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  How reliable is the DSG gearbox? 27 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
  How reliable is the DSG gearbox?
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  I'm putting a modern Toyota engine in a classic 1949 AC - what will the tax be? 18 Jul 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I'm restoring a 1949 AC 2 litre saloon but expect to fit a 1990's Toyota 2.0 litre engine. What is likely to be the tax on this?
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  Can you recommend an electric car with a high seating position? 4 Jul 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I own a Renault Zoe but would like to change to a car with a higher driving position. My wife has an Isuzu D-Max which is perfect for me. Does such a combination...
• Replacement for the Barchetta 29 Jan 2006 (Forum)
  , and swap it for something with a rear seat. It´s got to be small, sporty, cheap, fun and a bit leftfield. Oh and Mrs B has to approve... Thoughts so far: Seicento Sporting Original Mini (when did they stop making them BTW?) Ford Puma Fiat Coupe Right chaps. Brains together - I´m looking forward to what
• Help in identifying Postman Pat\'s van 6 Dec 2003 (Forum)
  Mrs No Dosh is a puzzled pixie. On her daily commute to Dorchester she saw a van of unusual appearance and knowing what a fine bunch her husband corresponds with on that internet thingy, set me the task of finding its origins. Best described as looking like Postman Pat\'s van, very upright
• Ford Euro IV Diesel Info 3 Oct 2003 (Forum)
  Given recent topics, maybe of interest to some here. COLOGNE, Germany, October 3, 2003 -- Ford diesel technology is staying ahead of the curve on two important emissions issues in the environmentally sensitive European market. The European exhaust gas emissions standard, known as the Euro Stage
• Any - Cars to avoid buying 11 Oct 2017 (Forum)
  Which magazine publish their best buys and also their dont buys. The dont buys include the Dacia Duster and Ford Mustang in view of their poor safety features. But SLO often mentions that he would not buy a car with Multitronics gearboxes such as DSGs and Powershift. So what
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  Should I buy a Ford Galaxy to replace my Ford Mondeo estate? 11 May 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I am thinking of changing my Ford Mondeo estate for a more recent Ford Galaxy auto. Not more than four years old and, say, not more than 30,000 miles...
• Big Brother?s Garage - Round two. 9 Jul 2004 (Forum)
  for details:- http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=23421&m=239003&v=e Here are the remaining cars, and as promised, because of foul play by the Renault 5, the Austin Allegro has taken it\'s place. 1. Toyota Landcruiser. 2. Austin Allegro. (New Garagemate) 3. Ford Mondeo. 4. Alfa 156. 5
• 2015 Audi A3 vs 2015 Hyundai i30 - Please offer some advice 16 Nov 2017 (Forum)
  Kindly if you could give me some advice would be greatly appreciated.  I am trying to decide between buying either a 2015 Audi A3 5 door or a 2015 Hyundai i30 5 door both used, with around 50000 miles done. I am inclined towards buying the Audi because it is a solid
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  When do new Euro 6 emissions regulations come into force? 27 Oct 2014 (Ask HJ)
  When do new Euro 6 emissions regulations come into force; I have read both January 2015 and September 2015?
• Water pump replacement cost/ Ford Focus Zetec S1.8 6 Aug 2019 (Forum)
  Just a quick question regarding getting the water pump replaced. I have rang Ford and asked how much it would cost to replace the water pump in my Ford Focus 2010 Zetec S 1.8 Petrol. They are quoting me nearly £500 but I rang a local garage from fixmycar.com and they quoted a rough
• Ford Ka - rusty spark plugs 9 Apr 2001 (Forum)
  Hi everyone My fiancee and I both have S reg Ford Ka's. I recently took them both for a service (non-Ford garages) and in both cases the mechanics had extreme difficulty in removing the spark plugs. They both (two different garages) explained that there is a design fault on the Ka that means
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  Is the Ford Powershift gearbox reliable? 20 Jul 2018 (Ask HJ)
  Has Ford sorted the problems with the Powershift gearbox? An automatic used Focus estate ticks most of my boxes but I am worried that the Powershift could...
• Citroen Jumpy, Peugeot Despatch, Fiat Scudo - What is a reasonable mileage for a van based MPV? 18 Apr 2015 (Forum)
  Hello, Well as the Dacia plan did not work (part self employed and new rules for financing) we are now saving up for a used MPV. Seeing plenty of the S-Max/5008/Mazda 5 around (all in the same ball park pricewise but most going over 100,000 miles) but maybe considering a larger van based
• Nissan X-Trail (2001 - 2007) - 02 1995 engine management light coming on 26 Oct 2009 (Forum)
  on again,replaced lamda sensor can only get gen nissan£198 fitted another reset,light came on again,same code,had emmissions test done exactly same readings as last two mot"s,had test on lamda sensors on oscilliscope both switching fine,more cost,tried four garages,no one seems to want to know now as its
• Isuzu D-Max 4X4 - tyre sizes 28 Jan 2019 (Forum)
  Hi, local garage has replaced 2 rear all terrain tyres with 235/70 in place of 245/70 to match front. 14mm difference in diameter according to charts....
• Isuzu D-Max Rodeo Denver (2003 - ) - Replacement Aerial 13 Mar 2008 (Forum)
  I have broken the aerial on my Isuzu Rodeo pickup. Quote from dealer is £170ish supply & fit or £70ish (+ VAT, I think) supply only. Does anyone know...
• C-Max TDCI 31 Oct 2003 (Forum)
  I'm hungry for info on these engines. I'm hoping that they're a new design and not based on the stalling, flatspotted, non-starting Mondeo TDCi units I've...
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  My van was damaged in a car park because the maximum height signs were wrong - where do I stand? 18 Feb 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I parked my Volkswagen Transporter (195.5cm height) in a NCP car park last week stating max height 197cm. My van got stuck in the actual barrier stating...