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• unrecognised cars.... 8 Aug 2001 (Forum)
  By the way... What is the name of that Fiat that I saw last week ? It looks like a people carrier which has been hit in the face with a meat cleaver. Why would anybody buy such an ugly car. Also a small Ford which looked vaguely like a Tigra. M.
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  Our Ford Mondeo's electrics have completely failed. Any ideas? 6 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  We have a Ford Mondeo estate. It has always gone pretty well. We went out on Saturday and it drove fine. Stayed at home Sunday and on Monday morning went...
• Getting even the San Francisco way 10 Jan 2004 (Forum)
  Sorry it\'s a bit long but I don\'t have the URL. Apparently it was published in the San Francisco Chronicle. Why I Egg Cars that Park on the Sidewalk By Anonymous I admit, I haven\'t lived here in San Francisco for twenty years, as some neighborhood activists are, so maybe I haven\'t earned
• New Family Car/SUV advice 28 Mar 2023 (Forum)
  Had a 2017 Peugeot 3008 GT Line for over 3 years and while it was ok and lots to like, there were issues with the timing belt and some electrical problems and I think its time to move on. My budget is about £25k max using my car as a trade in.  I think I will probably stick
• Audi A4 - Braking problems 25 Jan 2023 (Forum)
  I have a strange but worrying problem with my brakes. It’s happened 3 times now all in different circumstances. 1. Sudden stop on a motorway. Brakes applied took the car from 60 ish down to 10 ish then it seemed to slip, pedal went straight to the floor subsequently revs were on max as I caught
• SUV - Next car. PCP vs loan vs finance. Diesel vs petrol 24 Jun 2022 (Forum)
  Hi all  We are awaiting our new arrival in November and would like to up our car size. I'm not a car expert or enthusiast by any means, I have been looking at some SUVs tiguan/mg hs/seat 19-20 plate, max 30000 miles, around 20-25k cost.  I've always been of the opinion
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  When should an oil and filter change take place? 1 Dec 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I took my wife's car in for an MoT recently and asked them to change the oil and filter. It usually only does short runs of about five miles. The service...
• Volkswagen Touran 2012 2.0 - Garage says put 2L petrol in my diesel engine? 12 May 2021 (Forum)
  Just got a 2.0 Touran around Christmas and it's had problems with the 'engine management system' and 'catalytic converter' ever since we got it. Practically it means the engine depowers and I drop to half speed if I'm lucky, sometimes I'm at 15 mph max with my foot to the floor trying to get
• Post-delivery discover engine duff any recourse? 3 Nov 2018 (Forum)
  sorted the V5, although in the rush no receipt was handed over (with the usual "sold as seen" etc. on)  The next day I decide before using it, it'll probably want a service and good look over. I pull out the dipstick to find it way above max with creamy fluid. The expansion tank was bone dry
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  Why is the fuel economy so poor in my Vauxhall Insignia? 23 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I recently purchased a 2009 Vauxhall Insignia 2.0 diesel with 140.000 miles on the clock. It has a full service history and drives well. However, the fuel...
• Jaguar X-Type 2.0d 2004 157k - Sod's Law Strikes Again 23 Mar 2016 (Forum)
  ) until ... Monday night, 50 miles from home, at western end of M4, had to stop because of serious overheating (red warning lights and gauge at max).  No loss of coolant, oil ok, electric fan working.  Cooled down quickly (outside temp 5 deg).  Belts in place and working. Called my
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  Buying a new Mazda3 - which model is best? 25 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I'm on my third Mazda3 1.6D and was looking forward to buying the newest model. However, without a 1.6 diesel in the new range, and the 2.2D Skyactiv being...
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  Why are accident management companies able to charge huge rental charges to accident victims? 4 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I read with interest last week about insurance scams. I had an accident and was supplied with a BMW for five days during repairs by HelpHire, a management...
• landrover discovery 3 56 plate - problems 4 weeks after purchasing 2nd hand car 6 Sep 2010 (Forum)
  almost on max.  On holiday we did notice a funny ticking noise from the engine which we planned to get checked on our return. The car suffered a breakdown end of last week and today the garage have said that the head gasket has blown (3k to get fixed), that there is virtually no oil
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  Which medium-sized car would you recommend for a 70-mile daily commute including motorways? 19 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking at buying a medium-sized car either new or a couple of years old. I travel 70 miles per day (half on motorway). I'm currently driving an Audi...
• Honda Accord UK (2008 - ) - 09 2.2 Climate control on Diesel - woefull output 3 Feb 2010 (Forum)
  Hi, we bought a 2.2 CDTi a few months ago, apparently it was the Sales managers company car , and had low mileage. We have two issues with the Climate Control. Firstly it takes 30mins minimum of driving before the car starts to heat up. Secondly even with the Climate control at MAX (28degrees
• Speeding (mostly excl cameras) Vol 45 21 Aug 2006 (Forum)
  are rising as well as car servcing, bought the above car and save a lot of money compared to a 220Cdi Class and on ins as well. to cut a long story short, I'd driven about two miles from the dealer and was not totally familar with the controls layout. As i drove at 33/34 absolute max, in a 30 zone
• corsa timing belt change. 3 Oct 2004 (Forum)
  with a Quinton Hazel tensioner. Fitted all parts but when I came to tension the belt via the eccentric pump, the pump came to its max stop without even moving the tensioner pointer. So ordered a 2nd pump and belt just to find it the same. Informed supplier, who told me its the most common belt and pump and have
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  What small automatic would you suggest? 15 May 2023 (Ask HJ)
  Is there a small reliable car, new or secondhand, with a good ride, no more than 4000mm long, 0-60mph under 11 seconds and available with torque converter...
• Kia Proceed 1.5T GDi GT-Line 2023 - Kia Proceed - Front Parking Sensors 14 May 2023 (Forum)
  Hi; just had front sensors fitted by Kia before taking delivery of car (only factory fitted to GT-Line S model) & just need to confirm / query how they are supposed to work. I have front sensors which beep loudly whenever the engine is started, touch to switch beeping / sensing off