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Renault Clio 1 Petrol (1991 - 1998) - 94 1.4 Emissions Test Failure Causes 19 Oct 2009 (Forum)
://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=63031 The emissions report is as follows; Description Min Max Actual P/F FAST IDLE TEST RPM 2450 2850 - CO 0.3 2.223 F HC 200 105 P -
Peugeot 306 (1993 - 2001) - 2001 2.0HDi Coolant loss from header tank 13 Mar 2009 (Forum)
it was wet, which I dried. 300 miles later coolant has reached max level indicator and rim is again wet. Over the last 250 miles don't seem to be losing much coolant but header tank is always wet. Have read many posts and have checked for bubbles in header tank (none), hissing (none), smoke/smell from -
Renault Megane (1996 - 1998) - 1996 2.0 8v: running hot can't find a solution 13 Oct 2008 (Forum)
the water pump is working as there is a pipe from the top of the thermostat which goes up vertically and then 90 degrees and enters the coolant tank above the max line and when the engine is gently revved you can see the coolant pouring into the tank, are there any other ways I can test the water pump -
Volkswagen T5 Caravelle (2003 - ) - Scam or Legit 21 Feb 2008 (Forum)
and all the documents to prove its ownership. You won't have to pay any import taxes because it's a UK car, not an import. You will get from me the keys and all documents to register the car onto your name. The delivery of the car takes max. 5 days depending on your location.I am a private seller -
Recent purchase - obtaining a refund? 1 Sep 2007 (Forum)
and this was why the car was so cheap. He tried to tell me this car would be worth £5999 if they valeted it etc (max value £4500 in my eyes). The car sales man wrote down on the receipt 'no warranty implied or given, sold as seen & tested. The sales man told me the car was from a friend of the bosses and he would -
Off duty cop, stops speeding car scenari 29 Sep 2006 (Forum)
Hello, a friend was stopped today for speeding through the city centre. 3 other people were in the car, including me. It was a built up area, one way street, 3 lanes with cars parked in one lane. From the light, my friend over took a motorbike. The man on the bike was do over 35 - 40 max -
406 Cambelt Gone - worth repairing? 10 Nov 2005 (Forum)
Peugeot 406 cambelt - worth fixing? I don't know - I've done 80'000 miles in two years, no problems. SWMBO has car for 1 week and timing belt "goes". Changed... -
Too much time on my hands 21 Feb 2002 (Forum)
). Or maybe someone just chucks a few parameters in a computer (max 6 letters, gotta have an "X" in there somewhere cos the ad agency psychologist says X's are good, no two vowels together except "a" and "u"), then slides off for a three hour lunch while some program does the rest. I suppose all the Prowlers -
How long before my Euro 5 compliant petrol car becomes an issue? 9 Nov 2023 (Ask HJ)
I'm a satisfied owner of a 2010 Euro 5 compliant petrol Audi A5. It's been fully serviced from new, still runs completely fine and comfortably meets all... -
My Mk 7 Golf has a catalytic converter issue, should I repair or get a new car? 1 Sep 2023 (Ask HJ)
I took my Golf in to an independent garage for its MOT and Service in Feb of this year. It’s a 2015, 1.6 diesel. The garage did not have the tool to reset... -
BMW 520d G31 turbo failure - what are my rights? 13 Dec 2022 (Ask HJ)
In June 2021 we bought an approved used BMW 520d G31 with 35,000 miles on the clock for £22,500. About two weeks ago a warning came up with a drivetrain... -
A buyer bought, modified and then broke a car I sold him. Can he legally claim money from me? 12 Jan 2021 (Ask HJ)
I live in Scotland and sold a car privately to someone from England, the new owner later sent me a text to say it was running fine after he had done a... -
I just found hidden damage on a friend's two-year-old car. Is the dealer liable after this long? 19 Nov 2020 (Ask HJ)
My friend asked me to look at the grill on his car the other day. It looked like it suffered damage and was covered up with plastic body treatment. On... -
Can I reject a car based on wear and tear after I've bought it? 13 Oct 2020 (Ask HJ)
I'm in the process of buying a 15-year-old Jaguar. But because of the covid situation, I've not seen or driven the car, which will be delivered to me by... -
Am I owed a refund after repeated issues with my new car? 3 May 2020 (Ask HJ)
I picked up a 2019 Audi A4 Avant in January this year. On day one, an oil light flashed up. I took it back to the dealer, got the oil topped up, they were... -
I'm learning to drive - am I insured in my own car when out with an advanced driving instructor (ADI)? 16 Jul 2018 (Ask HJ)
I am currently learning to drive. I have my own car and hold an insurance policy in my name. This stipulates as a provisional licence holder I must be... -
I'm faced with a huge bill for turbo issues with my diesel car - should it be repaired under warranty? 10 Mar 2018 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2015 Vauxhall Insignia. I’ve only had the car just over a year, but a couple of weeks ago it broke down with white smoke belting out the back... -
The clutch in our Octavia failed after only 10,000 miles - should Skoda cover the cost? 29 Sep 2017 (Ask HJ)
The clutch in our our 2015 Skoda Octavia VRS has failed after just over 10,000 miles, which the dealer has told us is not covered under warranty. I'm well... -
What constitutes unsatisfactory quality under the Consumer Rights Act? 30 Aug 2017 (Ask HJ)
I bought a 2009 BMW 318i Tourer with 95k miles for £5700 in May from an independent dealer with a seemingly comprehensive six month mechanical warranty.... -
Can we reject a car because the dealer lied about the service history? 9 Jul 2017 (Ask HJ)
My son has just purchased a Volkswagen Scirroco from a 'dealer'. We checked the service record book before purchase and the last service filled in the...