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• Nearly new car running very badly 12 May 2005 (Forum)
  to move on to 'don't put up with it' support and away from the actual problem, and while I'm grateful, believe me if there is any way I can get this sorted, I will! If I had cast-iron, 'always there' problems I'd be fine, but its s**'s law that the car always works when in the garage! Many thanks
• Discovering the joys of diesel 14 Jul 2004 (Forum)
  , NEVER PAY FOR ONE.) At this point I decided I'd had enough, the Beemer had to go. Deciding to go from one end of the spectrum to the other (and the car I had before the 528 was a Jap import 220bhp Prelude Type-S) - I traded the 528 in against a '99 Peugeot 106 1.5 diesel, well, I say traded
• A dilemma 21 Jan 2004 (Forum)
  , probably driving forward in 3rd or 5th gear. She starts to reverse into the space behind me. I say to my wife, quick, let?s get out of here before she hits us - but I can't go forward because of the car parked in front of me. And the old dear is getting closer and closer behind! I hop out of the car
• Doing it yourself!! 10 Jul 2003 (Forum)
  at an acceptable level of reliability then it is the Stag. Suffice it to say that this fella is pretty handy with the spanners. Another car in his family?s stable is a VW Passat and it began to play up. The problem was a distinct loss of power either when the engine was cold, or at high speed. He did all
• Times report - speed cameras leading to higher ac 12 Mar 2002 (Forum)
  of police devoted to traffic duties has fallen from 15 per cent of all officers in 1990 to less than 5 per cent, research by the RAC Foundation found. In January the Metropolitan Police switched more than 300 traffic officers to tackling street crime. Edmund King, the RAC Foundation?s executive director
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  Should I replace my diesel SUV with a petrol hybrid? 20 Jan 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I need to replace my diesel Ford Kuga with something newer and cheaper to run. I commute 23 miles each day and I can fit an EV wall box at home if required....
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  The injector in my Mazda 3 has failed - is this due to using supermarket fuel? 21 Aug 2017 (Ask HJ)
  Whilst driving along, my 2012 Mazda 3 1.6d (39,000 miles) suddenly juddered and went into limp mode. I cautiously negotiated to the hard shoulder with...
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  Reliability issues after LPG installation 15 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I own a Ford Focus Mk2 (2007 model) 1.6 ti-vct that was converted three years ago to a Plug-N-Drive LPG system. About a month ago I noticed a whining noise....
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  Why won't my dealer help with a pre-existing fault on my Ford Focus? 18 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
  At the end of March I purchased a 2005 Ford Focus 2.0TDCI with 89,000 miles from a small independent dealer in South Croydon, with a oil change thrown...
• Ford Mondeo III (2000 - 2007) - 2004 TDCi - The old flashing glowplug problem... 5 Apr 2013 (Forum)
  ....but then, the flashing glowplug light and limp mode problem returns....this time turning off and on does not clear it. But sometimes it does go away for a while...then come back. So, I read all these forums about needed injectors recoded, etc, etc, and bite the bullet and take it to a Ford dealer. They say "Oh yes
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  Who should pay for this repair? 16 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My car, Ford Fusion 2006 1.4 diesel, was purchased from a dealer in September 2012. I was told at the time there was a 6 months warranty for parts...
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  What £6500 car for commuting? 15 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking for some suggestions, as I would like to replace my current car within the next 6 months. I currently own a 05 plate Mazda 6 (1.8l petrol)...
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  How can I fix my BMW's telematics fault? 1 Apr 2024 (Ask HJ)
  Hello, On our 2018 X1, we are getting the SOS System Failure warning. It's well known that this is usually the battery in the system requiring replacement....
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  Can I fit smaller wheels to my Volvo XC40 to improve the ride comfort? 13 Oct 2023 (Ask HJ)
  Can I change my wheels to 18-inch from 19-inch on my Volvo XC40 T5? I have had two different opinions from Volvo dealers. I find the ride hard on 19-inch...
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  What is the battery life for cars with a stop/start function? 19 Jul 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I have a SEAT Leon, the engine stops at traffic lights etc and restarts automatically when you are free to go. Recently the car does not restart and a...
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  If the price of my car rises above £40k after I've ordered it do I have to pay premium tax? 25 May 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I am about to order a new car with a list price just below £40K so no higher VED to pay. If during the time from ordering the car to it being delivered...
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  Can the RAC charge my daughter for a burst tyre? 17 Mar 2023 (Ask HJ)
  My daughter had a tyre burst on her MINI Cooper after she grazed a curb near her house, trying to avoid a big truck coming her way. When she called the...
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  When will the Toyota Corolla Cross go on sale in the UK? 25 Sep 2022 (Ask HJ)
  My wife has owned a number of Toyotas over the years and enjoys their rock solid reliability and excellent economy. She has owned a Corolla for the past...
• Smart ForFour Softouch 1.3 2005 - Buying a Used Car 120miles Away - Fault Repair 17 Aug 2022 (Forum)
  Hello I'm considering buying a car from a dealer 120miles away & have some concerns.  If a fault appears within the consumer rights 2015 timescale, who would be responsible for the cost of transporting the car back to the supplying dealer? I have to confess, I am
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  What octane petrol should I use in my JCW MINI? 15 Aug 2022 (Ask HJ)
  What octane petrol should I use in my John Cooper Works MINI? The handbook recommends Super Plus, with 98 RON. One of the leading supermarkets sell a 97...