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• Nissan X-Trail (2001 - 2007) - 05 2.2Dci Restricted Power 8 Feb 2011 (Forum)
  I tow a caravan with my deisel XTrail and when accelerating hard with a heavy load on the car suddenly loses power-as if the fuel flow is being strangled. No mis-fires, no juddering, just a power constriction. Lift the foot of the accelerator and re-apply more gently and the problem goes. Can
• saab 9-5 2.2 tid 2004 - clutch and/or dual mass fy wheel? 22 Oct 2010 (Forum)
  The car has done 90,000 miles. It has never towed. It does do a lot of steep hills! the clutch has started slipping occasionally. Worse in wet weather. Phoning around for prices, some garages say I will almost certainly need a dual mass fly wheel as well. This takes the price from 400 to 1500
• honda crv es 1999 - honda crv 1999 4WD 7 Oct 2010 (Forum)
  lose grip and the 4WD propells the car in a straight line.  On grass, towing a caravan, if a front wheel slips, it tears up the grass, not to the amusement of the site owner.   Does anyone know whether it is possible to fit a switch to override the "intelligence" and lock
• nissan micra 1997 1L - fault code 11 9 Apr 2010 (Forum)
  hi everyone, not posted here before and know almost nothing about cars so please excuse my ignorance. I've just been towed home by the AA. There diagnostics machine came up with FAULT CODE 11 - crankshaft position sensor.  I've no idea what that is myself but the AA guy said
• New clamping regime for unpaid Traffic fines(GOC) 29 Dec 2009 (Forum)
  If Road Traffic fines remain unpaid the Scottish Courts can now Clamp, tow away and add these costs to unpaid fines................ http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/glasgow_and_west/8433618.stm Large Fines are now imposed for most traffic offences and many go unpaid............losing your car
• Peugeot 406 (1999 - 2004) - 00 2.0 Upgrading an HDi from 90bhp to a 110 15 Apr 2009 (Forum)
  Hi all I am currently looking to replace my 180k plus Hdi with a lower mileage one. I have found several possibilities but they are only 90bhp and I need the extra power for towing etc. What are the main differences between the 90 and 110, eg intercooler & ecu remapping and what
• Peugeot 306 (1993 - 2001) - 98 2.0 new transponder key programming? please 17 Jun 2008 (Forum)
  and the tow truck guys!) anyone who can sort me out on this one gets a paid night out on the tiles in San Antonio (but this time i'lll leave the keys at home!) thanks Owain
• Ford Mondeo III (2000 - 2007) - 2001 1.8 LX - New engine 17 Jan 2008 (Forum)
  I have been experiencing a number of problems with my car for the last few months, with the engine rattling very badly. Last week the car wouldnt start so I towed it to a garage whom have said it has something to do with no compression when starting (?) as far as I understand. He has been unable
• Lexus IS/Toyota Altezza 23 Mar 2007 (Forum)
  or people just don't bother bringing the imports in ? (B) The towing limit of even the IS300 is only 1200kg - why so low for a 3.0i car when even a 2.0 mondeo has 1500kg ?? . Is it a transmisson/enngine strength or bodyshell strength issue, or are Ford overoptimistic. Just My sister has a caravan I'd like
• how to replace a ball joint? mk3 Fiesta 13 Jan 2007 (Forum)
  I'm gonna have to hammer it out from the top but the drive shaft is in the way to get anything to it. Help would be very much appreiciated, as I'm now stuck with a car in bits that can't even be towed to a garage cause I can't get it back together...
• "Friendlier" parking rules? 12 Jul 2006 (Forum)
  . " Will be interesting to see how it develops... doesn't mention "towing away" though. Tim{P}
• Audi A4 V6 2.5 tdi starting prob's 17 Jun 2006 (Forum)
  occasion the car is towed the the Audi dealer where it starts and runs perfectly, with no fault codes logged. It's just done the whole winter without missing a beat, but just started playing up again with the recent hot weather. Any ideas? TIA Mark
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  What should I replace my Mondeo IV petrol estate with? 22 Nov 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I want to replace my 2009 Ford Mondeo IV petrol estate. Among my requirements are: good reliability, reasonable economy and preferably low emissions;...
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  Lumbered 30 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to change from having a main vehicle as a 4WD. We live 700ft up in North Wales. Currently we have an Outlander 2.0 diesel. I am considering...
• FIAT Punto (1994 - 1999) - Garage stripped engine - do I have to pay 12 Dec 2008 (Forum)
  call another garage (further away, but seem more trustworthy) that I have used and ask for a ball park figure and they tell me it might be as much as £300. I can live with that and tell them I will tow the car down. I get a lift from college to the first garage, (buying a tow rope on the way), when I
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  Can I legally park a braked small horse trailer (no horses) on a public highway? 26 Aug 2019 (Ask HJ)
  Can I legally park a braked small horse trailer (no horses) on a public highway? What if anything does it need and does is it an agricultural vehicle?
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  Can I use a small trailer without lights during the day? 23 Jan 2024 (Ask HJ)
  Do I need to have lights on the trailer if used in daylight hours taking things to local tip? Car towing a Freelander so car indicators could be seen over...
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  Should I get a petrol or diesel SUV? 14 Oct 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I'm considering buying a Mercedes-Benz GLB but I'm yet to decide which option is better, the 200 petrol or the 200d diesel one. I'm a normal all-round...
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  Should we scrap an old car that hasn't moved for 25 years? 18 Feb 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I was wondering if you had any ideas to help with my dad's car. He owns a Morris Minor Traveller that has not been used for about 25 years. It is parked...
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  Can I make my Euro5 vehicle Euro6 compliant to avoid ULEZ charges? 21 Oct 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I have Hyundai IX35 2.0 CDI which I use for towing my streetfood kitchen (converted horsebox and trailer bbq) but it is not Euro6 compliant. What is required...