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  • Honda Jazz - buy new or wait for next model? 29 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
    The repayment deal on my existing Honda Jazz Will finish in September 2015 and the dealers are obviously desperate to sell new cars because I've been made...
  • How good is Blue HDi 120 S&S compared to e-HDi 115 S&S? 31 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
    Is the Citroen/Peugeot Blue HDi 120 S&S worth the extra £850 over the older e-HDi 115 S&S engine in, say, the 2008?
  • Audi A5 - Fuel economy 2 Oct 2018 (Forum)
    Ok so modern cars are obviously great and all, but I am really struggling to understand how my Audi A5 2.0 TFSi S Tronic is so economical? As it’s passed 15k miles it’s really stepped up. Over the last 2000 miles (a mix of Manchester congestion, and motorways) I am averaging 43mpg. 10 years ago I
  • Subaru Forester - Britains dirtiest diesel car 24 Jul 2018 (Forum)
    in the list of the 10 most polluting cars. But at the other end of the spectrum are The Mercedes E and S class which in one spec produced 0.023/ kg of Nox. Apparently these MB models are not affected by the recent controversy. As regards petrol cars the Ford Ka and Fiat 500X and Audi Q2 top the list
  • Volvo S40 Second generation (2004–2012) - Possible used buy (from auction) 23 Mar 2014 (Forum)
    My father (in his 70's but still good driver) is thinking about getting rid of his S40 Mk1 which is now tired with 150k miles. He has about £6k to spend. There is a big auction place near him in Peterborough. He likes the looks of the S40 Mkll but having read the review here
  • Best car for refinement? 3 Nov 2009 (Forum)
    ?What do you guys think? and any other cars that make the grade.It must be brand new. Have the new shape C5's been reliable so far? or its it still the same old Citroen. Others on my list are Honda Accord,Mazda 6,Ford Mondeo,Vauxhall Insignia,Toyota Avensis,Skoda Superb. Thanks guys
  • Advice needed !! Fiesta Shock Absorbers 2 Mar 2006 (Forum)
    I have a 98 Ford Fiesta Ghia X 1.4 which I am looking to sell as I now have a company car. I recently had it MOT'd and it failed on a leaking o/s front shock absorber which will now need replacing. I am under the impression that you will need to replace the other front shock absorber otherwise
  • Avensis 2004 Timing Belt 5 Jan 2006 (Forum)
    I've just got a 2004 1.8 T3-S Avensis (petrol) and I'm trying to find the the recommended timing belt change interval. I don't think there's a Haynes manual out yet and theres some confusion at the dealership (they originally said it has a chain, but then changed their minds and said it has
  • Mondeo wheel trims move on wheel 14 Sep 2004 (Forum)
    I've got a 2002 mondeo LX with steel wheels and wheel trims. The wheel trims over a short period of time rotate on the wheel and bend the valve over. My local Ford dealer said it was due to the combination of rimless wheels used on the new Mondeos and the particular tyres fitted from new
  • Still got your 'ears on' ? 26 May 2004 (Forum)
    Does anyone still have and use CB in their car? I remember in the early 80's almost every other car sprouting a DV27/Firestick/K40 etc., but haven't seen any for ages, although I dare say some truckers still use them. Even Ford, IIRC, used to fit them to some new cars. Wouldn't be surprised
  • What's causing the strange creaking in my car? 5 May 2017 (Ask HJ)
    I recently bought a Ford Focus ST 2016 with 17,000 miles. I have an annoying creaking sound from around the driver door and passenger door area. It's not...
  • Ford Fiesta Saloon - EAC FAIL solution needed 18 Sep 2010 (Forum)
    Hi... I have a 2003 Ford Fiesta LX. Petrol.. Duratec 1242 engine. 71,000 miles. For the last few days it has been a pig to start. On the 19th I was on the way to work. All power seemed to fail and i got an error message on the milometer. EAC FAIL. I
  • Running diesels on Gas (Update) 14 Dec 2001 (Forum)
    Following on from previous questions about using LPG in diesel engines I saw the following today in 'Professional Engineering'. Referes to natural gas, but there are obvious parallels. 'Engineers at Ford's Dunton Engineering Centre are evaluating a prototype Ford Focus believed
  • engine flush 1 Aug 2003 (Forum)
    I was thinking of using an engine flush when i next change my oil (97 306 xtdt) is there a problem with over filling if the oil is already up to the max on the dipstick? or will the small volume of flushing oil make no difference?
  • Isuzu d-max utah twin turbo 2012 - Engine problems 5 Apr 2019 (Forum)
    Am having trouble with my engine even after overhaul and replacing the turbos i was told this is due to how the pipe assembly from the turbos to the engine...
  • How often should I clean my car's air con? 13 Feb 2019 (Ask HJ)
    My local garage recommends air con cleaning out every two years. Is this necessary?
  • Why does my car keep losing coolant? 10 Apr 2017 (Ask HJ)
    My 2012 Toyota RAV4 is losing a small amount of coolant. The dealer checked it and topped it up but its already losing coolant again.
  • Parking Eye - Charge 26 Feb 2014 (Forum)
    in the car park that states max 1hr stay mon-sat 8am-6pm no return within 1 hr' which to me reads that after 6pm there are no restrictions. My charges are for over staying the 1hr after entering the car park at 19.47 and 18.59 ... I have returned to the car park and noticed two further parking eye signs
  • Kia Carens 2008 2 l diesel automatic - Rear parking sensors 22 Sep 2013 (Forum)
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  • Tyres for Seat Leon - what should we do? 12 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
    My wife purchased a SEAT Leon 1.6-litre a year ago. Recent MoT advised all tyres need replacing. Her annual mileage is 5000 miles with minimum motorway...
 

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