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• 1.0 R Reg Corsa cutting out 4 Apr 2005 (Forum)
  Hi all Just been driving down the M57 and my Corsa suddenly cut out. I managed to get it off the motorway and towed home. I can start it and it will run for about 5-10 seconds and then I hear a click from behind the passenger side dash and immediately the engine management light will come
• VW Bora - emissions warning light 24 Aug 2004 (Forum)
  Brand new to this forum, wondering if anyone could give me some advice. Exhaust emissions warning light came on a few months back, battery cut out, car wouldn't start, and after being towed to a local garage, spent 4 weeks there before they told me that it was all down to a corroded wire. Same
• vectra di power loss 9 Jun 2004 (Forum)
  nail, nearly 50% down on power, this problem would come and go, but now it is aways there, and feels like i am towing a bus everywhere,,,,can anyone help, before all my hair is pulled out.. {No need to SHOUT!! Which by typing soley in upper case is effectively what you were doing. Duly edited. DD
• Ford Courier 1.8D dead as a doornail 14 Jan 2004 (Forum)
  This van has basically given up on me - over the last couple of days it would sometimes not turn over when the key was turned. Eventually it refused to turn over at all. Attempts at jump starting failed completely, only a tow start got it going again. First thought was a dead battery
• Omega - good bet ? and which one ? 23 Oct 2003 (Forum)
  engine represents best value and (b) will it give me relatively trouble-free cheap motoring a la Carina ? My requirements are plenty of room (family of five), ability to tow trailers all over Europe, good Motorway runner and I like lots of bells & whistles on. Any advice appreciated Cheers
• Burnt out loom? 15 Jul 2003 (Forum)
  I may have mispelt it,but does anyone have any idea of the seriousness of a burnt out electrical loom on an alfa gtv? Or for that matter what it is? I have a thread going on this and the problems i have had with my current dealings with alfa. The RAC engineer when he towed the car away said
• Radiator for 1.4 CVH Fiesta 6 May 2003 (Forum)
  Hi, My son has taken the kids' Fiesta (1991 1.4 CVH) to London (I live in the Midlands) and the radiator has perforated. He was towed to his flat by the AA and the guy kindly removed the rad telling him you can fit a new one yourself. What the lad didn't realise is that there appears to be more
• Easiest Sale Ever 24 Mar 2003 (Forum)
  I've just sold my wifes Fiesta in a private sale. Chap turned up with other half in tow (in the fading light). He admitted straight away he knew nothing about cars. Then asked me to drive him to the end of the road and back. On our return, he promptly gave me the asking price with no attempt
• Cash for Pug help please 21 Jan 2003 (Forum)
  ' Peugeot 406 estate, 1.8L (base model) petrol, aircon, abs, fsh, 70K miles, not had a cambelt change, been used for towing caravan since new, original clutch OK but bearing squeals occasionally, interior and exterior pretty good. All figures appreciated; thanks in anticipation. (advice 'don't buy
• Autobox Life 29 Oct 2002 (Forum)
  on most cars? 2/ Ditto, but of the XM? Point 2/ is tricky, as the vast majority of XMs have been abused and ill-maintained. And then there are the ones -without- Citroen main dealer FSH... Terry B are you there? How did your XM survive transcontinental caravan towing? Any comments on what makes auto
• General views on Honda HR-V 27 Jan 2002 (Forum)
  potholes); (3) has boot space like an estate car, but offers higher driving position (4) has reasonable running costs - insurance, service, mpg etc. Performance not too important (other car gives the thrills); won't be used off-road, nor for towing. Any advice, please?
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  What can I do if an HGV and trailer parked on my street exceed the weight limit? 17 Jul 2024 (Ask HJ)
  A lorry parked in my street is within the weight limit according to local laws. However, it often has a trailer attached to it. The trailer looks like...
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  Why are diesel models much cheaper than petrol models? 26 Oct 2020 (Ask HJ)
  It seems that a used diesel BMW X3 is considerably cheaper than a comparablyy aged petrol version and that the bigger engines are only available as diesels....
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  Can you clamp a car that's parked on your driveway? 26 Nov 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I read your answer to the person who had problems with someone parking illegally on their driveway and wondered if the following solution might be possible? 1)...
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  What is a pensioners racing car? 1 Oct 2018 (Ask HJ)
  My wife and I - both pensioners - are car enthusiasts. We recently bought a Kia Sorento KX3 automatic for towing the caravan and now would like a car for...
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  What should I check for on a used Toyota Hilux? 17 Nov 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I fancy buying a Hilux about two years old. Which engine is better - the 2.5 or 3.0? And is there anything particular to check out apart from what it's...
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  Twin-turbochargers - do I have to worry about overheating? 23 Mar 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I have just bought a new Honda CR-V. The vehicle has two turbo-chargers giving the 1.6 diesel engine the same power as the diesel 2.2. I have read in your...
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  Turbo failure on BMW E90 320d - Should I ask BMW to pay? 6 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
  BMW Diagnostics has thrown up a Turbo failure on my BMW 320D registered in 2010 - cost to replace £1552. Current mileage is just under 50,000 and I regularly...
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  New Skoda Superb petrol or diesel? 9 Jul 2015 (Ask HJ)
  Interested to read your review of the new Skoda Superb Estate. The petrol 1.4 ACT engine sounds really good. However, how is it going to fare in terms...
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  Car failed after just one month and dealer won't repair - what are my options? 13 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I recently bought a used Fiat Stilo (2002) with a guaranteed mileage of 70,000. The car was sold with a three month warranty, but the dealer never gave...