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  Problems to look for in a 2002 XK8 convertible? 28 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Dear Honest John, I have the opportunity to purchase a fine example of a very low mileage 2002 Jaguar XK8 convertible which has had one private owner...
• Mercedes A-Class - A190 Starting issues 16 Aug 2012 (Forum)
  but it seems to be random when it does and doesn't work. I've checked voltage at the starter under cranking with the key and reads near battery voltage. (Red lead on the multi-meter on Purple and white wire by the positive terminal and the black lead on battery earth. - Key on crank position
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  Intermittent shuddering on acceleration in my Vectra 27 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My 2-litre Vectra auto shudders when pulling away, then goes back to normal. This is starting to happen more frequently. I have changed the plugs and...
• Ford - KA - Advice NEEDED - Rear end shunt 21 Mar 2011 (Forum)
  implcations for me if i want to see her car and want to avoid going through insurance. I am fully insured and have a full drivers licence. I realise that if you go into the back of someone the insurance company pretty much says no contest, but i am not the lead driver on the policy
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  What's best for short distances? 11 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
  So here’s a question of a technical nature. Need to buy a car, but my current living-employment situation requires that I do several short distances...
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  Where's the fuel filter on my Nissan Almera? 6 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Please tell me where and what the fuel filter looks like for a new shape (2000) Nissan Almera 2000. I can see where three rubber tubes go to leading from...
• Renault Espace (1985 - 1997) - 94 2.0 Engine loses power for a second or two 12 Jul 2009 (Forum)
  be steady 850). It's just had a new distributor, spark plugs and plug leads as part of a horribly expensive breakdown repair. How do I track down what's wrong? My guesses are ignition (I'll get it a new coil lead soon, since the original is old and stiff and 15 years old), fuel supply or engine management
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  All to tether now 30 May 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I have recently fallen foul of new parking restrictions and had my vehicle removed by a local clamping company. The cost for return of my vehicle was £540....
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  No mileage 25 Apr 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I would appreciate your wisdom and advice, as I am a first time buyer. I am interested in a 2003 Toyota Yaris 1.0 T-Spirit with aircon, sunroof and alloys...
• Peugeot 306 (1993 - 2001) - 1999 1.8 - Fuel leak & more 13 May 2008 (Forum)
  I have a fuel leak coming from under the filler pipe leading to the fuel tank. Hard to see exactly where from but it looks like it's coming from some way up the pipe leading to the filler cap. It's not gushing (yet!) just a constant drip. It leaks when I fuel it and when driving but stops when i
• 1987 Renault 5 ... cutting-out 17 Jan 2006 (Forum)
  by the coil at all so ran a lead from the battery to get me home and there my Renault sits. This AA man suggests it is the ignition switch. But is it? They've asked me if there is something that disables the charge and both of them tried hitting various parts of the car (quite amusing methodology). The man
• 306 XSi Engine behaving oddly... 11 Jan 2003 (Forum)
  Late '97, 306 XSi 2.0 16v: In July after a 100 mile trip, my engine died and the engine warning lamp came on. It restarted OK and warning went away. Over the next few weeks the problem started happening more frequently. Pug dealer said it needed new plugs, HT leads and coil pack. I changed all
• Mazda MX-5 - Deeply Flattened Car Battery, Revival Techniques ? 7 May 2014 (Forum)
  and driven once (by using jumper leads from a good battery) for about 20 miles, just a few weeks ago after many months of neglect and then more recently trickle charging for more than three weeks (at about half an amp) alternating with normal charging at about 3 to 4 amps. The 'settled open circuit voltage
• Peugeot 308 SW - Axle Rust 3 Oct 2024 (Forum)
  Hello, hoping for some advice for a car I've test driven. It drives really well but I don't know how much axle rust is ok and how much should be expected of a 2016 car. It looks like it's flaking but I'm unsure whether that could lead to failure. I've linked to an image here as I couldn't
• Toyota Rav 4 2003 - Heated rear window not working 28 Dec 2023 (Forum)
  First time I’ve had to use the HRW to find it doesn’t work. Checked the fuse which is ok but there is a relay in the system and a cable leading from the main body to the rear door which gets a lot of pulling. The cable is contained within a rubber tube. Is there any
• Any - the ugly stick 9 Dec 2023 (Forum)
  Noticed how well received the latest Suzuki Swift has been among a few of us here, not exactly enthralled by its looks, someone mentioned the Renault Laguna and how facelifts can sometimes be to a model's detriment. Taken to extremes these facelifts can lead to the ending of what where up
• Ford Fiesta 2014 1.2 Petrol - P0303 Code 19 Jun 2020 (Forum)
  Hi,  Had a mis-fire on cylinder 3 a while ago, changed the spark plugs and HT leads, went for a while then EML came on. Fault Code above same fault. I have ordered a new ignition coil pack as next cheapest solution. If this doesn't work, is there anything else I
• FILMING OPPORTUNITY WITH ITV TONIGHT FOR DRIVERS 12 Jul 2018 (Forum)
  with a leading current affairs programme and get advice from our team of experts. If you’re interested, please email  tonight@itv.com  with your car buying dilemma.
• Any - Wife pillars and blind spots 6 Mar 2018 (Forum)
  I realise it is an individual judgement however I am interested in collective wisdom.  I have read in too many car reviews that wide pillars lead to worrying blindspots. Is there any data on collisions caused by blind spots ? I am also interested in hearing of any anecdotal
• Willys Jeep MB 1943 - Optimum fuel for 1943 Willys Jeep 18 May 2016 (Forum)
  I have a 1943 Wiilys Jeep MB with an original Willys Go-Devil engine. Last October the engine was re-built and fitted with new pistons, new valve seats, and new valve guides. Is it better to use normal unleaded with Lucas lead replacement additive, super unleaded with the additive, super