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• Music - does the car influence your choice 9 Jul 2013 (Forum)
  So does your car influence your choice of music? I changed my Ford Kuga for a Citroen DS5 4 months ago. I'm listening to a lot less rock and a lot more chilled ambient music. I suspect a Skoda might lead to jazz or a Merc (but not AMG) to classics. Any thoughts?     
• 2003 Mercedes 320E - Malfunction at consumer unit 4 Apr 2012 (Forum)
  been replaced but this error still shows up randomly. In frosty weather when this error shows up the car wont start without jump leads. All other times it drives as normal any ideas?
• MP banned - Drunk Driver 2 Dec 2010 (Forum)
  Caught 11:15pm last night. Refused Breath Test Kept in overnight @ local nick Court today £400 fine, banned 12 months Now more of that type of rapid justice for all offences might lead
• Ford KA, KA2, KA3 (1996 - 2008) - 99 1.3 misfire 28 Jul 2009 (Forum)
  hello car misfiring on 2nd cylinder (intermitent) suspect coil pack How much is a coil pack and leads from ford or buy one from ebay ? Any other faults which may cause misfire ? Hard or easy to fit new one ? thankyou
• Nissan X-Trail (2001 - 2007) - 06 2.2 locked on brake 23 Feb 2009 (Forum)
  My left front disc appears to be stuck on leading to wheel wobble. I limped home on a slow speed, no warnings on the dash. Has any body experienced this before any advice before I take it to the dealers on monday it has got 15.000 miles on the clock. TEABAG
• Vauxhall Vectra C (2002 - 2008) - 07 1.9 EGR Valve - how long? 19 Feb 2009 (Forum)
  My Vectra 1.9 CDTi SRi 150 Auto is currently at the main dealers [and has been for a week already] waiting for an EGR valve - a common fault by all accounts. Anyone know what the lead time on these things is, as Vauxhall have no idea?
• Police Interceptors- Friday Ch 5 8pm 10 Oct 2008 (Forum)
  Haven't seen it, but trailer made it look interesting (ok that doesn't mean a great deal). "Documentary series profiling the work of a high-speed police interception unit in Essex. A drug dealer's car flashes up on the police radar, leading to a risky interception. And officers pursue a pair
• ldv gearbox and peugeot diesel 18 Jul 2007 (Forum)
  Am i correct in thinking the LDV pilot is rwd and uses a peugeot 1.9 diesel engine. Is this the same as in the 405, 406 etc? Leading on from this do the HDI engines now in the 406 use the same gearboxes as the old 1.9 i.e are the bellhousings the same? does this mean it would be possible to put
• will this have damaged the cat? 25 Mar 2006 (Forum)
  I ran out of petrol (tried to start this morning and jerking) i got about half a mile before it could not start at all. I put some petrol in, and reset the ecu by taking off the negative battery lead. car is xantia 1.8 16v Will i have done any damage to the cat or any other components? its
• vectra misfire 18 Dec 2005 (Forum)
  I have a '97 2.0 litre vectra(ecotech), I have a misfire on number 1 cylinder, very good spark at all the others, have replaced plugs and HT leads, have also done a continuity check on low voltage side of coil pack both are same 2ohms can the fault be in anything else but the coil pack, that I can
• maintenance free batteries 16 Oct 2003 (Forum)
  The battery in my Seat is apparently "maintenance free". I have noticed that with the onset of the cold weather the starter is cranking a little more slowly,leading me to believe that the battery power is down. I took the covers off the elements, expecting to be able to see the fluid levels
• nissan sat nav help 3 Jul 2003 (Forum)
  I bought the standard sat nav system for the P12 primera off the net the other day its still in the box and hasnt been used but ive been told that im missing some cables that go to the DVD box (power cable and a gps lead). Is there anywhere i can get spare parts for it other than nissan dealers
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  Can I trickle charge my hybrid? 20 Nov 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I own a Kia Niro PHEV and about to be out of the country for about seven weeks. I have bought an AA 4.8W solar-powered trickle charger. It includes the...
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  Why are there so many delays on new car orders? 20 Jun 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I ordered a new VW Golf PHEV in March 2022 with VW saying it would take 8 to 12 months. 16 months later we still have no build date for the car, do they...
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  Will my old car battery charger work on my new car? 25 Mar 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I have an old, reliable car battery charger and, until today, owned an oldish car. I have noticed on modern chargers that some (more expensive ones) say...
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  Should I use a petrol additive in my classic Mercedes-Benz? 5 Sep 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 1966 Mercedes 230SL, which I use lead substitute whenever I fill it. Should I add a fuel system cleaner every so often and will the lead and fuel...
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  Why does my Ford Mondeo have such poor acceleration? 26 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have recently purchased a 2003 Ford Mondeo Ghia 2.5 V6 auto from a local Ford main dealer. Overall I am happy with the vehicle, apart from the fact that...
• Omega V6 noisy idle after repair..... 1 Sep 2002 (Forum)
  ). At the same time he took the opportunity to replace the HT leads and spark plugs and have the auto box's oil changed. The rocker covers/gaskets were sourced from Vauxhall's and the HT Leads and sparks were from Autovaux. All parts were supplied after the engine number was given so he's confident they were
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  My car occasionally won't start - is it time for a new battery? 24 Apr 2023 (Ask HJ)
  My 2016 Nissan X-Trail occasionally won't start The battery shows 11.8v and the dash lights up but the car only clicks when the ignition key is turned,...
• Ford Fiesta - 1999 fiesta not idling properly and Misfiring too 14 Mar 2020 (Forum)
  Hi I’m in need Of some help/advice please!! I have a T-Reg 1999 mk4 ford fiesta Zetec-S 1.25 16v At the moment my car is not idling very well and it also has a misfiring problem???? I have changed all the spark plugs and I have also put a new set of ignition leads(HT leads)on too!! Although