst in Newcastle I took them to look at one. The main
• Jaguar 2004 xtype 2.0dci - Egr Valve, blanking plate, management light 23 Apr 2015 (Forum)
  on the other hand it might be a little sharper and breathe easier. One of my questions is, when using the blanking plate, do I use the one with the hole in it to fool the car into thinking the erg valve is still running ok. Or do I use the complete blanking plate and totally restrict the air. Yes I
• Daewoo Nexia Head Gasket 14 Apr 2007 (Forum)
  I will use this thread for any questions I have on this job Daewoo Nexia 1.5L 8V SOHC 1997 P reg, Engine is basically a vauxhall SOHC I have so far removed the air box, wiring loom from top of engine, alternator & belt, Air con belt, exhaust manifold heatshield, fuel feed pipe and return from
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  Can I reject a car that does not have a full service history as advertised? 1 Nov 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I have recently purchased a car from a National Car Dealership under the distance online regulations. The car was delivered last week just before I was...
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  Sorely nissed 29 Aug 2009 (Ask HJ)
  Our faithful 1993M Nissan Primera 1.6 LX has been forcibly retired having done 161,000 miles and now requires a new engine (£2,000) as the timing mechanism...
• Hyundai i20 1.2SE - Experience 9 Jun 2019 (Forum)
  levels (inc: Cruise control, Air con, Parking sensors, DAB, Bluetooth, Chilled glovebox, Electric heated and adjustable mirrors, Front and rear electric windows etc). Don't know why anyone buying an i20 would feel the need to buy a higher spec car than the SE. 3) Space saver spare wheel
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  Buying a new car - what is recommended? 4 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I am 85, male and fit. I bought a new Peugeot 308 SE HDI (136) in 2008, and have driven only 22,000 miles. I use my car for short shopping trips, and...
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  What could be causing a strange 'drain-like' odour in our friend's Ford Focus? 29 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
  In early July a friend who has a five year old Ford Focus noticed a "dank drain-like" smell in the car. The intervening eight weeks has not seen it diminish....
• Ford Mondeo II (1996 - 2000) - 01 1.8 Running very rough - electrical issue? 22 Feb 2010 (Forum)
  a lot (though it's still not perfect) and will accelerate hard away from lights etc as it always did. I think (though this may be my imagination to some extent) that it also runs smoother when there's less load on the battery i.e. I kill the air con and heated screen etc. I really suspect it's something
• Rover - 99 "L" series vacuum pump hose failure 12 Jan 2009 (Forum)
  minutes operation. The connector can be inspected with a torch by looking in from the drivers side of the car, the connector sits directly below the alternator but above the air con pump. To fix you will need to remove the engine cover, disconnect a sensor plug and earth connection, move the wiring
• Ford Mondeo III (2000 - 2007) - 04 2.0 TDCi Split pipe 22 Sep 2008 (Forum)
  Allright troops.... Divvy question time I've had a hell of a time with my Diesel Mondeo - clutches failed (£850), brakes binding (£104), air con stopped working (split pipe) (Quoted £310+ VAT), PAS handling like a bag o pink fluffy dice - £££££££££££££ - anyway (funny all of these happen
• What is the best way to sell a Rover 45? 26 Oct 2005 (Forum)
  : 1.8i XLS 16V, 52 plate (registered January 6th), 5 Door Hatchback, 29K miles, Copperleaf Red, Service History, Air Conditioning, Alloy Wheels, Electric Windows (Front), Power Steering, ABS, Average Condition, 12 month MOT and 6 months Tax. I see my options as: 1) Part-Ex it, I've had £3750 offered
• Pre-reg Honda Civic 9 Mar 2004 (Forum)
  of some years' standing) that I could probably cope with the things mentioned in "What's Bad"! The model in question is a Civic 1.6 Inspire S, which as far as I can make out consists of an '03 MY 1.6 S with various bits added from the SE spec (air-con, alloys etc.) The bits that haven't been added
• Review of 3 Scenics 8 Sep 2004 (Forum)
  this one for only 35000 miles and the only reason I got rid of it was the engine. I have posted about this several times in the Backroom; after the turbo diesel in the first car, the dci105 engine was awful. I only averaged 42mpg, doing the same journeys as before and that was without air con on. It has
• Citroen Grand C4 Picasso - Liability for gasket head, cambelt, water pump etc 2 Nov 2011 (Forum)
  £120 + vat but they would not charge labour (or there abouts as I got very angry at that moment, so it might have been a bit more or less). I explained that the air con was working perfectly fine when I took the car in a week ago so the damage must have been done there and I said I would not pay
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  buying car to 'share' with 17 year old son 18 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I have persuaded my soon to be 17 year old son not to spend his savings on a car as he would not be able to afford to run it as he will be a student for...
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  Should I keep my much-loved and underrated Safrane or sell it? 5 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
  In November of 2010 I purchased, despite knowing the risks, a 1998 Renault Safrane 2.5-litre Automatic with 80,000 miles on the clock for just £400. I...