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• Vauxhall Omega (1994 - 2003) - 97 2.5V6 - new head gasket - now poor MPG 4 Mar 2008 (Forum)
  have is MPG prior to repair of 27ish, now lucky to get 21!! I have been using climate control & max heating/lights during the journey of 30miles, each way, daily, in darkness, so expect some increase in consumption. But on a run from filling up in Luton, resetting the computer readings & straight
• Punto emissions 5 Jun 2007 (Forum)
  Wife's Punto (1998 75SX) passed its' MOT this morning, although it struggled a bit on emissions (Lambda). Figures were (First figures are today, followed by last two years as a comparison): Fast idle CO - 0.21% (max < 0.30%) / 2006 - 0.20% / 2005 - 0.13% HC - 78ppm (max < 200ppm) / 2006 - 52ppm
• Fiat Punto - max roof-rack load 27 Feb 2007 (Forum)
  Hello all, I'm considering getting a roof rack for my 99 Punto (last of the first generation model), but first need to know what's the maximum weight I...
• '2nd Car' insurance 21 Oct 2004 (Forum)
  Hi backroomers, can anyone offer any suggestions? Until 2 1/2 years ago, we had always had 2 cars. At that time we had max NCD on both policies. We still have max NCD on our current car. We are now buying a 2nd car again. Our insurace company says that we will have to start with 0% NCD
• Oil Consumption - Volvo V70 2.5 20v 13 Jan 2004 (Forum)
  the servicing garage had underfilled it, but the problem persists and I calculate that I am losing or using about 1 litre per 1000 miles (the dipstick goes from max to below min in 4-5000 miles and the max/min gap is 4 litres). Can anyone offer any advice before I send it into the garage and a possibly long
• New Mondeo as towcar - GrahamM 15 Feb 2003 (Forum)
  I'm thinking of buying a used new model Mondeo LX 2.0 or 1.8 hatch or possibly estate to replace our 1994 1.8 petrol (I'd like a TDCi but it's beyond my budget and any way I'm a bit put off by the starting and other problems highlighted in this forum). We tow a small caravan, max permitted weight
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• Hyundai i10 - Hyundai i10 2015 plate Oil Light and Noise 9 Jan 2024 (Forum)
  I have a 1 litre Hyundai i10, a '64' plate but new in January 2015 which I bought four months ago. For a few weeks the red oil light has flashed on briefly on a few occasions, mostly either when hitting a pothole, speed ramp or cornering. It would come on for a second then go off. Christmas week
• Peugeot 2008 - Various Issues - 2015 Peugeot 2008 8 Dec 2023 (Forum)
  Hello all,   I am looking for some advice please.   My 2015 Peugeot 2008 1.6 Blue Hdi has an Amber EML, along with the service light and Urea light. It has had a diagnostic scan, and had the following codes.   U029D 87 - Communication
• 2015 Subaru XV DSE Premium - Subaru XV steering rack 8 Dec 2021 (Forum)
  In October 2019 I bought a 2015 Subaru XV as I had already owned five Subaru's which never caused the slightest problem since the first in 1994. This vehicle had a genuine mileage of just over 32k and service history. The mileage is now just over 42k. When the MoT was due
• 2015 Vauxhall Astra Bi-Turbo 2.0L - Replacing the drivers seat in car 19 Feb 2020 (Forum)
  Hi. Last year I bought a 2015 Astra Bi-Turbo 2.0L. Up until a few weeks ago everything was fine but then I took the car into a garage for a service and told them not to move the backrest on the drivers seat as this would cause me massive problems with my back. They moved the seat anyway and ever
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  When does the Toyota Auris Hybrid Touring become Euro6? 3 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I want to buy a hybrid. From what month and year does the Toyota Auris Touring sport have the Euro6 engines? I need to buy one for taxi and it has to be...
• Any - Stop / Start Systems 10 Dec 2017 (Forum)
  This post came about as the result of a direct question elsewhere on the forum. I was asked specifically what I thought the effect of s/s was on engine life. But this set me off on something of a rant about how s/s had come into being as well as it's effects on the cars mechanical systems
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  What's the best small automatic car? 5 Aug 2019 (Ask HJ)
  My Volkswagen Up has been written off. I would like to replace it with a small automatic car that is as much fun to drive and with a similar or better...
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  Do I need to replace my Mazda 3's DPF? 12 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My 4-year-old Mazda 3 1.6 diesel has done 63,000 trouble-free miles. I live in the country so don't do many short trips (the nearest shop is 7 miles away)....
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  Buying a small SUV - what's best? 6 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My wife wants to downsize to downsize from our trusty family V70 and also improve fuel consumption. She needs plenty of leg room in the back with two growing...
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  Why is my 2007 Peugeot 307's annual road tax so expensive at £245 per annum? 19 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I would be greatly obliged if you could tell me what is the current amount of road tax due annually on a Peugeot 307 year 2007 1589cc petrol hatchback....
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  Recommend a reliable, good quality car for comfortable motorway cruising? 22 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I'm getting ready for retirement and want to change my car. We do a lot of European touring so want something spacious, comfortable, reliable and a good...
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  My new car has an electric parking brake - how do I use it on a hill? 27 Jun 2019 (Ask HJ)
  My recently purchased Peugeot 3008 comes with an electric parking brake as standard. This is the first car I have owned with this type of brake, and I...
• Silver van man? 1 Dec 2007 (Forum)
  This week I've noticed some plain SILVER vans driving around, could this be the new white van man wanting max re-sale prices or larger companies wanting the same too? -- Its not what you drive, its how you drive it! :-)