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  Keen old Saaby 11 Apr 2009 (Ask HJ)
  We are looking to trade in our old SAAB and get a double cab pick-up. We will be using it for collecting wood, round hay bales, travelling across fields,...
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  Raw ride 4 Apr 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I presently have a 320i BMW Sport Touring, which I bought new in March 04. My wife is finding the ride rather hard now and also the low entry a little...
• Vectra 2.0 Di New injector pump.... 15 Oct 2002 (Forum)
  ). Once stopped it had to be left several minutes before it would restart. AA were called, he thought it was a blockage in the fuel line and towed me home. His reasoning was when unscrewing the bleed on the fuel filter he could hear air rushing into the vacuum formed by the engine trying to draw fuel
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  Is a first generation Honda Insight a good buy? 4 Sep 2019 (Ask HJ)
  What are your views on a 2001 Honda Insight? I am very keen on them for aesthetics and economy, cheap tax. Are there things I should ask the owner about?...
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  Should a worn out clutch be covered by the warranty? 1 Jun 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I am extremely dissatisfied with my new Suzuki Swift Sport. I bought it from a dealer in Halesowen. Yesterday, whilst travelling on the motorway, I found...
• I am a recovery service, I am 12 Feb 2008 (Forum)
  falling off. I throw some tools, jack, axle-stands, coat hangers, gaffer tape and tow rope in the car and stick the amber beacon on the roof. There's the Citroen AX, hazards blinking, just north of the services, so I light up the beacon and my hazards and pull in behind him. Son is looking extremely
• Transit van camper - Pre purchase inspection 20 Sep 2024 (Forum)
  every time. Presently broken down on a roundabout in France waiting for another tow truck. He is cutting his holiday short and trying to make his way back to the uk. As he can't afford anymore repairs. What steps should he take when he gets there? Thanks for any advice given.  Regards Shaun
• Renault - Should I trust Renault? 21 Jul 2024 (Forum)
  I look elsewhere next time We do tow a small caravan but that shouldn't be a problem Any thoughts gratefully received Thanks
• Mazda 3 - 3x faults on car bought 3 months ago 11 Jan 2024 (Forum)
  Wonder if anyone has any views? Bought 3 months ago from main dealer. Car is 3 years old and has extended warranty. Week after purchase engine management light came on - went back and was fixed.  Month later belt went xar not driveable and was towed to dealer and fixed
• Daihatsu Skywing - Turn Indicator Circuit and LED Substitution? 4 Feb 2023 (Forum)
  I'll be heading back to Taiwan soon, and (assuming it hasn't been towed) will have to get the car through its overdue 6-monthly inspection sharpish. IIRC (don't have my notes here) I have 2/3 indicator lights (It has front, rear and side indicators) on each side working, with the circuit
• Citroen C4 08 1.6 Diesel - Citroen C4 08 1.6 Diesel - Thermostat job cost 4 May 2022 (Forum)
  My partners car came up with a STOP warning light recently. AA suspected it was the thermostat which had failed.  Towed it to a garage with a 'good' reputation and a lot of good reviews. They said the thermostat certainly needs replacing, but until they do that, they can't say
• Fiat Ducato 2.3 2006 - Fiat Ducato won’t start 26 Jan 2020 (Forum)
  Hi we have purchased a Ducato 2.3 2006 knowing that it needed the turbo replaced. When limping the van home it cut out and had to be towed home. After investigation we discovered a starter motor problem. Now having purchased a new one checked it and fitted it the engine will not engage. When you
• Vauxhall Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI Auto - Automatic Gearbox longevity/known problems 3 Sep 2019 (Forum)
  on.   The car does not tow, and does not sit in much traffic,  Any input much appreciated,    many thanks 
• Throwing cigarettes out of car windows 27 Jul 2019 (Forum)
  This evening coming home I passed a road blocked by a police car, with multiple fire appliances and police cars in attendance, and a huge fire in the road. According to our village web site, a driver threw a lit cigarette out of his car window. The car behind was a farm vehicle towing a large load
• Peugeot 508 - peugeot 508 2012 2.2l starting failure 30 Apr 2019 (Forum)
  any errors. The towing service checked the battery and then the car went crazy - showed all imaginable errors (from tires to brake system). It looked something like electronic short-circuit. Even the psrking brake didn't turn off for like 10 tries.    Did anyone
• Vw golf bluemotion tsi 1.4 2013 - Car been off road idle for approx 1 year 4 Feb 2019 (Forum)
  before starting it for the first time. I’m guessing the best option would be to get it towed to the nearest vw garage and get them to do a full service with new tyres etc but I’m quite restrained by budget. Any advice would be appreciated.
• Focus/VW Golf - Medium Family Car Choice 13 Nov 2018 (Forum)
  Appreciate any advice on following please. Have a maximum budget of £5k for a medium size 4 door petrol car as only doing about 5000 miles per annum running around town and being dads taxi locally for my kids. Have in mind tow cars a petrol Ford Focus (prefer new shape
• Ford C-MAX - Recovering costs incurred by faulty fuel filter 18 Aug 2016 (Forum)
  I recently suffered a car breakdown which was subsequently identified as being caused by a faulty fuel filter fitted during an annual service a couple of weeks before. As I had no breakdown cover (I know, I know), I had to sign up with the AA on the spot in order to get towed home
• car brokers-which one arranges for the best deals? 14 Sep 2015 (Forum)
  Hello All, I think this has come up previously but here goes...... I have been getting quotes for various vehicles, with a view to purchase in January 2016. I decided to buy a new vehicle in readiness for towing a caravan(also to buy in Jan 2016). Some brokers have come up with very good
• Citroen Berlingo Multispace2004 - Rear N,S, tyre wear on outer edge 8 Jun 2015 (Forum)
  approx 5000 miles of fairly hard towing since I've owned it Cheers!