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  • Peugeot 306 (1993 - 2001) - 97 1.9D Hard to start, then almost total fail to s 5 Aug 2008 (Forum)
    This is the D8A engine swap in a DHY 197 model. The engine settled in and I handed it over to my son, who reported in the second week that it was getting...
  • Advice re:selling my BMW at auction 2 Feb 2007 (Forum)
    fine scratches on the lower f/bumper that won?t T-Cut out (ran over a badger!)?????.BUT it?s done 168,000 miles. I bought the car in 2002 with 86K from a lease co, and have added the remaining 82K with no problems. Full service history - BMW and more recently BMW indy specialist plus I?ve documented
  • C-Class: Diesel & Petrol 18 Jan 2007 (Forum)
    doing in the urban environment. The Kompressor engine had that nice low down grunt, from it seemed, about 800-1000rpm. Once moving, say fast A-road or NSL dual carraigeway, it was no contest, the CDI 's 'stomp' with 295ft/lbs @~2200rpm makes overtaking much safer & seemigly unaffected by passenger
  • Oh so *that's* what the BMW badge means 15 Jul 2004 (Forum)
    Just swapped a 1997 Jap import Honda Prelude Type-S for a 1996 BMW 528iSE and I have to say, I'm very impressed. (It was a free swap, no money changed hands.) Having never driven or even been in a decent, modern BMW before, I'd always wondered what the fuss was about, but now I've got one, it all
  • Top Gear team switch lanes 20 Nov 2001 (Forum)
    The speculation is over, Top Gear is no more, well soon anyway. I know users of this forum have been looking forward to its demise as there are countless threads on this topic in the archives, I know I have. It really doesn?t cut the mustard when compared to Channel 4's Driven series
  • Toyota Prius not rubbish to drive shock! 30 Jul 2009 (Forum)
    move off from rest the first time in a Prius. One is the unexpected shove in the back from the acceleration. The other is that it?s virtually silent. Or at least it is until you push the pedal too far and the petrol engine starts up. That?s not to say the engine is noisy, it just interrupts the eerie
  • Ford Galaxy - Put my automatic gearbox to 'Park' while moving 8 Jun 2024 (Forum)
    For some weird reason I inadvertently put the automatic gearbox ('PowerShift') selector from 'D' (Drive) to 'P' (Park) while moving at about 25mph. ...
  • Which cars or vans are best for wheelchair users? 19 Jun 2023 (Ask HJ)
    Which car or van is best for wheelchair users?
  • Best estate car to fit fishing gear in? 20 Oct 2022 (Ask HJ)
    I need a small van or estate car to put my fishing gear in. It will not do more than 1,000 miles a year. I do not want to spend more £2,500 on it but need...
  • Mid-size SUVs with a head-up display? 15 Aug 2022 (Ask HJ)
    Which mid-size SUVs have a head-up display?
  • Should I buy a 2022 Nissan Micra? 29 Jun 2022 (Ask HJ)
    I have had a Nissan Micra Celebration for 22 years and it has seen daily usage. I have read several reports on the 2022 model which have not made terribly...
  • Can you recommend a first car? 1 Jun 2022 (Ask HJ)
    I am wondering what first cars are good for a student, which are enjoyable to drive, look reasonably stylish and wouldn't cause my insurance to be above...
  • Can you recommend a first car for a teenager? 28 Feb 2022 (Ask HJ)
    What are the best first cars for a teenage driver?
  • Ford Fiesta - Car Insurance in UK - living abroad query 21 Jan 2022 (Forum)
    Hi I'm posting for a friend and would be grateful for any advice please. They are ex partners who were living at the same address in the UK. One...
  • Blue Badge scheme - how do I get a disabled parking bay outside my home? 17 Sep 2021 (Ask HJ)
    A friend has just qualified for a Blue Badge. Is she entitled to have a disabled parking bay outside her home?
  • 1998 ford galaxy 2.8 v6 - blue smoke from exhaust after head skimmed 25 Jun 2021 (Forum)
    Took car for MOT yesterday. They couldn't do a emissions test as 'exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration.'  I haven't had a...
  • 2007 Ford Focus 1.8 TDCI - High Fuel Pressure issue 8 Jun 2021 (Forum)
    Hi, My focus has developed a problem where upon starting the car runs for a few seconds then cuts out stating 'engine system fault' and will not restart....
  • Ford Focus 09 alternative 8 May 2021 (Forum)
    Hi there. I'm in the market to buy a commuting car - will be doing 200 miles a week. But not wanting to spend too much. I'm in the ballpark of around...
  • Which small cars have the most comfortable, adjustable seats? 7 May 2021 (Ask HJ)
    Can you please recommend a Volkswagen Polo sized car with comfortable front seats and a full range of adjustment (lumber and height) on the passenger seat?
  • Ford Fiesta Mk6 1.4 petrol - Fiesta electrical start up routine delayed/issue 10 Apr 2021 (Forum)
    Hopefully " elekie&a/c doctor" can give me some help or guidance on this issue. When getting into the car, the current mileage...
 

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